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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Closed session for multiple topics including real property, employee discipline
Board will hold closed session under Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. for attorney consultation, real property matters, gifts/donations, and employee appointment, evaluation, discipline or dismissal.
Oct 19, 2026 agenda, item 12.A: the agenda's words
There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. For the purpose of consultation with the district’s attorney concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings laws. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. For the purpose of considering discipline of a public-school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representati
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Revise required secondary instruction program policy
Board will approve revisions to district policy EHAC (Local) regarding required instruction for secondary programs. Policy changes affect secondary instructional program requirements.
Oct 19, 2026 agenda, item 9.B.1: the agenda's words
EHAC (Local) - Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction Secondary (Revise) EHAC (Local) - Redline EHAC (Local) - Final
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Revise academic achievement class ranking policy
Board will approve revisions to district policy EIC (Local) regarding academic achievement class ranking. Policy changes affect how student academic achievement is ranked in the district.
Oct 19, 2026 agenda, item 8.B.1: the agenda's words
EIC (Local): Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Revise) EIC (Local) Redline EIC (Local)
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Closed session on legal, property, gifts, personnel, and security
Closed session authorized under Government Code 551.001 et seq. for attorney consultation, real property matters, prospective gifts, personnel decisions, and deployment/security matters. Topics not fully specified in agenda text.
Oct 8, 2026 agenda, item 12.A: the agenda's words
There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. For the purpose of consultation with the district’s attorney concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings laws. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. For the purpose of considering discipline of a public-school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representati
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Revise policy on required secondary instructional program
Board will approve on first reading revisions to district policy EHAC (Local) regarding basic instructional program requirements for secondary students. This modifies what instruction is required at the secondary level.
Oct 8, 2026 agenda, item 9.B.1: the agenda's words
EHAC (Local) - Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction Secondary (Revise) EHAC (Local) - Redline EHAC (Local) - Final
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Revise policy on academic achievement class ranking
Board will approve on second reading revisions to district policy EIC (Local) regarding academic achievement class ranking. This establishes or modifies ranking requirements for student achievement classification.
Oct 8, 2026 agenda, item 8.B.1: the agenda's words
EIC (Local): Academic Achievement Class Ranking (Revise) EIC (Local) Redline EIC (Local)
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Closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters
Closed session under Government Code 551.001 et seq. for attorney consultation, real property discussion, negotiated contracts, and employee appointment, evaluation, discipline or dismissal consideration.
Sep 14, 2026 agenda, item 10.A: the agenda's words
There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. For the purpose of consultation with the district’s attorney concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings laws. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. For the purpose of considering discipline of a public-school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representati
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Good cause determination for employee resignations
Board will determine that good cause did not exist for 16 named employees to resign their employment contracts. Item may be discussed in closed session.
Sep 14, 2026 agenda, item 8.F: the agenda's words
The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law to Heather Tobias, Brittany Fernandez, Jasmine Blake, Lauren Jones, Amy McArthur, Ronald Fangmann, Lawrence Witt, Alejandro Paredes, Katie Brown, Mylan Eugene, Byron Jones, Joseph Connelly, Lloyd Whitaker, Jose Edmonds, Joanna Ramirez, and Lisa Kouame to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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Good cause exception for armed security officer requirement resolution
Board will consider a resolution to declare a good cause exception for armed security officer requirement. Item may be discussed in closed session.
Sep 14, 2026 agenda, item 7.D: the agenda's words
The Board will consider approving a Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement. [This item may be discussed in closed session.] Good Cause Exception Resolution 2026
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Closed session for attorney consultation, real property, personnel discipline
Closed session authorized under Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. for attorney consultations, real property matters, gifts or donations, personnel matters including discipline or dismissal, and deployment of security measures.
Sep 10, 2026 agenda, item 10.A: the agenda's words
There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. For the purpose of consultation with the district’s attorney concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings laws. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed. For the purpose of considering discipline of a public-school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representati
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SB 12 Annual Certification of Compliance approval
Board to approve the 2026-2027 SB 12 Annual Certification of Compliance. SB 12 imposes state-mandated requirements on school districts.
Sep 10, 2026 agenda, item 8.A: the agenda's words
The Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 SB 12 Annual Certification of Compliance. SB 12 Annual Certification 2026
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Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 ESC for TSDS and PEIMS support
Board to authorize superintendent to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Region 4 ESC and Cy-Fair ISD for Texas School Data System and PEIMS support services. Services are subject to conditions established by the regional education service center.
Sep 10, 2026 agenda, item 7.E: the agenda's words
The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Region 4 ESC (TSDS & PEIMS support) and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Agreement_Region 4 ESC Contract Rider A
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Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement
Board to approve a resolution declaring good cause exception to an armed security officer requirement. The item may be discussed in closed session.
Sep 10, 2026 agenda, item 7.D: the agenda's words
The Board will consider approving a Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement. [This item may be discussed in closed session.] Good Cause Exception Resolution 2026
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Superintendent employment contract amendment to be discussed in closed session
Board will review and consider approval of an amendment to the superintendent's employment contract in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
Aug 26, 2026 agenda, item 3.B: the agenda's words
The Board will review and consider approval of an amendment to the contract of employment for the superintendent of schools. [This matter will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074.]
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Superintendent's evaluation to be discussed in closed session
Board will consider approving the 2025-2026 Superintendent's Evaluation in closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.
Aug 26, 2026 agenda, item 3.A: the agenda's words
The Board will consider approving the 2025-2026 Superintendent’s Evaluation. [This matter will be discussed in closed session.]
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.