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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is renewing its contract with Tecan US, Inc. for maintenance and repair of laboratory liquid handling equipment used by the Institute of Forensic Sciences, at a cost of $94,857 for one year.

What it means for you

The Institute of Forensic Sciences will continue to have its Tecan Freedom EVO 150 liquid handlers maintained and repaired by Tecan US, Inc. through January 2028.

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?$94,857Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Tecan US, 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-6096-198634 — data from official records via PlainDocket.

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