Request by the County Judge for approval to extend six grant funded positions to December 31, 2026 for the FY25 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant program. | Community Exchange
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Request by the County Judge for approval to extend six grant funded positions to December 31, 2026 for the FY25 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant program. Harris County extended six UASI grant-funded positions through December 31, 2026 to continue homeland security work in the Houston area.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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June 27, 2026
How this affects the community
What it means for your household Under $30,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$30,000-$60,000
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$60,000-$100,000
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Over $100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Added to Community Exchange Jun 26, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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On June 11, 2026, Harris County Commissioners Court approved keeping six staff positions funded through December 31, 2026. These jobs are paid for by the FY2025 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Houston has qualified for UASI funding since 2003 as a high-risk urban area. The grant covers planning, training, equipment, and staffing to help the region prepare for and respond to terrorism. No county matching funds are required.
Six county staff positions that help the Houston region prepare for terrorism threats are funded by a federal grant. This vote decides if those positions continue through the end of 2026.
