Legislation Details

File #: 26-0768    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 1/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with the League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) to provide for nonpartisan voter education programming at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County until December 31, 2026, and renewing for two (2) additional two (2) year periods.
Attachments: 1. 2. MOU - League of Women Voters of Houston - Signed.pdf

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: Memorandum of Understanding

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): League of Women Voters of Houston

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

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 that the County Judge execute an agreement with the League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) to provide for nonpartisan voter education programming at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County until December 31, 2026, and renewing for two (2) additional two (2) year periods.

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Background and Discussion:

The League of Women Voters of Houston seeks to provide nonpartisan voter education programming at Precinct 4 community centers. The programs will include nonpartisan voter registration, voter outreach workshops, commit to vote, and nonpartisan education materials. These services will be provided at no cost to the County. This MOU is not intended to create and shall not constitute a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.

 

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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1/30/2024

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Approval of agreement between Precinct 1 and League of Women Voters of Houston

8/26/2025

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Approval of amendment to an agreement between Precinct 1 and League of Women Voters of Houston

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Rodriguez, Chief Operations Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding - Signed