Special Called City Commission Meeting: May 21, 2026

The City of Texas City held a Special Called City Commission Meeting on May 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and acted upon. Key procurement actions included approval of budget amendments for the FM 517 water plant phase 2A project and a $1.5 million budget amendment to properly account for expenditures from the previous fiscal year. The commission also authorized contract amendments with Magnaflow Environmental for grit removal services and awarded bids for waterline replacements and sanitary sewer replacement projects, with contracts awarded to vendors including Bull Gon LLC. Additionally, the commission approved a professional engineering services agreement for the redevelopment phase of the Bayou Golf Course, noting it as a multi-year project. Discussions also covered the city’s self-funded insurance plan requiring a $1.1 million transfer due to higher claims, and the innovation and technology department’s evolving role and staffing challenges, with suggestions to consider increased IT investment in future budgets. Motions to approve these items passed unanimously or with majority support, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and maintenance efforts within the city’s infrastructure and services.