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Houston Police Department

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21 mentions across 13 events
The Houston Police Department is the City of Houston's municipal law-enforcement department. Its mission includes enforcing laws, preserving peace, reducing fear, and promoting a safe environment in the City of Houston.
13 eventsLast active Tracked since $59.4M city spendingUpdated August 2026

Key facts

Money

$59.4M in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this department.

Largest single item: $42.8M on (Appropriates funds from three city funds to purchase various vehicles and fleet maintenance equipment for Police, Fire and other departments.)

Cases

Mention Frequency

Topic Distribution

Topics

public safety (21)
contract (10)
grant (10)
budget (8)
governance (4)
policy (2)
transportation (1)
environment (1)

Roles

mentioned (16)
requester (5)

Connected Matters

Legislative threads where Houston Police Department is mentioned

Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant

3 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: Apr 1, 2026·Site·Significant

Fiscal Year 2025 Police Hiring Grant

2 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Jan 21, 2026·Site

Location

City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002·Show on Google Maps ↗
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Activity Timeline

September 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 7 Through 31
requester

Ordinance approving a four-year contract with Desireebittner, LLC dba First Response Family Clinic for medical evaluations, wellness assessments and related services for sworn Houston Police Department personnel.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with DESIREEBITTNER, LLC DBA FIRST RESPONSE FAMILY CLINIC to provide Medical Evaluations, Wellness Assessments, and Associated Services for Sworn Personnel

$2.0M
ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 7 Through 31
requester

Ordinance appropriating $2.5 million from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for conducted energy devices, accessories and supplies for the Houston Police Department.

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,500,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Conducted Energy Devices, Accessories and Supplies for the Houston Police Department

$2.5M
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 4 Through 6
requester

Approves spending authority of $347,683.45 for a three-year lease of print shop equipment and services for the Houston Police Department, purchased through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative and awarded to The Stewart Organization.

APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $347,683.45 for Lease of Print Shop Equipment and Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative for the Houston Police Departme

$348K

August 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 14 Through 42

Appropriates funds from three city funds to purchase various vehicles and fleet maintenance equipment for Police, Fire and other departments.

ORDINANCE appropriating $42,757,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $625,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund and $300,000.00 out of Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund f

$42.8M
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 15 Through 25

Approval of spending authority of $1,795,390.52 for public safety body-worn cameras, radios, accessories, software licenses and related warranties purchased through the Texas DIR cooperative for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Police Department, awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc.

APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $1,795,390.52 for Purchase of Public Safety Body-Worn Cameras, Radios, Accessories, Software Licenses and Related Warranties through the Texas Department of

$1.8M

July 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 9 Through 36

Approves a second amended and restated interlocal agreement with the Houston Ship Channel Security District to support Houston Police Department helicopter and marine patrol operational costs in the Ship Channel region.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICT to provide support for Operational Costs for the Houston Police Departm

June 2026

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13

Authorizes purchase of a one-year warranty program from Teledyne FLIR Defense for the Houston Police Department.

TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC for Purchase of One (1) Year Warranty Program for the Houston Police Department - $171,498.00 - General and Other Funds

$171K

May 2026

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 9

Approves a sole-source purchase from Tactical Support Equipment, Inc. for criminal intelligence tracking gear upgrades for the Houston Police Department.

TACTICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, INC for Sole Source Purchase of Criminal Intelligence Tracking Gear Upgrades for the Houston Police Department - $178,500.00 - Grant Fund

$179K

April 2026

MATTER'S HELD – NUMBERS 45 And 46

Authorizes an application to the Office of the Governor for the FY27 Northeast and Westside Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant and allows the Police Department to accept and expend awarded funds.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for FY27 Northeast and Westside Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant

March 2026

MATTER'S HELD – NUMBERS 50 Through 52

Ordinance authorizing an application to the Office of the Governor for the FY27 Northeast and Westside Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant and allowing the Police Department to accept and spend awarded funds.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for FY27 Northeast and Westside Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant