City of Hutto, Texas Live Stream

The City of Hutto, Texas held a council meeting on September 4, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) commission. Council members debated renaming the commission to the Community Services Commission and forming a subcommittee of three council members to work with the commission on refocusing its mission and ordinance. The motion to rename and form the subcommittee passed 4-3. The meeting also covered procurement and budget matters, including approval of a municipal services agreement related to the annexation and development of a retail property, and the annexation ordinance with commercial zoning. The council reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including capital improvement projects (CIP) with significant funding allocated to street and utility infrastructure projects. Notably, the cost estimate for the FM1660 road project increased from $3.3 million to $5.3 million, requiring additional funding. The council approved a $162,000 project order with WSB for CIP project management services. Additionally, a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corporation regarding rate increases was approved. Discussions also included potential training for planning and zoning staff, updates on fire station cost estimates, and future agenda items related to council subcommittee reforms. Multiple votes were taken on budget adoption, tax rate ratification, CIP project approvals, and utility fund budgets, reflecting active fiscal and procurement oversight by the council.