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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The county approved an interlocal agreement to loan $4 million to the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation for lighting upgrades at NRG Stadium.

What it means for you

The county is lending $4 million for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium; residents who use or attend events at the stadium would see upgraded lighting.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to approve an interlocal agreement, pursuant to Section 381.004 of the Local Government Code, with the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to provide a $4 million loan for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

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

4–0, per the official record.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$4,000,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Harris County Sports and Convention CorporationLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4840-193417 — data from official records via PlainDocket.