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          <BusinessNameLine1>TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>3100 Cleburne</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77004</ZIPCode>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>TEXAS RANGERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>104 Texas Ranger Trail</AddressLine1>
          <City>WACO</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>76706</ZIPCode>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Texas FFA Foundation - West Texas</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 102022</AddressLine1>
          <City>Fort Worth</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>76185</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Texas A &amp; M University - Kingsville</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>700 University Blvd MSC 198</AddressLine1>
          <City>KINGSVILLE</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>78363</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Texas A &amp; M Foundation</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1500 Research Parkway 201B</AddressLine1>
          <City>COLLEGE STATION</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77843</ZIPCode>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Small Steps Nurturing Center</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>2902 Jensen Drive</AddressLine1>
          <City>Houston</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77026</ZIPCode>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Reasoning Mind</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>3050 Post Oak Blvd Suite 1200</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77056</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Prairie View A &amp; M University</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>A I Thomas Bldg Ste 202</AddressLine1>
          <City>Prairie View</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77446</ZIPCode>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Opportunity 20</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1200 Smith Suite 700</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>770024400</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Memorial Park Conservancy</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>6501 Memorial Drive</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77007</ZIPCode>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NASA Shared Services Center</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1201 NASA Parkway AD431</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77058</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Hobby Center Foundation</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>800 Bagby Suite 300</AddressLine1>
          <City>Houston</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77002</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>25000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Health Museum</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1515 Hermann Drive</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77004</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Glassell School of Art</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 6826</AddressLine1>
          <City>Houston</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77265</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>35000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Ho</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>6700 Mount Carmel Street</AddressLine1>
          <City>Houston</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77087</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Cooperative Extension Program PVAMU</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 519 MS 2001</AddressLine1>
          <City>Prairie View</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>774463059</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Childrens Museum of Houston</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1500 Binz Street</AddressLine1>
          <City>HoustoN</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77004</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>150000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Center for Hearing and Speech</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>3636 W Dallas</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77019</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>50000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>AMERICAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1718-A Lubbock Street</AddressLine1>
          <City>HOUSTON</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77007</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>SCHREINER UNIVERSITY</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>2100 Memorial Blvd</AddressLine1>
          <City>Kerrville</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>78028</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>182240</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 11020</AddressLine1>
          <City>College Station</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77845</ZIPCode>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>37500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>HOUSTON BALLET FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>601 Preston St</AddressLine1>
          <City>Houston</City>
          <State>TX</State>
          <ZIPCode>77002</ZIPCode>
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        <PurposeOfGrant>GRANTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>4-H, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>70</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>1260000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>Area Go Texan, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>72</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>1296000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>FCCLA, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>10</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>180000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>FFA, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
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        <AmountOfCashGrant>1260000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>Hildebrand, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>15</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>270000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>Metropolitan, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>238</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>4284000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>Opportunity, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>114</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>2052000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>School Art, Four-Year, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>15</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>270000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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      <Form990ScheduleIPartIII>
