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Conroe public meetings in 2024

54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe City Council to consider extending temporary development moratorium

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider extending a temporary development moratorium. The body will also discuss the direct annexation of five specific land tracts within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to consider appointment of new Fire Chief

The City Council and Conroe Local Government Corporation will meet to discuss personnel appointments and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes decisions on a new Fire Chief, animal shelter budgeting, and several water facility bids.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss waste contracts and water infrastructure

The City Council and Local Government Corporation will hold a work session to discuss various infrastructure bids, grant funding, and service contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a utility easement release for the extension of City Central Avenue.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council to discuss annexation and strategic partnership agreements

The City Council and Conroe Local Government Corporation will meet to discuss several strategic partnership agreements involving the annexation of MUDs 158 and 211. The body will also consider various infrastructure contracts, budget items, and city policy renewals.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss hotel budget and utility district annexations

The City Council and Conroe Local Government Corporation will hold a work session to discuss various operational budgets, infrastructure projects, and contract awards. The meeting includes public hearings on strategic partnership agreements and legal contracts.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to consider power requirements for fuel stations and care facilities

The City Council and Conroe Local Government Corporation will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, personnel manual updates, and various bid awards. The body is considering a new ordinance regarding alternate power generation for specific retail and healthcare facilities.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss water infrastructure and new power requirements

The City Council and Local Government Corporation will hold a work session to discuss various utility agreements, infrastructure bids, and personnel manual amendments. The meeting includes discussions on water supply protection and new ordinances for emergency power generation.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe Local Government Corporation to discuss Hotel Convention Center contract

The Conroe Local Government Corporation will meet to receive legal advice in a closed executive session. The discussion focuses on contract provisions related to the Hotel Convention Center project.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to consider Hyatt Regency operating budget and legal counsel

The City Council and the Local Government Corporation will meet to discuss board appointments and the FY 24-25 Hyatt Regency Conroe Hotel & Convention Center operating budget. The Council will also consider engaging a law firm for litigation with the San Jacinto River Authority.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss rules of procedure and city payments

The City Council and Local Government Corporation will hold a work session to discuss administrative updates and city payments. The meeting includes a closed executive session to receive legal advice on litigation and real property.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to consider water rate modifications and tax reinvestment zones

The City Council and Conroe Local Government Corporation will discuss the Hyatt Regency operating budget and animal shelter services. The body is considering several ordinances to designate land as reinvestment zones for commercial-industrial tax abatements and potential modifications to water and sewer rates.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to hold public hearings on three commercial tax abatement zones

The City Council and Local Government Corporation will discuss various infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and water rate modifications. The session includes public hearings regarding the designation of three specific areas as reinvestment zones for commercial-industrial tax abatements.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to hold public hearing on 2024 proposed tax rate

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $0.4272 and consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 operating and capital improvement budgets. The body will also review garbage and recycle rates and various vendor payments.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss FY 2024-2025 budgets and tax rates

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the operating and capital improvement budgets for FY 2024-2025. The session includes discussions on ad valorem tax rates, property tax revenue increases, and garbage and recycling rates.

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Thu Aug 29, 2024

Special Council Meeting

City Council to consider temporary development moratorium

The City Council will hold a second public hearing and discuss the implementation of a temporary development moratorium. This action would apply to certain specified areas of the city pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget and consider postponing its final adoption until September 12, 2024. The body will also review various subdivision ordinances, grant applications, and utility fee changes.

