Harris County Commissioners Court renewed its Flock Group license plate reader and sound detection contract, then amended it to run county-wide
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a renewal option with Flock Group, Inc. for a license plate reader and sound detection system on May 28th, 2026 as agenda item 86. The renewal covers a period running from June 6th, 2026 to June 5th, 2027 at a cost of $868,975. Commissioner Ellis moved approval and Commissioner Garcia seconded. On July 9th, 2026 the court approved a follow up amendment that supplements certain terms and clarifies that the agreement is available for use County-wide at no additional cost. Local reporting on the May vote says the item passed with four votes and that County Judge Lina Hidalgo abstained after residents spoke against it.
How to take part
Commissioners Court meets at 1001 Preston Street, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002. A member of the public who wants to address the court submits an Appearance Request Form. The agenda site lists a Special Meeting on August 17th, 2026 and a Business Court Meeting on August 25th, 2026, both at 9:00 AM. It also offers agenda search and email delivery.
Where
1 county. In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands.
Dates
| Date | What | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | filed | Renewal item introduced as the renewal file |
| 2026-05-28 | ordered | Commissioners Court approved the renewal as agenda item 86 |
| 2026-06-06 | effective | Start of the contract period stated in the approved item |
| 2026-07-09 | ordered | Court approved the amendment making the agreement available county-wide at no additional cost |
The evidence
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate reader and sound detection system for Harris County for the period of June 6, 2026 - June 5, 2027, at a cost of $868,975 (220336), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.Legistar API, Harris County, Matter 45396 (File 26-3368) Primary source, official
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:Legistar API, Harris County, Matter 45396 histories Primary source, official
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to supplement certain terms and clarify that the agreement is available for use County-wide for license plate reader and sound detection system for Harris County for the period of June 6, 2026 - June 5, 2027, at no additional cost (220336), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.Legistar API, Harris County, Matter 46234 (File 26-4210) Primary source, official
The contract ultimately passed with four votes. Hidalgo abstained.KPRC Click2Houston, discussion over Harris County's Flock camera contract renewal turns tense Journalism