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Emergency Services

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CORE Program Helps Police and Mental Health Work Together

Harris County's CORE program connects sheriff's deputies with mental health experts during crisis calls to help people get treatment instead of jail time.

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Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC to add language permitting an adjustment of up to five percent (5%) of the annual contract price to account for an increase in premium costs for aircraft insurance for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 17, 2026 - September 16, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (240146), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.

U.S. House of Representatives

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Harris County Commissioners Court

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Texas House of Representatives

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How Emergency Services connects

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC to add language permitting an adjustment of up to five percent (5%) of the annual contract price to account for an increase in premium costs for aircraft insurance for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 17, 2026 - September 16, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (240146), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Request for approval to extend a contract with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc. for repair parts, labor and related items to maintenance and/or inspect Bell Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (210142), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

Public Safety UAS Readiness Act

Request for approval of a letter of approval, pursuant to section 773.0573(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, so that Dinana LLC may apply to the State of Texas to provide non-critical, non-911-emergency medical services in Harris County.

~902,700 without insurance

Uninsured population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

19%

Uninsured rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

4,700,447 total

Population for insurance coverage

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

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Who works in Emergency Services in Houston

Harris County Commissioners Court

The governing body of Harris County, Texas

Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM)

Easter Seals Greater Houston

Comprehensive disability services for families, including early childhood programs, assistive technology, camps, and veteran support.

YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters