Hemphill public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will meet to approve routine items like minutes and bills, review the annual audit, and discuss changing mayor and council pay effective with the May 2026 election.
- Approve minutes from November 18, 2025
- Approve gas and electric power cost adjustments
- Consider and approve Annual Audit Report for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Discuss changing Mayor and Council Pay effective May 2026
- Receive Police Report and City Manager's Report
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the October 21 meeting minutes and cost adjustments for gas ($0.012 per ccf) and electric power ($0.024198 per KWH) for November 2025. The council will also discuss authorizing requests for proposals and qualifications to support the 2024 Disasters Community Development Block Grant administered by the Texas General Land Office. Additional topics include a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance hiring resolution, a license agreement for a TexNet seismic station, and the city’s 2026 holiday schedule.
- Approve Minutes of the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting
- Approve Gas Power Cost Adjustment of $0.012 per ccf for November 2025
- Approve Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.024198 per KWH for November 2025
- Authorize RFP for administrative services and RFQ for engineering services for the 2024 Disasters CDBG-DR grant
- Discuss Resolution #2025-009 FEMA HMA Hiring Resolution for hazard mitigation assistance
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will approve routine consent‑agenda items, including minutes and utility cost adjustments. Council members will discuss and approve the City’s public‑funds investment report for the July‑September 2025 quarter. A police report and a city‑manager update on the new police station will be presented. The meeting will conclude with the swearing‑in of Police Officer John Trammell II and an executive‑session discussion of possible disciplinary action.
- Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve gas power cost adjustment of $0.034 per ccf for October 2025
- Approve electric power cost adjustment of $0.019358 per KWH for October 2025
- Discuss and approve City of Hemphill public funds investment report for 07/01/2025‑09/30/2025
- Swear‑in John Trammell II as a Police Officer for the City of Hemphill
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will consider several items, including the creation of a new checking account for funds from the Consolidated Municipal Court Building Security and Technology Fund. Council members will also vote on budget amendments for park restroom maintenance and water treatment plant pond clean‑out, and on utility cost adjustments for gas and electric power. Additional agenda items include the resignation of Alderman Shelly Starr, approval of a design for the Hemphill/Bass Fishing Capital sign, and discussion of disaster‑recovery service contracts.
- Approve Gas Power Cost Adjustment of $0.036 per ccf for September 2025
- Approve Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.019358 per KWH for September 2025
- Discuss and accept resignation of Alderman Shelly Starr (Place 2) effective August 28, 2025
- Approve design for the Architectural Hemphill/Bass Fishing Capital of Texas sign
- Approve Resolution #2025-008 to open a checking account for the Consolidated Municipal Court Building Security and Technology Fund at Bank of Montgomery
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will meet on August 19, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve two new ordinances, a resolution for a police department property purchase, and a budget amendment. The meeting will also include routine approvals and reports from city staff.
- Approve Ordinance #2025-002 (Manufactured Home Ordinance)
- Approve Ordinance #2025-003 (Prohibiting Game Rooms)
- Approve Resolution #2025-007 (Purchase of 280 North Oak Street for Police Department Growth)
- Approve Budget Amendment #2026-001 (Property Purchase of 280 North Oak Street)
- Approve Consent Agenda items including July 2025 meeting minutes and utility cost adjustments
City Council
The City of Hemphill is holding a public hearing to review a proposed Manufactured Home Ordinance. The City Council will consider the ordinance for approval at a later meeting on August 19, 2025.
- Public hearing on proposed Manufactured Home Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will attend a public hearing regarding a proposed Manufactured Home Ordinance. The notice states that no formal action will be taken by the City Council during this hearing.
- Public hearing on proposed Manufactured Home Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will consider actions regarding real estate purchases and economic development following an executive session. The body will also elect a Mayor Pro-Tem and review the city's investment policy.
- Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
- Gas Power Cost Adjustment of ($0.014) per ccf and Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.019358 per KWH for July 2025
- Resolution #2025-006 for the annual review and adoption of the City’s Investment Policy
- Proposal from resident Paul Rice regarding waterway clean-up and a community project
- Executive session regarding real property disposal and economic development negotiations
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss potential real estate purchase negotiations. The body may approve a course of action regarding this real estate following an executive session.
- Executive session to discuss possible real estate purchase negotiations
- Possible approval of a course of action regarding real estate
City Council
The City Council will discuss and vote on the final budget and appropriations ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of budget amendments for FEMA expenses and equipment purchases, as well as discussions on economic development and a new manufactured home ordinance.
- Approval of Final City of Hemphill Budget for Fiscal Year 07/01/2025 thru 06/30/2026
- Budget Amendment 2025-004 for FEMA Storm DR4781 expenses and reimbursements
- Budget Amendment 2025-005 for Kubota excavator purchase and maintenance
- Resolution #2025-005 for a TPWD Local Park Small Community Recreation Grant application
- Discussion of a draft Manufactured Home Ordinance
City Council
The City Council is conducting a public hearing to review the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. Residents may examine the budget and provide oral or written comments. A final decision on the budget is scheduled for June 17, 2025.
- Public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
City Council
The City Council will attend a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. No formal action will be taken by the Council during this hearing.
- Public hearing for the proposed budget (FY 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026)
City Council
The City Council will consider a construction contract for GLO CDBG Regional MIT Street Projects and a TxDOT application. The body will also discuss the preliminary budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and potential real estate negotiations for economic development.
