Community Project Funding Requests Fiscal Year 2027

PROJECT NAME: Almeda Plaza Neighborhood Improvements Project

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Houston - Houston Public Works
Address of the recipient: 611 Walker, Houston, Texas 77002
The amount requested by the recipient: $8,175,000.00
Project description: This project will bring the neighborhood’s infrastructure to current standards and protect structures from inundation. The project will also improve the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. New pavement will address poor pavement conditions, pedestrian safety, and traffic concerns.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Andover Village Apartments: Affordable Housing and onsite Pre-K

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Houston Housing and Development
Address of the recipient: 6300 West Loop South, Ste. 670, Bellaire, Texas. 77401
The amount requested by the recipient: $5,000,000.00
Project description: Andover Village is an affordable housing development at 6935 Bellfort Street in southeast Houston, Texas 77087, converting a 7.107-acre vacant site into a productive community asset that supports workforce stability, early childhood readiness, and long-term neighborhood improvement.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Broadening Opportunities for American Citizens in Legal Education

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall Law School
Address of the recipient: 3100 Cleburn Street, Houston, Texas 77004
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,000,000.00
Project description: The Thurgood Marshall pre-admission program, “Broadening Opportunities for American Citizens in Legal Education,” provides an opportunity for applicants who have the ability to do well in law school, but who may lack a current high LSAT score, a pipeline to law school admission. Thurgood Marshall pre-law program will provide a pathway to legal education for applicants who enter their journey with: (1). Unusual professional accomplishments, backgrounds and experiences which suggests that traditional admissions criteria may be inadequate predictors of likely success in law study; (2). Applicants who may have been deprived of equal educational opportunities because of poverty or other factors beyond their control. By broadening law school opportunities, we aim to ensure that our nation continues to grow its prosperity through the prism of the principle of the rule of law.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Expansion of the Arcola Wastewater Treatment Plant

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Fort Bend County Precinct 2
Address of the recipient: 301 Jackson St., Richmond TX 77469, US, Texas. 77469
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,000,000.00
Project description: This project will provide engineering design, surveying, and construction phase services necessary to expand the Arcola Wastewater Treatment Plant from its current planned capacity of 1,400,000 gpd to 1,800,000 gpd. This increase in capacity is essential to support the continued growth and development within the City of Arcola and its surrounding service areas, including Fort Bend Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 and the Arcola Municipal Management District.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. dba AccessHealth

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. dba AccessHealth
Address of the recipient: 400 Austin Street, Richmond, Texas. 77469
The amount requested by the recipient: $6,100,000.00
Project description: AccessHealth’s community health expansion project is to open a human-centered healthcare clinic in Stafford at the United Way-Fort Bend building. Renovation of this 40,000 square foot space will generate around 20+ patient exam rooms, dental bays, and behavioral health therapy rooms.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Harris County Public Library Tiny Branches

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Public Library
Address of the recipient: 5749 South Loop East, Houston, Texas. 77033
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,700,000.00
Project description: The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) is proposing to expand on a successful initiative to install up to six self-service library kiosks at strategic locations throughout Harris County, called “Tiny Branches”. The strategic placement of these tiny branches has been carefully planned to maximize their impact and benefit to the greatest number of people. HCPL aims to remove barriers that hinder individuals, particularly students, from utilizing library resources by strategically selecting locations that are easily accessible and centrally located.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Helping Hands Community Food Service Facility and Pantry

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Sunnyside Redevelopment Agency
Address of the recipient: 7817 Calhoun, Houston, Texas. 77033
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,500,000.00
Project description: The Community Food Service Facility Improvement Project will upgrade the dining and food preparation facilities to provide meals and food assistance to residents in the Houston community. The facility currently serves as a central site where volunteers prepare and distribute meals to seniors, low-income families, and individuals experiencing food insecurity.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Blight Remediation and Neighborhood Revitalization Program

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Houston Land Bank
Address of the recipient: 1214 Elgin Street, Houston, Texas. 77004
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,000,000.00
Project description: The Blight Remediation and Neighborhood Revitalization program, led by the Houston Land Bank, will first clear debris, derelict structures, overgrowth, illegal dumping, and hazardous materials from targeted Sunnyside lots to render parcels safe and activation ready. This foundational remediation unlocks underutilized land for resilient, energy-efficient single-family homes designed to withstand flooding and high winds, with long-term affordability.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Latino Learning Center Renovation

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Precinct 1 – Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE)
Address of the recipient: 2787 El Camino Street, Houston TX 77054
The amount requested by the recipient: $6,500,000.00
Project description: The renovation of the over 90-year-old building will preserve a Community Anchor in Houston's East End Community between Houston's Downtown, Second Ward and Third Ward communities. It is a trusted community hub with decades of history. This project will afford The Latino Learning Center the ability to keep providing adult vocational training in HVAC and Electrical training and other services to veterans, seniors, qualified individuals with a disability and members of the underserved community.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: LEAP Small Business Incubator and Community Hub

