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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County is renewing its wireless calling plans and airtime contract with Verizon Wireless for one year through a State of Texas cooperative purchasing agreement, at a cost of $4,846,466.

What it means for you

Harris County government will continue using Verizon Wireless services for county mobile communications through May 2027.

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?$4,846,466Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?Cellco Partnership dba Verizon WirelessLegistar 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-3113-187801 — data from official records via PlainDocket.