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What this is
Harris County approved software to protect voter privacy while keeping elections transparent and secure for all residents.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-3222 Status: Introduced Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-06 Passed: 2026-05-14
Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Cost: $136,183 contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation
- Duration: May 2026 to May 2027, with 4 possible renewal years
- Purpose: Remove sensitive voter info from public election documents
- Coverage: All Harris County elections (local, state, federal)
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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Why it matters
This software protects your personal information when you vote while keeping elections transparent. It helps county workers quickly remove private voter data from public records, ensuring your privacy is protected in all Harris County elections.
Two outcomes
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If this passes
Your personal voting information will be better protected when election documents become public records. County staff can process election transparency requests faster and more accurately.
If this does not pass
County staff would continue using current methods to protect voter privacy, which may be slower and less reliable for handling large amounts of election documents.
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