The Fine Print: Houston
What they put in the agenda
Every agenda the site reads, from Commissioners Court and City Council to the port, the transit authority, the college districts and the school boards, is checked item by item. Anything that adds a rule, a fee, debt, surveillance or land control, or that happens behind closed doors, is logged here with the agenda's own words. Anything that cuts or repeals one is logged too, as a rollback.
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Harris County Department of Education CASE for Kids grant, $40,000
Board will approve acceptance of a regional partnership grant of $40,000 for Frazier Elementary and a corresponding interlocal agreement.
Oct 27, 2026 agenda, item VIII.3: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Harris County Department of Education CASE for Kids Partnership grant award for Frazier Elementary in the amount of $40,000.00 and the corresponding interlocal agreement
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Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth continuation grant, $50,048
Board will approve acceptance of a state continuation grant for homeless youth education services in the amount of $50,048 for 2026-2027.
Oct 27, 2026 agenda, item VIII.2: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth continuation grant award in the amount of $50,048.00
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Closed session on attorney consultation, litigation, real property, and personnel matters
Board will adjourn to closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 to consult with district attorneys on legal matters, discuss pending or contemplated litigation, consider real property transactions, and deliberate on personnel appointments, evaluations, discipline or dismissal.
Oct 27, 2026 agenda, item III: the agenda's words
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: 551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda 551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
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Superintendent's recommendations on medical plan premiums and deductibles
Board will consider and act on superintendent's recommendations regarding the district's self-funded medical plan, including medical premiums and pharmacy deductibles for January 2027 through August 2027. Affects district employees and potentially retirees enrolled in the plan.
Oct 7, 2026 agenda, item V.1: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible action regarding the superintendent’s recommendations related to the district’s self-funded medical plan, including but not limited to medical premiums and pharmacy deductibles for January 2027, through August 2027
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Closed session for personnel matters and legal advice
Board will adjourn to closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss superintendent's recommendations on hiring, contract renewals, non-renewals, terminations, and personnel discipline, and to consult with district attorneys on legal matters.
Oct 7, 2026 agenda, item III: the agenda's words
Adjournment to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel 551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the District under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda 551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
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Annual renewal of armed security good cause exception resolution
Board will renew annual Board Resolution adopting good cause exception for armed security.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item XI.2: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the annual renewal of the Board Resolution to adopt a good cause exception for armed security
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Tax rate of $1.1654 per $100 valuation adopted
Board will adopt resolution setting Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.8254 and Interest and Sinking tax rate of $0.3400 for total tax rate of $1.1654 per $100 property valuation.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item IX.4: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of a Board Resolution adopting a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $.8254 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $.3400, for a total tax rate of $1.1654
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21st Century Community Learning Centers grant continuation for $2 million
Board will approve 2026-2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 12 Year 4 continuation grant award in amount of $2,000,000.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item VIII.10: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 12, Year 4 continuation grant award in the amount of $2,000,000 AGENDA ITEM Texas 21st Century Community Learning Center (Cycle 12 - Year 4)
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Maritime Education Program Sponsorship with Port of Houston Authority
Board will approve 2026-2027 Maritime Education Program Sponsorship Agreement with Port of Houston Authority including $10,000 award to Maritime Program at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item VIII.9: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Maritime Education Program Sponsorship Agreement with the Port of Houston Authority including the award of $10,000 to the Maritime Program at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School AGENDA ITEM Port of Houston Agreement
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Active Attack Response Equipment Grant from Texas Office of Governor
Board will approve grant award in amount of $12,048.75 from Criminal Justice Division of Texas Office of the Governor's Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program and associated resolution.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item VIII.8: the agenda's words
Consideration and approval of the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor’s Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program grant award in the amount of $12,048.75 and the associated resolution AGENDA ITEM CJD Active Attack Grant Award and Resolution
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Advise TX Contract and MOU for $75,000
Board will approve Advise TX Contract and MOU for 2026-2027 in the amount of $75,000.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item VIII.5: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of the Advise TX Contract and MOU for 2026-2027 in the amount of $75,000
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Change medical plan from self-funded to TRS ActiveCare for $12.2 million
Board will consider switching from 2027 self-funded medical plan to TRS ActiveCare beginning January 1, 2027, with estimated cost of $12,225,696 through August 31, 2027.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item VII.2: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval of changing from the 2027 self-funded medical plan to TRS ActiveCare beginning January 1, 2027, to August 31, 2027, with an estimated cost of $12,225,696 AGENDA ITEM Medical Plan
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Closed session for litigation, real property, and personnel matters
Board will adjourn to closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 to discuss legal matters regarding pending FNG complaint, real property, and personnel decisions.
Sep 22, 2026 agenda, item III: the agenda's words
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: 551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda • Consideration of Informal Resolution Agreement and Release of Claims in pending FNG Complaint filed by Parent of Former Pasadena ISD student 551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
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Adopt TASB Localized Policy Update 127
Board will consider and possibly approve adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 127, affecting designated local policies.
