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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is renewing contracts with four vendors to provide document translation and interpretation services for the Housing and Community Development Department for one year, with a combined value of $323,414.

What it means for you

Residents seeking services from the Housing and Community Development Department who need language assistance will continue to have access to translation and interpretation.

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.

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?$323,414Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc.; MasterWord Services, Inc.; Visual Language Professionals, LLC; WorldWide Interpreters, Inc.Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department 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-hc26-0962-180053 — data from official records via PlainDocket.