Who We Are
On November 20, 2012, Harris County Commissioners Court approved the formation and articles for the Harris County Redevelopment Authority (HCRDA), a public, non-profit corporation governed by Chapter 431 of the Texas Transportation Code, and the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
The Corporation is organized exclusively for the purposes of aiding and acting on behalf of the County to accomplish purposes in accordance with the Act. The HCRDA promotes, develops, and encourages development in the County, administers certain projects and programs on behalf of the County including administration and operation of the tax increment reinvestment zone.
Chapter 431 permits the corporation to issue bonds, manage and construct projects, and leverage its corporation generated fund sources with seeking and accepting grants and loans from the governmental, corporate and foundation sectors, or directly making grants and loans to corporation-approved projects and programs that benefit the growth and development of the County.
What We Do
The RDA provides the corporate and governing structure to the county-led TIRZ that includes board of director appointees approved by Harris County Commissioners Court, and Houston City Council. It also governs the strategic direction of development within TIRZ 24, and strategic planning and development decisions made within the 1,800 square miles of Harris County.
The strategic decision positioned the County to continue to compete for new development as it became evident that the entire region, including areas outside the county were competing for new projects over the last 20 years.
