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Martha Castex-Tatum

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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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October 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 10 Through 43

Appropriates an additional $425,000 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approves a Fourth Amendment to the engineering services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for design of ground water facility, re-pump station, and HVAC & ventilation improvements.

ORDINANCE appropriating $425,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, as additional appropriation; approving and authorizing Fourth Amendment to Professional Engineering Serv

$425K
ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBER 3 Through 37

Approves a Construction Loan Agreement with Willowbend Link, LP using Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds to finance infrastructure costs for the Braes Park development.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Construction Loan Agreement between City of Houston and WILLOWBEND LINK, LP to provide Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds to finance the Construction In

$3.5M
ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBER 3 Through 37

Approves sale of city-owned property at 10301 Stella Link Road to Willowbend Link, LP and a Forgivable Loan Agreement to finance the purchase.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Seller, and WILLOWBEND LINK, LP, as Purchaser, for property located at 10301 Stella Link Road, Housto

September 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 11 Through 28

Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for the Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority and the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Five.

ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE); approvin

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 7 Through 31

Approves the Medical Center Area Redevelopment Authority's Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget on behalf of Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Eight (Medical Center Zone).

ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MEDICAL CENTER AREA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEDICAL CENTER ZONE); approving Fiscal Y

August 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 14 Through 42

Declares two vacant lots totaling about 1.9329 acres at 10115 Kleckley Drive and 5005 West Bellfort Avenue as surplus, authorizes their sale, and approves a marketing agreement with Ryland Enterprises dba Arvo Realty Advisors.

ORDINANCE declaring two vacant lots consisting of a total of approximately 1.9329 acres and located at 10115 Kleckley Drive [Parcel G67-003] and 5005 West Bellfort Avenue [Parcel G60-001], Houston, Ha

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 26 Through 60

Ordinance approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City to sell a 16.9798-acre tract out of Shell Oil Gasmer to the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority for $5,547,300, along with a related interlocal agreement.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Seller and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as Buyer, for 16.9798-acre tract of land out

$5.5M

July 2026

NON-CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS
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Sets a public hearing on the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement with NRG Greens Bayou 6 LLC for August 12, 2026.

MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement with NRG Greens Bayou 6 LLC HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 12, 2026

MISCELLANEOUS (CATEGORY) – NUMBER 4
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Request to confirm the appointment or reappointment of five members to the Harris County Improvement District No. 3 (Upper Kirby Management District) board of directors.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 (UPPER KIRBY MANAGEMENT D

ACCEPT WORK (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 5 Through 8
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Accept the completed Kirkwood Paving and Drainage project from Buffalo Bayou to Briar Forest and authorize any final payment to R Construction Civil, LLC.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with R CONSTRUCTION CIVIL, LLC for Kirkwood Paving and