Newly proposed Houston Texans facility in NW Harris County will cost taxpayers $150M, Hidalgo says
The Houston Texans could soon be moving to northwest Harris County, not for games, but for everything else, including training camp, and taxpayers will be footing some of the bill.
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Houston Texans and the developer for a new facility that will be built.
The district will be named the "Toro District."
There are no details tied to the agenda item. Neither the Texans nor the commissioners has disclosed the total project's cost.
Judge Lina Hidalgo did tell ABC13 that the project will cost taxpayers $150 million, despite the county's budget deficit of more than $100 million. Hidalgo said that money won't fund the facility itself, but rather the new infrastructure needed for the area, as well as any public buildings that will need to be constructed.
Commissioners stated that some of the funds will come from the special tax district, which collects property taxes in the area for future projects.
The Texans said the project will cover 83 acres and include a 22-acre headquarters and training facility for the team. The Texans claim the district will generate $34 billion in long-term economic impact and create 17,000 jobs across the region.
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The Bridgeland area is located along State Highway 99 between 290 and I-10.
Commissioner Lesley Briones said it is a public-private partnership with the county, the Texans, and Howard Hughes. However, the financial details of this project are unknown.
My statement on the Texans announcement to relocate their global headquarters to Harris County Precinct 4. I want to thank the @HoustonTexans and Howard Hughes for their vision, partnership, and commitment to Harris County. pic.twitter.com/aHtcYFJr9G
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ABC13 spoke with realtors in the Bridgeland area who said this could increase property values for homes in the area if this becomes a done deal.
"There is no way around it. It's going to appreciate. The value is going to go up. Some people may cash out, but some people are going to stay and enjoy it all," realtor Tony LaThanh said.
Realtor Angie Groemminger said it could come with potential costs and benefits.
"It will really bring more people to the area," Groemminger said. "People are looking for growth and development, and that's where they look for new homes because then the market really rises."
The Texans plan to launch a new website about the project soon.