PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is awarding a one-year contract to Tecan US, Inc. to maintain and repair liquid handling laboratory equipment used by the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

What it means for you

The Institute of Forensic Sciences will have a vendor under contract to service its Tecan Freedom EVO 150 liquid handlers through January 28, 2027.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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

Who's paid?Tecan US, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Institute of Forensic Sciences brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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