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VOLUME 14, ISSUE 11 JULY 8AUG. 3, 2023

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Home sales activity has been on the rise in 2023 with the average list price over $400,000. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact)

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about 46% of the 4,246 homes sold between May 2022 and April 2023 took place in the Cypress South submarket, which includes Bridgeland, Dunham Pointe, Towne Lake and other fast-grow- ing master-planned communities. Local real estate agents said the increase in interest rates to above 6% for a 30-year mortgage—which

occurred in September for the rst time since 2008, according to Fred- die Mac data—may have caused prospective homebuyers to hold o on purchases. As of press time, the average national mortgage rate had not dropped below 6%. “Actually, the Cypress area, that whole northwest quadrant of CONTINUED ON 18

Following a 19% drop in Cy-Fair home sales from 2021-22, sales activity is strong in 2023 despite months of historically high interest rates and continually elevated home prices, accord- ing to local real estate experts. Texas A&M University’s Texas Real Estate Research Center reports

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FROM KATHIE: It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy! But denitely not boring. Be sure to check out our To-Do List (Page 8) and learn about summer workshops at Lone Star College-CyFair, summer camps at Cypress Lakes Golf Course and a triathlon in Bridgeland. There is always fun to be had in the Cypress and Cy-Fair areas. And be sure to subscribe to our free newsletter at communityimpact.com for more CI info sent to your inbox daily. Kathie Snyder, GENERAL MANAGER

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FROM DANICA: This month, we take a deep dive into the local real estate market. Check out the latest market data analysis on Page 15 to see how home sales and prices have changed year over year. Read our front-page story to learn what the experts are saying about how housing supply and demand is impacting aordability. Plus, ip to Page 11 to see the latest on Cy-Fair ISD’s scal year 2023-24 budget plans. Danica Lloyd, EDITOR

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months to 14 years old who have autism spectrum disorder. ABA Connect has offered Applied Behavior Analysis since 2013—both in-home and clinic-based ser- vices catered to the child’s specific needs. 833-225-9393. www.abaconnect.com 6 Michael Lucas opened Be Well Therapy Group in April. The business is temporarily housed at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13131 Fry Road, Cypress, but Lucas said he plans to open a temporary office near Fry and Mound roads by October. He said his services are open to anyone in need. Therapy is available at half-price to first responders, teachers, nurses and military members. 346-616-4000. www.serveanother.com 7 Transform Fitness opened in early March at 16718 House & Hahl Road, Ste. B1, Cypress, and offers physical fitness as well as spiritual encouragement to its guests. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 832-390-1517. www.transform.fitness 8 Cypress Wine & Liquor , a 3,500-square-foot store, opened May 31 at 11340 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 100, Cypress. The store features extensive se- lections of fine wines and premium spirits from around the world. Store hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 281-758-5014. www.cypresswine.com 9 Phenix Salon Suites opened in early April at 6783 Hwy. 6 N., Houston, with 42 individual salon suites. The new location is owned by Michael Jones. The concept is designed to meet each professional’s basic needs while providing them the oppor- tunity to customize their suites, set their own hours and operate their businesses as

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NOW OPEN 1 A new plant shop called SowCUTE opened earlier this year at 16718 House & Hahl Road, Ste. J, Cypress. The business sells small plants and cuttings including monstera, philodendron, syngonium and hoya. Hours are Sat.-Sun. noon-7 p.m. or by appointment. 346-946-8160. www.instagram.com/sowcute_ 2 Designer footwear brand Jimmy Choo opened in May at 29300 Hempstead Road, Ste. 955, Cypress. The store offers a wide range of the brand’s women’s

4 The Park on Napoli celebrated a grand opening May 25 at 13802 Napoli Drive, Houston. The 239-unit, pet-friendly community offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans starting at $1,239 per month. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with shaded cabanas and lounge seating, a dog park, walking trails, and private and shared workspaces. 832-648-4367. www.parkonnapoli.com 5 ABA Connect held a grand opening June 24 at 10438 Grant Road, Houston. The business serves children from 18

collection, including shoes, bags, eyewear, small leather goods and other accessories. 832-399-9660. https://us.jimmychoo.com 3 A new health clinic opened in early June inside the H-E-B located at 24224 Hwy. 290, Cypress, near Barker Cy- press Road. H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic offers full-service primary care for those age 12 and older as well as physical therapy, health and nutrition coaching, clinical pharmacists, specialty referrals

