Request for approval to transfer two general fund Early Childhood positions from the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, including associated budget and equipment, to the Office of County Administration effective September 19, 2026.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to approve the transfer of the two general fund Early Childhood positions, including associated budget and equipment, to OCA with the understanding that the positions shall remain principally dedicated to early childhood initiatives and related activities, and with the directive that OCA provide Commissioners Court with an annual update following the transfer describing the progress related to these early childhoods. The motion carried by the following vote:

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).