29 • REGULAR AGENDAWilliamson County (Williamson County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Goods Contract #2026-215 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc for the purchase of 37 Panasonic FZ-55 Toughbooks for the Criminal Investigation Division in the Williamson County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $174, 095.36, pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5225, and authorizing execution of the purchase.

Presented in: Williamson County Commissioners Court - May 05, 2026 on 2026-05-05

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Goods Contract #2026-215 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc for the purchase of 37 Panasonic FZ-55 Toughbooks for the Criminal Investigation Division in the Williamson County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $174, 095.36, pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5225, and authorizing execution of the purchase.”

Steven Snell

County Judge

YES

Cynthia Long

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Russ Boles

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Valerie Covey

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Terry Cook

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Goods Contract #2026-215 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc for the purchase of 37 Panasonic FZ-55 Toughbooks for the Criminal Investigation Division in the Williamson County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $174, 095.36, pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5225, and authorizing execution of the purchase.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).