Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 103 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 December 12, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Appearances before court
- 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
- 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
- 8 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business court meeting at 9:05 A.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 11 Management and Budget
- 1. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 12 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64. At 9:09 A.M., a motion was approved for unanimous consent to show Judge Hidalgo voting Aye on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
- 2. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 14 Universal Services
- 3. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
- 16 Constables
- 4. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the list of Regular and Reserve Deputies with oaths of office and statements of officer.
- 18 Purchasing
- 5. Request for approval of a renewal option with F&L Landscaping and Construction for supplemental for removal of lead based paint and renovations of the interior and exterior of residential homes for Public Health Services for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $750,000 (230418), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 6. Request for approval of a renewal option with Milstead Automotive, LTD. (Line Items #1-1 through #1-9) and Humble Towing Service (Line Items #2-1 through #2-9) for wrecker services and related items in the North Region for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, at a cost of $525,700 (220446), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 7. Request for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley, at a cost of $118,488; Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, $118,488; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $78,992; and The Tahirih Justice Center, $78,992 for survivor services in Immigration Law Program for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (230185), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 8. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. for traffic paint and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 at a cost of $223,320 (230015), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 22 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 9. Request for approval of a renewal option with Professional Traffic Control LLC for thermoplastic striping, reflectorized markers and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of March 31, 2026 - March 30, 2027, at a cost of $2,645,676, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240450), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 10. Request for approval of a renewal option with Osburn Associates, Inc. to fabricate and deliver various signs and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 4, 2026 - April 3, 2027, at a cost of $297,245 (220291), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 11. Request for approval of a renewal option with Masterword Services, Inc. in the amount of $700,000; Language Line Services, Inc., $700,000; GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC, $300,000; and WorldWide Interpreters, Inc., $300,000 for translation and interpretation services for Harris County for the period of April 5, 2026 - April 4, 2027 (210374), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 12. Request for approval of a renewal option with CSI Consolidated, LLC dba AIMS Companies for desilt outfalls and storm sewer systems for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027, at a cost of $225,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240340), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 13. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tripod Concepts, LLC, WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip for transportation services for patients and packages for Public Health Services for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, at a cost of $400,000 (230056), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 14. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pyles Whatley Corporation; Alan L. Dominy & Associates; The Ambrose Appraisal Company; Scott Stephens & Associates; Edward B Schulz & Co., LLC dba Integra Realty Resources - Houston; Atrium Real Estate Services; Con-Real, LP; JLL Valuation & Advisory Services, LLC; and VPA Houston & Dallas, Inc. for real estate appraisal services for Harris County for the period of January 4, 2026 - January 3, 2027, at a cost of $1,500,000 (200212), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 15. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Houston Recovery Center for peer recovery support assistance for the responsive interventions for change docket for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $214,721, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 16. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Southside Place to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails for the period of February 19, 2026 - February 20, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 17. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) for energy management-related engineering and project management services for the Office of County Administration for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027, at a cost of $200,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 18. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for computer hardware, software, services, supplies, consumables and related items for Harris County through November 30, 2026 at a cost of $4,000,000 (220372), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 19. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with E.F. Johnson Company for public safety project 25 single and multi - band subscriber radios for Harris County through December 4, 2026, at a cost of $13,514,162 (230014), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 20. Request for approval of a ratification of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Southside Place to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails through February 20, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate, per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 21. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Granicus software services for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $84,873, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 22. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for mobile device management software for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027, at a cost of $132,004, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 23. Request for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract renewal option with Stericycle, Inc. for regulated medical and hazardous waste management services for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2026 - January 8, 2027, at a cost of $200,000.
- 24. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for Dell infrastructure and support services (software & hardware) for Harris County for the period of March 26, 2026 - March 25, 2027, at a cost of $1,901,430, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 25. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for work productivity enterprise software subscription for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027, at a cost of $603,684, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 26. Request for approval of a sole source exemption renewal option with NorthPointe, Inc. dba Equivant in the amount of $156,195 for Northpointe suite case management software and support services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 27. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Corrections Software Solutions, LP in the amount of $379,470 for maintenance and support services for Case Management System (CMS) for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 28. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for NicheVision Forensics LLC in the amount of $250,000 for maintenance for proprietary products of probabilistic genotyping, data analysis software and software maintenance manufactured by Niche Vision for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 29. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 30. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 31. Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County through December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 32. Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption and a renewal option with NorthPointe, Inc. dba Equivant in the amount of $156,195 for Northpointe Suite case management software and support services for the Sheriff's Office through December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 33. Request for approval of ratification of a sole source exemption renewal option with P.S. Technologies, Inc. dba LegalServer in the amount of $38,648 for defender case management software and data storage through December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 34. Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption renewal option with Vigilant Solutions, LLC in the amount of $158,120 for subscription-based access to license plate recognition software developed by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for Harris County through August 7, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 35. Request for approval of a ratification of an interlocal agreement renewal option with Veterans Affairs Medical Center Houston for Ryan White Program Part A Services for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 28, 2026, at a cost of $40,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 36. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with CorPay Technologies Operating Company, LLC in the amount of $5,250,000 for fleet fuel cards, monitoring and dispensing system and related items for Harris County through March 27, 2026 and to provide full compensation for services rendered from July 28, 2025 - December 18, 2025 and to allow for a new agreement to be finalized (190136), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 37. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Leo Technologies LLC in the additional amount of $4,996,137 for software for analytics and investigation of authorized inmate communications for the Sheriff's Office for the extended period of September 27, 2025 - September 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 38. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with CaseWorthy Inc. in the additional amount of $7,076 for additional services for case management system for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 39. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters Business to incorporate changes to Westlaw pricing for subscription to Westlaw and CLEAR computer assisted legal & investigative research services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in appropriated funds, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 40. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a Chapter 381 agreement with Street Art Mankind Corp to modify specific terms for Public Art Mural Project in Precinct 1 at no additional cost to the county, in connection with a Discretionary Exemption.
