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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county is renewing its contract with CML Security, LLC for up to $3,000,000 to maintain and upgrade the security and detention system built by Argyle Security Group, without competitive bidding because CML Security is the only available provider for this proprietary system.

What it means for you

The security and detention systems at county facilities will continue to receive support and upgrades; the sole source exemption means no other vendors were asked to compete.

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): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent

40, per the official record.

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

Official council district boundaries · City of Houston GIS. Tap a district to see who represents it.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$3,000,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?CML Security, LLCLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 14, 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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