Public Health, Harris County

Former Harris County Public Health chief charged with misuse of official information
Robinson is accused in court documents of sharing private information about the multi-million dollar deal to assist the company with being selected for the award. The charge comes just months after she was fired from her position during the process of a separate investigation.
Former Harris County Public Health director charged with felony
The former chief of Harris County Public Health has been charged in a multimillion-dollar bid-rigging scheme. Barbie Robinson faces a felony charge of misuse of information, according to the office of Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
Fired Harris County Public Health director Barbie Robinson faces felony charge of misuse of official information
Harris County Health Director Barbie Robinson was fired from her role in September and now faces a felony charge of misuse of official information.
Former Harris County Public Health chief Barbie Robinson charged with misuse of official information
Barbie Robinson allegedly shared private information with IBM officials while crafting the proposal for a county contract that IBM would later win.
Former Harris County Health Director Barbie Robinson faces misuse of official information charges
According to these records, the district attorney’s office alleges IBM was aware of the project before bidding began and had already started working on it.
Former HCPH executive director Barbie Robinson charged
Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health, is facing a felony charge in an alleged bid rigging scheme.
Fired Harris County Public Health director faces felony charges in investigation into $6M contract
The former top leader of Harris County Public Health is facing felony charges stemming from an alleged multimillion-dollar bid-rigging scheme, according to the district attorney's office. The charge of misuse of official information was filed more than two months after Barbie Robinson was fired from her role.
Harris County Pets announces new euthanasia policy, sparking outcry from pet lovers and activists
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HCSO investigating after human remains found in NE Harris County home being remodeled by new owner
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Harris County investigation: New homeowner finds possible human remains
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Bipartisan agreement in Harris County: The vote should be secure
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Harris County to receive first LGBTQIA+ commission report since its launch last June
The goal of the commission, led by Commissioner Lesley Briones, is to work with the community to promote and protect LGBTQIA+ ...
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Harris: RFK Jr. ‘last person in America’ who should set health policy
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