The court set a public hearing for September 17, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. to consider a proposed 2026 Port of Houston Authority tax rate of $0.00603 per $100 of taxable value for debt service.

What it means for you

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed Port of Houston Authority tax rate before it is formally adopted.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to set a public hearing on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to consider for the Port of Houston Authority the proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.00603 per $100 of taxable value for debt service, and to direct the Office of Management and Budget, the Tax Assessor-Collector, and other relevant departments to execute and publish all related notices as required by applicable law. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.