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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School.

Precinct 4 seeks Commissioners Court approval of a resolution marking Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School's 100th anniversary.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing October 2026 as American Archives Month.

Harris County Commissioners Court

A resolution asking Harris County Commissioners Court to recognize October 2026 as American Archives Month.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 35th pastoral and church anniversary of Pastor Gregg Patrick and The Bridge Church.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court considers a resolution honoring Pastor Gregg Patrick and The Bridge Church's 35th anniversary.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 13th annual Islamic Arts Festival held on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Ismaili Center, Houston.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County resolution recognizing the 13th annual Islamic Arts Festival, held November 21–22, 2026, at the Ismaili Center in Houston.

Request for the Office of County Administration, and other relevant County departments, to develop a centralized Harris County Crime Victim Navigation and Information Initiative using existing County resources where practicable; and to return to Commissioners Court on January 14, 2027, with implementation recommendations, an inventory of existing victim services, identified gaps in victim handoffs, and options for future improvements.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County wants a centralized initiative to help crime victims navigate services, with recommendations due January 14, 2027.

Request for discussion and possible action on pending unresolved issues with the Harris County Jail and the Downtown Master Plan.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court agenda item on unresolved issues with the Harris County Jail and Downtown Master Plan, introduced September 29, 2026.

Request that the County Judge execute a Concessionaire Agreement between Harris County and Texas Elite Amateur Sports Association, Inc. for use and to make improvements to a certain portion of Bayer Park for the purpose of providing recreational facilities for the residents of Harris County, to promote health and exercise, to develop within the residents the spirit of good sportsmanship and cooperation, and to provide a means to actively and recreationally occupy the time and leisure of the residents.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers an agreement with Texas Elite Amateur Sports Association to improve Bayer Park for residents' recreation and health.

Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Toll Road Authority and bond funding.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court agenda item on the Harris County Toll Road Authority and bond funding, introduced September 29, 2026.

Request for approval of the second amendment to a partnership agreement with Inprint, Inc. to provide senior memoir writing workshops at Harris County Precinct 1 community centers for the extended period through September 30, 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County extends its partnership with Inprint, Inc. to offer senior memoir writing workshops at Precinct 1 community centers through September 2027.

Request for approval of a partnership agreement with the Gulf Coast Workforce Board doing business as Workforce Solutions to support career exploration and workforce development initiatives.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks a partnership with Workforce Solutions to support career exploration and workforce development initiatives.

Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court will vote October 15, 2026 on approving new revenue sources for FY 2026. Public may attend and comment.

Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court will vote October 15, 2026, on approving new revenue not included in the FY2027 budget.

Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court votes to authorize payment of audited county bills and invoices at its October 15, 2026 public meeting.

Request for approval of a partnership agreement with the Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. for the promotion of more accessible, approachable, and easier to obtain legal assistance for Harris County residents.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to partner with the Earl Carl Institute to make legal assistance more accessible for county residents.

Request for approval of the second amendment to a partnership agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide low-income individuals with access to services and information for free legal representation in civil legal matters by extending the term of the agreement until September 27, 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to extend its agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide free civil legal help to low-income residents through 2027.

Request for discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court discusses possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in Harris County.

Request for approval of a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for correctional and detention facility equipment and supplies for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 26, 2027 - March 24, 2028 at a cost of $251,520, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $251,520 supply contract with Bob Barker Company for Sheriff's Office detention facilities through March 2028.

Request for discussion and possible action to support individuals at the intersection of mental health, homelessness, and public safety.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court item on supporting people facing mental health, homelessness, and public safety challenges together.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Carahsoft Technologies Corporation in the additional amount of $11,794 to update the Renewal Term dates for Granicus Legislative Management Software License, Support, and Warranty for the Sheriff's Office for the corrected period of July 19, 2026 - July 18, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to amend a software contract with Carahsoft for $11,794 to update renewal dates for the Sheriff's Office legislative management software.

