Legislation Details

File #: 26-2421    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Commercial Paper Status: Passed
File created: 4/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of an order authorizing various actions to initiate proceedings to replace the credit facility for the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K-2, and to amend and restate the order authorizing the issuance of such notes; approving the engagement of note counsel in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such notes and matters incident thereto.

Primary Department: Management and Budget

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

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Commercial Paper

 

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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 of an order authorizing various actions to initiate proceedings to replace the credit facility for the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K-2, and to amend and restate the order authorizing the issuance of such notes; approving the engagement of note counsel in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such notes and matters incident thereto.                     

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Background and Discussion:

Barclays Bank is the current facility provider for Commercial Paper, Series K. The agreement will expire on June 19, 2026. The County sent out RFPs for the selection of a new facility and received three responses with terms ranging from 2 years to 5 years. The County has selected US Bank as a new facility provider, having the lowest facility fee for a 5-year term.

 

Expected Impact:

Under a new facility provider, facility fees will decrease, resulting in annual savings.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget

 

Attachments (if applicable): Go Forward Order