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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The Sheriff's Office is seeking approval to advertise and solicit proposals for location-tracking technology designed to help locate people with autism or dementia.

What it means for you

If implemented, the technology could help locate residents with autism or dementia who go missing; this item only authorizes starting the procurement process.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, 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
Who benefits?Sheriff's OfficeLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Sheriff's Office brought it forward. Taken up at the February 26, 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-hc26-1253-181074 — data from official records via PlainDocket.