PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is renewing its contract with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for one year to continue operating its automated fingerprint identification system.

What it means for you

Harris County maintains its fingerprint identification capability, which supports law enforcement and public safety functions.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

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

Who benefits?IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLCLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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