Legislation Details

File #: 25-7863    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 11/26/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of the Harris County Commercial Paper Policy and Procedure.
Attachments: 1. FY2026 CP Program Policies and Procedures.pdf

Primary Department: Management and Budget

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget

 

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Type of Request: Policy

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of the Harris County Commercial Paper Policy and Procedure.

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Background and Discussion:

The County has ten (10) Commercial Paper programs (Series A-1, B, C, D, D-2, D-3, J-1 K and K-2) and Flood Control District has two (2) Commercial Paper programs (Series H and H-2). The policy sets guidelines for the uses of each CP program, its legal authorization, project authorization, budget allocation and drawdown. In compliance with the policy, it is updated, reviewed and submitted to court annually.

 

The policy includes the following changes:

•                     On page 3, Series C credit agreement expiration was extended to December 9, 2030, and Series D credit agreement expiration was extended to August 18, 2028.

•                     On page 5, Series H-2 credit agreement expiration was extended to May 24, 2028, and Series K credit agreement expiration was extended to May 19, 2030.

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget

 

Attachments (if applicable): Commercial Paper Policy and Procedure