If it passes
What this is
Harris County is expanding the Sheriff's Training Academy to better prepare officers who serve our communities every day.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-3229 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-06 Passed: 2026-05-14
Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Contract Amount: $250,346 for training academy expansion
- Contractor: Kitchell Contractors as construction manager
- Local Business Goal: 13.4% participation for minority/women-owned businesses
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
- Contact: Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov for more information
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
Better-trained sheriff's deputies mean safer neighborhoods for your family. When officers learn the latest techniques for handling emergencies and community policing, they can better protect and serve Harris County residents in schools, workplaces, and streets.
Two outcomes
If it doesn't
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If this passes
New training facilities will be built to help sheriff's deputies learn better techniques for community policing, de-escalation, and emergency response in your neighborhood.
If this does not pass
Sheriff's deputies would continue using current training facilities without the planned improvements and expanded capacity for better law enforcement training.
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