PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The county is paying $10,100 to ANAB to cover accreditation assessment and annual fees for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Forensic Anthropology Division for 2026.

What it means for you

This keeps the Forensic Anthropology Division's accreditation current, which affects the credibility of forensic work used in Harris County legal cases.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$10,100Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)Legistar record ↗

Who pays?General fundsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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