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Council authorizes city attorney to engage special counsel to pursue enforcement under state housing-finance law
Summary
After a closed executive session, the council unanimously authorized the city attorney to retain special counsel to file lawsuits as necessary to enforce Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code relating to housing finance corporations operating Sienna-area multifamily developments.
Following a closed executive session on legal matters, the Missouri City Council on April 21 authorized the city attorney's office to engage special counsel to pursue enforcement actions under Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code related to housing finance corporations operating Sienna-area multifamily developments.
Council Member Boney moved the authorization and Mayor Pro Tem Brown Marshall seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote, 7-0.
The council's motion directed the city attorney to retain special counsel and file lawsuits "against necessary parties" to enforce Chapter 394, which governs housing finance corporations; the council discussed the matter during executive session under Texas Government Code section 551.071 for privileged consultation with the city attorney.
Ending: The council authorized litigation steps; staff did not detail targets publicly in open session. Further public updates will be provided as permitted by law and privilege rules.
