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Stadiums & pro sports

Public money in the ballparks, arenas and teams. Every item comes from an agenda of a Houston-area government in the last six months, picked out by its own wording.

What the audits say

The Sports Authority owed $1,040,079,830 in long-term debt. (FY2018) [1]
It collected $58,146,694 in hotel and rental-car taxes that year: $32,175,684 from hotel stays and $25,971,010 from rental cars. (FY2018) [1]
Toyota Center: the City of Houston put in $20 million for land and infrastructure, and the authority's Series 2001 bonds funded $182 million of the $202 million budget. (FY2018) [1]
NRG Stadium: $69.17 million in 2014 bonds. (FY2018) [1]
The Dynamo stadium cost $82,683,364. (FY2018) [1]
At NRG Park, the Texans pay the county's operator $4.01 million a year and the Rodeo $1.5 million a year; the Sports Authority paid $5 million for stadium improvements. (FY ended Feb. 28, 2023) [2]

The fiscal 2018 audit is the newest one the Sports Authority has posted where the site can find it.

Biggest first

Pasadena ISD
IX.6. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Competition Winners Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Pasadena ISD
IX.4. Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Contest Scholarships Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Pasadena ISD
IX.2. Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Auction Winners Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Pasadena ISD
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Competition Winners Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Contest Scholarships Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Auction Winners Oct 27, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Clear Creek ISD
2026 CCISD Pasadena Livestock Show Winners R_2026 CCISD Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Winners Oct 26, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Katy ISD$3M
Consider Board approval of contracts for synthetic turf sports field replacements and track improvements at various district facilities. Meeting Oct 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contracts with… Oct 26, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $2,982,620
Katy ISD
, 2026 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494 . The Open Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting Livestream link at the Katy ISD website . Access to the agenda documents will be available on Friday after midnight prior to the day of the meeting at Bo… Oct 19, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request for approval for T&C Management Holdings, LLC, to hold their Trucks & Coffee - “Truck” Trunk or Treat event at the Bear Creek Park Rodeo Arena, including onsite third-party vendors. Oct 15, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$450
Request for approval to purchase one table, consisting of ten tickets, for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Black Heritage Committee Annual Black Heritage Fall Round Up in the amount of $450.00. Oct 15, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $450.00
West University Place
Rice Gateway Project / Report to City Council Christopher Guess presented an extensive overview of the Ri ce Gateway Project and City Council's directive to evaluate potential zoning, economic development, and land use impacts associated with the adjacent Rice University redevelopment. Discussion highlights: - Rice Un… Oct 13, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
League City
Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I’m going to try and make sure I get everybody. First of all, I want to thank you for going out to the ribbon cutting for the CTE building. I was unable to bet there. We were at region competition for band, which Dickinson made all Ones and advances to Area on Octobe… Oct 13, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Humble
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the approval of a Parade Permit Application for the Humble High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., to include street closures along the parade route from St. Mary Magdalene Church, 527 S. Houston Avenue, to Isaa… Oct 8, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Sheldon ISD
8.B. Sheldon Shuffle — October 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Panther Stadium Oct 6, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Sheldon ISD
Sheldon Shuffle — October 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Panther Stadium Oct 6, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request for approval of six (6) agreements utilizing General Funds for Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meals Projects with Bay Area Meals on Wheels, Inc.; Baytown Meals on Wheels; Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston; Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston; Northwest Assistance Ministries; and … Sep 22, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request for approval of the reappointment of Brandon Dudley, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors, Position 8, for a term ending August 31, 2028. Sep 22, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Katy ISD
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Katy Independent School District will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Monday, September 21 , 2026 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494. The Open Meeting will begin at 5 :00 p.m. and the public may … Sep 21, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on Reliant Stadium continuing to host high school graduation ceremonies. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request for approval of the usage of Precinct 4 charter buses for the purpose of transporting constituents to and from NRG Park to attend the Viet Cultural Fest, sponsored by the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request for approval to accept from Houston Sports Authority a donation of Ten Wilson NCAA Evo NXT Game Balls and four Wilson NCAA Autograph signature basketballs for use at Moody Community Center. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$272.5K
Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Texans Together grant funds in the amount of $272,496.00, with no required match, for the FY27 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $272,496.00
Harris County
Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with SMG, a Pennsylvania General Partnership, for the use of HCSO’s SkyWatch Towers during events at NRG Park. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$181.1K
Request for approval of an allocation of $181,105 in General Funds to provide grants to six (6) eligible agencies to qualify for the Fiscal Year 2028 Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal grant award. Sep 17, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $181,105
Sheldon ISD
Sheldon Shuffle — October 24, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Panther Stadium Sep 15, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Katy ISD
, 2026 in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494 . The Open Meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the public may view the meeting through a free Board Meeting Livestream link at the Katy ISD website . Access to the agenda documents will be available on Friday a… Aug 17, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$4M
Request for discussion and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement, pursuant to Section 381.004 of the Local Government Code, with the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to provide a $4 million loan for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium. Jul 30, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $4 million
Katy ISD
Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas, 77494. The Open Meeting will begin at 4:3 0 p.m. Board Meeting Livestream link at the Katy ISD website . Access to the agenda documents will be available on Friday after midnight prior to the day of the meeting at BoardDocs.com speak on posted agenda items in the Public Comment portion of th… Jul 20, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$4M
Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement, pursuant to Section 381.004 of the Local Government Code, with the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to provide a $4 million loan for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium. Jul 9, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $4 million
Harris County
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Jordan Harrold for her achievement in the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble event. Jun 25, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County$4.1M
Request by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) that the Court authorize the Office of Management and Budget to reimburse HCSCC $4,123,183.70 for the renewal of property insurance policies for Harris County owned facilities in NRG Park for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027. Jun 11, 2026 agenda · figure as written: $4,123,183.70
Harris County
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action on the lease negotiations for NRG Park. Jun 11, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action on the lease negotiations for NRG Park. May 14, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item
Harris County
Request that the County Judge execute a facility use agreement with Safety on Two Wheels, a nonprofit organization, allowing access to the surrounding parking lots at the Bear Creek Park Rodeo Arena for in-person motorcycle training. May 14, 2026 agenda · dollar figure not stated in the item

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Big H-TownEarlier story · Oct 22$10B

Fort Bend County approves up to 35 years of tax breaks for Tesla solar plant

Fort Bend County commissioners approved four tax incentive agreements for Tesla's proposed $10 billion solar factory near Richmond on October 22, 2026. The agreements include a 10-year property tax abatement on equipment, a Chapter 381 rebate program, a foreign trade zone deal, and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement that together could extend tax breaks for up to 35 years if Tesla meets employment targets.

added 5 days ago · 2 outlets · first reported Oct 22, 2026

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