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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is hiring Holmsten Family & Occupational Medicine, exempt from competitive bidding as a professional services provider, to conduct physicals, drug screenings, and TB chest x-rays for the Sheriff's Office at a cost of $115,000.

What it means for you

Sheriff's Office employees or applicants will receive occupational health screenings through this provider; the county is spending $115,000 for these medical services.

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?$115,000Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?Holmsten Family & Occupational MedicineLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0972-180060 — data from official records via PlainDocket.

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