City Commission Meeting: January 21, 2026

The City Commission of Texas City held its January 21, 2026 meeting with a full quorum present. The meeting included service awards recognizing long-term city employees and a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighting the community's commitment to combating this issue. The City Secretary's office presented its annual report, detailing significant increases in public information requests and election costs, as well as ongoing records management and compliance efforts. The commission approved procurement actions including the purchase of two new rear load garbage trucks through an HGAC contract to replace aging equipment and support a new garbage route due to city growth, and awarded a contract for the Golf Course Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project to Carlson MLAN Construction Company. The meeting also addressed upcoming changes in meeting locations and community safety measures related to inclement weather. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement for essential city infrastructure and operational needs, budget considerations related to elections and records management, and community awareness initiatives.