- 41. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a settlement agreement with Canon Financial Services, Inc. in the amount of $15,150 for various copier/printer-related goods and services for the Sheriff’s Office to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024.
- 42. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $125,775 for electronic bidding system for the Purchasing Agent through November 30, 2026, with three (3) one-year renewal options, in connection with a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, MWBE Contracted Goal: Exempt, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 43. Request for approval to extend a contract with 24/6 Technical Services LLC for inspection, maintenance, repair and related items for lift stations for the period of January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (200355), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 44. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Dominion Construction & Supply LLC in the amount of $790,453 for construction of parking lot and drainage improvements at the Seabrook Sports Complex for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250310), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.46%.
- 45. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (Primary) and TUF Industrial, Inc. (Secondary) in the amount of $1,128,883 for mowing and various maintenance services for the Southeast Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250311), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%.
- 46. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Gartner, Inc. in the amount of $274,056 for subscription-based research and related services for the Toll Road Authority through August 31, 2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 47. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. in the amount of $441,500 for 911 non-emergency triage assistive call-taking subscription for the period of December 18, 2025 - December 17, 2026 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 48. Request for approval of a The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Waypoint Solutions in the amount of $389,412 for various computer hardware infrastructure products and related services for the County Clerk's Office for the period of December 18, 2025 - December 17, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 49. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Managed Security Services (MSS) solutions for the Toll Road Authority, and that the project be readvertised at a later date (240310).
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- 50. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for the management and operations of Keith-Weiss Park located in Precinct 2.
- 51. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for the management and operations of Moody Park located in Precinct 2.
- 52. Request for approval of the first renewal of an annual agreement for economic development services for the period of October 1, 2025, ending September 30, 2026, between Harris County and Economic Alliance, Houston Port Region (Economic Alliance).
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- 53. Request for approval to accept from Agha Engineering, LLC, the donation of an outdoor fountain valued at $33,000.00 to be installed at a Precinct 4 park.
- 54. Request for approval to renew 14 leased parking spaces located at the 1019 Congress parking garage for a one-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with an annual renewal option in the amount of $3,000.00 per year.
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- 55. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for water line rehabilitation at Deussen Park for Precinct 1 (250393).
- 56. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sidewalks along Portwall Street for Precinct 1 (250375).
- 57. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for major repairs to Brays Bayou for the Flood Control District (250370).
- 58. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for design and construction of pre-manufactured primary care and behavioral health facilities at various park locations for Precinct 2 (HRSA) (250381).
- 59. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) and related items for Precinct 3 (250329).
- 60. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for channel improvements for Pillot Gully for the Flood Control District (250376).
- 61. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option and a modification of contract with Pathway to Serenity Inc. for substance abuse treatment services for the STAR Drug and Felony Mental Health Courts of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $175,000 (220273).
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- 80 The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Commissioners Court may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
- 62. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for the reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka, with alternate member Richard Smith, and appointment of Luis Guajardo, with alternate member Faustino Benavides, as Harris County’s representatives and alternates to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Technical Advisory Committee.
- 82 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 83 Notice is hereby given that, prior to the adjournment of the meeting of Commissioners Court, the Court may consider and take action on supplemental agenda items and/or emergency or urgent public necessity agenda items. Supplemental items may be published up to 3 business days before the date of a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court. Emergency or urgent public necessity items may be published up to one (1) hour before a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 86 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:09 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on December 18, 2025. On this the 29th day of January, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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- 231 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 9:08 A.M.
- 235 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 9:08 A.M.
- 239 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64. At 9:09 A.M., a motion was approved for unanimous consent to show Judge Hidalgo voting Aye on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 1 through 37 and Items 39 through 64 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.