Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc. to decrease funds by $500,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) single-family home rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of November 12, 2024 - December 31, 2026 (240124), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc. to decrease funds by $500,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) single-family home rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of November 12, 2024 - December 31, 2026 (240124), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Harris County will vote on cutting $500,000 from an ARPA home-repair contract with Tejano Center for Community Concerns.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on July 9, 2026, on a contract change that would cut $500,000 from an existing agreement with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc. The original contract used American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to pay for home repairs for low- and moderate-income Harris County homeowners. The amendment covers November 12, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Questions can be sent to Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov.
Harris County is voting to reduce ARPA funding for a home repair program by $500,000. Residents in Harris County who may be in or waiting for this program could be affected by changes in available funds.