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10 Bubbles Doggy Day Spaw , a family-owned and -operated business, opened this spring at 20151 FM 529, Cy- press. Owner Angie Hurtado said the spa offers a full range of grooming services including bathing, brushing, cutting and styling fur, clipping nails, cleaning ears, and brushing teeth. 832-873-4136 11 Vitality Hormones & IV Bar opened in June at 10920 Fry Road, Ste. 100, Cypress. The business offers hormone balance and wellness services including IV drips, weight loss and Botox, among others. www.vitalityclinics.com A new branch of Kiwanis International , a worldwide volunteer organization, launched April 20. Kiwanis Club of Cy- press serves the Cypress, Jersey Village, Copperfield, Fairfield and Bridgeland communities with an emphasis on chil- dren and youth as well as feeding the homeless. www.txokkiwanis.org/ cypress-kiwanis-club COMING SOON 12 The fourth Cypress-area location of Houston Methodist Primary Care Group will begin seeing patients in July at 14044 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress. Dr. Bijoy Mukherjee will offer complete physicals, health screenings, routine immunizations and preventive care. He also treats acute illnesses and manages chronic conditions. 281-737-0111. www.houstonmethodist.org/ pcg/rock-creek 13 Eric and Arielle Owens plan to open a new location of Kilwins in early August at 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 126, Cypress. The shop offers ice cream, choc-

olates, fudge, brittle, caramel apples and other confections made in-store. www.kilwins.com/cypress 14 A new location of Pet Supplies Plus is coming soon to the southeast corner of Fry Road and Tuckerton Road in Cypress. The franchise is expected to open in the second quarter of 2024. The store will offer food, toys, medications and other supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish, rep- 15 Kids R Kids early childhood educa- tion provider will open in the Bridgeland community in summer 2024 at Tuckerton Road and Westgreen Boulevard. The two-story, 20,000-square-foot facility will be the largest Kids R Kids in the nation, officials said in a news release. Bridgeland resident EJ Davis, owner of Kids R Kids, said the new location will serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. 281-304-6004. www.kidsrkids.com 16 A new location of Fallbrook Church is slated to open Oct. 1 with services held at Cy-Fair ISD’s Anthony Middle School, 10215 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. Sunday morning worship services will take place at 10 a.m. with child care provided. Fallbrook Cypress-Katy will also offer worship services and events for children, youth and students; weekly small-group Bible studies; and community support. Pastor Michael Pender Sr. will lead this campus. 281-444-2733. www.fallbrookchurch.org NAME CHANGES 17 Cy-Fair United Methodists debuted a new name and received its official tiles and other small pets. www.petsuppliesplus.com

Former public school teacher Yolanda Stiger opened Sew Houston 10 years ago this July.

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FEATURED IMPACT ANNIVERSARY Cy-Fair sewing school Sew Houston , located at 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. F, Houston, opened 10 years ago this July. Former public school teacher Yolanda Stiger said she felt Houston needed a sewing school and believed her passion for sewing and her teaching abilities could help others learn the hobby she loved. Stiger’s hunch was correct, as 10 years later her classes are lled months in advance, she said. The shop oers classes and private lessons for all ages as well as sewing parties where students can make costumes and drink sparkling wine. Stiger said everyone leaves with something they are proud of. Class capacity is six at the maximum due to limited physical space. “I’m at the point now where I really do need to grow because summer camps church charter May 21, Pastor Shuler Sitsch said. Now named Mosaic United Methodist Church, the north Houston- area church hosts Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. at A Bleyl Middle School, 10800 Mills Road, Houston. The church also debuted its new office space in May, which is located in B Pin Oak Park at 10330 Lake Road, Ste. J, Houston. www.mosaicumctx.org

are sold out. Everyone’s trying to get in. I’m completely booked from now until mid-August,” Stiger said June 15. “That’s kind of frustrating for people when they want to learn to sew and they can’t get in for two months. ... So if you’re thinking about taking a class, you should sign up while there’s an opening because they do go fast.” Class hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 832-264-1119. www.sewhouston.com

