What this is
Harris County renewed its legal research database contract to help county attorneys protect taxpayer interests and ensure proper county operations.
Type: Financial AuthorizationFile: 26-2884 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
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Key details
- Status: Approved by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026
- Amount: $182,380 for one year
- Contract period: August 2026 to August 2027
- Vendor: LexisNexis (sole source purchase)
- Purpose: Legal research database for county attorneys
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
County lawyers need legal research tools to protect taxpayer money and ensure county services like roads, health programs, and jails follow the law. Better legal tools help lawyers defend Harris County in court and draft good contracts.
If this passes
County lawyers keep access to legal research tools to handle lawsuits, write contracts, and advise county departments on laws affecting your services.
If this does not pass
County lawyers would lose access to important legal research tools, making it harder to protect taxpayer money and ensure county services follow the law.
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