6.h.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 11/19/2025
- Title:
- Approve a contribution to Higher Up Texas in the amount of $2,500.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve a contribution to Higher Up Texas in the amount of $2,500.
BACKGROUND
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation budget includes a Contributions/Donations line item. While the bulk of FY26 funds are earmarked, a small amount of discretionary funds are available for use. Staff is seeking approval to allocate $2,500 for the purpose of supporting Higher Up Texas, a workforce development agency that equips local students with life skills, career exploration and ongoing mentorship. Currently, Higher Up Texas supports both Texas City ISD and Dickinson ISD, ensuring that students in both Texas City and La Marque have access to the program.
As detailed in the attached document, Higher Up is seeking support to sponsor a dedicated classroom at Texas City High School, which would allow space for hands-on, strengths-based instruction in areas such as financial literacy, professional development, communication, civic engagement, and more.
Funds are available in the FY26 EDC Budget (Fund 801).
As detailed in the attached document, Higher Up is seeking support to sponsor a dedicated classroom at Texas City High School, which would allow space for hands-on, strengths-based instruction in areas such as financial literacy, professional development, communication, civic engagement, and more.
Funds are available in the FY26 EDC Budget (Fund 801).
ANALYSIS
Approve a contribution to Higher Up Texas in the amount of $2,500 to support a dedicated classroom at Texas City High School.