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10:30 a.m.-noon (ages 10-14). $125 per session. Cypress Lakes Golf Course, 18700 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress. 281-304-8515. www.cypresslakesgc.com 12 MEET A CROCODILE An educational event will feature live alligators, crocodiles and other animals. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free. Lone Star College-CyFair Library, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-290-3210. www.lonestar.edu/library/cyfair 14 LEARN CPR Medical personnel give CPR instruction. 6-7 p.m. Free. Life Savers Emergency Room, 17685 Hwy. 249, Houston. 832-779-5433. www.lifesaverser.com 17 LEARN ABOUT ELECTIONS The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will host Harris County Elections Administrator Cliord Tatum. 6:30 p.m. Free (admission). Rudy’s Grill and Cantina, 11790 Grant Road, Cypress. www.cytomdemocrats.org 22 THROUGH 23 ATTEND A TRIATHLON The Cypress Triathlon also includes a youth triathlon, Doggie Splash and Dash and duathlon. Times and prices vary. Festival Park, Bridgeland Landing Drive, Cypress. www.bayoucitytriseries.com

PREP FOR COLLEGE DRAMA Students ages 15-20 can prepare for college theater, including learning to choose and prepare monologues and songs. 9 a.m.-noon (Mon.-Fri.). $485. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org 10 AND 24, AUG. 7 AND 21 LEARN A NEW SKILL Workshops for ages 18 and older cover topics from emotional intelligence to acrylic pour painting. 10-11 a.m. Free. Lone Star College-CyFair Library, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-290-3515. https://cibguides.lonestar.edu/events 11 SIP AND SHOP FOR CYHOPE The Hope Chest invites shoppers to enjoy a beverage and shop at the resale market. 5-7 p.m. Free (admission). Cy-Hope Hope Chest, 12015 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-758-1003.

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TELGE ROAD WIDENING The next three segments of the Telge Road widening are in the design phase with construction slated to begin later this year. The two-lane asphalt road will be widened to a four-lane concrete bou- levard with detention and storm sewer. Intersection improvements will be includ- ed at Grant Road and Boudreaux Road. 1 Segment 4 includes the stretch of road from Louetta Road to north of Telge Ranch Road; 2 Segment 5 is from Telge Ranch Road to north of Grant Road; and 3 Segment 6 will extend from Grant Road to north of the Grand Parkway. Timeline: Q4 2023-Q4 2024 (Segment 4), Q3 2024-Q3 2025 (Segment 5), Q4 2024- Q4 2026 (Segment 6) Cost: $9 million (Segment 4), $7.7 million (Segment 5), $17.6 million (Segment 6) Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3

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Ocials broke ground June 13 on the new Beacon Hill Boulevard interchange at Hwy. 290 in Waller County. The project includes o and on ramps from and to Hwy. 290 to access Beacon Hill, a service road from the o ramp to James R. Muse Parkway and a U-turn under Hwy. 290 at James R. Muse. Wol Cos., developer of the Beacon Hill master-planned community in Waller, partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation on this project. The 8,200 feet of Hwy. 290 frontage road between FM 362 and James R. Muse also creates commercial real estate op- portunities for a growing Waller County, ocials said. Timeline: June 2023-2024 Cost: $16 million Funding sources: Wol Cos. and TxDOT

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EDUCATION Cy-Fair ISD approves 3% raises for FY 2023-24 amid revenue loss

BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET

YEAR-OVER-YEAR REVENUE CHANGES

With higher expenses and less revenue coming in year over year, Cy-Fair ISD is facing a larger budget gap in 2023-24 than it saw in 2022-23.

While local property taxes are up 0.46%, or $2.7 million year over year, state aid dropped by 2.69%, or $9.8 million, in that same time.

Calling out the Legislature Superintendent Mark Henry said this was the most difficult budget to prepare in his 32 years as a superin- tendent and said the Texas Legisla- ture showed “a lack of concern for public education” during the session that ended May 29. Despite a $32.7 billion surplus in the state budget and approximately $26.4 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund, state lawmakers did not increase general funding for public schools this session. “We still do not have a major bill yet to fund public ed, and we’ve been told that the special session won’t occur until September ... because teachers will not be available to come speak at the Capitol; they’ll be back in the classroom. I’ll just say it; I’m going out anyway—it’s irresponsible and insidious what the state is doing to public education right now,” said Henry, who recently announced he will retire at the end of 2023. Henry noted many lawmakers pri- oritized education savings accounts over public education funding this session. Also known as vouchers, education savings accounts allow parents to use public tax dollars to homeschool or enroll their children in private schools. Days before the end of the session in May, lawmakers amended the proposed House Bill 100, which would have increased the state’s per-pupil spending, to include a voucher provision. The Legislature ultimately failed to compromise

