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.

Harris County Community Land Trust

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

Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
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    March 19

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    June 18

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    September 24

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    December 17

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Times and locations may be subject to change.

CLT Agendas & Minutes

Harris County Housing Finance Corporation

2025

Agendas & Minutes

2024

Agendas & Minutes

2023

Agendas & Minutes
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.

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January No Meeting Scheduled
February 09 Agenda
February 15 Agenda
March Agenda
April Agenda
May Agenda
June Agenda
July Agenda
August Agenda
September No Meeting Scheduled
October Agenda
November No Meeting Scheduled
December No Meeting Scheduled