ON THE AGENDAHouston City Council · 2026-07-21

The City Council is amending an existing contract with the Houston Area Women's Center to continue providing shelter and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. The amendment adds $250,000 funded through the John Battaglia Trust Fund.

What it means for you

Survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Houston can continue accessing shelter and support services provided through this organization. Funding comes from a dedicated trust fund rather than general city tax revenue.

Outcome

On the July 21, 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.
Watch: Live on HTV ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$250,000minutes ↗

Who's paid?Houston Area Women's Centerminutes ↗

Which fund?John Battaglia Trust 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 July 21, 2026 meeting — outcome pending minutes processing.minutes ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-cs20260721-8 — data from official records via PlainDocket.