What this is
Harris County reviews how well minority and women-owned businesses get opportunities in county contracts and projects.
Type: Discussion ItemFile: 26-3160 Status: Introduced Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-04 Passed: 2026-05-14
Lauren.Stuckett@bmd.hctx.net
Key details
- What: Study of minority and women-owned business contract opportunities
- Who: Harris County Commissioners Court
- Focus: 2025 spending data and fairness in county contracting
- Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity leads this work
About Harris County Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…
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- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- Phone
- 713-755-5000
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Why it matters
Harris County spends millions in tax dollars on contracts. Fair business opportunities mean more local jobs, stronger neighborhoods, and your tax money supporting diverse small businesses in your community.
If this passes
County will use study results to make contracting more fair. This could mean more opportunities for local minority and women-owned businesses to get county work.
If this does not pass
Current contracting practices continue without changes. Some qualified local businesses might miss opportunities to work with the county.
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