Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend two positions to August 31, 2027, for the FY26 Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant.

Harris County Commissioners Court introduced this grant item on July 23, 2026. Public Health Services is asking the court to extend two staff positions through August 31, 2027, using the FY26 Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant. The item is listed as introduced and has not yet been acted on.

Two public health staff positions that track disease data in Harris County are set to expire. This vote decides if those positions continue through August 2027 using existing grant money.