PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is renewing a $150,000 contract with Smart Horizons Career Online Education to provide virtual high school diploma and workforce certificate programs through the Public Library for one year.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Library patrons will continue to have access to online high school diploma and workforce certificate programs through June 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 ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$150,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Smart Horizons Career Online EducationLegistar record ↗

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

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

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0916-180038 — data from official records via PlainDocket.