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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is renewing a contract with Auto Data Direct, Inc. to send notification letters to owners of towed or impounded vehicles on behalf of the Sheriff's Office for one year at a cost of $207,250.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office will continue using Auto Data Direct to notify vehicle owners when their cars are towed or impounded.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County (countywide)

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$207,250Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Auto Data Direct, Inc.Legistar 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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