PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county is renewing a sole-source contract with Advantage Software Inc for $42,624 to continue using Eclipse software and support services for the District Courts for one year starting June 10, 2026.

What it means for you

District Court operations continue using their existing case management software without interruption; no competitive bidding was required because only one vendor provides this product.

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

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?$42,624Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Advantage Software IncLegistar 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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