PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is approving a sole-source contract with Watch Systems, LLC dba Offender Watch for $28,078 to provide sex offender notification software for the Sheriff's Office from May 28, 2026 through May 27, 2027, with four one-year renewal options.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office will continue using Offender Watch software to manage sex offender notifications, with the county paying $28,078 for the subscription year.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom 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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$28,078Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Watch Systems, LLC dba Offender WatchLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Sheriff's Office brought it forward. Taken up at the August 25, 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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