Barbie Robinson, former Harris County Public Health executive director, charged

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.

HOUSTON - Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health, is facing a felony charge in an alleged bid rigging scheme.

Court records show Robinson is charged with misuse of official information.

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Robinson, who was fired earlier this year, is accused of using her position to benefit IBM by sharing non-public information and helping the company win contracts without competing bids.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is expected to discuss the charges at a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday. FOX 26 will livestream it.