PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is using a cooperative purchasing program to buy Microsoft nonprofit software licenses for the Public Library from SHI Government Solutions for $465,991, with up to four annual renewals through September 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Library will continue to have access to Microsoft software through this agreement with SHI Government Solutions.

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.

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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?$465,991Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?SHI Government Solutions, Inc.; Harris County Public LibraryLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5967-198617 — data from official records via PlainDocket.