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Lubbock public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - Groundbreaking

City Council to attend Lubbock Downtown Park groundbreaking

The City Council will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Lubbock Downtown Park at 2:00 p.m. on December 11, 2025. The meeting is located at the site on Broadway Street between Avenues L and M. No official action is scheduled to be taken during this event.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider airport land purchase and public health grants

The City Council will convene at 12:00 p.m. for an executive session before reconvening at 2:00 p.m. to consider a consent agenda including budget amendments for airport land acquisition and public health grants, as well as resolutions for right-of-way purchases and construction contracts.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Lubbock City Council to attend LEDA Board meeting

The Lubbock City Council is holding a special meeting to attend and participate in the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting. The session is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the McDougal Companies Building.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on budget ordinance amendments and several right‑of‑way resolutions

The Lubbock City Council will begin with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, real‑property matters, and economic‑development negotiations. In open session the Council will receive a sales tax update, conduct ceremonial items, hear citizen comments, and consider a consent agenda that includes multiple budget ordinance amendments, right‑of‑way resolutions, board appointments, and planning public hearings. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Game Changers Town Hall

Council to discuss new youth sports center at McAlister Park

The Lubbock City Council will hold a town hall discussion, hosted by Lubbock Game Changers, about the proposed HUB Youth Sports & Events Center, a multi-court facility planned for McAlister Park. No votes or formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and animal ordinance

The City Council will convene in executive session to discuss litigation and real property matters, then reconvene to consider budget amendments, land purchases for street projects, and an ordinance reorganizing animal control definitions.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on budget amendments and street bond projects

The City Council will consider budget amendments for municipal purposes, including street paving on Avenue P and pedestrian safety grants, along with resolutions for street bond projects and right-of-way dedications.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Milwaukee Avenue reconstruction contract and land acquisitions

The City Council meets at 2:00 p.m. after an executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters. The open session includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, an alley right-of-way abandonment, a parking lease agreement, and numerous resolutions authorizing the purchase of right-of-way parcels and professional services contracts for street bond projects.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to approve engineering contract for Upland Avenue reconstruction

The Lubbock City Council will consider a resolution amending Contract 17636 with Halff Associates to provide engineering services for reconstructing Upland Avenue from 19th Street to 34th Street. It will also vote on several right‑of‑way resolutions authorizing the purchase of multiple parcels for the 2022 Street Bond Project, and on two first‑reading budget ordinance amendments affecting the Lake Alan Henry Fund and the Milwaukee Avenue capital project. Additional items include an ordinance to abandon a dedicated alley and routine consent‑agenda business.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council meets to discuss zoning, budget, and right-of-way agreements

The Lubbock City Council will convene for a regular meeting to discuss zoning map analysis, review budget ordinance amendments, and authorize right-of-way agreements and construction contracts.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and right-of-way agreements

The City Council will convene at 1:00 p.m. for an executive session followed by an open session. The agenda includes first and second readings of budget amendments, the closing of a portion of Yuma Avenue, and resolutions for right-of-way purchases and public service contracts.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

Council to vote on FY 2025-26 budget and 3.77% tax rate increase

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget and capital program, and on a proposed tax rate of $0.479365 per $100 valuation (a 3.77% increase above the no-new-revenue rate). Following the hearings, the council will consider first readings of ordinances to adopt the budget and set the tax rate. The budget includes adjustments to various fees, including animal services, city secretary, fire, water, solid waste, and landfill service fees.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to discuss Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and capital program. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding litigation, real property, and critical infrastructure, as well as a consent agenda with various municipal contracts and right-of-way ordinances.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 56 UDC amendments and roadway impact fee changes

The Lubbock City Council holds a special meeting with an executive session on security, followed by a regular session for two second-reading ordinances. The first ordinance adopts 56 amendments to the Unified Development Code covering zoning, signs, parking, and other regulations. The second ordinance amends Chapter 41 to adjust roadway impact fee rates.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Called Special City Council Meeting-Veterans Cemetery Update

