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MoneyOct 7, 2026Passed

Proposed tax rate $0.519190 per $100, same as last year

Places the proposed tax rate of $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value, the same as last year's rate, on the October 14, 2026 agenda and sets the public hearing for that date.

State law: May conflict with Texas tax-rate rules that limit rate increases above the no-new-revenue rate without an election.

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Land ControlOct 7, 2026Passed

Annexation of Montgomery County areas in Spring Creek UD

Annexes certain Montgomery County areas within Spring Creek Utility District for limited purposes, imposing the City's Sales and Use Tax in the annexed areas, following the Fourth Amended Strategic Partnership Agreement. (Placed on the consent agenda.)

State law: May conflict with Texas state law limits on municipal annexation and sales tax imposition.

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Land ControlOct 7, 2026Passed

Special Minimum Lot Size Block on Edfield Street

Establishes both sides of the 4800 Block of Edfield Street between Calhoun Road and Coffee Street as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block under Chapter 42, restricting lot sizes for new development. (Placed on the consent agenda.)

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MoneyOct 7, 2026Passed

$2.2M appropriation for Learning Performance System

Appropriates $2,223,000 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for a planned Learning Performance System for Human Resources, administered by Houston Information Technology Services. (Placed on the consent agenda.)

$2.22M

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New RulesSep 22, 2026Passed

Campaign finance late-filing complaint and public list requirements

Amends Section 18-104 to require the City Secretary to file sworn complaints with the Texas Ethics Commission within five business days of a missed filing, post a list of late filers within 24 hours, and verify records before filing or publishing, as amended by Council Member Ramirez.

Vote 15-0

State law: May conflict with Texas Election Code campaign finance reporting provisions, which the state already regulates.