Matters — 2026
97 matters with activity · 97 new in this period · 72 resolved
Rentals To Go Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Franchise
The ordinance would grant Rentals To Go of Texas, LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0704 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Payless Waste Solutions Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Payless Waste Solutions, Inc., a Texas corporation, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. The franchise is issued under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0703 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Sewer Squad Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Sewer Squad LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the City of Houston. The franchise is granted under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0705 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Waste Management Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Waste Management of Texas, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the City of Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0707 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl Home Repair Program
The ordinance approved legal documents for the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl Single Family Home Repair Program, aligning them with newly adopted Program Guidelines. Ordinance 2026-0608 was adopted on July 8, 2026.
Jul 8: ORDINANCE 2026-0608 ADOPTED
Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Funding
The ordinance proposed appropriating $1,988,000 from the Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund to purchase various vehicles and equipment. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0535 on June 17, 2026.
Jun 17: ORDINANCE 2026-0535 ADOPTED
Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credit Applications
The resolution proposed city support for affordable rental housing developments in the City of Houston’s extraterritorial jurisdiction or limited-purpose annexed areas and applications for competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. The resolution was adopted on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0007 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
$60.1 Million Tax Increment Fund Appropriation
The ordinance proposes appropriating $60,138,296.44 from tax increment funds across 14 reinvestment zones for affordable housing, administrative expenses, educational facilities payments to Houston Independent School District and Humble Independent School District, and redevelopment authority payments.
Jun 10: Item received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition printed
Tax Increment Funds for Affordable Housing and Projects
The ordinance proposes appropriating $220,485,966.15 from tax increment funds across Houston reinvestment zones. The funds would support affordable housing, administrative expenses, Houston Independent School District payments, project costs, and redevelopment authority payments.
Jun 10: Item received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition printed
Computer and Desktop Equipment Contracts with Dell, HP, Summus
The City Council considered contracts with Dell Marketing, HP Inc, and Summus Industries (doing business as Summus Technologies) to supply computer and desktop equipment and services, with a maximum total of $79,068,475 over 3 years plus two optional one-year extensions, paid from Enterprise and Other Funds. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0831 on September 30, 2026.
Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0831
Houston Forensic Science Center Fiscal Year 2027 Funding
The ordinance proposed paying Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under its interlocal agreement with the City of Houston. The ordinance was adopted, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0518 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Combined Utility System Solid Waste Expansion
The ordinance proposed expanding Houston’s Combined Utility System to include the Solid Waste Disposal System and Solid Waste Management Department while amending its operating and management rules. Ordinance 2026-0521 was adopted on June 10, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0521 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Houston Recovery Center Fiscal Year 2027 Payment
The City approved payment to Houston Recovery Center LGC for its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under an interlocal agreement. Ordinance 2026-0519 was adopted with all votes in favor.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0519 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Ethan Health LGC Fiscal Year 2027 Payment
The matter proposed paying Ethan Health LGC its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston. Ordinance 2026-0520 was adopted on June 10, 2026.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0520 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board Appointments
The Mayor requested confirmation of seven appointments and reappointments to the Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. The motion was adopted unanimously, with all voting aye and none opposed.
Mar 25: MOTION 2026-0152 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Memorial City Reinvestment Zone Board Appointments
The mayor requested confirmation of seven appointments or reappointments to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, City of Houston, Texas (Memorial City). The City Council adopted the motion unanimously.
Mar 25: MOTION 2026-0151 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Redzone Robotics Commercial Waste Franchise
A request proposed granting Redzone Robotics, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide in Houston. The ordinance was under City Council review before becoming inactive without a final vote.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0214 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
SESCO Commercial Waste Franchise
A request proposed granting SESCO, LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide. The matter was under City Council review before becoming inactive.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0216 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
Third Amendment to Woodlands Township Regional Participation Agreement
The City Council considered an ordinance approving a third amendment to the Regional Participation Agreement with The Woodlands Township, a political subdivision of the State of Texas. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0774, with Council Member Panzarella voting no and the remaining members voting yes.
Sep 2: Council Member Panzarella voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2026-0774 ADOPTED
Professional Structural Engineering Services Contracts
The city is considering professional structural engineering services contracts with Concept Engineers, Inc. and FCM Engineers, PC, with a maximum contract amount of $3,650,000 paid from the Enterprise Fund. The agreements would run for three years with two optional one-year extensions.
Aug 12: Not received - will be considered if received before the end of the meeting
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