The Woodlands Township Board approves to submit proposal for Town Center Tunnel Project

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026. During the meeting, the Board approved a draft proposal and letter of support for The Boring Company’s “Tunnel Vision” Challenge. If accepted and chosen as the winner, the company may build a tunnel up to one mile in length in Town Center and at no cost to The Woodlands Township.

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The following Boardroom Briefing is a recap of The Woodlands Township’s regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Meeting agendas are posted to the Township website three business days in advance of each meeting.

February 19, 2026 Regular Meeting

REGULAR AGENDA

APPROVED – Letter of Support for The Boring Company Tunnel Vision Challenge Proposal
The Board of Directors considered a proposed response to The Boring Company’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for a tunnel project up to one mile in length and 12-feet in diameter. Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes presented the Township’s draft concept, known as “The Current”, which includes two parallel 12-foot diameter tunnels designed to potentially transport passengers in electric vehicles beneath the Town Center corridor near The Waterway.

Watch Chairman Bailey’s video of tunnel in Las Vegas:

The proposed tunnel concept would connect key destinations including Waterway Square, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Town Green Park, and have the potential to expand to Hughes Landing in the future. The goal of the concept is to provide a zero-emission, grade-separated transportation option to improve circulation within Town Center, particularly during peak periods and major events.

The Board was advised that proposals are due February 23 and that the process is competitive. Nunes noted the Township’s near-term involvement would be limited to preparing the submission, coordinating with additional stakeholders and completing necessary outreach and due diligence activities. If the project is selected, staff would return to the Board with any proposed agreements, permitting strategy, funding considerations and scope recommendations for consideration. Following discussion, the Board unanimously approved a draft proposal and letter of support for inclusion in the Township’s RFP submission.

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APPROVED – Ad Hoc Village Center Committee Charter and Appointments
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Todd Stephens presented a charter for the proposed Ad Hoc Village Centers Committee, as requested at the January 22, 2026, board meeting. The charge related to village shopping centers had previously been assigned to the Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee.

Stephens explained the proposed committee would consist of three Township directors and three members of the public and would serve in an advisory capacity, with recommendations brought to the full Board for consideration. While the Township does not own or manage the village centers, the committee would help facilitate communication among property owners, merchant associations and residents.

The Board unanimously approved the Ad Hoc Village Centers Committee charter and unanimously affirmed Chairman Brad Bailey’s appointments of Director Cindy Heiser, Director Adam Lamb and Chairman Brad Bailey to represent the Township, along with residents Haley Garcia, Christian (Chris) Reyes and Whitney Lehmann to serve on the committee.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda consists of non-controversial, or “housekeeping” items required by law. One motion with modifications, if applicable, approves for action, all items contained within the Consent Agenda. Items may be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda by a Board Member making such a request prior to a motion and vote. To view more information about each item, please review the Meeting Agenda online.

The following items were unanimously approved by the Board of Directors:

• Receive, consider and act upon approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting for the Board of Directors for The Woodlands Township;
• Receive, consider, and act upon Administrative Reports for Law Enforcement and Community Policing for January 2026;
• Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for The Woodlands Fire Department;
• Receive, consider and act upon the 2026 Swimming Pool Schedule;
• Receive, consider and act upon the 2025 capital project carryovers and related 2026 budget amendment;
• Receive, consider and act upon a network equipment purchase with a three-year license and warranty period (C-2026-0298);
• Receive, consider and act upon the purchase and installation of replacement office furniture at Town Hall (C-2025-0451A);
• Receive, consider and act upon contract renewal with Kilgore Plumbing for plumbing maintenance and repair services (C-2023-0030);
• Receive, consider and act upon Phase 3 of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning unit replacements (C-2019-0368);
• Receive, consider, and act upon an amendment to the 2026 Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with Harris County (C-2025-0418A);

Watch The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting Online here.

Source: The Woodlands Township

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