PASSEDHouston City Council · 2026-05-05

The City Council approved a resolution allowing Houston to apply for low-interest loan or grant funding from the Texas Water Development Board's program specifically aimed at replacing lead water service lines. It also authorized the Director of Houston Public Works to handle the application on the city's behalf.

What it means for you

If the application is successful, the funding could be used to replace lead pipes that connect the city's water mains to homes and buildings, which can affect the safety of drinking water for Houston residents.

Outcome

Adopted — all voting aye, nays none. Resolution 2026-0019, official minutes of May 5, 2026.

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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

Who pays?Texas Water Development Board's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, if the grant is awarded.minutes ↗

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Department of Houston Public Works brought it forward. Taken up at the May 5, 2026 meeting — Adopted, all voting aye.minutes ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or a beneficiary — full details in the official minutes ↗

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