PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved paying the August 2026 debt service (bond payments) for Hotel Occupancy Tax bonds, up to $21,087,679, with the wire transfer due by August 15, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County will make its scheduled loan repayment on bonds backed by hotel tax revenue; this is a required payment to bondholders through a paying agent.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$21,087,679Legistar record ↗

Who repays?Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Bonds fundsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of Management and Budget brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a beneficiary — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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