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Harris County Commissioners Court

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Texas House of Representatives

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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $323,225.00 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct the Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Rehabilitation Package - 2 - 2026, UPIN 25103MF3PK01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.07%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.20%.

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Request for approval of a renewal option with Specialty Construction TX, LLC. for guardrail and bridge railing repairs and related items at various locations for Precinct 1 for the period of November 25, 2026 - November 24, 2027 at a cost of $600,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240261), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

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Request for approval of a change in contract with Durwood Greene Construction Co. in connection with final construction of Asphalt Rehabilitation - Memorial Drive between San Felipe and West of Chimney Rock - 2024, with a deduction in the amount of $550,068.56, Job No. 25/0302-1, UPIN 25103MF3MT01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 31.56%, MWBE Current Participation: 50.88%.

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Request for approval to extend a contract with Computacenter United States Inc. for storage network area and object storage solution(s), appliances and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 20, 2026 - October 20, 2027, with no increase in pricing (210165), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

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Request for approval of a renewal option with Pipe View, LLC DBA Pipe View America for culvert and storm sewer pipe cleaning, CCTV inspection services and related items for Precinct 1 for the period of November 18, 2026 - November 17, 2027, at a cost of $1,500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.9%, MWBE Current Participation: 15.87%.

81%

Residents who say government should act to reduce economic inequality

Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University)

2,664,202 registered voters

Registered voters

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

1,567,610 ballots cast

Ballots cast, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

59%

Voter turnout, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration (official canvass: 1,567,610 of 2,664,202 registered)

17%

Voter turnout, November 2023 local election

Source: Harris County Clerk, as reported by ABC13 Houston

43%

Voter turnout, 2022 general election

Source: Texas Secretary of State, Harris County voter registration figures (1,102,418 of 2,568,463)

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713-528-2121

Crisis Hotline

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Organizations working here

Who works in Election Access in Houston

Organization

CollegeCommunityCareer

Organization

BakerRipley

Houston's community anchor — 30+ centers, 500,000 neighbors, and 100 years of showing up.

Gulfton

Organization

Bayou City Waterkeeper

Monitors and advocates for swimmable, fishable, drinkable waterways across the Houston region through science and community action.

Downtown

Organization

Harris County

Harris County government offices and officials

Downtown

Organization

Texas House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

Organization

League of Women Voters of Houston

Empowers Harris County residents to participate in democracy through voter registration drives, nonpartisan Voters Guides, and civic education.

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How Election Access connects

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Who works in Election Access in Houston

CollegeCommunityCareer

BakerRipley

Bayou City Waterkeeper

Harris County

Texas House of Representatives

League of Women Voters of Houston

Request for approval of a renewal option with Victory Supply Holdings, LLC for towels for inmates and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 at a cost of $118,800 (220299), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $99,738.88, with a required match of $20,588.77, for the FY27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Texas Materials Group, Inc. for crushed concrete base material and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of December 19, 2026 - December 18, 2027 at a cost of $142,647 (230386), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.

Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with a required match of $1,167,667, for the FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Grant.

Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces at 1019 Congress garage with Lanier Parking for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at an approximate cost of $6,960.

Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $26,390.70, with no required match, for the FY26 Interlibrary Loan Program.

Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $99,738.88, with a required match of $20,588.77, for the FY27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Comprehensive Program.

Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $150,004.20, with a required match of $27,976.13, for the FY27 Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) Comprehensive Program.

Request by the County Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services grant funds in the amount of $3,102,706.69, with a required match of $16,558,320.45, for the FY 2027 Title IV-E Legal Services Program.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Award - Doss Park Improvement Project.

Food for Thought Act of 2026

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