Mexia public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at 101 N. McKinney Street. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes and accounts payable), a resolution adopting the Limestone County Mitigation Action Plan, moving the January 2026 meeting due to the MLK holiday, an ordinance to deannex parcels previously annexed under Ordinance No. 2000-17, an ordinance to vacate a portion of a 20-foot alley and convey it to an adjacent landowner, and awarding a construction contract for the City Hall generator to Tatum Contracting Service LLC dba 3T Services. The council will also hear reports from the EDC and City Manager.
- Resolution adopting Limestone County Mitigation Action Plan
- Ordinance deannexing parcels annexed under Ordinance No. 2000-17
- Ordinance vacating a 20-foot alley and authorizing quitclaim deed to adjacent landowner
- Award of DR-4485-0018 City Hall Generator Construction Contract to Tatum Contracting Service LLC dba 3T Services
- Move January 2026 council meeting from Jan. 19 due to MLK holiday
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2025. Council members will consider routine consent agenda items, several resolutions including votes for the Limestone County Appraisal District Board, the 2025 tax roll, and a procurement agreement for the police department. Additional topics include recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Committee, a policy on welfare checks, and the use of HOT funds for a community fundraiser. An executive‑session will address a real‑property matter in the Mexia Industrial Park.
- Approve minutes from previous meeting (consent agenda)
- Approve payment of current accounts payable (consent agenda)
- Approve 2025 Tax Roll provided by Limestone County
- Approve resolution allowing Mexia Police Department to use Texas SmartBuy for purchases
- Executive‑session discussion of real property in Mexia Industrial Park, Section 1, Lot 1
City Council
The Mexica City Council will review a consent agenda covering prior minutes, accounts payable, and a personnel manual change. They will discuss hiring a contractor for pickleball courts at Hughes Park and consider a resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed rate increase. A key item is an ordinance to authorize $19,420,000 in bonds for water distribution, storage and pressure facility improvements by the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District. Additional items include street repair approvals and adjustments to the Christmas 2025 work schedule.
- Approve consent agenda items: minutes, accounts payable, personnel manual change
- Discuss and possibly approve contractor for construction of pickleball courts at Hughes Park
- Adopt ordinance authorizing $19,420,000 bonds for water system improvements by Bistone Municipal Water Supply District
- Consider resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s proposed rate increase
- Approve list of streets for repair/replacement
City Council
The Mexica City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 annual budget and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.5866. After the hearings, the council will discuss and vote on adopting the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance and the 2025 Property Tax Rate Ordinance. Additional actions include a resolution ratifying the revenue increase from the tax rate and other policy approvals.
- Adopt FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance (record vote)
- Adopt 2025 Property Tax Rate Ordinance setting total rate at $0.5866 per $100 assessed value (M&O $0.4760, Library $0.0500, Interest & Sinking Fund $0.0606)
- Resolution ratifying revenue increase generated by the 2025 Property Tax Rate
- Reauthorize current City Investment Policy for one year
- Authorize participation in the Resilient Communities Program under the Texas General Land Office
City Council
The Mexia City Council will meet to discuss and approve the proposed FY25-26 operating budget and an interlocal cooperation contract with the Health and Human Services Commission. The meeting includes standard procedural items and may adjourn to an executive session for personnel or legal matters.
- FY25-26 Proposed Operating Budget (MEDC)
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Health and Human Services Commission
City Council
The Mexia City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and property tax rate. They will also swear in a new councilmember and consider several other items, including pickleball court construction and downtown parking ordinance drafting.
- Swearing in of Marvin Childs as District 5 Councilmember
- Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Discussion and possible action to recommend a proposed Property Tax rate
- Discussion and possible action to approve the construction of pickleball courts located at Hughes Park
- Discussion and possible action regarding drafting a City Ordinance to designate downtown parking for future Mexia Downtown resident parking
City Council
The Mexia City Council will meet to review a draft proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and discuss potential changes to it. The meeting will be held at 101 N. McKinney Street.
- Review and discussion of Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Possible action to direct changes to the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
City Council
The City Council will meet to conduct an economic development workshop. The session is titled “Understanding the Economic Development Process.”
