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Governance Historical Resources
For 2021:
Please see the most current Incorporation website at www.thewoodlandsincorporationstudy.com and the November election page at this link: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/novemberelection.
Background
In 2007, voters overwhelmingly approved a change in governmental structure that allowed residents to ultimately determine their future and release The Woodlands from annexation possibilities by the cities of Houston and Conroe. The Woodlands Township entered into Regional Participation Agreements (RPAs) with both cities that allow residents of The Woodlands to decide their future governance. At that time, Town Center Improvement District (TCID) changed its name to The Woodlands Township, and the Community Associations entered into an agreement that would transfer services and operation to the Township. The Woodlands Township assumed all responsibilities and services previously provided by the Community Associations on January 1, 2010, and the Community Associations were dissolved. These changes in governmental structure occurred after many years of dialogue and study.
The 2012 Woodlands Future Governance Study
A key provision of the RPAs provides The Woodlands with the ability to determine its future governance over the next 50 years, including the opportunity to incorporate as a city until November 2057. From 2011 – 2012, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors facilitated a process that included research, analysis, and dialogue with citizens, businesses, and service providers. The purpose of this process was to determine what, if any, adjustments needed to be made to the current governance structure to lead the community into the future, and the outcome would be used to develop a strategic governance position. Please review a presentation on the history of governance in The Woodlands that also includes a summary of the 2012 study findings.
Governance Planning Research
- Gap Analysis Outreach Report, September 14, 2011
- Working Paper #1 – Financial Assumptions Recommendations
- Worksession Memo-February 16, 2012
- Working Paper #2 – Financial Model and Results
- Road Capital Assumptions
- Law Enforcement Study
- Community Outreach Summary Report, July 2012
- Governance Options Report July 2012
- Governance Options Presentation August 2, 2012
- Governance Strategy and Assessment Report October 2012
Historic Information Related to Transition and Governance
Learn more about governance in The Woodlands and about the transition from the Community Associations of The Woodlands to The Woodlands Township:
- History of Assessment Rates 2009
- Mortgage Company Letter 2009
- Mutual Benefit Agreement (MBA)
- Realtors Title Tax Servicing Companies Letter
- Regional Participation Agreement (with exhibits A and B) - Houston
- Regional Participation Agreement - Conroe
- Transition Action Plan - December 3, 2008
- Transition Agreement / Deed of Sale
- Transition PowerPoint from Town Hall Meeting - November 18, 2008
- Transition PowerPoint from Township Board Meeting - March 25, 2009
- Transition PowerPoint from Township Board Meeting - June 24, 2009
- Transition PowerPoint from Township Board Meeting - October 28, 2009
- Transition Summary
- TWA-TWLDC - Recreation Facility Development Agreement - Second Renew Amend - 2006 - Signed
- TWA-TWC - Recreation Facility Development Agreement - 1996 - Signed
- TWA-TWLD - Recreation Facility Development Agreement - Renew - Amend - 201 - Signed
- Understanding The Woodlands Transition in Governance Brochure - July 2009
- Moratorium Agreement - 1999
The Woodlands Community Magazine
- June Issue: Governance and Transition Update - Page 1
- June Issue: Governance and Transition Update - Page 2
- June Issue: Governance and Transition Update - Page 3
The Woodlands Township Strategic Plan 2034
Other Links
- Legislation
- SB 1012 authorizes regional partnership agreements with the cities of Houston and Conroe to release The Woodlands from the threat of annexation.
- HB 4109 provides for the expansion of the Town Center Improvement District which will serve as the political subdivision for the entirety of The Woodlands.