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Houston City Council extends contract for HPD software in quick fix despite concerns it is outdated
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston
· February 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this development can be found through ABC13 Houston.
A recent decision was made by the Houston City Council regarding a contract for software used by the Houston Police Department. The contract was extended as a quick solution. Concerns have been raised that the software is outdated.
Further information about this development can be found through ABC13 Houston. For more details on the contract extension and the concerns surrounding the software, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: government ·
Published: February 19, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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