City Commission Workshop 08-19-2026 @ 5:00PM - City of Texas City

The City Commission Workshop for the City of Texas City held on August 19, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for the Lift Station 6 and 33 rehabilitation project following a competitive bidding process, and approving a budget amendment to cover an additional $320,000 needed for residential trash collection. The commission also discussed a revenue-sharing contract with Water Company of America for utility billing accuracy improvements, which is performance-based and carries no upfront cost to the city. Additionally, the commission approved amendments to towing fees to align with state standards and considered zoning and site plan approval for a battery energy storage system development. Budgetary matters included repayment of unspent funds to the Texas General Land Office related to a storm shelter project, reclassification of expenses from the American Rescue Plan fund to the general fund, and refunding $3.58 million in unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds. The commission voted to adopt a proposed ad valorem tax rate close to the no-new-revenue rate, reflecting a slight increase due to decreased property values and loss of taxable properties to the Texas City Housing Authority. The meeting also addressed concerns about the city’s financial health, ongoing audits, and the need for careful fiscal management moving forward.