PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved a one-year contract with Galls, LLC for $747,000 to purchase stab-resistant vests for Harris County Sheriff's Office detention officers, with the option to renew for up to four additional years.

What it means for you

Detention officers working in Harris County jail facilities will be issued stab-resistant protective vests funded under this contract.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$747,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Galls, LLC; Harris County Sheriff's Office detention officersLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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