Palestine, TX

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on two properties identified as substandard structures. The commission will also review the September 2026 Development Services Monthly Report.

• Possible action regarding a substandard structure at 910 South Street
• Possible action regarding a substandard structure at 603 Washington Street
• Review of the September 2026 Development Services Monthly Report

• Substandard structure discussion
  910 South Street

City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the City of Palestine Dam Improvements Project. The body will consider a rezoning request for two properties on McNeil Street and discuss airport operations and fees.

• Public hearing and possible rezoning of 505 and 515 McNeil Street to Manufactured Home Park
• Discussion and possible action on the City of Palestine Dam Improvements Project
• Proposed appointment of Judge Kim Salmon as Associate Municipal Court Judge
• Proposed ordinance to amend airport fees in the Code of Ordinances
• Proposed amendment to the Performance Agreement with Bitcoin Mining Institute LLC (BMI)

Tourism Advisory Board

The Tourism Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on two event grant applications funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax. The board will also review the Tourism Manager's reports for August and September 2026.

• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant Application from Palestine Dogwood Garden Club for the Maypole Flower Show
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant Application from The Journey HQ for the Journey HQ Car Show at the 47th Annual Hot Pepper Festival
• Tourism Manager's Report for August and September 2026
• 2026 holiday season meeting dates

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will review construction updates for the Downtown Revitalization Project and receive reports from the Design and Alleyway Project subcommittees. Members will also discuss Christmas activities, promotions, and the remaining inventory of historic-property ornaments.

• Construction update for the Downtown Revitalization Project
• Update from the Design Subcommittee
• Update from the Alleyway Project Subcommittee
• Inventory options for annual historic-property Christmas ornaments
• Main Street Christmas activities, volunteer opportunities, and promotions

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Historical Landmarks Commission will meet on October 20, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 18, 2026, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 300 Block E. Park Avenue (Applicants: Timothy and Elaine Triplett)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 407 E. Kolstad Street (Applicant: E's Your Work LLC)
• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2026, meeting

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 300 Block E. Park Avenue — null
  300 Block E. Park Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 407 E. Kolstad Street — null
  407 E. Kolstad Street

Texas State Railroad Authority

The Texas State Railroad Authority will meet to discuss financial reports, railroad operations, and grant funding. The body will consider the application of $2 million for the Palestine and Rusk Depots and a proposed new building at the Palestine Depot.

• Application of $2 million allocated to the Palestine and Rusk Depots
• Proposed new building at the Palestine Depot
• Refurbishing of Car 50, Car 1511, and others
• Discussion of CRISI Grants
• Consultation on operating contracts and economic development negotiations

Economic Development Corporation

The Palestine Economic Development Corporation will review monthly director and marketing reports. The board will consider actions regarding investment options, a downtown grant, and agreements with Bitcoin Mining Institute, LLC and Texas Futura/Lonestar Oil Tech.

• Presentation and possible action regarding Texas Futura/Lonestar Oil Tech project in Willow Creek Business Park
• Possible action on Lease Amendment and Performance Agreement with Bitcoin Mining Institute, LLC
• Possible action on Downtown Grant Performance Agreement with NCBA Enterprises, LLC
• Discussion of CD investment and short term bond options for PEDC

Library Advisory Board - Canceled

The Library Advisory Board will review September 2026 financial and statistical reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on the Palestine Public Library Five-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

• Discussion and possible action on the Palestine Public Library Five-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2030
• Review of Library Director's September 2026 Narrative, Stats, Charts, and Financial Reports
• Approval of September 8, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding two contracts for water line replacement on E. Neches Street. The body will also review several board appointments and discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property owned by Palestine ISD.

• Contract for E. Neches Street water line replacement labor to Garcia’s Contractors Services for $229,500.00
• Contract for E. Neches Street water line replacement parts to Unlimited Utility Supply for $111,652.23
• Appointments and reappointments for the Building and Standards Commission, Library Advisory Board, Main Street Advisory Board, Parks Advisory Board, Tourism Advisory Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Closed session and possible action regarding real property owned by Palestine ISD

Main Street Advisory Board- Notice of Potential Quorum

This is a notice of potential quorum, not a regular meeting. Board members will attend the First Friday Downtown Walk-Through on October 2, 2026, at the Palestine Public Library. No official action will be taken during this gathering.

