PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is correcting a clerical error in a background screening contract with Sterling, changing the service period from February 27, 2024–February 26, 2025 to February 27, 2025–February 26, 2026.

What it means for you

This fixes a date error on an existing contract so the records accurately reflect when Sterling provided background screening services for county HR purposes.

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

Who benefits?Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA SterlingLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Human Resources and Talent brought it forward. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0847-180015 — data from official records via PlainDocket.