Cy-Fair ISD is heading into fiscal year 2023-24 with less revenue available to cover more expenses com- pared to the previous year. The board unanimously approved a $1.21 billion revenue, the board also approved 3% raises for all employees and increased the starting teacher salary for 2023-24 from $60,500 to $62,000. The initial budget district administration pro- posed to the board June 20 did not budget at a June 20 meeting. Despite coming up short on include raises or stipends for staff. “Obviously, our expenses are up and our revenue is down, so that puts us in a deficit. So the challenge is, how do we create a budget that will support our priorities, our goals for our students?” Trustee Julie Hinaman said. “I know you’ve presented a budget that does not include raises. We must have raises in this budget moving forward.” Based on the district’s current pay scale, each 1% pay raise for staff costs the district about $9 million. The district plans to spend $31.2 million on salary increases as well as the starting teacher salary increase in FY 2023-24. The approved budget includes a projected shortfall of about $138.6 million, assuming all positions are filled next school year. To offset this gap, the board decided to rely on the district’s remaining $65 million in federal stimulus funding as well as the district’s fund balance. BY DANICA LLOYD & DAVE MANNING

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RAISING THE BAR Despite the projected funding shortfall, board members said offering employees raises was a priority for the recruitment and retention of quality staff.

For a total cost of $31.2 million, the district is providing:

In 2022-23:

was the average teacher salary statewide. $60,716

was the average teacher salary in CFISD. $65,538

starting salaries for teachers $62,000

raises for all employees 3%

SOURCE: CY-FAIR ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

on a plan to increase state public education spending and was also unable to agree on a bill that would allow education savings accounts. The current basic allotment in Texas is $6,160 per student. This is the amount of per-student state funding districts receive to provide a basic level of education. Each $50 increase in the basic allotment yields about $7.3 million to CFISD. It would cost the state an estimated $13.118 billion to increase the basic allotment by $900, which is needed to match inflation since 2019, officials said.

It is within the scope of the board’s financial oversight of the district to make changes to the budget as necessary, so if a special session yields any changes to the funding formulas later this year, the board could amend the budget. CFISD’s FY 2022-23 budget pro- jected a $109 million shortfall, but the actual deficit came out to about $70 million because not all positions were filled. The remaining deficit will be offset with federal stimulus funds, CFISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith said.

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News from the 88th legislative session

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Paxton impeachment trial to begin Sept. 5 in Senate After two days of discussions behind closed doors, the Texas Senate set a Sept. 5 start date for the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton and adopted rules governing the proceedings. BY HANNAH NORTON A TIMELINE OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON

Sign up for our newsletter at communityimpact.com for daily updates throughout the session. SUBSCRIBE TODAY have set aside in a 1,030-page budget, which will fund a variety of state programs for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. $321B NUMBER TO KNOW That’s how much Texas lawmakers PETER LAKE, OUTGOING CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS. LAKE RESIGNED JUNE 2. “TODAY OUR GRID IS MORE RELIABLE THAN EVER. TOGETHER WE’VE OVERCOME SOMETIMES SEEMINGLY INSURMOUNTABLE CHALLENGES AND DELIVERED ON OUR PROMISE TO TEXANS THAT WE’D KEEP THE LIGHTS ON.”

FEB. 10 Paxton enters into a $3.3 million settlement agreement with four former employees who said they were wrongfully fired in 2020. FEB. 21 Paxton asks the Texas Legislature to fund his settlement with taxpayer money. MARCH 8-20 House General Investigating Committee opens an investigation into Paxton and the proposed settlement. MAY 24 Attorneys present material from the investigation during a four-hour committee hearing. MAY 25 The committee unanimously adopts 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton. The articles and a full transcript of the hearing are shared with House lawmakers. MAY 31 Gov. Greg Abbott appoints former Secretary of State John Scott to serve as interim attorney general. MAY 27 After four hours of debate, Texas House votes 121-23 to impeach Paxton. He is immediately suspended from office. SEPT. 5 The impeachment trial is scheduled to begin in the Texas Senate. State senators will serve as jurors and determine if Paxton is guilty of 16 individual charges. JUNE 21 After two days of deliberations, the Texas Senate adopts 31 rules governing the impeachment trial.

