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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county is renewing a contract with VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. for veterinary care for K9 police officers' dogs for one year at $205,000, exempt from competitive bidding as a professional services contract.

What it means for you

Harris County K9 officers' dogs will continue to receive veterinary care through VCA Animal Hospitals.

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.

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?$205,000Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc.Legistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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