PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-18

The Court approved a one-year renewal of translation and interpretation services contracts with four vendors totaling $2,000,000, running from April 5, 2026 through April 4, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County residents who need language assistance will continue to have access to translation and interpretation services provided through these four contractors.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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?$2,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Masterword Services, Inc.; Language Line Services, Inc.; GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC; WorldWide Interpreters, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the December 18, 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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