• Notice of potential quorum for Main Street Advisory Board
• First Friday Downtown Walk-Through on October 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Palestine Public Library, 502 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas
• No official action to be taken

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 504 N. Queen Street. The main item is a public hearing and possible action on a request to rezone 505 McNeil Street and 515 McNeil Street from Mixed Residential to Manufactured Home Park. The agenda also includes a Development Services Department monthly report for August 2026, approval of minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting, public comments, and conflict of interest disclosures.

• Public hearing and possible action on rezoning 505 McNeil Street and 515 McNeil Street from Mixed Residential to Manufactured Home Park
• Consider approval of minutes for the August 6, 2026 meeting
• Development Services Department Monthly Report for August 2026
• Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker, in person or via Zoom

City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting

The Palestine City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including City Pool operations, water and wastewater rate adjustments for FY 2026-2027, and a variance request for beer and wine sales. The consent agenda includes contracts and grant agreements, and a closed session is scheduled for real property discussions.

• Ordinance to adjust water and wastewater utility rates for FY 2026-2027
• Variance request for Pit Stop to sell beer/wine off-premises at 1221 N. Link Street
• 48-month fiber internet agreements with ETEX at $179.95/month per location (Airport and Athletic Complex)
• Community Development Grant up to $35,000 for historic railroad truss bridge connecting Railroad Heritage Museum and Farmers Market
• Discussion on allowing digital billboards and short-term rental hotel occupancy tax collection

City Council approved water and wastewater rate increases to satisfy Texas Water Development Board grant requirements. The council also voted to bring city pool operations in-house for the 2027 season and approved a liquor permit variance for Pit Stop.

• Approved 5% water and 6.3% sewer rate increases (6-0)
• Authorized City staff to operate the City Pool for 2027 season (6-0)
• Approved beer and wine permit variance for Pit Stop at 1221 N. Link Street (5-0)
• Approved police software license amendment with CentralSquare Technologies (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 grant for historic railroad truss bridge construction (6-0)
• Approved fiber internet agreements with ETEX for airport and athletic complex (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-24-26 adding GPA1 to approved purchasing cooperatives (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-26 increasing capital asset capitalization threshold (6-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on updates for the Downtown Revitalization Project, the Design Subcommittee, and the Alleyway Project Subcommittee, as well as to consider two sign permit applications. The board will also approve minutes from its September 4, 2026 meeting and hear public comments.

• Construction update for the Downtown Revitalization Project
• Sign permit for Cadillac's Barber Studio/Barbershop at 215 W. Main Street (new wall sign)
• Sign permit for La Ferme Et La Grange French Farm and Barn at 102 W. Oak Street (new window sign)
• Update from the Alleyway Project Subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2026

Economic Development Corporation- Special Called

The Palestine Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss a Community Development Grant application. The board will also consider a Performance Agreement with the Texas State Railroad Society.

• Community Development Grant application with Texas State Railroad Society
• Performance Agreement with Texas State Railroad Society

• Community Development Grant application and Performance Agreement with Texas State Railroad Society

City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.684821 per $100 of valuation. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments and a specific use permit for transitional housing.

• Public hearing for proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
• Public hearing for proposed tax rate of $0.684821 per $100 of valuation
• Specific Use Permit request for transitional housing at 1812 E. Murchison Street
• Amendment to establish a Manufactured Home Overlay District
• Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Texas State Railroad Society up to $56,659.78

City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.644285 per $100. The council also approved a specific use permit for transitional housing and updated employee health insurance plans. A proposal to establish a new Manufactured Home Overlay District was denied.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget (7-0)
• Set property tax rate at $0.644285 per $100 (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for transitional housing at 1812 E. Murchison Street (7-0)
• Denied amendment to establish additional Manufactured Home Overlay District (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved PPO Alternative 3 and HDHP-HSA Alternative 2 health insurance coverage (7-0)
• Approved $56,659.78 HOT funding for caboose restoration project (7-0)
• Approved HOT Event Funding Agreements for YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, and PISD (7-0)
• Tabled water and wastewater utility rate adjustments (7-0)

• Specific Use Permit for transitional housing (Aim High Foundation for Kids)
  1812 E. Murchison Street
• Amendment to Official Zoning Map for Manufactured Home Overlay District
• Deliberation regarding real property owned by Palestine ISD

Texas State Railroad Authority

The Texas State Railroad Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly act on its current financials, operations, the CRISI Rail Project, a CRISI application for a Rail Spur Project, the rebuild of Car 50 and a new small dome car, and construction improvements at facilities in Palestine and Rusk. The board will also hold a closed session to consult with its attorney regarding the operating contract, and may take action on that contract afterward.

