Overview

• The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has dismissed all four felony charges against former Public Health Director Barbie Robinson, citing insufficient evidence and legal concerns.
• The charges, filed in late 2024, included misuse of official information and document fraud related to contracts awarded to IBM and DEMA Management & Consulting.
• An exhaustive review by career prosecutors and the Texas Rangers found no evidence of personal or financial benefit, fraud, or harm to the county in Robinson's actions.
• Prosecutors determined that Robinson's prior relationships with the contracted companies were disclosed and not concealed during the procurement process.
• The district attorney’s office, now led by Sean Teare, plans to meet with county departments to improve transparency and accountability in procurement practices.