Request for approval of a renewal option with The Montrose Center in the amount of $1,025,000; and Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue360 Health & Wellness, $500,000 for rental assistance and housing support for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028 (250001), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers renewing contracts with The Montrose Center and Avenue360 Health & Wellness for Ryan White-funded rental and housing support.

Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. f/k/a/ Saba Talent Space (Canada) Inc. in the amount of $12,750 for Cornerstone TalentSpace goods and services for the Auditor’s Office with four (4) one-year renewal options and to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from November 14, 2025 - November 13, 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks approval of a $12,750 settlement with Cornerstone OnDemand for TalentSpace services for the Auditor's Office.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid to Fastener Solutions of Tx; and DF Sales TX LLC in the amount of $150,000 for screw fasteners and related items for Harris County for the period of October 15, 2026 - October 14, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260081), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to award a $150,000 contract for screw fasteners to two vendors, running October 2026–2027 with renewal options.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Pinnacle Power Solutions Inc. in the additional amount of $155,036 for additional services for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), maintenance, support services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 9, 2026 - January 8, 2028 (250307), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County may approve $155,036 for UPS maintenance and support at the Toll Road Authority through January 2028.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Creacom, Inc. for Diode Dynamic Message Signs and static guide signs, preventative/emergency inspection and maintenance services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 8, 2027 - January 7, 2028 at a cost of $1,033,804, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250244), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $1,033,804 contract with Creacom, Inc. for toll road sign maintenance services through January 2028.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to American General Infrastructure Services Group, LLC in the amount of $645,598 for Linear Forest Plan in Alief (Phase 2) for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260268), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.95%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to award a $645,598 contract for the Linear Forest Plan Phase 2 in Alief, Precinct 4.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Humana Insurance Company to incorporate an exhibit regarding renewal pricing for group Medicare Advantage and prescription drug insurance for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 with no increase in the total contract amount (230146), MWBE Contracted Goal: 2%, MWBE Current Participation: .64%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew its Medicare Advantage and prescription drug insurance agreement with Humana for 2027 at no added cost.

Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court votes on in-state travel and training requests for county employees on October 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Request for approval of a renewal option with The Houston Food Bank for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative services (meal delivery) for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028, at a cost of $100,000 (240429), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $100,000 meal delivery contract with the Houston Food Bank for Ryan White HIV/AIDS program services.

Request for approval of a ratification of an interlocal agreement renewal option with Harris County Juvenile Probation for educational services for Resources for Children and Adults through September 30, 2027 at a cost of $122,154, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court considers renewing an agreement with Juvenile Probation for educational services through Sept. 2027 at $122,154.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to replace Attachments No. 01, No. 02, and No. 03 for Ryan White Program Part A Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with no additional cost to the county, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to update its interlocal agreement with Houston for Ryan White Program Part A health services at no added cost.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with SafetyMed, LLC for automatic external defibrillators and related items for Harris County for the period of October 15, 2026 - October 14, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260079), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to award a contract to SafetyMed, LLC for AEDs and related items from October 2026 through October 2027.

Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Euna Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $130,841 for electronic bidding system for the Purchasing Agent for the period of December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $130,841 contract with Euna Solutions for its electronic bidding system through November 2027.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Selrico Communications, LLC in the amount of $1,052,267 for maintenance of communications infrastructure and related items at various locations for Harris County for the period of October 15, 2026 - October 14, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260225), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks approval of a $1,052,267 contract with Selrico Communications, LLC for communications infrastructure maintenance.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Seril, Inc. dba Houston Grotech in the amount of $75,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for grounds maintenance services for the Eastgate Cemetery for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 15, 2026 - October 4, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260174).

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers a $75,000 grounds maintenance contract for Eastgate Cemetery, running October 2026–October 2027 with renewal options.