• Discussion and possible action on current financials
• Discussion and possible action on CRISI Rail Project
• Discussion and possible action on CRISI application for Rail Spur Project
• Discussion and possible action on rebuild of Car 50 and new small dome car
• Closed session re: operating contract (Section 551.071)

Library Advisory Board

The Palestine, TX Library Advisory Board will meet to receive reports from the Library Friends and Memorial Board, review the Library Director’s financial and operational reports for June–July, and discuss the Palestine Public Library Five-Year Strategic Plan 2025–2030. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Review Library Director’s June–July financial and operational reports
• Discuss Palestine Public Library Five-Year Strategic Plan 2025–2030
• Approve minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting

Economic Development Corporation

The Palestine Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to review monthly reports, approve minutes and financials, and hear presentations from two companies seeking economic development incentives. The board will also discuss amendments to an existing performance agreement and may take action on incentive agreements for Bitcoin Mining Institute, Tahwahkaro Distilling Company, and The Overlook Lifestyle Apt Homes after a closed session.

• Presentation by Justin Jackson regarding Tahwahkaro Distilling Company, LLC
• Presentation by Tyler Schmill regarding Bitcoin Mining Institute, LLC
• Discussion and possible action on First Amendment to Performance Agreement with Three Owls Enterprises, LLC
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 for economic development negotiations (Bitcoin Mining Institute, Tahwahkaro Distilling, The Overlook Lifestyle Apt Homes)
• Possible action on Performance Agreement with The Overlook Lifestyle Apt Homes, LLC

The Economic Development Board approved an incentive payment for work completed by The Overlook Lifestyle Apt Homes, LLC. The board also approved the August 2026 financial report and a performance agreement amendment for Three Owls Enterprises, LLC.

• Approved August 11, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 2026 Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Performance Agreement with Three Owls Enterprises, LLC (6-0)
• Approved incentive payment to The Overlook Lifestyle Apt Homes, LLC (7-0)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to hear updates on the Downtown Revitalization Project construction, subcommittee reports, and to consider funding for downtown street amenities and Christmas decorations. The board will also discuss the annual Christmas Façade Decorating Contest and approve minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.

• Construction update for Downtown Revitalization Project
• Update from Planning and Zoning Commission Signage Subcommittee
• Possible action on beautification funds for downtown street amenities and Christmas decorations
• Discussion of annual Christmas Façade Decorating Contest
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals

The Palestine Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request to allow adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building at 205 E. Neches Street as a mixed-use development with neighborhood retail space and climate-controlled self-storage. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, conflict of interest disclosures, and a director's report.

• Public hearing on adaptive reuse of 205 E. Neches Street for mixed-use retail and self-storage

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on three substandard structures, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comments. The agenda includes a director's report and conflict of interest disclosures, but the main items are the three property discussions.

• Discussion and possible action on vacant, unsecured, substandard structure at 907 Campbell Street
• Discussion and possible action on substandard structure at 614 S. Dorrance Street
• Discussion and possible action on substandard structure at 315 W. Main Street
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026, and June 25, 2026

Tourism Advisory Board

The Palestine Tourism Advisory Board will review tourism manager reports for May and June 2026, approve prior meeting minutes, and decide on five Hotel Occupancy Tax grant applications. These include event grants for the YMCA's Splash and Dash, the Chamber of Commerce's Hot Pepper and Dogwood Festivals, and two Palestine ISD dance competitions, plus a historical preservation grant for the Railroad Heritage Museum's caboose restoration.

• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant: Palestine YMCA Splash and Dash
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant: Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Hot Pepper Festival and 2027 Dogwood Festival
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Historical Preservation Grant: Palestine Railroad Heritage Museum Missouri-Pacific caboose restoration
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant: Palestine ISD 2027 Synergy Dance Competition
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Event Grant: Palestine ISD 2027 Dance Effect Competition

City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting

The Palestine City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, including a public hearing on the budget and tax rate. The council will also discuss the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and consider awarding a bid for the sale of city-owned property.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget proposal
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.684821 per $100 valuation
• Consider awarding bid RFP 2026-007 for sale of 800 Van Fleet Street property to WE CARE Palestine for $6,500.00
• Discussion and possible action on Flock Safety ALPR camera use
• Recognition of Police Department promotions and lifesaving efforts by Officer Ayden Coker

The Palestine City Council voted unanimously to suspend the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras following public comments and a staff presentation. Council also approved past meeting minutes and awarded the sale of city-owned real property at 800 Van Fleet Street to WE CARE Palestine for $6,500 after reconsidering the item due to council member abstentions. Additionally, the council held public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.684821 per $100 in valuation.

