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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is renewing its contract with Sentinel Offender Services, LLC for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services for one year at a cost of $13,065,000.

What it means for you

People on pretrial release who are required to wear electronic monitors will continue to be tracked using Sentinel's equipment and services.

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.

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?$13,065,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Sentinel Offender Services, LLCLegistar 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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