Community Project Funding Requests Fiscal Year 2026

PROJECT NAME: Advancing Public Safety Through Health and Reentry Services

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Healthcare for the Homeless – Houston
Address of the recipient: 1934 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,000,000.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this initiative brings together healthcare providers, housing partners, and criminal justice agencies to close critical service gaps at the intersection of homelessness, health, and justice. By expanding our Street Medicine program, advancing medical respite planning, and deepening collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Houston Police Department, we aim to reduce avoidable emergency use, improve outcomes, and support long-term recovery for vulnerable residents.

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

PROJECT NAME: Almeda-Genoa at Furman Intersection Improvements Project

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Houston - Houston Public Works
Address of the recipient: 8214 Braes Meadow Dr., Houston, TX 77071-1222
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,500,000.00
Project description: The funding would be used to upgrade the Almeda-Genoa intersection. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this aims to reduce the number of accidents but also ease congestion, improve the flow of traffic, and prevent flooding by upgrading the drainage system. The combination of these improvements will create a safe, more efficient intersection, directly benefiting the community.

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

PROJECT NAME: City of Arcola Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Fort Bend County
Address of the recipient: 303 Texas Pkwy, Suite 213, Missouri City, TX 77489-1133
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,000,000.00
Project description: The funding for this project will provide engineering design, surveying, and construction phase services necessary to expand the Arcola Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it this expansion, the project will protect public health, improve environmental outcomes, and remove infrastructure barriers that could hinder economic development and housing opportunities in the region.

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

PROJECT NAME: City of Pearland Fire Suppression Apparatus

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Pearland
Address of the recipient: 3519 Liberty Dr, Pearland TX 77581
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,545,784.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help purchase a firetruck which will protect the city of Pearland from fires.

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

PROJECT NAME: Crime Prevention and Education Program Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Public Health
Address of the recipient: 9900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092-8601
The amount requested by the recipient: $4,555,224.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help prevent instances of gun violence and assist victims of shootings, stabbings, and aggravated assaults while reducing the burden of violent crime on law enforcement operations and emergency services personnel through the funding of a de-escalation unit.

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

PROJECT NAME: Houston Land Bank - Land & Housing Acquisition, Development and Construction

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Houston Land Bank
Address of the recipient: 1214 Elgin St., Houston, TX 77004
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,000,000.00
Project description: The funding would be used to expand the affordable and sustainable housing stock in Houston, TX, focusing on the underserved minority neighborhood of Sunnyside. Its primary objectives include providing affordable housing, reducing housing insecurity, fostering a sense of community, stabilizing the community, and increasing long-term affordability and resilience to alleviate financial stress and promote stability for future generations. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is intended for economic and community development activities, consistent with statutory and additional Committee requirements.

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

PROJECT NAME: Hermann Park Northeast Connectivity Mobility Improvements

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Greater Southeast Management District
Address of the recipient: 1700 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,500,000.00
Project description: The funding would be used to provide off-street shared use paths, crossing improvements, and fill in gaps in the sidewalk network primarily along Hermann Drive between Sunset Boulevard and just south of Concert Drive. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve one of Houston’s most regionally significant activity centers that connects Downtown, Midtown, Museum Park, and the Texas Medical Center (TMC) and welcomes approximately six million visitors per year.

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

PROJECT NAME: High Performance Computing Cluster for AI and Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research at UTHealth Houston

Requesting party and proposed recipient: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Address of the recipient: 7000 Fannin St, Suite 1550, Houston, TX 77030-5400
The amount requested by the recipient: $3,000,000.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this new high performance computing cluster will expand the efforts of biomedical research discovery, clinic trials, and education of the next generation of biomedical and health care students using enormous data sets, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

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

PROJECT NAME: Houston Stand Down - Career Gear Facility Expansion, Upgrades and Equipment Acquisition

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Career Gear Houston
Address of the recipient: 8020 Westglen Dr, Houston, TX 77063-6412
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,000,000.00
Project description: These funds would be used to put on an event to assist in connecting Veterans with crucial services. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it meets the critical needs of Houston's unhoused and at-risk veteran populations.

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

PROJECT NAME: Missouri City Well Capacity Expansion

Requesting party and proposed recipient: City of Missouri City
Address of the recipient: 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489
The amount requested by the recipient: $5,000,000.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will expand Missouri City’s potable water supply capacity, proactively addressing current and future water challenges, thereby securing a sustainable and reliable water source for generations to come.

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

PROJECT NAME: Simulator Equipment to Promote Houston Workforce Development

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Texas Women’s University
Address of the recipient: 6700 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
The amount requested by the recipient: $917,349.00
Project description: The funding for this project will provide new simulation lab equipment will result in better training and more clinical opportunities for nursing students The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the Houston population is diverse with individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, and cultural backgrounds. Nurses are essential in providing safe, culturally sensitive care and addressing the unique healthcare needs of diverse communities. Nursing programs must ensure that students are adequately prepared to meet these needs, which this project would help to do.

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

PROJECT NAME: Sterling High School Area Community Improvement Project

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Gulfgate Redevelopment Authority
Address of the recipient: 9600 Long Point Rd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77055-4200
The amount requested by the recipient: $2,500,000.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide infrastructure upgrades to improve safety and connectivity throughout the area and mitigate flooding to create a safe, more efficient intersection, directly benefiting the community.

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

PROJECT NAME: Strengthening Neighborhoods and Building Trust within Houston’s Homeless Communities

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Houston Police Department
Address of the recipient: 1200 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
The amount requested by the recipient: $1,045,600.00
Project description: The funding would be used to provide much-needed resources, support, and assistance to Houston’s unhoused population while addressing the persistent issues of substance abuse and mental health concerns that contribute to the rising homeless crisis. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will aim to reduce crime across the city of Houston while providing services to the homeless population.

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

PROJECT NAME: Tributary C116-00-00 Conveyance and Drainage 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: $2,300.000.00
Project description: By providing a new parallel storm sewer trunkline, and potentially restoring segments of the existing storm sewer trunkline, this project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County and alleviate structural flood damage to the homes in the area. This will reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners and will reduce the financial impact of recovery costs to the homeowners, Harris County, and FEMA.

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

PROJECT NAME: Urban Area Security Initiatives

Requesting party and proposed recipient: Harris County Constable Precinct 7
Address of the recipient: 5290 Griggs Rd, Houston, TX 77021-3760
The amount requested by the recipient: $500,000.00
Project description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will create a more informed and proactive community through officer training designed to better equip them to combat human trafficking.

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