# City Commission Regular Meeting 10-07-2026 @ 5:00PM - City of Texas City

At the October 7, 2026, regular meeting of the Texas City Commission, commissioners approved Resolution 2026-117 to continue landscape maintenance with Yellowstone Landscaping for Texas City Economic Development Corporation properties. Yellowstone was the low bidder among six firms; the agreement is structured as an annual contract with three one-year renewal options. Commissioners also approved Resolution 2026-121, authorizing a $490,000 change order to PGAL Architects to redesign and relocate the Emergency Operations Center, including a reduction of about 9,300 square feet. Staff estimated the redesign could reduce construction costs by millions; updated cost estimates are expected before the project returns to the commission for further approval.

The commission held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-38 to create Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, covering approximately 1,318 acres, with a proposed 32-year term and 2026 as the base year. The financing plan would direct a share of future tax increment revenue to eligible infrastructure costs, with reimbursement dependent on development and available revenues; the ordinance requires additional readings and the plan will return for consideration. A request to add one full-time and two part-time EDC positions under its FY2027 budget was tabled 4–3 for two weeks pending an updated presentation on EDC plans. Commissioners also discussed strengthening bandit-sign rules, with staff and legal counsel continuing work on an enforceable draft.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [City Commission Regular Meeting 10-07-2026 @ 5:00PM - City of Texas City](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN28BQdZkKs) - City of Texas City