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Wed Aug 21, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss temporary development moratorium

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and conduct a public hearing on a temporary development moratorium in specified areas. The body will also review subdivision ordinance changes and various city funding and grant requests.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to consider FY 24-25 tax rate and budget amendments

The City Council will discuss proposed tax rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and amendments to the current operating and capital improvement budgets. The body will also consider several contract renewals and vendor payments.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss FY 24-25 tax rates and budget amendments

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss budget amendments, tax rate submissions, and the operation of the animal shelter. The meeting includes a closed executive session to receive legal advice on litigation and personnel matters.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

Budget Workshop Meeting

Conroe City Council to discuss FY 2024-2025 budget

The City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed operating and capital improvement program budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe City Council to address multiple leadership vacancies and budget planning

The City Council will consider the employment of a City Secretary and the appointment of interim chiefs for both Police and Fire departments following retirements. The body will also discuss setting a public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Other items include various infrastructure bids and vendor payments.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

Workshop

Conroe City Council to discuss FY 2024-2025 operating budget hearing

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various infrastructure projects, financial reports, and budget planning. The body is reviewing potential grants, contracts, and the scheduling of a public hearing for the upcoming operating budget.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider extending Mayor's Declaration of Disaster

The City Council will meet to consider an ordinance extending the Mayor's July 8, 2024, Declaration of Disaster. The meeting includes a period for citizen inquiries.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Special Budget Workshop

Conroe City Council discusses proposed FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget

The Conroe City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget. This is a discussion item presented by C. Boothe, not a final vote. The meeting also includes standard procedural elements like citizen inquiries and potential executive sessions.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council to adopt CDBG plan, approve utility district, and grant pipeline easements

The Conroe City Council will vote on adopting the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and consenting to the creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 225. The agenda also includes a resolution to grant Blackfin Pipeline permanent and temporary easements across city-owned properties, which will be discussed in executive session. Additionally, the council will review proposals for street rehabilitation surveys, community center commissioning services, and a migration to Microsoft 365.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses street rehab, community center services, and a new utility district.

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss proposals for the Valwood Area Street Rehab project and commissioning services for the Oscar Johnson Jr. Community Center. They also reviewed a resolution for the CDBG 2024 Annual Action Plan and an ordinance regarding the creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 225. Additionally, the Council discussed migrating to Microsoft 365 and amending the car/cell phone allowance for Council members.

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Thu Jun 27, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council considers speed zone ordinance for FM 3083 and flood mitigation grants

The Conroe City Council will discuss a proposed speed zone ordinance for FM 3083 requested by TxDOT and review amendments to occupancy codes. The agenda also includes workshops on flood mitigation grant administration, contractor selection for home elevations, and appointments to local development councils.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses flood mitigation grants, speed limits, and ordinance changes

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss several proposed items, including flood mitigation grant administration, a speed zone ordinance on FM 3083, and amendments to occupancy codes. The council also reviewed a financial summary and discussed potential litigation and real estate matters in a closed executive session. No final votes were taken on these items during this workshop.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe Council certifies June 15 runoff election results and installs new members

The Conroe City Council will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the June 15, 2024 runoff election and declare the winners. The council will administer oaths of office to incoming members and appoint a new Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda also includes comments from current and incoming council members.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council discusses water conservation rules and approves contracts for wells and police equipment.

The Conroe City Council will hold workshops on amending landscape irrigation hours, updating the Drought Contingency Plan, and adopting a Water Conservation Plan. The agenda also includes consent items for releasing utility easements in specific subdivisions, awarding contracts for water well re-drilling and rehabilitation, and purchasing police vehicle equipment. Additionally, the Council will review a proposal for utility relocation services along IH-45 and approve payments to various vendors.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses water plant bids, utility easements, and police equipment

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss various infrastructure and utility items. Key discussions included bids for two water plants, a professional services agreement for IH-45 utility relocations, and amendments to drought contingency and irrigation ordinances. The council also reviewed requests to release specific street and utility easements for subdivisions.

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Thu May 23, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council reviews budget amendments and infrastructure contracts

The Conroe City Council will discuss amendments to the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budgets. The agenda also includes approvals for utility easements, final payments for road projects, and bids for sewer infrastructure repairs.

