The Commissioners Court approved renewing a technology contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for one year, covering data storage, redaction software, and a public records request (FOIA) module at a cost of $539,762.

What it means for you

This renewal keeps in place the software systems Harris County uses to store data and process public records requests; it directly affects county staff and residents who submit open-records requests to the county.

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

5–0, per the official record.