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development
Address of the recipient: 245 Commerce Green Blvd, Suite 165, Sugar Land, Texas 77478
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,000,000.00
Project description: The LEAP Small Business Incubator and Community Hub will create a 25,000 square foot public-serving economic ecosystem at the Edison Center that incubates and accelerates small businesses, provides competitive lease rates, business coaching, incubator training, innovation strategy for startup and established businesses. Facilities include a Community Retail Market with 35 affordable bays, a Food Hall with 4–5 tenant spaces with a shared co-op commercial kitchen, and Restaurant spaces, and a public safety office. This project offers a replicable national model for transforming vacant commercial corridors into resilient small‑business ecosystems that strengthen local economies, expand workforce opportunities, and reduce barriers to entrepreneurship in underinvested communities.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Missouri City Water Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Missouri City
Address of the recipient: 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. 77489
The amount requested by the recipient: $5,000,000.00
Project description: The proposed project encompasses two crucial components aimed at fortifying the water infrastructure: (1) increasing the size of a well pump at an existing groundwater well with commendable production capacity; (2) replacing an aging well, which has experienced a decline in production capacity, with a modern well of superior production capacity and quality. Together, these measures will bolster the resilience and security of the water supply, ensuring the well-being and safety of all community members.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: NAREB National Development Fund Institute

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Hiram Clarke Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority
Address of the recipient: 14075 South Main, Suite A, Houston, Texas 77035
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,200,000.00
Project description: This economic development initiative addresses the pressing need for increased representation from community-based planners and builders, offering new housing opportunities for underserved communities by equipping aspiring professionals with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to become developers. The Academy fosters economic equity, increases homeownership rates, and uplifts underserved communities.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: New 340B Pharmacy at HOPE Clinic Beltway

Requesting party and proposed recipient: HOPE Clinic
Address of the recipient: 13930 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas. 77083
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,000,000.00
Project description: HOPE Clinic will build a 340B pharmacy location at 7001 Corporate Drive. This pharmacy has the potential to serve over 12,000+ unique patients, residents of Harris and Fort Bend counties. This 3200 square foot facility will be reinforced and have robust security features. The 340B pharmacy is a drug pricing program created by Congress for safety-net hospitals and clinics that allows us to purchase pharmaceutical drugs at steep discounts from manufacturers and pass those discounted prices on to patients, making prescriptions affordable to our patient population.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: No Trafficking Zone (NTZ) - Houston HIDTA Human Trafficking Game Over Initiative

Requesting party and proposed recipient: No Trafficking Zone (NTZ)
Address of the recipient: 15311 Vantage Parkway W, Suite 286, Houston, Texas 77032
The amount requested by the recipient: $995,000.00
Project description: Game Over Initiative Model Intelligence Monitoring and Analysis NTZ and HIDTA analysts monitor trafficking indicators before, during, and after major events. Using investigative tools such as Spotlight and Traffic Jam, analysts track online commercial sex advertisements and indicators linked to trafficking networks operating near large-scale events. These operations identify traffickers bringing victims into Houston for large events and assist in locating missing or exploited individuals. The team includes investigators, intelligence analysts, survivor advocates, and trafficking specialists who provide real-time support and ensure victims receive trauma-informed assistance.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Preventing Illegal Dumping in Harris County Constable Precinct 7

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Constable Precinct 7
Address of the recipient: 5290 Griggs Road, Houston, Texas 77021
The amount requested by the recipient: $546,912.40
Project description: Precinct 7 will purchase video camera equipment and hire a deputy specifically dedicated to this program to establish probable cause for referrals to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Once these surveillance cameras are installed and activated, some offenders may be arrested, prosecuted, jailed, or receive fines. The actions of law enforcement and the district attorney’s office will help to abate this problem. Also, offenders and potential offenders will participate in educational programs designed to educate them and the community to deter illegal dumping crime.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Public Health Nuisance Abatement Program Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Public Health
Address of the recipient: 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas. 77021
The amount requested by the recipient: $750,000.00
Project description: The Public Health Nuisance Abatement Program is a targeted public health and public safety initiative operated by Harris County Public Health to address chronic environmental conditions that threaten health, safety, and neighborhood stability in unincorporated Harris County.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Repurposing Outdated Public Health Labs

Requesting party and proposed recipient: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Address of the recipient: 7000 Fannin, Suite 1550, Houston, Texas. 77030
The amount requested by the recipient: $5,000,000.00
Project description: Repurposing existing infrastructure in the heart of world’s largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center, near other UTHealth Houston building and schools like the Cizik School of Nursing, McGovern Medical, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center/UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences which reduces need to duplicating amenities like food services and allows easy transition between buildings for faculty, students, researchers, and staff.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Southwest Clinic Location Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Houston Area Community Services, dba Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Address of the recipient: 14095 South Main St, Houston, Texas. 77035
The amount requested by the recipient: $535,000.00
Project description: This project will address critical gaps in care by expanding services in three key areas. Dental services will provide preventive care, restorative treatment, and oral health education to both children and adults, addressing a significant unmet need in the community where dental access remains limited. OB/GYN services will improve access to prenatal care, reproductive health services, and preventive screenings for women, helping to address disparities in maternal health outcomes that disproportionately impact communities of color. Pediatric services will ensure that children in the community have access to well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and early intervention services that are essential to long-term health and wellbeing.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Townwood Park Community Center Renovation and Resilience Project

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Houston - Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Address of the recipient: 2999 S. Wayside Drive, Houston, Texas. 77023
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,500,560.00
Project description: This project will renovate and modernize the Townwood Park Community Center to provide safe, resilient, and accessible recreational and wellness programming for residents in District K. Improvements will be based on a facility assessment and condition report to address items such as structural needs, ADA accessibility upgrades, HVAC replacement, and modernization of multipurpose community spaces.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

PROJECT NAME: Tributary C143-00-00 Conveyance Improvements

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Flood Control District
Address of the recipient: 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas. 77092
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,000,000.00
Project description: The Tributary C143-00-00 Drainage Improvements Project aims to reduce flood risks in the watershed adjacent to channel C143-00-00, a tributary of Sims Bayou.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.