Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc for system enhancement and upgrade for the Texas Wide Area Radio Network (TxWARN) Astro P25 System for Universal Services for the extended period of August 31, 2026 - August 31, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.

Harris County's emergency responders — police, fire, EMS — rely on a shared radio system called TxWARN to communicate across agencies. Keeping this system updated and running is critical to public safety. This amendment makes sure that support and upgrades continue through August 2027.

The county wants to extend its existing agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. through August 31, 2027. The deal covers system enhancements and upgrades for the TxWARN Astro P25 radio network.

Importantly, the total contract amount stays the same — no new spending is being added.

Key details

• What: County Judge signs amendment extending Motorola TxWARN radio system contract through Aug 31, 2027
• Contract Period: August 31, 2026 – August 31, 2027
• Cost to Taxpayers: No increase to existing contract amount
• MWBE Participation: 0% — classified as sole-source exempt
• Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. (sole-source, no competitive bid)

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

This and 7 more nearby in Our Voice — tap a dot to open it.

This is a sole source contract, meaning Motorola is the only vendor that can provide this specific service for this system. Because of that, normal competitive bidding rules don't apply, and the standard MWBE (Minority and Women Business Enterprise) participation goal is listed as exempt. The Court's approval would allow the County Judge to sign the amended agreement.

Actions

This contract is part of Harris County's broader effort to maintain reliable communications for first responders. TxWARN is a statewide network, so this agreement also connects to how Houston-area agencies coordinate with teams across Texas during emergencies.