PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is renewing contracts with sixteen firms for applied research, data analysis, strategic planning, and related consulting services for one year at a cost of $10,000,000.

What it means for you

Harris County will continue using a pool of consulting and research firms for strategic and analytical work through March 31, 2027.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–1, 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?$10,000,000Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name who's paid or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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