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Wed May 22, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses water infrastructure, budget amendments, and Sagecrest easements

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss city water infrastructure concerns, the status of Capital Improvement Projects, and bids for the Forest Creek lift station rehabilitation. The agenda also included discussions on financial reports, budget amendments for FY 23-24, and a public hearing regarding utility easements in the Sagecrest Drive subdivision. A closed executive session was scheduled to discuss legal matters, including litigation involving SJRA and QUADVEST, LP.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe Council to canvass May 4 election results and order runoff elections for June 15.

The Conroe City Council will meet to officially canvass the results of the General Election held on May 4, 2024. They will also consider an ordinance to schedule runoff elections for Mayor, Council Place 1, and Council Place 2 on June 15, 2024, and determine polling locations for these races.

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Thu May 9, 2024

Regular Council

Council considers $1.49M payment for Longmire Creek Estates Phase 2

The Conroe City Council will discuss a final payment of $1,492,865.05 to Signorelli Holdings for Longmire Creek Estates Phase 2. The agenda also includes a workshop on a proposed Water Conservation Plan, updated fleet agreements, and a revenue update for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24. Several routine items, including vendor payments and alley releases, are listed on the consent agenda.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses Longmire Creek payment and alley release

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss several administrative and financial items. Key discussions included a final payment for the Longmire Creek Estates project, the release of a public alley in the Ralston Addition, and updates on fleet agreements and water conservation. The council also reviewed proposed congressional earmarks and held a closed session for legal matters.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council discusses Fire Station #8 budget and legal issues with City Secretary

The Conroe City Council will discuss re-considering the guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station #8 construction and address legal matters involving City Secretary Soco Gorjon, including potential lawsuits and open records requests. The agenda also includes workshops on vendor contracts, utility district annexations, and a final payment for the Longmire Creek Estates project.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Workshop

Council discusses Fire Station #8 budget, legal issues, and utility district annexations

The Conroe City Council and Local Government Corporation held a work session to discuss various administrative and financial items. Key discussions included the guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station #8, potential legal actions involving the City Secretary, and the creation or expansion of municipal utility districts. The meeting also covered vendor contracts, investment reports, and a closed executive session for legal advice.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Council to reconsider Fire Station #8 budget and discuss legal demands from City Secretary

The Conroe City Council will meet to reconsider the guaranteed maximum price for constructing Fire Station #8. The agenda also includes discussions on releasing open records related to a ballot application issue and reviewing a demand letter from City Secretary Soco Gorjon regarding potential legal action.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024

Addendum

Conroe Council discusses personnel disputes involving City Secretary and Interim Attorney

The Conroe City Council added four discussion items to its regular meeting agenda. These items focus on a demand letter from City Secretary Soco Gorjon regarding potential EEOC claims, the authority of the Interim City Attorney to file lawsuits, and the authority of city administrators to place the City Secretary on leave. The discussions also address potential conflicts of interest for the Interim City Attorney.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council reviews Hyatt hotel projections, annexation, and Fire Station #8 costs

The Conroe City Council will discuss financial projections for the Hyatt Regency Conroe Hotel & Convention Center and consider a petition to annex 19.9822 acres into Management District #2. The agenda also includes workshops on the guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station #8 construction and the sale of a parcel of real property in executive session. Several routine items, including vendor payments and speed zone ordinances, are listed for consent.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses Hyatt hotel finances, fire station costs, and annexation petition.

The Conroe City Council and Local Government Corporation held a work session to discuss financial projections for the Hyatt Regency Conroe Hotel & Convention Center. Other agenda items included a guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station #8, a petition for annexing land into Management District #2, and requests for proposals for solid waste services.

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Thu Mar 28, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council considers selling land to TxDOT and approving a METRO commuter bus agreement.

The Conroe City Council will consider a resolution to sell real property to the Texas Department of Transportation and approve an interlocal agreement with METRO for commuter bus service. The agenda also includes discussions on speed zone ordinances for FM 1484 and SH 75, a change order for the Upper Stewarts Creek project, and options for extending or rebidding solid waste services.

