PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County is amending its advertising contract with the Houston Chronicle, adding $1,096,438 and expanding its scope from Harris County Public Health to all of Harris County for the period April 23, 2026 – April 22, 2027.

What it means for you

The county will pay the Houston Chronicle for advertising services on behalf of county-wide departments, not just the public health department.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,096,438Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Hearst Newspapers, LLC d/b/a Houston ChronicleLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. 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-hc26-3225-187951 — data from official records via PlainDocket.