PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The county is renewing a sole-source contract with West Publishing Corporation (Thomson Reuters) for $1,608,164 for Westlaw and CLEAR legal and investigative research subscriptions for the Toll Road Authority for calendar year 2026.

What it means for you

The Harris County Toll Road Authority will continue to have access to Westlaw legal research and CLEAR investigative research tools through 2026.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,608,164Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters BusinessLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the December 11, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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