PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The Purchasing Agent requested approval to award contracts to seven named vendors to supply library books, audiobooks, DVDs, and related materials to the Harris County Public Library for one year starting February 26, 2026, with four possible one-year renewals.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Library will receive books, audiobooks, and videos through these vendors, keeping library collections available to residents.

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

Who's paid?Playaway Products LLC; Midwest Tape LLC; The Reading Warehouse Inc.; Children's Plus, Inc. dba Libraria; Brodart Co.; Cinco Books; and Sach Viet, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. 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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