Tarrant County commissioners voted along party lines Tuesday to reject a resolution honoring Arlington’s HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health, the county’s largest health center focused on services for this community. The resolution praised the center for its outstanding service, compassionate care and enduring contributions to the health, dignity and wellness of the people of Tarrant County.
According to the resolution, the center provided more than $70 million in medication, clinical services and supportive care to seven thousand patients at no cost in 2025. Republican County Judge Tim O’Hare and commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez voted against the measure to honor the center, while Democratic commissioners Alisa Simmons and Roderick Miles voted in favor.
More than a dozen speakers addressed commissioners before the decision. Supporters highlighted the center’s healthcare services, including HIV prevention efforts, while opponents argued the resolution conflicted with “biblical values.”
