Primary Department: County Judge
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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 by The Banks Law Firm, P.A., for approval of a TEFRA hearing and certificate of County Judge regarding issuance of Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds Series 2026 for Bernicia Place, LP.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing Authority (“HCHA”) is developing a 120-unit affordable housing development, Bernicia Place, LP, to be located on the southeast corner of Old Spanish Trail and Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021 in Commissioner Precinct 1. The Project will be financed with a combination of 4% housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds issued by HCHA’s affiliate entity, Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation.
The Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation held a public hearing pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) on December 17, 2025. The TEFRA hearing must now be approved by the chief elected executive officer of Harris County.
HCHA’s counsel has submitted a proposed Certificate for the Harris County Judge regarding issuance of HCHA Public Facility Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Bernicia Place) Series 2026. The Certificate is accompanied by supporting documentation:
(1) Affidavit of Publication;
(2) Copy of published notice
(3) Script of TEFRA hearing reflecting comments, if any; and
(4) Sign-in sheet of attendees.
The Court is requested to approve the TEFRA hearing and to authorize the Harris County Judge’s execution of the proposed Certificate.
Expected Impact:
Approval will enable issuance of Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds Series 2026 for the development of Bernicia Place, LP, to be located on the southeast corner of Old Spanish Trail and Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021. Development will increase the stock of affordable housing in Harris County.
Alternative Options: N/A
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.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Southeast corner of Old Spanish Trail and Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kathryn M. Kase, Legal Counsel, County Judge’s Office
Attachments (if applicable):
A. Cover letter from The Banks Law Firm, P.A., counsel to the Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation; and
B. Proposed Certificate for Harris County Judge, accompanied by:
(1) Affidavit of Publication;
(2) Copy of published notice;
(3) Script of TEFRA hearing reflecting comments, if any; and
(4) Sign-in sheet of attendees.