PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The county is renewing its contract with ARES Security Corporation to continue maintaining, hosting, and improving a situational awareness system used by the Sheriff's Office for one more year at a cost of $531,671.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office will continue using this security technology platform through March 2027, with ongoing vendor support funded by the county.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$531,671Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?ARES Security CorporationLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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