Harris Health (Houston) Draws 2nd $850M of $2.5B Bond for New Community Clinics + Hospital Expansion
In February 2026 Harris County commissioners authorized a second $850 million installment of the voter-approved $2.5 billion bond — funding new community clinics in Precincts 2, 3 and 4 plus Ben Taub and LBJ hospital expansions, with funds expected by June 2026. Harris Health, one of the largest U.S. safety-net systems (73% Medicaid/Medicare/charity payer mix), is investing in capacity even while projecting a ~$90.9M FY2026 operating deficit — expansion that shapes referral and competition dynamics for Greater Houston FQHCs.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, February 27). Harris Health (Houston) Draws 2nd $850M of $2.5B Bond for New Community Clinics + Hospital Expansion. Primary source: Community Impact. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/tx-harris-health-2-5b-bond-2nd-tranche
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