East Aldine Management District

What East Aldine Management District does

East Aldine Management District (EAMD) is a Texas municipal management district created by the Texas Legislature in 2001 to enhance the physical, social, and economic well-being of the East Aldine area in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. The district was established in response to conditions that, in 1998, were described as a nearly forgotten semi-rural area with high crime and limited county services. Operating from its headquarters at 2909 East Aldine Amphitheatre Dr., Suite 200 in Houston, EAMD delivers services directly to residents, local businesses, and Aldine ISD schools, supported by a staff of 11 employees and a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Carlos Silva, with Richard Cantú serving as Executive Director.

The district's core service portfolio spans economic development (business grants, business research assistance, target industry outreach), public safety support (Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 42, cleanup, graffiti abatement), mobility and transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, trails, signage), community development (youth literacy, sports, arts, cultural events), infrastructure services (sanitary sewer extensions, water infrastructure partnerships, flood mitigation via Harris County Flood Control District), and physical asset stewardship (East Aldine Town Center, Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center). EAMD also operates a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 1) and partners with the East Aldine Arts Council on public art programming. The underlying technology stack is operational/IT in nature — website, social media, email newsletter, Vimeo/YouTube channels, and a Bludot.io rewards program partner — with no disclosed proprietary software, AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs.

EAMD is funded through a dedicated sales tax (running 11% above 2025 levels and 7% over budget as of May 2026), property assessments and fees, and grants from county, federal, and partner sources. Jan-May 2026 revenue totaled $6.64M with $4.35M in expenditures and a $2.29M surplus, on combined unrestricted reserves of $17.47M. The district issued $11 million in Sales Tax Revenue Bonds in February 2026 to finance capital improvements. Services are delivered at no direct cost to recipients; pricing is not applicable to the public-sector model.

Name

East Aldine Management District

Legal name

East Aldine Management District

Website

https://aldinedistrict.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Aldine Management District is a Texas Legislature-created municipal management district serving the East Aldine community in unincorporated Harris County, Texas. It delivers infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and community programs funded primarily through a dedicated sales tax and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public/Municipal District Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs (925110)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), District Transportation, Facilities & Operations Administration (EDADABAK), Grounds & Exterior Services (Landscaping/Snow Removal/Parking Lot Maintenance) (IMAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal district services
• Public infrastructure development
• Community development programs
• Economic development grants
• Public safety programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Sales Tax Revenue: EAMD generates revenue through a dedicated sales tax. The district reported sales tax revenue 11% above 2025 levels and 7% over budget as of May 2026. The district also issued $11 million in Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for capital improvements.
2. Property Assessments and Fees: As a municipal management district, EAMD receives funding through property-related assessments and fees, including partnerships with water districts for infrastructure projects.
3. Grants and Partnerships: EAMD receives grant funding from Harris County Precinct 2, federal grants (e.g., $850,000 federal grant for sidewalk improvements near Worsham Elementary School), and co-funds infrastructure projects with partner agencies like WCID 74.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

East Aldine Management District is a Texas Legislature-created municipal management district that delivers public services to residents and businesses of unincorporated East Aldine in Harris County. Its core offerings span economic development (business improvement, utility, and demolition grants), public safety (Explorer Post 42 support, litter and graffiti abatement), mobility and transportation infrastructure (trails, sidewalks, signage), community development (youth literacy, sports, public art, cultural events), town center development, a neighborhood depository and recycling center, and major water/sewer/flood infrastructure co-funded with partner agencies. Services are funded by a dedicated sales tax, property-related assessments, grants, and bonds, and are delivered at no direct charge to recipients within the district.

Product overview

East Aldine Management District is a government/municipal entity created by the Texas Legislature in 2001 to enhance the physical, social, and economic well-being of the East Aldine community. The district provides a range of public services and programs rather than commercial technology products. The organization operates through several service categories including economic development, public safety support, mobility and transportation infrastructure, community development, Town Center development, a neighborhood depository and recycling center, and various grant programs for residents and businesses. Key programs include youth initiatives, literacy programs, public art installations, infrastructure improvements (sewer, flood mitigation), neighborhood beautification, and community events. The district's slogan is 'Unlimited possibilities.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• East Aldine Art Council: Arts council supporting public art initiatives in the district
• Town Center
• REACH
• My East Aldine