- Construction contract for GLO CDBG Regional MIT Street Projects (GLO Contract No. 24-064-034-E480)
- Resolution #2025-004 for TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside application
- Gas Power Cost Adjustment of ($0.015) per ccf and Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.01936 per KWH for May 2025
- Job classifications, pay ranges, and payroll budget for FY 07/01/2025-06/30/2026
- Authorization for City Manager and Mayor to begin real estate and economic development negotiations
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will hold a special meeting to swear in three unopposed candidates elected in the cancelled May 3 general election. They will discuss and possibly approve an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot (formerly the Old Sabine Apartments) and hold a budget workshop on the preliminary FY 2025-2026 budget, including an executive session on employee salary adjustments.
- Swear-in unopposed candidates Herb Rice (Place 1), Shelly Starr (Place 2), and Kevin Rice (Place 3) after the May 3 election was cancelled
- Discuss and possibly approve an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot (the former Old Sabine Apartments)
- Budget workshop on the preliminary budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
- Executive session to discuss individual employee salary adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will hold a special meeting on May 6, 2025, primarily for a budget workshop to discuss the preliminary budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The council also plans to enter executive session to discuss individual employee salary adjustments for that same fiscal year. Other agenda items include a reading of the speaker policy and citizen comments.
- Budget workshop: Discuss preliminary budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
- Executive session: Discuss individual employee salary adjustments for FY 2025-2026 under Texas Gov't Code §551.074
City Council
The City Council will discuss the budget and calendar for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The body will also consider a request to close a portion of HWY 184 (Main St.) for a Patriotic Weekend event. Other items include utility cost adjustments and a budget amendment regarding FEMA and ARPA fees.
- Resolution #2025-003 to close a portion of HWY 184 (Main St.) for the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce Patriotic Weekend event
- Budget Amendment #2025-003 regarding FEMA 4781 Storm and ARPA Fees
- Gas Power Cost Adjustment of $0.0358 per ccf for April 2025
- Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.016938 per KWH for April 2025
- Public Funds Investment Report for 01/01/2025-03/31/2025
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2025. Key actions include a resolution to cancel the May 3 general election due to unopposed candidates, and authorization for Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong to advertise for construction bids on a Hurricane Harvey CDBG project. The consent agenda includes approval of February minutes, accounts payable, and power cost adjustments. Council will also discuss budget amendments and the preliminary 2025-2026 budget.
- Approve Gas Power Cost Adjustment of $0.0325 per ccf for March 2025
- Approve Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.016938 per KWH for March 2025
- Consider and Approve Resolution #2025-002 to declare unopposed candidates elected and cancel May 3 election
- Discuss and authorize Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong to advertise for bids on GLO CDBG Regional MIT Program (Hurricane Harvey State MID, Contract No. 24-065-025-E480)
- Discuss budget amendments #2025-002 (Unit 273) and #2025-003 (FEMA 4781 Storm)
City Council
The Hemphill City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including minutes, accounts payable, and gas and electric power cost adjustments. They will receive and vote on the police department's 2024 traffic stop/racial profiling report. The council will also discuss possibly thinning timber on a 16.3-acre city property near the wastewater treatment plant. Reports from the police chief and city manager, including updates on personnel and the Dixie League ball field, will be presented.
- Approve City of Hemphill Police Department 2024 Traffic Stop Information / Racial Profiling Report
- Gas Power Cost Adjustment of $0.036 per ccf for February 2025
- Electric Power Cost Adjustment of $0.01694 per KWH for February 2025
- Discuss and possibly approve thinning timber on 16.3-acre city property on Beckcom Rd
- Dixie League update on new ball field
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to order a general election on May 3, 2025, for alderman Places 1, 2, and 3, and authorize a joint election with Hemphill ISD. Other agenda items include approving routine consent agenda items (minutes, accounts payable, gas/electric cost adjustments), discussing an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot, and exploring possible uses for remaining DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey funds. The meeting also includes citizen comments, police report, and city manager updates.
- Resolution #2025-001 to order a May 3, 2025 general election for alderman Places 1, 2, and 3
- Discuss and approve an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot (former Old Sabine Apartments)
- Discuss possible uses for residual DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey funds
- Approve gas power cost adjustment of $0.053 per ccf for January 2025
- Approve electric power cost adjustment of $0.01694 per KWH for January 2025
City Council
The council will vote on Resolution #2025-001 ordering a general election for May 3, 2025 to fill Alderman Places 1, 2, and 3. They will also consider a quarterly investment report, an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot, and possible uses for residual Hurricane Harvey funds. Routine consent items include approving December minutes, accounts payable, and utility cost adjustments.
- Resolution #2025-001 authorizing a general election on May 3, 2025 for Alderman Places 1, 2, and 3 and contracting with Hemphill ISD for a joint election
- Public Funds Investment Act Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024
- Discuss and possibly approve an action plan for the 250 North Oak Street lot (formerly Old Sabine Apartments)
- Discuss possible uses for residual DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey funds
- Consent agenda: approve December 2024 minutes, accounts payable register, gas power cost adjustment of $0.053/ccf, and electric power cost adjustment of $0.01694/KWH for January 2025