PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is approving a sole-source contract with West (a Thomson Reuters company) for $70,291 to cover past unpaid services and a new one-year subscription to public health data tools, with up to four renewal options.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Health Services will continue using CLEAR ProFlex and Verified Public Health subscription tools; the payment also settles a billing gap from January 2023 through August 2026.

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?$70,291Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters BusinessLegistar record ↗

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