PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The county is renewing a sole-source contract with TransCore, LP for $6,500,000 to operate the toll collection system (RSEATCS) for the Toll Road Authority for one year starting September 1, 2026.

What it means for you

The Harris County Toll Road Authority's roadside toll collection technology will continue to be operated and supported by TransCore through August 2027, affecting all toll road users.

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$6,500,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?TransCore, LPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Toll Road Authority brought it forward. Taken up at the July 30, 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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