PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The county is adding $72,000,000 to an existing contract with Aramark Correctional Services to continue providing food services to inmates at the Sheriff's Office through September 2027.

What it means for you

Inmates in Harris County jails will continue receiving meals provided by Aramark under this significantly expanded contract.

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?$72,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Aramark Correctional Services, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 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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