• Suspended the use of Flock Safety cameras in the City of Palestine (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, and August 10, 2026 (6-0)
• Awarded bid RFP 2026-007 for the sale of city-owned real property at 800 Van Fleet Street to WE CARE Palestine for $6,500.00 (4-0 with 2 abstentions)
• Reconsidered agenda item regarding the property sale due to potential conflicts of interest (6-0)

Parks Advisory Board - Special Meeting - Canceled

This Parks Advisory Board special meeting was canceled. The agenda would have included a director's report, approval of minutes, and discussions on basketball goals, pool operations, and swing chain replacements.

• Discussion on installation timeline for basketball goals at multi-use courts
• Discussion on City pool operations, attendance, revenue, and updated schedule effective August 10, 2026
• Discussion on replacing swing chains at all City-owned parks
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2026 meeting

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Palestine, TX Historical Landmarks Commission will meet on August 18, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for installing vinyl windows at two properties on W. Dallas Street. The meeting includes procedural items like approving past minutes and public comments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl windows at 110 W. Dallas Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl windows at 112 W. Dallas Street
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting

Texas State Railroad Authority

The Texas State Railroad Authority will meet to discuss financials, operations, CRISI grants, and refurbishing railcars. They will also consider a proposed new building at the Palestine Depot and the application of $2 million allocated to the Palestine and Rusk Depots. The board will enter closed session for economic development negotiations and legal consultation on the operating contract.

• Discussion and possible action on $2 million allocated to Palestine and Rusk Depots
• Discussion and possible action on proposed new building at Palestine Depot
• Discussion and possible action on refurbishing Car 50, Car 1511, and others
• Discussion and possible action on CRISI Grants
• Closed session for economic development negotiations and attorney consultation on operating contract

Parks Advisory Board Special Meeting - Canceled

This Parks Advisory Board meeting was canceled. The agenda that would have been considered included routine items such as the director's report, approval of minutes, and discussions about basketball goals and pool operations.

• Meeting canceled; no actions taken
• Agenda included discussion of basketball goal installation timeline for multi-use courts
• Agenda included discussion of City pool operations, attendance, and revenue
• Agenda included approval of minutes from February 3, 2026 meeting

Library Advisory Board - Canceled

The Palestine, TX Library Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in City Hall Conference Room (504 N. Queen Street) was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not take place.

Economic Development Corporation

The Palestine Economic Development Corporation will review reports, consider approving minutes and financials, and hear presentations on the Willow Creek Business Park Master Plan and the Palestine Mall. The board will also discuss a downtown grant agreement, a resolution to incentivize downtown development, a sub-committee for a capital project, and a consultant agreement. A closed session is scheduled for legal and economic development negotiations.

• Presentation by Brannon Corporation on Willow Creek Business Park Master Plan
• Presentation by Inner Loop Construction on Palestine Mall update
• Downtown Grant Performance Agreement with Edward McCoy, Jr.
• Resolution R-01-26 to offer economic development grants for downtown and community development
• Consultant Service Agreement with TG Mullins Consulting, LLC

The Palestine Economic Development Corporation board approved its July 14, 2026 minutes and the July 2026 Financial Report, both 6-0. It approved final payment to Edward McCoy, Jr. under a Downtown Grant Performance Agreement and adopted Resolution No. R-01-26 on economic development grants for downtown and community development. The board also created a Project Architect Evaluation Sub-Committee for the capital project at 217/219 W Main St and approved a Consultant Service Agreement with TG Mullins Consulting, LLC. After a closed session, no action was taken on litigation, other legal matters, or TSRA.

• Approved July 14, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 2026 Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved final payment to Edward McCoy, Jr. under Downtown Grant Performance Agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-01-26 on economic development grants for downtown and community development (6-0)
• Established Project Architect Evaluation Sub-Committee for 217/219 W Main St capital project (6-0)
• Approved Consultant Service Agreement with TG Mullins Consulting, LLC (6-0)
• No action taken on closed session items: litigation, other legal matters, TSRA