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Wed Mar 27, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council reviews speed ordinances, bus service, and utility billing changes

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss updates on communications, capital projects, and various operational agreements. Key discussions included proposed speed zone ordinances on FM 1484 and SH 75, a commuter bus service agreement with METRO, and options for solid waste collection services. The council also reviewed financial reports and considered amendments to contracts for utility billing and court payments.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe Council discusses Hyatt hotel management, street rehab, and water plant odor control

The Conroe City Council and Local Government Corporation will discuss the management of the Hyatt Regency Conroe Hotel & Convention Center and consider debt service payments for hotel revenue bonds. The agenda also includes discussions on a street rehabilitation project in Tanglewood/Briarwood, additional funds for odor control at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a resolution for a multi-hazard mitigation plan.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Special Council Meeting

Conroe Council to discuss support for moderate-income housing at 601 W. Lewis Street

The Conroe City Council is holding a special meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution expressing support for a proposed moderate-income housing project. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like citizen inquiries and potential executive sessions.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council discusses apartment density variance and low-income housing support

The Conroe City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a variance request for increased apartment density at Conroe Waterfront Multifamily and a resolution supporting a low-income housing project at 601 W. Lewis Street. The agenda also includes a workshop on a negative change order for an automated metering infrastructure project with Ameresco. The remainder of the meeting consists of consent agenda items, including grant applications and payment of statements to various vendors.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Workshop

Council discusses low-income housing at 601 W. Lewis St. and apartment density variance.

The Conroe City Council and Local Government Corporation held a work session to discuss several agenda items. Key discussions included a resolution supporting a low-income housing project at 601 W. Lewis Street and a variance request to increase apartment density for the Conroe Waterfront Multifamily project. The council also reviewed a vendor payment application, a crime victim assistance grant, and a negative change order for an automated metering infrastructure project.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

Regular Council

Council discusses annexation of Airport Road MUD territory and updates capital budget

The Conroe City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and workshop on a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Airport Road Municipal Utility District, which involves annexing the district's territory into the city. The agenda also includes workshops on amendments to the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Program budget, bids for sewer and water infrastructure projects, and a proposal for a May 2024 general election.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses annexation partnership with Airport Road MUD and budget updates.

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss bids for water and sewer projects, a strategic partnership with the Airport Road Municipal Utility District, and various budget updates. The council also reviewed proposals for transit vehicle purchases, police radio systems, and the renovation of the City Hall lobby. A public hearing was scheduled regarding the annexation of the utility district's territory by the city.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council considers apartment density variance and budget amendment

The Conroe City Council meets to discuss a variance request for increased apartment density at Conroe Waterfront Multifamily and a first amendment to the FY 23-24 Operating Budget. The agenda also includes a workshop on a natural gas franchise for Universal Gas, LLC, and a closed session regarding the sale of city-owned land. Several consent items cover utility easements, playground materials, and emergency equipment purchases.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Workshop

Council discusses budget amendment, gas franchise, and apartment density variance

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss updates to the FY 23-24 operating budget and a proposed natural gas franchise for Universal Gas, LLC. Other agenda items included a variance request for increased apartment density at Conroe Waterfront Multifamily and bids for playground materials. The session also covered utility easement releases and grant application authorizations.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024

Regular Council

Conroe Council considers land use plan, bond issuance, and utility rate intervention

The Conroe City Council will discuss the Land Use Assumption and Capital Improvement Plan, authorize the issuance of Series 2024A Certificates of Obligation, and consider joining other cities to intervene in Entergy Texas rate filings. The agenda also includes consent items for right-of-way releases, wastewater planning, school zone speed limits, and police vehicle purchases.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Workshop

Conroe Council discusses right-of-way releases, sewer plans, and police vehicle bids

The Conroe City Council held a work session to discuss various infrastructure and administrative items. Key discussions included releasing utility and street rights-of-way in two subdivisions, updating the Wastewater Master Plan, and awarding bids for police vehicles. The council also reviewed a proposal to intervene in Entergy Texas rate filings and discussed a new school zone speed limit.

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