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, 2027 - January 8, 2028 at a cost of $200,000.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $200,000 contract with Stericycle, Inc. for medical and hazardous waste management services through January 2028.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AT&T Enterprises LLC for data telecommunications for the extended period of September 11, 2026 - September 10, 2027, at no additional cost to the County (160175), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to extend its AT&T data telecommunications contract through September 2027 at no extra cost.

Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Twilio Communication SMS and Voice API Platform for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028 at a cost of $265,293, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers renewing a $265,293 Twilio SMS and Voice API contract for the Toll Road Authority through February 2028.

Request for approval of a renewal option with 3L Energy Solutions LLC for bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and related items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 at a cost of $9,500,000 (220371), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.15%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a fuel supply contract with 3L Energy Solutions LLC for $9.5 million, covering Nov. 2026–Oct. 2027.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Cirilo Romero Marin v. Harris County, et al.; Cause No. 2024-35281; In the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0041.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will vote October 15, 2026, on approving a legal settlement in a tort case filed against Harris County.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Jose Luis Campuzano; Cause No. 1278523; In the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4; CAO File No. 22EMD0217.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will vote October 15, 2026 on a settlement between Harris County Flood Control District and Jose Luis Campuzano.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Harris County, Texas vs. Roderick Moore; CAO File No. WC-2024-556501.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Commissioners Court considers approving a workers' compensation settlement involving Roderick Moore at its October 15, 2026 meeting.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Marisela Salgado Delgado v. Harris County; Cause No.: 2025-28349; In the 152nd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25TOR0044.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will vote October 15, 2026 on approving a legal settlement in Marisela Salgado Delgado v. Harris County.

Request for approval of a renewal option with TollPlus, LLC for image based transaction processing support services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 at a cost of $19,200,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210429), MWBE Contracted Goal: 35%, MWBE Current Participation: 25.93%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $19.2M contract with TollPlus, LLC for Toll Road Authority transaction processing support through October 2027.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Stripes and Stops Company, Inc. for pavement markings and related items at various locations for Precinct 2 for the period of February 22, 2027 - February 21, 2028 at a cost of $1,587,815, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230459), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 20.63%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers a $1,587,815 contract renewal for Precinct 2 pavement markings with Stripes and Stops Company, Inc.

Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Art In The Heart in the amount of $150,000 for sculpture at William “Bill” Crowley Park for Precinct 2 for the period of October 15, 2026 - October 14, 2027.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County proposes a $150,000 contract with Art In The Heart for a sculpture at William "Bill" Crowley Park in Precinct 2.

Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to MC2 Civil, LLC and Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $65,000,000 for construction and maintenance of various roadways for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the budgeted amount (260200), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County considers a $65M road construction and maintenance contract for Precinct 1 with a 34% MWBE goal.

Request for approval of a renewal option with US Corrections, LLC for extradition services of prisoners for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 16, 2027 - April 15, 2028, at a cost of $1,554,240 (250008), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $1,554,240 contract with US Corrections, LLC for prisoner extradition services for the Sheriff's Office.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Structural Integrity Group LLC for armor joint repairs, joint sealing on various roads and bridges for Precinct 4 for the period of January 25, 2027 - January 24, 2028, at a cost of $1,010,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230276), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County may renew a $1,010,000 contract with Structural Integrity Group LLC for road and bridge joint repairs in Precinct 4.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Stripes and Stops Company, Inc. for pavement markings and related items for various locations in Precinct 1 for the period of February 26, 2027 - February 25, 2028 at a cost of $1,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230359), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 9%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County may renew a $1M contract for pavement markings in Precinct 1 from Feb. 2027 to Feb. 2028.

Request for approval of a renewal option with ArborTrue LLC (Primary) for hazardous tree and tree limb removal services for the Flood Control District for the period of December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027 at a cost of $429,619, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250280), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.41%.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County seeks to renew a $429,619 contract with ArborTrue LLC for hazardous tree removal for the Flood Control District.

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