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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The Court approved a sole source exemption from competitive bidding and a one-year renewal contract with Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc. for $100,000 to provide background investigation software, training, hosting, and maintenance for the Sheriff's Office.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office will continue using Guardian Alliance Technologies' background investigation software through January 8, 2028, at a cost of $100,000.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, 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?$100,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc.Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 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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