City of Temple - City Council Meeting

The City of Temple City Council held a meeting on August 21, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included public concerns about the Flock surveillance cameras, with requests for transparency on costs, duration, and locations of the cameras. The council also conducted the first reading and public hearing on the city’s tax rate and tax roll for fiscal year 2027, proposing a tax rate of 75 cents per $100 valuation, which represents a slight increase but is below the no-new-revenue tax rate. The council approved the tax roll and tax rate on first reading with unanimous votes. Additionally, the council considered and approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding a rate review mechanism filing, which sets new gas utility tariffs and is expected to save the city money compared to statutory processes. The meeting concluded with approval of the consent agenda and adjournment, with a final tax adoption scheduled for a future date.