Commissioners court backs nonbinding MOU to keep Houston Texans facilities in northwest Harris County
Court directed OCA to execute a framework MOU with the Houston Texans and developer Howard Hughes to pursue a mixed-use job and services district in northwest Harris County; commissioners said public funding would include worker-wage and safety requirements and prioritized local hiring.
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The Commissioners Court unanimously directed the Office of County Administration to execute a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Houston Texans and the Howard Hughes Corporation, a motion described by sponsors as an effort to "keep our Texans here at home" and spur major economic development in northwest Harris County. Commissioners Briones and Ramsey said the partnership would prioritize local jobs, apprenticeships and infrastructure and create a county services hub in a fast-growing corridor.
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