City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting

The Palestine City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider a resolution to accept the proposed tax rate, set public hearing dates, and schedule the budget adoption vote. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy and an investment policy amendment, plus a closed session on real property owned by Palestine ISD.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.670030 per $100 valuation, compared to no-new-revenue rate of $0.574675
• Resolution to set public hearing dates and adoption vote for FY 2026-27 budget
• Resolution approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Cities Steering Committee regarding Atmos Energy rate review
• Resolution amending City of Palestine Investment Policy to comply with Texas Public Funds Investment Act
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property owned by Palestine ISD

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting a proposed tax rate of $0.684821 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and scheduled public hearings on the budget and tax rate for August 24 and September 14, 2026, with the budget adoption vote set for September 14. The council also unanimously approved the reappointment of Steve Presley to the Texas State Railroad Authority and the consent agenda, which included resolutions on an Atmos Energy rate settlement and an investment policy update. No action was taken on real property owned by Palestine ISD after closed session.

• Adopted Resolution R-22-26 setting proposed tax rate at $0.684821 (7-0)
• Set public hearings on budget and tax rate for Aug 24 and Sep 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Set Sep 14, 2026 as date to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate (7-0)
• Reappointed Steve Presley to Texas State Railroad Authority Place 1 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda adopting Resolution R-20-26 (Atmos settlement) and R-21-26 (investment policy) (7-0)
• Took no action on Palestine ISD real property after closed session

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Palestine TX Planning and Zoning Commission will meet August 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers to consider two public hearings. One hearing concerns a Specific Use Permit for transitional housing at 1812 E. Murchison Street. The other hearing proposes amending the Zoning Code to create a Manufactured Home Overlay District between W. Burkitt Street and W. Cook Street, extending from Haw Street to S. Hickory Street.

• Specific Use Permit for transitional housing at 1812 E. Murchison Street (Aim High Foundation for Kids)
• Amend Chapter 39, Section 39.2.1-2 to establish Manufactured Home Overlay District between W. Burkitt Street and W. Cook Street, Haw Street to S. Hickory Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Specific Use Permit for transitional housing and an amendment to the Zoning Code to create a Manufactured Home Overlay District. Both measures passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Specific Use Permit for transitional housing at 1812 E. Murchison Street (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Code to establish Manufactured Home Overlay District (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026, meeting (5-0)

City Council Joint Special Meeting

The Palestine City Council and Anderson County Commissioners Court will hold a joint special meeting. They will first go into closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate economic development negotiations regarding the Texas State Railroad Authority. After reconvening, they will hear a presentation from the Texas State Railroad Authority on constructing a new facility at the Palestine TSRA depot. Public comments are accepted before the closed session.

• Closed session per Texas Gov't Code 551.087 for economic development negotiations with Texas State Railroad Authority
• Presentation by Texas State Railroad Authority on construction of new facility at Palestine TSRA depot
• Public comments allowed before closed session
• Meeting is joint with Anderson County Commissioners Court
• Location: City Council Chambers, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas

The Palestine City Council and Anderson County Commissioners Court held a joint special meeting on July 30, 2026, that was largely informational. After a closed session on economic development negotiations with the Texas State Railroad Authority, the bodies heard a presentation on a proposed new facility at the Palestine TSRA depot that would also serve as a conference center, with an estimated project cost of $2.8 million and a request for $900,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds from the City and County. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes; the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes
• Closed session held on economic development negotiations with the Texas State Railroad Authority (no action recorded)
• Presentation heard on proposed $2.8M facility at Palestine TSRA depot; $900,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds requested (no action recorded)

City Council Budget Town Hall Meeting

This is a town hall meeting focused solely on a presentation of the City of Palestine's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. No votes, public hearings, or other business items are on the agenda. The meeting includes a call to order, the budget presentation, and adjournment.

• Presentation regarding the City of Palestine proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The City Council convened a budget town hall meeting for the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, but no members of the public attended. The meeting was called to order and adjourned at 5:30 p.m. with no substantive decisions, discussions, or votes recorded.

• No decisions made; meeting was procedural only

City Council Budget Town Hall Meeting

The City Council is holding a budget town hall meeting. The session consists of a presentation regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

• Presentation regarding the City of Palestine proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Palestine City Council held a budget town hall meeting on July 28, 2026, where Finance Director Andrew Sibai presented the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. One resident, Brian Bartley, addressed the Council about the proposed budget and tax rate. The minutes record no decisions, votes, or approvals; the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. after about 26 minutes.

• No decisions recorded; meeting was a presentation and public comment session only
• Finance Director Andrew Sibai presented the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
• Resident Brian Bartley addressed Council on the proposed budget and tax rate
• Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. with no other business