City of Corpus Christi | Special City Council Meeting August 7, 2026

The City of Corpus Christi held a special city council meeting on August 7, 2026, focused on a contentious hearing regarding allegations against the mayor involving potential misconduct related to a $2 million incentive award for a private project. The meeting included extensive legal arguments about the admissibility of witness testimony, particularly concerning council members as fact witnesses and issues of bias. Testimony and evidence centered on whether the mayor knowingly aided a fraud involving altered FEMA floodplain information used to secure funding, with discussions about the timing and knowledge of the mayor regarding the false narrative. The council debated the propriety of certain evidence and witness testimony, including rebuttal evidence, and heard closing statements emphasizing the burden of proof and the importance of basing decisions on evidence rather than speculation. The meeting concluded with the council entering executive session to deliberate on the matter. No direct procurement decisions, contract awards, or budget allocations were made during this meeting, but the discussions involved scrutiny of a significant $2 million incentive related to a development project.