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7. • PolicyHarris County (Harris County)
Request for discussion and possible action on the county’s contract patrol program.
Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-06-11
Official Roll-Call Vote
PASSED (3 - 1)
“A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, amending the county’s contract patrol policy to allow for 65% (contractor) and 35% (county) split contracts; requesting that the County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the County Administration, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and county law enforcement agencies, return to Court with a proposed process and eligibility criteria allowing a 60:40 contract patrol agreement in cases where neighborhoods are significantly economically disadvantaged; and that an additional strategy be considered for underserved areas outside of the contract program. The motion carried by the following vote:”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, amending the county’s contract patrol policy to allow for 65% (contractor) and 35% (county) split contracts; requesting that the County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the County Administration, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and county law enforcement agencies, return to Court with a proposed process and eligibility criteria allowing a 60:40 contract patrol agreement in cases where neighborhoods are significantly economically disadvantaged; and that an additional strategy be considered for underserved areas outside of the contract program. The motion carried by the following vote: