That sounds like a normal function of the County. Now if the Texans are getting any tax breaks (in effect subsidies) over this project, the article didn’t say. I’m hoping they aren’t.
I’d guess there are some incentives in there somewhere.
Me too, as that seems to be par for the course. It’s just they usually are mentioned in articles about new developments. This article didn’t mention them.
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Houston chronicle article posted above says it’s public-private partnership with county
putting in 150 million. Plus the tax zone for the new district.
Well, I guess I missed that in the article when I read it originally. Must have skimmed it. lol
So a $billionaire is getting public funding for a private enterprise that can relocate anytime?
Major professional sports tend to work that way, rightly or wrongly.
I think that is correct.
And is normal standard for professional teams today.
And Look for new demands for a new stadium in few years.
There is always a sucker somewhere with a toupee or not.
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That was funny, Chris.
The Dallas Cowboys training center is in Frisco.
The Dallas Cowboys stadium is Arlington
Now explain to me how this is dumb again?
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Dallas Cowboys are dumb. lol
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Yeah, dumb enough to be one of the richest franchises in the world
A couple of observations:
The new facility is pretty close to Bud Adams old ranch. Hines owns the land now
It will follow a similar pattern to Frisco https://www.thestarinfrisco.com/
Most interesting, expected completion is 2029. Current contract at NRG runs out in 2032. Takes about 3 years to build a new stadium
Weigman put Bridgeland on the map.
I can see the advantages of building this thing out and making it
an entertainment district. I’m just less sure of the county having to
fund portions of and creating the tax zone district. But that does seem to
be the standard today, if you want something. I have no clue if there are
any stipulations preventing the Texans franchise from move to the next highest
bidder in a few years.
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The Cowboys played in The Cotton Bowl from 1960 to 1970.
Starting in 1971 they never again have played inside the city limits of Dallas.
That is 55 years of being called The Dallas Cowboys but not actually being in Dallas.
On that, where would they go? Is there an up and coming city like Nashville that could handle a franchise? San Antonio? Austin?
I don’t think the McNairs have any interest in even entertaining the idea of moving. Mr McNair(Bob) did everything for the benefit of Houston. I know when Jamey Rootes went to Mr McNair about taking over the Texas Bowl, his only question was, “will this benefit the City of Houston?”. When Jamey said yes, he gave his blessing.
Yes, they could leave but the chances will be far less when they are tied to this project.
I think he means they could leave Bridgeland and go to Conroe, Porter, or plenty of other cities or communities in the Houston area for a new hq & practice facility. Much like the Dallas Cowboys did when they moved in to their current facility.
I think when the money is right any team will leave, irrespective of what
the franchise founder said years ago. I guess amongst your list I’d cities that
have lost franchises as future cities that covet a franchise.
- 2020: Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas.
- 2017: San Diego Chargers moved to Los Angeles.
- 2016: St. Louis Rams moved to Los Angeles.
If somebody like Bud Adams, who had deep ties to Houston, can move a team,
any team is susceptible I’d think. Of course Bud did stay when Houston added the
10,000 seats to the Dome. Only to leave later when better money could be found.
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Hey Chris, maybe UT can sell their Houston land to the Texans.