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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The court approved an additional $2,500,000 in commercial paper funding for the Institute of Forensic Sciences Equipment Replacement project, bringing the total commercial paper funding for that project to $11,390,000.

What it means for you

The county's forensic sciences facility will receive more short-term borrowing funds to continue replacing its equipment, for a cumulative project total of $11,390,000.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$11,390,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Institute of Forensic SciencesLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 16, 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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