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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The county awarded a contract to Galls, LLC, the lowest bidder, to supply rifle-resistant body armor and related items for the Sheriff's Office for one year at $668,750, with four possible one-year renewals.

What it means for you

Sheriff's Office personnel will be equipped with rifle-resistant protective gear purchased from Galls, LLC starting April 2026.

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 ↗

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

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$668,750Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?Galls, LLCLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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