Established in Houston in 2009, KHSCA is the newest member of the SCI family. The association is a voluntary organization and has applied for the not-for-profit (501(c) (3) status.

Created in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sister City International’s (SCI) goal is to develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, and states and similar jurisdictions in other nations. SCI also works with ordinary citizens to participate in people-to-people exchanges and to build long-term partnerships between U.S. and international municipalities. SCI represents more than 700 U.S. communities and nearly 2,500 partnerships with sister communities in 134 countries.

The HKSCA board of directors meets regularly to plan and review the activities of the association. Each board member contributes towards the objectives of HBSCA by providing general input as well specialized advice and action within his or her area of expertise. The board is organized and structured to address the needs of the organization.