Request by the Office of Management and Budget that the County Judge execute an agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County related to the FIFA World Cup safety and security expense reimbursement.

Hosting World Cup matches is a big deal for Houston. County and city agencies will need to work together on public safety. This agreement sets out how those costs get shared and reimbursed between the two governments.

This is an interlocal agreement — a formal contract between two local governments. It covers how Harris County and the City of Houston will split or reimburse each other for safety and security expenses tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The item was introduced on June 4, 2026, and is now moving through the approval process.

Key details

• When: Pending County Judge signature — check Harris County Commissioners Court agenda for exact date
• Where: Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: No cost to attend; agreement involves public safety reimbursement funds
• Parking: Street and garage parking available near 1001 Preston St downtown
• Public Comment: Commissioners Court meetings allow public comment — sign up before the meeting starts

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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The Office of Management and Budget brought this forward. If Commissioners Court votes to approve it, the County Judge will sign the agreement on behalf of Harris County. No public application or sign-up is needed — this is a government-to-government contract.

This agreement connects to the broader effort to prepare Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring matches and large crowds to the city. Other local agencies — like law enforcement and emergency services — are likely involved in related planning.