Request for approval to host the Fifth Annual “Families with Pride” Festival in partnership with Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Discovery Green Conservancy, including sponsorship from Harris County Precinct 4 for the “Families with Pride” Festival, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 and made payable to Houston Civic Events, Inc., and to execute the associated agreements between Harris County and the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Discovery Green Conservancy, and the City of Houston, in relation to security, venue, and sponsorship. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval to host the Fifth Annual “Families with Pride” Festival in partnership with Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Discovery Green Conservancy, including sponsorship from Harris County Precinct 4 for the “Families with Pride” Festival, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 and made payable to Houston Civic Events, Inc., and to execute the associated agreements between Harris County and the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Discovery Green Conservancy, and the City of Houston, in relation to security, venue, and sponsorship.
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks approval to sponsor the Fifth Annual "Families with Pride" Festival for up to $5,000.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a request to co-host the Fifth Annual "Families with Pride" Festival with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Discovery Green Conservancy. Harris County Precinct 4 would sponsor the event with up to $5,000, paid to Houston Civic Events, Inc. The item was introduced on September 4, 2026, and involves agreements covering security, venue, and sponsorship.
Harris County Precinct 4 public funds of up to $5,000 would go to a private civic events company to co-host a festival at Discovery Green. Residents in Precinct 4 may want to know how county funds are being used.
