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Harris County wants to hire a law firm — Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP — to represent the county's interests in City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3. TIRZs are special districts that use future property tax growth to pay for improvements in a specific area. Having legal counsel helps the county protect its share of those funds.
This agenda item (File 26-3921) is a contract award. The Commissioners Court will vote on whether to approve a professional services agreement with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP, a law firm. The work involves advising the county on its participation in Houston's TIRZ #3 and related legal matters.
The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…
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Commissioners Court meetings are open to the public. You can attend in person at 1001 Preston St or check the Harris County website for livestream or agenda access. If you have questions about this specific item, the contact listed is Lauren.
Stuckett@bmd.hctx.net.
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This item connects to how Harris County manages its money in shared tax districts with the City of Houston. TIRZ agreements can affect how property tax revenue is split between the city and county in certain neighborhoods. Residents near Houston's TIRZ #3 area may want to follow this.
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