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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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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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February 2026

ACCEPT WORK (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 4
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Acceptance of completed work and authorization of any final payment to GRAVA, LLC for Westheimer small-diameter water line extension work orders.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with GRAVA, LLC for Westheimer Work Orders for Small Di

January 2026

MATTER'S HELD – NUMBERS 34 And 35

Approves the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority's FY2026 operating budget and the zone's FY2026-2030 capital improvement plan budget.

ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for

MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Approval of the 2026 operations and maintenance budget for the Luce Bayou System Project, operated by the Coastal Water Authority.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2026 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU SYSTEM PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $6,773,635.00 -

$6.8M
ACCEPT WORK (CATEGORY) – NUMBER 12
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Accepts completed work and authorizes any final contract payment to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. for the Westpark Drive Paving and Drainage project from Wilcrest to Dairy Ashford.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Westpark Dr

MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Approval of the 2026 operations and maintenance budget for the Lake Livingston Project, operated by the Trinity River Authority.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2026 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $7,572,608.00 - E

$7.6M
MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Approval of the 2026 operations and maintenance budget for the Lake Houston Facilities Project, operated by the Coastal Water Authority.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2026 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE HOUSTON FACILITIES PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $4,811,38

$4.8M
MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Confirmation of Ashton Taylor’s reappointment to Position Six on the Board of Directors of Harris County Improvement District No. 12 for an unexpired term ending June 1, 2029.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of ASHTON TAYLOR to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 12, for an unexpired term ending June 1, 2

MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Extends injury-on-duty salary continuation leave for Senior Police Officer Nick D. Baines Jr. through December 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION from Police Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Senior Police Officer NICK D. BAINES JR beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 - $47,519.1

$48K
MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Approves the 2026 operations and maintenance budget for the Trinity River Water Conveyance Project, operated by the Coastal Water Authority.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2026 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $3

$36.0M
MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 1 Through 11
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Confirmation of Thu-Mai Nguyen's reappointment to Position One on the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors through December 20, 2027.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of THU-MAI NGUYEN to Position One of the SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 20, 2027