PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is amending and renewing its contract with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA Sterling for employee background screening services for one year, with no increase to the total contract amount.

What it means for you

Harris County Human Resources and Talent will continue using Sterling for pre- and post-employment background checks through February 26, 2027.

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's paid?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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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