Products and services

• Economic Development Services
• Public Safety Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Sales tax revenue increased 11% above 2025 and 7% over budget in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harris County Precinct 2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Grant partnership to fund walking and jogging trail at Squatty Lyons Park, creating recreational space for families and residents. Precinct 2 also collaborates on community cleanup programs (Keep2Clean) and civic art projects.
• BakerRipleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner providing youth programs, summer literacy initiatives, and co-hosting events like Youth Night: End of Summer. BakerRipley operates community centers and programs within East Aldine.
• Water Improvement District (WCID) 74coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAMD approved $1.7 million funding partnership with WCID 74 for critical water infrastructure - a 12-inch surface water transmission line and system disinfection improvements totaling approximately $4.48 million. Supports compliance with Houston-Galveston Subsidence District regulations.
• Houston-Galveston Subsidence DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory agency requiring conversion from groundwater to surface water. WCID 74 project addresses these compliance requirements with EAMD financial support.
• Harris County Flood Control DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrently undertaking approximately 12-month project to expand detention basin near Isom Road (near Halls Bayou tributary at Hardy Street) for long-term flood relief and neighborhood protection.
• METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transit partner providing bus routes through East Aldine. District promotes METRO routes to residents as part of mobility and transportation services.
• Harris County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAMD supports HCSO Explorer Post 42 with up to $10,000 for equipment and uniforms. The youth leadership program serves ages 14-20 with law enforcement training and mentorship. Explorer team won first place overall at a competition. Public Safety Committee reports 70 felony and 74 misdemeanor arrests.
• Houston Hispanic Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership for economic development and business support initiatives targeting the Hispanic business community in East Aldine.
• Greater Northside ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership supporting business development and economic growth initiatives in the greater Northside area including East Aldine.
• Friends of the Children-HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAMD granted $15,000 to support Literacy Uplifts East Aldine, a summer literacy initiative connected to BakerRipley serving youth in the community.
• ShockTown YES Community Program Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAMD granted $9,900 for youth sports education programs supporting youth development through athletic activities.
• Chabolla ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted for $38,500 to construct additional concrete pad at Recycling Center to address muddy conditions during heavy rains and improve access for vehicles and equipment.
• East Aldine Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts council oversees public art initiatives including murals, sculpture installations, and arts programming. Recently completed soccer-themed mural near Highway 59 and approved Mural Fest at High Meadows Library for $20,000.
• Bludot.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRewards program partner providing loyalty rewards for East Aldine community members who support local businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenspoint Management District: Sales-tax-funded district serving the Greenspoint/North Houston corridor with public safety, infrastructure, and beautification services; comparable funding mechanism, geographic scope, and service portfolio to EAMD.
• Greater Southeast Management District: Houston-area management district providing community development, public safety, and economic development programs in southeast Harris County using a sales-tax model similar to EAMD.
• Near Northside Management District: Houston-area management district providing neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and infrastructure programs funded by a dedicated sales tax — a near-twin operating model to EAMD, although it focuses on the Near Northside submarket.
• North Houston District: Special-purpose district in north Harris County delivering infrastructure, mobility, and public-safety services to businesses and residents via a sales-tax-funded model; mirrors EAMD's mandate, funding mechanism, and service mix.
• Uptown Houston District: Special-purpose district in the Uptown/Galleria area delivering infrastructure, mobility, security, and beautification services via a dedicated assessment/tax base — comparable to EAMD but at a larger commercial scale.
• Southwest Management District: A Texas-legislature-created management district serving a defined area of southwest Harris County, providing overlapping municipal-style services (infrastructure, public safety, beautification, economic development) funded by a dedicated sales tax. Closest structural and operational analog to EAMD.
• Midtown Houston Management District: Houston-area management district providing public safety, beautification, infrastructure, and economic development services in a dense urban setting; mirrors EAMD's service categories and special-purpose governance.

Regional players

• Memorial-Heights Redevelopment Authority / TIRZ 5: Houston-area Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone that funds infrastructure and public improvements via incremental tax capture — a related but distinct mechanism to EAMD's dedicated sales tax model.

Others

• Greater Houston Partnership: Regional chamber/economic-development organization that convenes public and private stakeholders across Greater Houston, including partners of EAMD; not a direct competitor but operates in the same community/economic-development ecosystem.
• Houston Land Bank: Public-authority entity operating in unincorporated/underserved Houston areas to redevelop land and support community revitalization; thematically aligned with EAMD's neighborhood-improvement mission but structured differently.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AldineDistrict
• YouTubeyoutube.com/EastAldineDistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastAldineDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastaldinedistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-aldine-management-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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