PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The county is amending an existing contract with ROADS Consulting Group LLC, adding $175,000 to cover additional small business technical assistance services and administration of accelerator grants through October 31, 2026.

What it means for you

This extends and expands a contract that supports small business assistance programs run through the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, affecting small business owners in Harris County who may seek those services.

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

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$175,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?ROADS Consulting Group LLCLegistar 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 July 9, 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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