VOTE COMING UPHouston City Council · 2026-10-20

The City Council is asked to approve an ordinance that revises and reauthorizes the guidelines and criteria for tax abatement agreements under Chapter 44 of the city code, and adds a new subsection specifically for infill development applications.

What it means for you

If approved, the updated rules would govern how the city enters into tax abatement agreements going forward, including a new process for infill development projects, potentially affecting property owners or developers who apply for tax abatement.

Outcome

Scheduled for the October 20, 2026 council meeting (ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 10 through 43). No vote has happened yet.

Taxes & budget — see all →Houston, TX (citywide)

Official sources

Official meeting agenda — the full item list as posted ↗

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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 decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Taken up at the October 20, 2026 meeting — vote scheduled.agenda ↗

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Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-pg20261020-10 — data from official records via PlainDocket.