ON THE AGENDAHouston City Council · 2026-01-13

This item would have authorized a $2,600,000 settlement agreement between the City of Houston and EPI-USE AMERICA, INC. to resolve a lawsuit, but it was pulled by the Administration and was not considered by the Council.

What it means for you

No action was taken on this item; Houston residents will not see any immediate effect from this meeting, though the underlying lawsuit with EPI-USE AMERICA, INC. remains unresolved.

Outcome

On the January 13, 2026 council agenda. Outcome pending minutes processing.

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Official sources

Meeting minutes — full record with the vote (PDF) ↗

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How to weigh in

Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
When: Council meets Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Public Session — when you can speak — is Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month).
Speak: Register by 3:00 p.m. the Monday before: call 832.393.1100, email speakers@houstontx.gov, or go in person to the City Secretary (City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, Room P101). Each speaker gets 1–3 minutes.
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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$2,600,000minutes ↗

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Taken up at the January 13, 2026 meeting — outcome pending minutes processing.minutes ↗

The official caption doesn't name who's paid or which fund pays for it — full details in the official minutes ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-cs20260113-24 — data from official records via PlainDocket.