Local Authorities Share Updates on Toro District Coming to North of Katy
- Feb 26
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
February 26, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
The north side of Katy will soon be home to a new Houston Texans training facility that will bring more economic growth to the area. We now have more information on the fun to come.
The Houston Texans had a great season and have now announced plans for their new training facilities and headquarters in the planned 83-acre district in Bridgeland. The large master-planned community is just north of Katy off of 99.
This 83-acre district in Bridgeland Center will include the Texans’ headquarters and practice facilities but also retail, restaurants, entertainment, and apartments.
It is estimated to generate $34 billion in economic impact and create 17,000 jobs over a 15-year span.
Community leaders stress that this project is more than about the Texans but also bringing long-term infrastructure to the fast-growing communities in this area that include Cypress and north Katy.
"Our organization continues to grow and this aligns with our goals of bringing a championship to Houston, enhancing community services and making sports more accessible,” says Cal McNair, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Texans. “This project reinforces our long-term commitment to Harris County and our focus on driving growth and opportunity for the community. It will set the new standard for the global sports and entertainment industry and it's the most significant evolution for our organization since our inception."
A concern to many Katyites is the ongoing traffic concerns along 99. This new addition will bring new traffic and developments to the area.
The project will also support local hiring initiatives and internship programs for local school districts.
Toro District, named for the Texans' mascot, is described as being a public-private partnership that should generate great economic impact. More than 17,000 jobs are expected from the project with positions paying at least $21.65 per hour.
But how the county will pay for the project is expected to go back into needed projects that will benefit local residents.
By using a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), or rather TURS, the community will benefit from an increased tax revenue that will go to fund local infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage, sidewalks, and parks.
Could this raise property taxes? In short, yes, but authorities explain that as an area grows and develops taxes will go up. However, it’s important to know that any increase in taxes are expected to go to infrastructure.
