PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county is renewing its vending machine services contract with Compass Group USA, Inc. (Canteen Vending Services Division) for one year, with the county expected to receive $260,000 in revenue from the arrangement.

What it means for you

Vending machines operated by Canteen will continue at Harris County locations, and the county will receive revenue rather than pay a cost under this contract.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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?$260,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Harris County (revenue recipient); Compass Group USA, Inc. / Canteen Vending Services DivisionLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the March 19, 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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