Request for approval of a renewal option with U.S. Bank National Association for depository, comprehensive payables, custodial and merchant services for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of August 26, 2026 - August 25, 2027, at no cost to the county (220266), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

The county uses U.S. Bank to handle core financial operations — things like paying vendors, holding county funds safely, and processing payments.

Renewing keeps those services running without interruption. The contract runs August 26, 2026 through August 25, 2027.

This is a one-year renewal of an existing contract with U.S. Bank. Services covered include: • Depository services (holding county funds) • Comprehensive payables (paying county bills and vendors) • Custodial services (managing investments or assets) • Merchant services (processing card payments)

The renewal is listed at no cost to the county. The item also notes 0% participation from minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBE), with the county citing the services as specialized and unique in nature.

Key details

• When: Check HarrisCountyTX.gov for the Commissioners Court meeting date and time
• Where: Harris County Commissioners Court, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: Free to attend; contract itself has no cost to the county
• Parking: Street and garage parking available near 1001 Preston St downtown
• MWBE Note: 0% minority/women-owned business participation goal — justified as 'specialized/unique'; public comment is the time to question this

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This item is handled internally by the county's Office of Management and Budget and the Purchasing department. It goes before the full Commissioners Court for a vote. Members of the public can attend the meeting or watch it through Harris County's meeting portal.

This contract touches how the county handles public money day to day. If you're a vendor waiting on payment from Harris County, or a business curious about how county banking decisions are made, this is worth knowing about. Residents interested in how county funds are managed or MWBE contracting practices may also want to follow this item.