PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is renewing its contract with Pen-Link, LTD. for an open-source intelligence software platform and related services for the Sheriff's Office, at a cost of $99,000 for October 2026 through September 2027.

What it means for you

The Harris County Sheriff's Office will continue to have access to Pen-Link's open-source intelligence tools for investigative use.

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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$99,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Pen-Link, LTD.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 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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