The county is amending and renewing contracts with 18 staffing companies that supply temporary healthcare professionals — including dentists, physicians, registered nurses, and APPs — updating the term, removing cost-of-living adjustment clauses, and adding job descriptions, with no increase to the total contract amount.
What it means for you
Harris County health facilities will continue to have access to temporary professional healthcare staff through January 22, 2027, under the same total spending cap.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.