PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The county is awarding a one-year contract to IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for automated fingerprint identification mobile scanners for Harris County, with four optional one-year renewals.

What it means for you

Harris County will gain mobile fingerprint scanning technology, which can support law enforcement identification efforts countywide.

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?IDEMIA Identity & Security USA 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 a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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