Port of Orange, TX

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet on July 13, 2026, to discuss and vote on several lease agreements for port facilities, including approvals for tenants at Georgia Street Terminal and Alabama Street Terminal. The board will also review infrastructure projects such as Dravo Road widening, utility enhancements, and electrical upgrades, as well as financial reports and grant-related items.

• Approve lease agreements for Sienna Shipyards, LLC at Georgia Street Terminal
• Approve lease agreement for Sabine Ship Repair at Alabama Street Terminal
• Approve lease agreement for Independence Valve at 1115 Pier Rd
• Purchase shore power cable up to $210,000
• Ratify lease agreement with Conrad Ship Building for 0.80 acres of laydown area at 313 Market Street

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet June 8, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving expense reimbursements, bills for payment, and a monthly investment report. The board will also consider renewing a medical insurance policy, setting a budget workshop date, and taking action on several closed-session items once returned to open session.

• Renewal of medical insurance policy with TxHealth Benefits Pool for Oct 2026–Sep 2027
• Conrad Ship Building lease for 0.80 acres at 313 Market Street
• Troy Construction lease at 1601 S. Childers Rd.
• Permission to award bids for camera towers and foundations under FY2023 PSGP
• Change Order 007 to reduce MIP88 Trans Modal Yard contract by $0.01

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve tax abatement agreements for various residential construction and modernization projects in Vidor. The meeting also includes the election of board officers and administrative actions following a previously canceled election.

• Tax abatement for new construction at 395 Lakewood ($435,000)
• Tax abatement for new construction at 435 Lakewood ($385,000)
• Tax abatement for new construction at 405 Lakewood ($340,000)
• Tax abatement for new construction at 266 Pine Burr ($240,000)
• Tax abatement for modernization at 350 Texas St ($100,000)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial reports, insurance coverage, and several infrastructure contracts. The board will also discuss potential real-estate acquisitions and tenant leases across multiple properties. No major policy decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Approve up to $80,000 contract with Burns & McDonnell for quality-control review of wharf access improvements
• Approve up to $35,000 geotechnical services contract with Tolunay-Wong Engineers for Dravo slope stability evaluation
• Approve lease agreement with Sabine Ship Repair, Inc. for Childers Road Annex
• Approve insurance coverage through TMLIRP for April 2026–March 2027 period
• Discuss potential acquisition of real property at Arkansas Avenue Null and other sites

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will review and likely approve lease amendments for tenants at Pier Road, including Chevron Phillips and Crowley Marine. The board will also discuss election preparations for the May 2, 2026 Commissioner Election for Precincts 1 and 4 and At-Large seats, including filing deadlines and ballot position drawing. Several closed-session items involve real estate and economic development negotiations.

• Approve/Ratify lease amendment for Chevron Phillips at 905 Pier Rd, Bldg A
• Approve/Ratify lease agreement for Crowley Marine at 1211 Pier Road
• Set filing deadlines for May 2026 Commissioner Election (Jan 14 to Feb 13, 2026)
• Discuss potential acquisition of real property in Navigation District
• Closed-session deliberations on Army Corps of Engineers Hickory Cove Real Estate and Marathon Oil