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Government Relations ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Midtown Houston is an umbrella for two organizations operating in central Houston: the Midtown Redevelopment Authority/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (MRA/TIRZ) and the Midtown Management District (MMD). Both entities pursue a common goal: shaping Midtown into a pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhood, while assigning distinct responsibilities to support that vision. The MRA/TIRZ uses incremental tax revenues to fund infrastructure and public-right-of-way improvements and coordinates with city departments and private developers to implement the Midtown Redevelopment Master Plan, financing projects such as parks, improved street lighting, capital improvements, and landscaping. The MMD focuses on safety and community engagement, providing additional law enforcement, advocating on residents’ behalf, and organizing events and programs to attract residents, businesses, and investments and strengthen ties between the two groups and the community. Based in Houston, Texas, Midtown Houston operates as a small to mid-sized organization focused on government relations and district development. A notable recent development is the 2026 installation of a Bagby Park sign wrap to commemorate International Jazz Day and the centennials of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Morton Feldman.