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Martha Castex-Tatum

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248 mentions across 30 events
Martha Castex-Tatum is a City of Houston Council Member representing District K and serves as Mayor Pro Tem. She chairs the City Council Economic Development Committee.
30 eventsLast active Tracked since $897.0M city spendingUpdated August 2026

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$897.0M in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this person.

Largest single item: $180.0M on (Approves up to $180 million in spending authority to purchase vehicles through cooperative purchasing agreements for various departments over three years.)

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contract (160)
utilities (106)
governance (74)
transportation (39)
public safety (38)
development (37)
budget (36)
appointment (24)
public hearing (15)
policy (13)

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mentioned (15)
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Connected Matters

Legislative threads where Martha Castex-Tatum is mentioned

Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Budget·Citywide·Major

Small-Diameter Water Line and Hydrant Work

2 hearings since Feb 2026·Last: Apr 22, 2026·Contract·Site·Notable

Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

2 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Jan 28, 2026·Budget·District·Significant

Campaign Contribution Loan Repayment Repeal

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: Jul 22, 2026·Code Amendment·Citywide·Significant

Ethan Health LGC Fiscal Year 2027 Payment

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Site·Notable

Houston Recovery Center Fiscal Year 2027 Payment

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Site·Notable

Combined Utility System Solid Waste Expansion

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Site·Notable

Continuation of City Government Appropriations

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Budget·Site·Significant

Houston Forensic Science Center Fiscal Year 2027 Funding

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 10, 2026·Site·Notable

Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Bond Increase

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: Jun 3, 2026·District·Significant

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board Appointments

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: Mar 25, 2026·Site·Notable

Memorial City Reinvestment Zone Board Appointments

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: Mar 25, 2026·Site·Notable

Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credit Support

2 hearings since Feb 2026·Last: Feb 18, 2026·Housing·Site·Significant
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June 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 14 Through 45
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Approves the FY2027 City budget, reorganizes the Solid Waste Management Department within Houston Public Works, and establishes related fees, transfers, and reserve changes. The proposed tax rate remains unchanged while the estimated median homestead tax bill increases.

ORDINANCE related to the Fiscal Affairs of the City; approving the Annual Budgets of the City of Houston, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2027, including provisions for future adjustment to certain Fund Balanc

$179K
ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 14 Through 45
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Amends the master ordinance governing the Combined Utility System to incorporate the Solid Waste Disposal System and Solid Waste Management Department.

ORDINANCE amending and supplementing the City of Houston, Texas Master Ordinance No. 2004-299; relating to the Operations and Management of the Combined Utility System, including the expansion of the

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 14 Through 45
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Approves payment to Ethan Health LGC for its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under an interlocal agreement.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to ETHAN HEALTH LGC for full Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Expenses pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and Ethan Health LGC This i

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Authorizes purchase of a one-year warranty program from Teledyne FLIR Defense for the Houston Police Department.

TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC for Purchase of One (1) Year Warranty Program for the Houston Police Department - $171,498.00 - General and Other Funds

$171K
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Approves up to $2,000,000 in grant-funded spending for water and meals for first responders during the FIFA World Cup, using multiple food and retail vendors.

APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to provide Water and Meals to First Responders during FIFA World Cup for the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security, awarded to FOOD FL

$2.0M
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Extends the Employee Service Awards Program award term through June 14, 2027 and increases J. Brandt Recognition's spending authority from $135,218.60 to $185,218.60.

AMEND MOTION #2021-353, 06/09/21, TO EXTEND the award term to June 14, 2027 for J. BRANDT RECOGNITION, LTD and BRAND IQ, LLC and TO INCREASE spending authority of J. BRANDT RECOGNITION, LTD from $135,

$185K
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Approve spending authority for inspection, removal, and repair of three thickener drive units for Houston Public Works through a cooperative purchasing program.

APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $49,411.77 for Inspection, Removal and Repair Services for Three (3) Thickener Drive Units through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative Purchasing P

$49K
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Procure liquid ferrous iron solution and ferric sulfate coagulant for Houston Public Works for three years, with two one-year renewal options.

USALCO, LLC for Supply of Liquid Ferrous Iron Solution and Inorganic Metal Salt Coagulant (Ferric Sulfate) for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $26,624,856.00 - Enterprise Fund

$26.6M
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Amend Motion #2023-409 to increase spending authority for emergency process control module replacement for Houston Public Works.

AMEND MOTION #2023-409, 06/14/23, TO INCREASE spending authority from $800,000.00 to $986,998.92 on award to MBROH ENGINEERING INC for Emergency Process Control Module Replacement for Houston Public W

$987K
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 6 Through 13
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Purchase sixteen Danfoss variable-frequency drives for Houston Public Works.

AUTOMATION NATION, INC for Sixteen (16) Danfoss VLT Aqua Drive FC 202 - Variable Frequency Drives for Houston Public Works - $179,200.00 - Enterprise Fund

$179K