        <TypeOfGrant>Agricultural Mechanics, Two-Year, $8,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>10</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>80000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>TCU Ranch Management Program</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>4</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>TAMU Dr Vet Medical</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>6</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>48000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <TypeOfGrant>MILITARY, FOUR YEAR, $18,000</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>5</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>90000</AmountOfCashGrant>
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        <Identifier>PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE I</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO 501(C)(3) CHARITIES OR RECOGNIZED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO GRANT APPLICATION WITH REQUIRED MATERIAL BY THE DEADLINE STATED. IN KEEPING WITH THE MISSION OF THE SHOW, ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BENEFIT YOUTH, SUPPORT EDUCATION, EXPAND AGRICULTURAL HORIZONS AND/OR PRESERVE AND HONOR PIONEER HERITAGE AND CULTURES. FUNDING PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT AND INCLUDE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ACCOUNTABILITY, INCLUDING DETAILED FINANCIAL REPORTING, AND PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM RECOGNITION TO THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO. THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL APPLICATIONS AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY THE APPLICANT IN THE DEVELOPMENT, SUBMISSION, OR REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION. ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE APPLICATION SHALL BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT. SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICANT WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO; THEREFORE, APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT MAKE ANY PURCHASES OR INCUR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED PROJECT UNTIL CONTACTED IN WRITING BY THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE PROPOSAL. IF THE APPLICANT RECEIVES A GRANT, ANY COSTS INCURRED PRIOR TO THE CONTRACT START DATE WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED. GRANT FUNDING MAY NOT BE UTILIZED FOR BUILDING PROJECTS, FOR PROJECTS REQUIRING MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT, OR FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES WHICH MAY INCLUDE SALARIES, STIPENDS AND FRINGE BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PAY INDIRECT COSTS TO ANY ORGANIZATION, AGENCY OR INSTITUTION. PROPOSALS WHICH HAVE BUDGETS THAT CONTAIN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED EXPENSE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF A DECISION IS MADE TO FUND A GRANT PROPOSAL, AN AWARD LETTER WILL BE SENT TO THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT. THE LETTER WILL DETAIL ITEMS SUCH AS BUDGET, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ANY OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO THE AWARD. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AN APPROVED PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED COSTS THAT ARE INCURRED IN THE BUDGET AND ARE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY. A REQUEST FOR RETURN OF ANY FUNDS MAY OCCUR IF ANY OF THE STATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT ARE NOT MET. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANT APPLICANT TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL COSTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROJECT AND SUCH INFORMATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE SHOW UPON REQUEST AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROJECT. SITE VISIT(S) BY THE SHOW STAFF MAY ALSO OCCUR. SHOULD FUNDS REMAIN FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, A WRITTEN REQUEST THAT REMAINING FUNDS BE CONSIDERED FOR USE AS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR ANOTHER PROJECT MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVALIABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>990 REVIEW PROCESS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The tax return was prepared by the accounting department with the assistance of our tax accountants. The audit committee, a sub-committee of the executive committee, reviews the return with senior management. The audit committee then recommends approval of the tax returns incorporating any changes they suggest to the executive committee which then gives final approval.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW &amp; RODEO (EIN:74-1142851)(HLSR) DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY HSLR'S GENERAL COUNSEL AND ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOUNTING FOR DISCLOSURE ON THE TAX RETURN WHERE APPROPRIATE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW &amp; RODEO (EIN:74-1142851) HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS OR REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND ALL OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPENSATION STUDIES DONE BY OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS IN THEIR DECISION MAKING PROCESS. ALL COMPENSATION IS PAID BY HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW &amp; RODEO (EIN: 74-1142851) AND SALARIES &amp; BENEFIT COSTS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW &amp; RODEO EDUCATION FUND FOR SERVICES PERFORMED IN RELATION TO THIS ENTITIES OPERATIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>OFFICER AND DIRECTOR RELATIONS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS &amp; DIRECTORS ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO (EIN: 74-1142851): R.H. STEVENS CHARLES R. ROBINSON JIM BLOODWORTH DON A. BUCKALEW JOHN CAUSEY J.M. CLEPPER JOHN T. COOK TILMAN J. FERTITTA WAYNE HOLLIS JR. DON D. JORDAN JACK A. LYONS ED MCMAHON LOUIS M. PEARCE JR. CHRIS RICHARDSON JOHN O. SMITH PAUL G. SOMERVILLE KEITH A. STEFFEK P. MICHAEL WELLS JAMES M. WINDHAM JR. JOHN D. ELLIS JR. HARRY ALLEN PERRIN THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS &amp; DIRECTORS ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE (EIN: 76-0539447): J.M. CLEPPER WAYNE HOLLIS JR. JACK A. LYONS KEITH A. STEFFEK THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS &amp; DIRECTORS ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CORRAL CLUB, INC. (EIN: 74-2079763): LOUIS M. PEARCE JR. JIM BLOODWORTH P. MICHAEL WELLS</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>VOLUNTEERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, QUESTION 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 28,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO (EIN: 74-1142851) ALSO SUPPORT AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE HLSR EDUCATIONAL FUND.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>EXPLANATION OF COMBINBED AUDIT REPORT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART XI, QUESTION 2D; PART IV, QUESTION 12</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Houston Livestock Show &amp; Rodeo, Inc., The Houston Livestock Show &amp; Rodeo Educational Fund (EIN: 76-0260204) and Corral Club, Inc. (EIN: 74-2079763) have a combined audit report. Houston Livestock Show &amp; Rodeo, Inc. has an audit committee charged with responsibility for the oversight of the combined audited financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant.</Explanation>
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