PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The Commissioners Court approved renewing a sole-source contract with Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc. for $100,000 to provide background investigation software and related services to the Sheriff's Office from January 9, 2026 through January 8, 2027.

What it means for you

The Harris County Sheriff's Office will continue using Guardian Alliance Technologies' background investigation software, which the county determined only that vendor can supply.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$100,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Sheriff's Office brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 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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