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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved a short-term extension of an existing contract with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc. to cover repair parts, labor, and maintenance or inspection services for the Sheriff's Office's Bell and Airbus helicopters through November 30, 2026, with no price increase.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office helicopter fleet will continue to receive maintenance and inspection support under the same pricing as before; residents who rely on the Sheriff's aerial operations are indirectly affected.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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

50, 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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
Who's paid?RAMS Aviation Company, Inc.Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Sheriff's Office brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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