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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $45,946.76 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.
Harris County seeks approval to temporarily fund three PAL Life Skills grant positions totaling $45,946.76 through August 31, 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
Harris County approved in-state travel and training costs for county staff via File 26-2093, passed June 11, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval of a renewal option with CENTURION SOLUTIONS LLC for emergency management plan development and training for Precinct 1 for the period of June 12, 2026 - June 11, 2027, at a cost of $95,987 (240173), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
Harris County renews a $95,987 contract with Centurion Solutions LLC for emergency management planning and training in Precinct 1.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval to revise and update the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) Training and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) fee schedules to better align fees with the cost of services, support program sustainability, and ensure continued delivery of high-quality training and emergency response capabilities for these essential public safety functions.
Harris County Commissioners Court votes July 9, 2026 on updating Fire Marshal's Office training and HazMat fee schedules to match actual service costs.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Elevation Corporate Health; Fitness Journey; Balanced Wellness Training, LLC; and Christine Reyna for fitness instructors and related services for Harris County for the period of November 14, 2026 - November 13, 2027, at a cost of $366,250 (230016), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County seeks to renew contracts with four fitness and wellness vendors for 2026–2027 at a cost of $366,250.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval to cover costs associated with Precinct 4’s various community and business meetings, functions, events, presentations, conferences, training, emergency operations, and activities including food to promote good government, foster community engagement, and encourage positive public service in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote July 9, 2026 on approving up to $150,000 for Precinct 4 community events and activities in FY 2026–2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to IMPROVLearning, Inc. in the amount of $78,000 for defensive driving training classes for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of July 9, 2026 - July 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260043), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County Commissioners Court considers a $78,000 contract with IMPROVLearning, Inc. for defensive driving training for county staff.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Belong, division of SJRC Texas Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training for preparation for adult living of foster youth for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of December 15, 2026 - December 14, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $20,000, in connection with a service agreement.
Harris County reviews a contract renewal for life skills training for foster youth preparing for adult living.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with American Fed of Labor & Congress of Ind TX Gulf Coast Feder in the additional amount of $2,820,000 for additional services illustrated in the updated budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B), update the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) and update the funding source to County general funds beginning October 1, 2026, as permitted under Local Gov't. Code § 381.004 for training for apprenticeship workforce program for Harris County for the period of February 21, 2025 - December 31, 2026 (220111), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Harris County seeks to amend a workforce apprenticeship training contract, adding $2,820,000 for updated services through December 31, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc in the additional amount of $26,093 to modify the services of the renewal term for KnowBe4 security awareness training and compliance plus software subscription(s) for the period of July 7, 2026 - July 6, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County seeks a $26,093 contract amendment for KnowBe4 security awareness training software through July 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval to rescind an award from IMPROVLearning, Inc. in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on July 9, 2026 and approve a new award to Brighter Future, Inc. in the amount of $97,000 for defensive driving training classes for the Office of Management and Budget (260043), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County may award $97,000 to Brighter Future, Inc. for defensive driving training after rescinding a prior contract with IMPROVLearning, Inc.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with NPower INC DBA Tech-TSC, INC in the additional amount of $901,000 for additional services illustrated in the updated budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B), update the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) and update the funding source to County general funds beginning October 1, 2026, as permitted under Local Gov't. Code § 381.004 for Training for Apprenticeship Workforce Program for Harris County for the period of February 2, 2025 - February 1, 2027 (220111), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Harris County seeks to amend a contract with NPower INC, adding $901,000 for apprenticeship workforce training through February 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of payment in the amount of $908.00 to the instructor (Dr. Naomi Paget) for required materials for the approved travel and training event - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Advanced Group Crisis Intervention course to be held on July 22-23, 2026.
Harris County reviews a $908 payment to Dr. Naomi Paget for CISM Advanced Group Crisis Intervention course materials, July 22–23, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved out-of-state travel and training requests for county employees (File 26-2092), passed June 11, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of the final payment to the instructor (Dr. Naomi Paget) in the remaining amount of $5,778.44 for the approved travel and training event - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) held on June 10 - June 12, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court considers a final $5,778.44 payment to CISM instructor Dr. Naomi Paget for a June 2026 sheriff's office training.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card (P-Card) and/or reimburse personnel for meals, services, supply purchases, events and meetings during activations and emergency situations, as well as annual training, exercises and practical drills, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 (Countywide).
Harris County seeks approval for up to $30,000 in P-Card and staff reimbursements for emergency activations and training, October 2026–September 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to replace Exhibit F for accessible child care training and supports for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of August 24, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230450), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9%, MWBE Current Participation: 55.28%.
Harris County updates a child care training contract with UT Health Houston—no extra cost, runs through December 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with SpawGlass Construction Corp. in the amount of $29,500 for the master terms & conditions and the preconstruction services for construction manager at risk for the construction of the Sheriff’s Office Active Shooter Training Facility for the Office of the County Engineer, in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026 (250331), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.14%.
Harris County considers a $29,500 preconstruction contract with SpawGlass for a Sheriff's Office Active Shooter Training Facility.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Baylor College of Medicine in the amount of $263,500 for technical assistance and training services to EHE Funded Subrecipient for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Harris County considers a $263,500 sole source renewal with Baylor College of Medicine for Ryan White Grant training services.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-card), purchase orders, and/or reimburse expenses, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for the registration in community events and the purchase of food and beverages for community outreach events, internal staff training, and official meetings in FY27, October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court may approve up to $50,000 for HCPL to fund community outreach events, staff training, and official meetings in FY27.
Harris County Commissioners Court
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Request by the Public Defender for approval to submit an application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for grant funds in the amount of $130,066.45, with no required match, for the FY27 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Statewide Training & Mentoring Program (FIDL) Cohort 5, Year 3.
Harris County seeks $130,066.45 in state grant funds for the FIDL Statewide Training & Mentoring Program, Cohort 5, Year 3.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Texans Together grant funds in the amount of $272,496.00, with no required match, for the FY27 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program.
Harris County seeks approval to accept a $272,496 Texans Together grant for the PAL Life Skills Training and Assessment Program.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by the Public Defender for approval to submit an application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for grant funds in the amount of $148,408, with no required match, for the FY27 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Statewide Training & Mentoring Program (FIDL) Cohort 6, Year 2.
Harris County seeks $148,408 in state grant funds for a training and mentoring program for future indigent defense leaders.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Harris County Adds $3,481 to Youth Education Grant Program
Harris County receives $3,481 more in federal funding to help young people in juvenile probation get better education and support services.
Harris County Commissioners Court
