PASSEDHouston City Council · 2026-02-24

The City Council approved a payment of $960,493 to the Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. to cover its operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, under an existing interlocal agreement between the City and the Center.

What it means for you

This funds the independent lab that handles forensic analysis — such as DNA and crime evidence testing — supporting criminal investigations that affect public safety across Houston.

Outcome

Adopted — all voting aye, nays none. Ordinance 2026-0151, official minutes of February 24, 2026.

Public safety — see all →Citywide

Official sources

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

These are the official minutes — the narrative record of what happened at the meeting, including the vote on each item.

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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.
Watch: Live on HTV ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$960,493minutes ↗

Who's paid?HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INCminutes ↗

Which fund?General Fundminutes ↗

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Taken up at the February 24, 2026 meeting — Adopted, all voting aye.minutes ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-cs20260224-27 — data from official records via PlainDocket.