Harris County, TX, September 19, 2024, Today Harris County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They formally approved tax rates for the Harris County general fund, the Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Harris County Flood Control District. 

Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024, Today Harris County Commissioners Court approved a new family financial assistance program. Under the new program, the approximately 1,600 families who were selected for Uplift Harris back in March will receive $500 monthly payments on a prepaid debit card that can only be used at certain vendors like grocery stores or pharmacies. According to the plan, families can expect to receive the payments in about four months. 

Harris County, TX, August 15, 2024 – Today Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to adopt a new tax rate for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), in order to fund deferred maintenance for existing flood control projects. Harris County residents will vote whether to approve the new initiative on the November ballot.