Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the first amendment to the bylaws of the Harris County Public Facility Corporation (HCPFC).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Public Facility Corporation ("HCPFC") was created by Commissioners Court on November 13, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purpose of incentivizing the creation and provision of affordable housing in line with the County’s Strategic Plan.
The HCPFC desires to amend its bylaws. As required by both the HCPFC bylaws and §303.038 of the Texas Local Government Code, all amendments need to be approved by Commissioners Court. The proposed bylaws are being submitted to Court at least 30 days advance of the HCPFC Board voting to approve the amendment.
The main substantive change to the bylaws is to create an automatic nomination rotation of Board Officer positions. Automatic nominations remain nominations only and must still be elected by a majority of the Board. Anyone nominated to serve as an Officer may refuse such nomination in the same manner as other nominations. There are also some minor clarifications and editing changes.
Expected Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could choose to not approve the bylaws, leaving the HCPFC with its current bylaws.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing, particularly for low-income families.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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6/26/25 |
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Discussion only, regarding: recommendations for Harris County usage of Public Facility Corporations (PFC) for the purposes of creating and preserving affordable housing. |
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2/6/25 |
270 |
Discussion only, regarding: the development of guidelines and recommendations for the usage and approval of PFCs for the purposes of developing affordable housing. |
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11/13/2025 |
107 |
Approval to form the HCPFC and to create bylaws |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Tory Gunsolley, Chief Program Officer, Housing and Community Development
Attachments (if applicable): Proposed HCPFC bylaws