Lubbock council to discuss West Texas State Veterans Cemetery

The City Council will meet to discuss the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The meeting includes a progress update and lunch at the cemetery site. No official action is scheduled.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, including the General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act Funds. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various budget amendments, right-of-way closures, and infrastructure contracts.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 4

Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget and capital program

The Lubbock City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation and discuss the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, covering all city funds. Council members will provide guidance and direction to the City Manager for potential changes to the budget.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 2

Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 budget and capital plan

The City Council will hear a presentation on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, covering all city funds. The work session is for discussion and staff guidance, with no formal votes expected. The Council may provide direction to the City Manager for budget changes.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 1

City Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 budget

The City Council will convene for a work session to review and discuss the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program. The council will provide guidance to staff and direct the City Manager to make changes to the budget, which includes General Fund, Debt Service, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to amend FY 2024‑25 budget, reallocating $665,000 for transit vehicles

The council will consider a second‑reading amendment to Budget Ordinance No. 2025‑O0078, shifting $665,000 of local funds to purchase Citibus vehicles. It will also hear two right‑of‑way ordinances that abandon specific easements and a portion of Avenue B. Additional items include an engineering contract for unpaved road design and a police procurement for ballistic shields.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

Council special meeting to join Electric Utility Board

This is a called special meeting of the Lubbock City Council to attend and participate in the Electric Utility Board meeting. The agenda includes only that participation; no other items are listed.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to discuss X-Fab tax abatement, vote on budget and street projects

The City Council will hold executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations regarding a tax abatement for X-Fab and to consider appointments to various boards. In regular session, they will vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments for police equipment, a $229,485 HIV intervention grant, and $665,000 for transit vehicle purchases, as well as several right-of-way acquisitions for the Upland Avenue and 66th Street projects funded by street bonds. A work session will include a legislative update on the 2025 regular and special sessions.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council considers budget amendments and street bond projects

The Lubbock City Council will convene in regular session to consider second and first readings of budget ordinance amendments, including funding for the Police Department and a state health services grant. The council will also authorize various agreements for the 2022 Street Bond Project, including right-of-way acquisitions and engineering contracts.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider zoning change for 11713 Indiana Avenue

The City Council will meet to discuss various budget amendments and professional service contracts. The body is considering a zoning change for a property in District 4 and several right-of-way closures. The meeting includes an executive session regarding pending litigation.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - Grand Opening

City Council holds grand opening for Fire Station No. 20

This is a special meeting of the Lubbock City Council dedicated solely to the grand opening ceremony of Fire Station No. 20 at 3210 142nd Street. The agenda includes ceremonial items such as a presentation of colors, remarks from the Fire Chief and Mayor, a tribute to Lt. Eric Hill, and a ribbon cutting. No legislative or business items are scheduled.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider annexation of 121.80 acres

The City Council will discuss several right-of-way closures, aviation grants for airport LED lighting, and 2022 Street Bond projects. The body is also considering an annexation request for land south of 130th Street and a zone change for a property on Indiana Avenue.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

City Council to consider sweeping Unified Development Code amendments

This special joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission includes a public hearing and discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054). The amendments cover numerous sections related to zoning, parking, setbacks, signs, and land use. The council will also receive a staff presentation and discuss the timeline for adoption.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on rezoning 404.5 acres from residential to light industrial

The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing budget amendments, contracts, and a zone change. Notable items include a zone change for 404.5 acres near East Bluefield Street and North Guava Avenue from low-density single-family to light industrial, adoption of a revised Master Thoroughfare Plan Map, and purchase of police vehicles. Several contracts for street projects, water utilities, and airport services are also on the consent agenda.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

City Council to participate in Lubbock Economic Development Alliance meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to attend and potentially take action during the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hear sales tax update, vote on library purchase and water expansion

The Lubbock City Council will hold a work session to receive the final sales tax report for FY 2024/25 and provide guidance. In open session, the council will consider a consent agenda with 27 items including budget amendments, a revised master thoroughfare plan, and multiple infrastructure contracts. One item authorizes the purchase of property at 5034 Frankford Avenue for the Godeke Branch Library.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider budget amendment for hazard mitigation generators and downtown grants

