The Court approved a change to county policy that lowers the minimum per-unit cost threshold for bulk purchases of law enforcement equipment, technology equipment, and furniture to qualify as capital expenditures for debt purposes.

What it means for you

Harris County can now finance smaller-priced bulk equipment purchases through debt, potentially making it easier to fund law enforcement, technology, and furniture needs.

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

5–0, per the official record.