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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

Public Health Services is seeking approval of a $3,685,350 investment plan and $3,690,000 in commercial paper funding to replace the county's Electronic Medical Records system.

What it means for you

The county's public health electronic medical records system would be replaced using short-term commercial paper borrowing.

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 ↗

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?$3,690,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Electronic Medical Records System Replacement projectLegistar record ↗
Who pays?Commercial paper fundingLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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