Governmental Body
Houston Housing Authority
Start Date for Suspension
End Date for Suspension
Contact Name
Tammye Curtis-Jones, Authorized Representative
Contact Title
Attorney
City
Houston
County
Harris
Description
The State of Texas, including Houston and the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), is currently impacted by a winter storm catastrophe (i.e., Winter Storm Uri). In addition, the President of the United States approved the State’s request for emergency declaration on or about February 14, 2021. The HHA office has been closed since February 15, 2021, and lost power due to the storm. Although staff were authorized to work remotely, many employees, more specifically those responsible for handling public information requests, have been negatively impacted by the winter storm with loss of electricity and lack of access to equipment, services, and records. Therefore, the HHA is suspending the applicability of public information requirements during the initial suspension period as provided by law.