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What this is
Harris County approved a contract to digitize vital records, making birth certificates, marriage licenses, and property deeds easier to access.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-3119 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-04 Passed: 2026-05-14
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Key details
- Status: Approved by Commissioners Court
- Contract period: May 2026 to May 2027 (5 years total possible)
- Contractor: US Imaging, Inc.
- Records affected: Birth/death certificates, marriage licenses, property deeds
- Service area: All Harris County (4.7 million people)
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
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Why it matters
Your family's important documents like birth certificates and property deeds will be safer and easier to get when you need them for things like getting a passport or proving you own your home.
Two outcomes
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If this passes
You can get copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, and other important documents faster. Records will be protected from floods and fires.
If this does not pass
Getting document copies takes longer. Paper records stay at risk of being damaged or lost in disasters.
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DistrictCity Council · District I
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