The 31 state senators will serve as jurors, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will preside over the court, similar to a judge. Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney, the attorney general’s wife, must be present for the trial, but is not allowed to participate or vote, according to a resolution adopted in a 25-3 vote June 21. The attorney general is accused of bribery, conspiracy, retaliation against former employees and more. The Texas House adopted 20 articles of impeachment against him with a 121-23 vote on May 27. Paxton was immediately suspended without pay follow- ing the House vote. The Senate will decide whether he will be reinstated or permanently removed from office. Former secretary of state John Scott is serving as interim attorney general in the meantime. Paxton can plead guilty or not guilty to 16 articles of impeachment during the trial. A two-thirds vote is needed to convict him of any charges. Houston attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell will defend the attorney general during the trial. Dick DeG- uerin and Rusty Hardin, who are also based in Houston, will prosecute Paxton on behalf of the House.

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Harris County invests $25M in court case backlog fight HARRIS COUNTY To help Harris County departments work through backlogged cases, commissioners voted June 6 to allocate $25 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the effort. BACKLOG BREAKDOWN Harris County commissioners voted unanimously June 6 to allocate $25 million in federal funding to tackle the county’s court case backlog. Disposing cases: $11.2M Case preparation: $7.9M BY EMILY LINCKE Total: $25M

Harris County Commissioners Court will meet at 10 a.m. July 18 at 1001 Preston St., Ste. 934, Houston. 713-274-1111. www.harriscountytx.gov Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 will meet at 6 p.m. July 28 at 10710 Telge Road, Houston. 281-550-6663. www.cyfairfd.org Jersey Village City Council will meet at 6 p.m. July 17 at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. 713-466-2100. www.jerseyvillagetx.com MEETINGS WE COVER NUMBER TO KNOW City Council approved the hiring of a consultant to study its state required capital improvement plans. City Council approved a budget amendment in a June 12 meeting that funded a $149,000 contract with Quiddity Engineering LLC to conduct a study of capital improvement plans, completed city projects and impact fees collected during the first six months of fiscal year 2022-23. $149,000 Jersey Village HIGHLIGHTS HARRIS COUNTY Residents and registered voters serving jury duty from across Harris County will get a pay bump starting in September after the Texas Legislature approved the first pay increase in the state since 2005, according to Harris County officials. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3474 on June 13 that calls for jury pay to increase from $6 to $20 for the first day and from $40 to $58 on subsequent days. Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess, whose office oversees the jury summons and court process, said in a statement that she traveled to Austin several times this year in order to push for the passage of jury pay increase for Texas jurors. “THIS IS GREAT NEWS FOR HARRIS COUNTY VOTERS! ACCOUNTABILITY OVER ELECTIONS HAS BEEN RESTORED BACK TO YOU.” HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER TOM RAMSEY ON THE PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 1750, WHICH ABOLISHES HARRIS COUNTY’S ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Case flow process and management: $1.2M

Evidence management: $4.8M

The background: Harris County has been experiencing a court case backlog since courts were shut down in early 2020 due to COVID-19. Harris County previously invested $39 million toward reducing the backlog, and since January 2022, misdemeanor and felony cases in the county’s backlog have decreased by 44% and 41%, respectively, according to county documents.

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By the numbers: The funds will be used in different ways, according to a June 7 news release: • $11.2 million for disposing cases via emergency response dockets for district and county courts

Harris County approves updated guidelines for tax incentives • $7.9 million to aid case preparation • $4.8 million for better evidence management • $1.2 million for improving the case flow process Melissa Enaje contributed to this report.

INVESTING IN HARRIS COUNTY’S HEALTH A total of $2.9 billion worth of projects have been proposed for the Harris Health System, $2.5 billion of which may be covered by an upcoming bond. Proposed projects include:

$1.6 billion toward the creation of the new LBJ Hospital $500 million toward improvements at existing community clinics and the opening of three new community clinics in underserved parts of the county $400 million toward improvements at the existing LBJ Hospital $400 million toward improvements at Ben Taub Hospital

BY MELISSA ENAJE

HARRIS COUNTY Commissioners approved updated guidelines for projects to qualify for tax abatement in Harris County’s reinvestment zones. What happened: Precinct 1 Commis- sioner Rodney Ellis said Harris County’s updated guidelines aim to increase and strengthen existing community benefits and worker protections. City of Houston officials said 28 sites are designated as tax increment reinvestment zones. According to Texas Tax Code, a county or municipality may designate a geographic area as a TIRZ to promote development or redevelopment, and attract new investment in an area. The details: The policy builds on changes for competitive wages, access to affordable health care and safety training, and encourages minority- and women-owned businesses to participate in developing projects in TIRZ areas. The policy updates will: • Incentivize businesses to reduce carbon emissions • Require at least 50% of new hires at a project location to be county residents • Require that full-time employees be paid a fair wage and offered affordable health care plans

