Harris County Community Land Trust
CLT Board Information
The Harris County CLT provides and preserves affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income residents of Harris County and operates as an entity under the HCHFC.
CLT Board of Directors
Chad Khan
President
Broker / Realtor
Texas Premier Realty
A longtime Harris County resident and community volunteer, Chad is currently a Commercial Senior Vice President with KDC, CRE. In addition to a decades’ experience in real estate development, he’s served in roles for Harris County Municipal District 285 and Houston Business Development Board Inc., and the Houston Association of Realtors.
Mercedes Sanchez
Vice President
Senior Director of Government & Community Relations
Harris County Precinct 2
Mercedes Sanchez is the Senior Director of Policy and Community Relations for Harris County Precinct 2. Her previous experience includes roles with Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Houston Apartment Association and Houston City Council Member Ed Gonzales. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southwestern University.
Thao Costis
Secretary
Executive Director
Harris County Housing and Community Development
Thao Costis is the Executive Director of Harris County Housing & Community Development. She leads a department that strives to strengthen communities by investing in housing, infrastructure, and services that promote resiliency. Previously, Thao was President and CEO of SEARCH Homeless Services for over two decades.
Hon. Dwight Jefferson
Treasurer
Counsel
Grealish McZeal, P.C
Judge Jefferson is Of Counsel with Grealish McZeal P.C. and a retired State District Judge (215th District Court of Harris County, Texas). He has over 30 years of litigation experience. He earned his Bachelor of Government from the University of Texas in 1978, where he subsequently earned his J.D. in 1983.
Jason McLemore
Director
Deputy Director Administration
Harris County Toll Road Authority
Jason A. McLemore joined HCTRA as Deputy Director of Administration after decades of public service in the Houston region, including for the Houston Airport System. He graduated from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Francisco Castillo
Director
Policy Advisor
Harris County Precinct 2
Francisco Castillo is a Housing Policy Advisor for Harris County Precinct 2. He has previously held positions with the Harris County Democrat Party and Steve Stern for Congress. Francisco holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Santa Clara University.
Vacant
Director
2025 CLT Board Meetings
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March 19
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June 18
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September 24
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December 17
Times and locations may be subject to change.
CLT Agendas & Minutes
2025
2024
2023
| January | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| February | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| March | Agenda | Minutes |
| April | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| May | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| June | Quarterly Meeting | |
| July | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| August | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| September | Quarterly Meeting | |
| October | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| November | No Meeting Scheduled | |
| December | Quarterly Meeting |
Only one meeting took place in 2024. It was held August 20, 2024.
CLT Audits