The council will hold executive sessions on legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters before open session at 2:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes a budget ordinance amendment for hazard mitigation generators, multiple right-of-way abandonments, contracts for engineering and construction services, and 12 downtown grant program expenditures for facade and permittable improvements.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

City Council to participate in Electric Utility Board meeting

This is a called special meeting of the Lubbock City Council to attend and participate in the Electric Utility Board meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and references the EUB agenda, which is not detailed here. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed for the council itself.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Council to attend LEDA board meeting, no specific agenda items listed

This is a called special meeting where the Lubbock City Council will attend and participate in the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting. The specific items to be discussed at the LEDA meeting are not provided in the agenda. The Council may also enter executive session on economic development, real property, or legal matters.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 66th Street construction agreement and budget amendment

The council will consider a budget ordinance amendment for the 66th Street from I-27 to Ash Avenue capital improvement project and a development agreement with CRS Business Park, LLC for its construction. Also on the consent agenda are purchases of property insurance (including terrorism coverage for John T. Montford Dam), excess liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and a third-party claims administrator contract. Additional items include right-of-way abandonments, property sales, and engineering contract amendments for street bond projects.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider HOME funding agreements for affordable rental housing

The City Council will begin with an executive session on legal matters and real property, then reconvene for a work session presentation from the Lubbock Public Health Department. The regular open session includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with items such as budget amendments for the 66th Street capital project and McAlister Park playground, numerous insurance premium authorizations, right-of-way abandonments, and two HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding agreements for affordable rental housing development.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Called Special City Council Meeting - State of the City

Mayor to deliver State of the City Address

The City Council will attend a State of the City Address and panel discussion. The session covers the Lubbock economy, public safety, infrastructure, and budgetary matters. No action will be taken by the City Council during this meeting.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Council to consider sale of 25 acres in Lubbock Business Park

The City Council will attend the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance board meeting and discuss several items. Members will review the LEDA January financial report and audit, receive workforce and marketing updates, and consider actions on land transactions and a performance agreement. The agenda includes an executive session for confidential business and legal matters.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider TxDOT agreement for 60 traffic signals citywide

The City Council will hold an executive session on legal, real property, and economic development matters, then reconvene in open session. The consent agenda includes a budget ordinance amendment for the Traffic Capital Project Fund, a resolution for a TxDOT advanced funding agreement for traffic signal detection equipment, several zone changes, and support for a housing tax credit application. The regular agenda includes board appointments and acceptance of the annual financial report.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and street bond projects

The City Council will convene for a regular meeting to discuss budget amendments, approve right-of-way acquisitions for street projects, and authorize various engineering and utility contracts.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 20-year Xcel Energy franchise at 5% of gross receipts

The City Council will hold a work session on the impact fee program, then convene open session to consider consent agenda items including several budget amendments, a 20-year electric franchise renewal with Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy), and right-of-way abandonments. The council also met in executive session to discuss land acquisitions for Loop 88, the 66th Street Project, and other real estate matters.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Board to consider award of construction contract for wastewater lift station

The Lubbard Economic Development Alliance Board will approve the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes and the November and December 2024 financial reports. It will discuss workforce development, including an application for the Texas Workforce Commission South Plains High Demand Job Training Grant #12. The Board will consider a performance agreement for Project Spoke and a resolution to award a construction contract for the Wastewater Lift Station & Force Main (PLANT-AS-DNPS-003-01, LLC).

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

Board to approve $486,875 contract for LP&L classroom training facility

The Electric Utility Board will hold public comment, then enter executive sessions to discuss generation assets, billing issues, legal matters, and staffing. Afterward, the board will approve minutes, receive updates on operations and finances, and consider a resolution to award a $486,875 contract to WR Construction Inc. for a classroom training facility.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy

The City Council will meet to discuss several budget amendments and right-of-way closures. The body is considering a 20-year franchise agreement with Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy) and various contracts for street and water infrastructure projects.

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