PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved renewing a sole-source contract with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. for $118,076 to continue providing NoveList Complete and EBSCO Discovery Software Services to the Harris County Public Library for November 2026 through October 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Library patrons will continue to have access to the library catalog discovery tool and NoveList reading recommendation service through October 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: (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?$118,076Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?EBSCO Publishing, Inc.; Harris County Public LibraryLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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