Aug 25, 2026 agenda, item IX.1: the agenda's words
Consideration and possible approval and adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 127, affecting the local policies designated on the attached Instruction Sheet U127 Agenda Item 127 Instruction Sheet for Board Book
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Closed session on legal matters, real property, personnel
Board will adjourn to closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 to discuss attorney consultation on litigation, real property transactions, and personnel matters.
Aug 25, 2026 agenda, item IV: the agenda's words
Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: 551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda 551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel 551.076 for the purpose of discussing security devices or security audits or to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security devices; or a security audit
Deed restrictions
Houston has no zoning; deed restrictions are what keep a business out of a neighborhood, and the city's Legal Department enforces them for neighborhoods. Complaints don't go through 311: they go to drcomplaints@houstontx.gov or the city's complaint form.
- Deed restriction cases reviewed and enforced by the city: 530 in 2024-25, an estimated 550 in 2025-26, and a target of 550 for 2026-27. Nuisance lawsuits handled: 15 in 2024-25, an estimated 10 in 2025-26. [City of Houston FY2027 budget, Legal Department]
- The city's list of reported deed restriction violations has not been updated since Oct. 20, 2015. [data.houstontx.gov]
Code enforcement
- 40% of the City of Houston's Neighborhoods code citations and 36% of Public Works citations were dismissed; the top reasons were "Nolle Prosequi" (the city dropped it), "Officer Not Present" and "Insufficient Evidence." Inspectors made 95,688 residential inspections from Jan. 1, 2024. [KPRC, Nov. 21, 2025]
- Code enforcement inspectors from Neighborhoods and Public Works have been merged into one Community Code Enforcement division in Houston Public Works. Targets for 2026-27: 13,500 weeded-lot cuts, 87% voluntary compliance, 325 demolitions. [City of Houston FY2027 budget, Neighborhoods]
- The Municipal Courts do not publish code citations and how each ended (fined, dismissed, deferred), and the city's code violation dataset was last updated in 2023.
Code and nuisance complaints to Houston 311, by type, and the average days each took to close, from the city's 311 extract.
| Case type | Cases | Closed | Average days to close |
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| Parking Violation | 1,175 | 643 | 6.3 |
| Traffic Signal Maintenance | 1,162 | 882 | 1.2 |
| Container Replacement | 984 | 945 | 1.4 |
| Weeds/Trash/Stagnant Water on Property | 950 | 88 | 5 |
| Trash Dumping or Illegal Dumpsite | 562 | 179 | 4.8 |
| Traffic Signs | 509 | 367 | 4 |
| New Resident Container | 494 | 471 | 1.3 |
| Building Code Violation | 403 | 337 | 2 |
| Container Repair | 340 | 311 | 1.3 |
| Heavy Trash Code Violation | 335 | 119 | 5.4 |
| Health Code | 261 | 25 | 5.7 |
| Junk Motor Vehicle - Private Property | 163 | 34 | 5.1 |
| Bandit Sign - Right of Way | 157 | 148 | 1.8 |
| Traffic Signals | 104 | 54 | 4.9 |
| Dangerous Buildings | 54 | 12 | 3.9 |
| MultiFamily Habitability Violation | 49 | 28 | 1.8 |
| Fire Code Complaint | 49 | 40 | 2.6 |
| Occupancy Violation | 38 | 36 | 2.4 |
| Container Placement | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| Graffiti on Private/Commercial Property | 12 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Drainage System Violation | 11 | 5 | 4.6 |
| Donation Box Violation | 8 | 6 | 2.1 |
| Sign Code Violation | 7 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Malfunctioning Railroad Signal | 4 | 0 | |
| Graffiti - ATT Telephone Equipment | 4 | 0 |
By council district: A 707 (2.5 days) · B 978 (2 days) · C 1,066 (3.1 days) · D 1,118 (2.6 days) · E 370 (2.2 days) · F 337 (3 days) · G 512 (2 days) · H 1,037 (2.7 days) · I 822 (2.7 days) · J 328 (3.1 days) · K 557 (4.1 days) ·
Ghosts in the machine
These cities pass ordinances, set tax rates and sign contracts, and none of it appears here: their agendas could not be read by machine in the last 90 days (scanned images, script-only pages, or no posted agendas). Unseen is not clean.
- 9,613 residents · Jacinto City (0 agendas read, 0 new items; newest agenda posted is for May 28, 2026)
- 4,385 residents · City of Hunters Creek Village Its website does not answer this site's public-records reader, and has since Oct 23, 2026. Its meeting agendas are public records the city must post under the Texas Open Meetings Act; nothing it approves can be shown here until it lets them be read.
- 3,704 residents · City of Taylor Lake Village Its website answers "forbidden" to this site's public-records reader, and has since Oct 23, 2026. Its meeting agendas are public records the city must post under the Texas Open Meetings Act; nothing it approves can be shown here until it lets them be read.
- 3,128 residents · City of Piney Point Village (0 agendas read, 0 new items)
- 816 residents · City of Hilshire Village (0 agendas read, 0 new items)
Scorecard, last 12 months
Points: New rules 3 · Money 4 · Surveillance 4 · Land control 3 · Strings attached 2 · Secrecy 2 · Rollback −3 · the same weights The Fine Print uses everywhere. The Fuckery Meter adds tax rates, consent agendas, closed sessions, missing notice and withheld records.