SOURCE: HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Harris Health System pitches $2.5B bond

BY SHAWN ARRAJJ

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HARRIS COUNTY Officials with the Harris Health System pitched a $2.5 billion bond pro- posal to Harris County commis- sioners at a June 6 meeting. The background: HHS owns and operates Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital; it also operates 17 community- based clinics, a dental center, a chronic dialysis center and three outpatient specialty clinics. The big picture: HHS President and CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa said under the proposed bond, a new 390-bed LBJ Hospital would open with the capacity to

The need: Porsa said the hospitals are nearing their end of useful life if improvements aren’t made. The takeaway: If approved, the tax rate for the HHS would increase by an estimated 2 cents over the course of the bond. Over that time, the owner of a $300,000 house in Harris County would see property taxes increase by less than $6 per month. Next steps: Commissioners could call a bond election in August, which would come before voters in November.

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2022-23 Cy-Fair real estate market at a glance Home prices rose year over year across the Cy-Fair community while the number of homes sold declined during that same time frame. The largest percentage increase in home prices was seen in ZIP code 77433, and the smallest percentage increase was seen in 77429. The largest percentage drop in homes sold was seen in 77065 while the smallest percentage decrease was in 77433.

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Harris County sees record-high appraisal increases for second year in a row

APPRAISAL JUMPS Over 96% of Harris County residential properties saw appraisal increases this year.

BY JAKE MAGEE When describing the state of Harris County’s property appraisals for this year, Roland Altinger, chief appraiser for the Harris Central Appraisal Dis- trict, used one word: “unbelievable.” In a video released earlier this year addressing residents about the state of the local real estate market, Altinger said 96% of residential prop- erties in the county saw appraisal increases and the increases averaged 17%. These increases come on the heels of last year’s unprecedented numbers where 97% of such proper- ties saw increases. “We have seen two years of absolutely unprecedented increases in values,” HCAD Communications Administrator John Labus told Community Impact . Each year, counties across the state are required by law to appraise res- idential and commercial properties at their fair-market value as of Jan. 1. Altinger said what led to this year’s “crazy-hot market” was a combina- tion of a large inux of population; limited housing supply; and, most of all, changing interest rates. For years, interest rates were near zero, but in March 2022, federal o- cials began to increase interest rates to combat ination. They rose to over 4% in December, and by then, market values had already risen signicantly and remained there, Altinger said. Over 90% of Harris County’s 800,000 homestead accounts have a homestead exemption, which caps property appraisal increases at 10% and withholds some value from being taxed by some entities, Altinger said. No such exemption exists for

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commercial properties. “Chief appraisers, myself included, must follow the market, up or down, wherever supply and demand drives it,” he said. Harris Central Appraisal District has to appraise more properties annually than Los Angeles or New York, so appraisers are not able to appraise one property at a time. The district uses mass appraisal where similar properties are grouped together and appraised using data and statistical testing, Altinger said. If the district did not use such methods, appraisers would not be able to provide taxing entities, such as school districts and cities, the appraisal data necessary to set tax rates in their budgets, he said. Labus said the mass appraisal process doesn’t aect the accuracy of appraisals. The state regularly audits HCAD’s appraisal methods to make sure they’re accurate, he said. “There is state oversight over what we do,” he said. Legislative eorts The state Senate and House took

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session, the House led a bill to cap appraisal increases at 5% annually and reduce school district taxes by 16.2 cents. Meanwhile, the Senate proposed a 10-cent reduction in school district taxes and increasing the homestead exemption for school taxes from $40,000 to $100,000, said Cheryl Johnson, a member of the newly formed Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief that will make legislative recommendations for sustainable property appraisal relief. The House and the Senate had a stalemate. Gov. Greg Abbott charged both bodies in a special session to come up with a plan that includes reducing the school district tax rate, Johnson said. As of press time, no consensus had been reached. Rep. Greg Bonnen, RFriendswood, said the state has $17.6 billion set aside for property tax relief and leg- islators must come to an agreement this summer. “At the end of the day, we have to get this done,” Bonnen said. “It’s a top priority for me.”

‘UNBELIEVABLE’ INCREASES The percentage of Harris County residential properties that saw appraisal increases this year topped 96%, second only to last year at 97%.

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