City of Hutto, Texas Live Stream

The City of Hutto, Texas held a council meeting on September 18, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and contracting matters. Key procurement-related topics included the consideration and approval of appointments to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) General Assembly, with motions passed to appoint Councilmembers Morris and Reynolds. The council also addressed the creation and public hearing for the Hutto Gateway Public Improvement District (PID), adjourning the hearing to November 19 to allow for required notices and completion of related agreements. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance adopting standards of care for after-school recreation programs and considered resolutions to be submitted to the Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference concerning mixed beverage sales taxes, emergency services districts, and local option liquor laws. Funding allocations were approved for outside agency programs, including $75,000 for the Hutto Resource Center and $11,443 for the Sacred Heart Community Clinic. The council discussed development standards for data centers, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines on water and energy use, noise, and site design, and expressed interest in establishing community benefits associated with data center projects. A significant action was the unanimous vote to terminate the Master Services Agreement with Flock Group Incorporated concerning automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras due to privacy and data access concerns. The meeting also included motions directing staff to send letters to the county regarding annexation and to seek an Attorney General opinion on the use of hotel occupancy tax funds for amphitheater improvements. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, refining development policies, managing public safety technology contracts, and allocating budget resources to community programs.