The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is responsible for overseeing world-class sports venues and positions the Houston-Harris County region as the premier destination for sporting events. We manage stadium debt through hotel and rental car taxes—not local property taxes—while generating billions in economic impact. Our efforts have attracted events like the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, AAU Junior Olympics, and FIFA World Cup, which strengthens our economy, boosts tourism, and enhances the quality of life for residents. Every dollar we bring in helps sustain our stadiums and invests in the future of sports in Houston and Harris County.
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Hosting World-Class Sporting Events
- Events of every size, from the AAU Junior Olympics to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, HCHSA helps put Houston on the global stage and drive economic impact.
- Since 2019, events have generated $1.2 billion in economic impact.
- Sports Tourism-driven tax revenue helps pay for stadiums & attract future events.
Why It Matters for Houston & Harris County
- Brings visitors, boosts hotels, and helps to fuel the Houston-Harris County economy.
- Enhances our region as a global destination for sports.
- Strengthens our community bond and creates lifelong memories for families – local and visitor.
HCHSA's Core Mission & Impact
- Manages debt & oversees Houston’s professional sports venues.
- Drives economic growth by strategically attracting sporting events.
- Enhances Houston’s reputation as a premier sports city.
Financial Responsibility & Revenue
- Stadiums are funded by sports tourism-driven taxes (HOT & MVRT) – not local property taxes.
- Over $1.5 billion paid toward stadium debt since 1997.
- Record-breaking revenues in 2023 & 2024.
Stadium Debt & Oversight
- HCHSA collects a small portion of the Hotel Occupancy (HOT) and Motor Vehicle Rental (MVRT) taxes to service debt on the facilities.
- The debt service for NRG Stadium, Toyota Center & Daikin Park is managed through HCHSA.
- Shell Energy Stadium is privately funded but overseen by HCHSA.
