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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The county is extending its agreement with Qumpus, Inc. dba Better World Books to sell surplus, worn-out, or damaged library books and materials through December 1, 2026, with no price increase.

What it means for you

Harris County libraries can continue disposing of surplus and damaged materials through Better World Books for a few more months under the same pricing.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, 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 benefits?Qumpus, Inc. dba Better World BooksLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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