Legislation Details

File #: 26-2108    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action: 3/31/2026
Title: Request for approval to sponsor the 2026 Premier Women in Law Luncheon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00, and made payable to Association of Women Attorneys Foundation.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Association of Women Attorneys Foundation

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the 2026 Premier Women in Law Luncheon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00, and made payable to Association of Women Attorneys Foundation.
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Background and Discussion:
The Association of Women Attorneys Foundation (AWAF) is the charitable arm of the Association of Women Attorneys in Houston and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its mission is to support and advance women in the legal profession by providing scholarships and fellowships to deserving female-identifying law students practicing in Houston-area schools.

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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Precinct(s): Countywide

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