- Economic Development Workshop: “Understanding the Economic Development Process”
City Council
The City Council will discuss filling a vacant council seat and updating various building and construction codes. The body is also considering a comprehensive plan proposal and the construction of pickleball courts.
- Nomination for the vacant District 5 Council position
- Request for Proposal for the City of Mexia Comprehensive Plan
- Construction of pickleball courts at Hughes Park
- Purchase of Wayfinding Signs using Hotel/Motel funds
- Updated building, fire protection, gas, housing, mechanical, plumbing, and swimming pool codes
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and administrative updates. Key items include potential changes to the meeting schedule and the appointment of board members.
- Construction of Pickleball courts at Hughes City Park
- Resolution to authorize the Chief of Police to enter an agreement with TXDOT for the ALPR camera system
- Reappointment of Robert Murphy, Jackie Craig, and Rachel Hernandez to the Board of Adjustments
- Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Resolution to pursue crime prevention grants
- Proposed change of regular meetings from the third Monday to the second Monday of the month
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a nomination for District 5. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.
- Discussion and approval of Alvis Minter as District 5 nomination
City Council
The council will canvass the May 3 general election results and swear in elected members. They will discuss brush pickup procedures, approve a committee for the comprehensive plan RFP, and consider financing new water meters through Government Capital. Also on the agenda: hotel occupancy tax requests for three events, appointment of a new city attorney, purchase of two Ford Explorers for police, and ordinance updates on pet permitting and kennels.
- Approve resolution to fund new water meters via Government Capital
- Discuss brush pickup procedures within Mexia
- Approve use of hotel occupancy tax for Prime Elite youth track and field invitational, Mexia Chamber Rodeo, and Cindy Walker Foundation event
- Purchase of two Ford Explorers for Mexia Police Department
- Appoint Adam Miles as new city attorney
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of the Aggregate Haulers property and the selection of an electric provider. The body is also considering updates to the Master Fee Ordinance and the Mexia Shelter Fee Schedule.
- Property purchase: 1201 N. MLK Jr. Hwy (Aggregate Haulers)
- Approval of Electric Provider for the City of Mexia
- Approval of Master Fee Ordinance
- Approval of updated Mexia Shelter Fee Schedule
- Approval of Water Meter purchase
City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve a turf program for the Sports Complex and a future School Resource Officer position for Mexia ISD. The agenda also includes acceptance of a resignation, certification of unopposed candidates, a presentation from Reliant Energy, and an executive session regarding the purchase of property at 1201 N. MLK Jr. Hwy.
- Accept letter of resignation from Councilmember Brenda Canizales
- Discussion and possible action to approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation
- Discussion and possible action to approve Turf Program for Sports Complex
- Discussion and possible action to approve future SRO position for Mexia ISD
- Executive session discussion on property purchase at 1201 N. MLK Jr. Hwy (Aggregate Haulers)
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding for a historical celebration and the purchase of water meters. The body is also considering a contract for street sweeping and the formation of a downtown parking committee.
- Request for $28,000 in Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax funding for Limestone County Nineteenth of June Organization
- Bids for the purchase and installation of water meters
- Proposal for the formation of the Mexia Downtown Parking Committee
- Executive session regarding property purchase at 1201 N. MLK Jr. Hwy
- Approval of the 2024 Municipal Maintenance Agreement through TXDOT
City Council
The Mexia City Council will consider a general election for mayor and three council districts, alongside a contract with Limestone County for election services. The agenda includes a zoning change request for properties on E. Sumpter and a resolution to deny a proposed rate increase by Atmos Energy Corporation. Additionally, the council will discuss water meter issues and the status of the Sports Complex.
- Zoning change request for 800 and 810 E. Sumpter from Residential Division 1 to Commercial Division 3
- Resolution denying the increase in rates proposed by Atmos Energy Corporation
- Contract with Limestone County for Election Services/Conducting City of Mexia General Election
- Approval of the Order of May 3, 2025 General Election for Mayor, District 1, District 3, and District 4
- Discussion on current situation with water meters within the City of Mexia