The county is renewing contracts with MasterWord Services Inc (primary), Visual Language Professionals, LLC (secondary), and Language Line Services, Inc. (tertiary) to provide interpreter services for hearing-impaired residents from June 27, 2026 to June 26, 2027, at a cost of $206,611.
What it means for you
Hearing-impaired Harris County residents will continue to have access to interpreter services through these three vendors for another year.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
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): Aye
5–0, per the official record.