Granbury City Council Meeting: August 18, 2026

The City of Granbury held a council meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing significantly on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a memorandum of agreement for the 287(g) program with the Department of Homeland Security, enabling local law enforcement officers to assist with immigration enforcement under specific conditions. The council also reviewed and postponed the final vote on the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget, which totals approximately $80 million, the largest in the city's history. The budget addresses infrastructure needs, including a $108 million water treatment plant project funded partly by a $57.8 million grant and supplemented by a proposed $50 million debt issuance through certificates of obligation. Additionally, the council approved a resolution authorizing the publication of notice for issuing these certificates of obligation to finance water system improvements and professional services. The meeting also included the reapproval of the city's economic development program ordinances, maintaining a $500 application fee for incentive programs designed to attract investment and job creation. Public comments raised concerns about transparency and limits on economic incentives. Motions were passed to appoint a municipal court judge and to order a trial transcript, with no actions taken in executive session.