El Campo, TX

City Council

The El Campo City Council holds a special called meeting on October 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM at City Hall. The only substantive item is a closed executive session to deliberate real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072, after which the Council will reconvene and may take action. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, quorum certification, public comments, and adjournment. The agenda does not identify the property or any dollar amounts.

• Closed executive session on real property under Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.072
• Council may take action on real property after reconvening from closed session
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on city-related business not on the agenda
• Meeting at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, TX 77437, 8:00 AM on October 7, 2026

City Council

The El Campo City Council meets on 2026-10-01. The main action item is Resolution 2026-57, which would approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the El Campo Tres Palacios Channel Improvements Project and increase the contract amount by $153,369.15. The project is funded through Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Contract 22-085-016-D252. The council also holds a closed executive session on real property under Section 551.072, and sets aside time for public comments.

• Resolution 2026-57: Change Order No. 1 with Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the El Campo Tres Palacios Channel Improvements Project
• Contract amount increase of $153,369.15
• Funding via Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Contract 22-085-016-D252
• Closed executive session on real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, no council action permitted

Keep El Campo Beautiful Board

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board meets October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 315 E. Jackson St. The board will consider and may act on three items: Fall Sweep, Friendship Park Murals, and Coca-Cola Rain Barrels. It will also vote on minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and hear reports on its budget, Painted Rocks, the Litter Walk Club volunteer clean-ups, wildflower areas, and a booth supply purchase. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or details on any item.

• Action item: Fall Sweep
• Action item: Friendship Park Murals
• Action item: Coca-Cola Rain Barrels
• Vote on September 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Reports: KECB Budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club clean-ups, Wildflower Areas, Booth Supply Purchase

Keep El Campo Beautiful Board

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board meets Oct. 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St. The board will consider and may act on three items: Fall Sweep, Friendship Park Murals, and Coca-Cola Rain Barrels. It will also vote on minutes from its Sept. 2, 2026 meeting and hear reports on its budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club clean-ups, wildflower areas, and a booth supply purchase. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or details on any item.

• Action item: Fall Sweep
• Action item: Friendship Park Murals
• Action item: Coca-Cola Rain Barrels
• Vote to approve Sept. 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Reports: KECB Budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club, Wildflower Areas, Booth Supply Purchase

City Council

The El Campo City Council will hold a public hearing on utility rate increases as required by the City Charter, then consider a comprehensive ordinance updating numerous fees across EMS, construction, health, development, fire prevention, business, parks, and utility categories. The council will also discuss and consider a budget amendment and adoption for the City Development Corporation. The agenda includes a closed executive session on real property, with no final action expected there.

• Public hearing on utility rate increases (water, sewer, solid waste, transportation user fee)
• Ordinance 2026-15 amending fee schedule across multiple departments (EMS, building permits, food permits, etc.)
• Discussion and consideration of City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 budget amendment
• Discussion and consideration of City Development Corporation FY2027 budget adoption
• Closed executive session on real property deliberation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding utility rate increases. The council will also consider Ordinance 2026-15 to amend various city fee schedules and discuss budget items for the City Development Corporation.

• Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases
• Ordinance 2026-15 amending City of El Campo Fee Schedule (EMS, Building, Electrical, Gas, Food, Development, Fire, Business, Parks, and Utility rates)
• Discussion of City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Discussion of City Development Corporation FY2027 Budget Adoption

Board of Adjustment

The El Campo Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then consider a variance request from Johnny and Annette Escamilla to install a carport with decreased setbacks in an R-1 single-family residential district at 2100 Kirby Rd. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 16, 2026 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on variance V-2026-12 for carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd
• Consideration and action on variance V-2026-12 (same application)
• Approval of July 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The El Campo Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request by Johnny and Annette Escamilla to install a carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 16, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing on variance V-2026-12 for carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd
• Variance to Sec. 10.03.008, Sec C (Height and Area Regulations) of the Unified Development Code
• Property: 0.2755 acres, Westfield-Bunton Block 4, Lots 10A, 11, 12B
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance application from Johnny and Annette Escamilla for a carport installation with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 P.M.

• Approved variance for carport installation with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the 2026 tax rate, and utility rate increases. The Council will also consider ordinances for the budget and tax rate, and a resolution to acquire land for a detention pond.

• Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 City of El Campo Budget
• Public Hearing on City of El Campo 2026 Tax Rate
• Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases
• Ordinance 2026-13 adopting the FY 2027 budget
• Ordinance 2026-14 setting the 2026 tax rate

City Council

The El Campo City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2026 tax rate, along with utility rate increases. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including land acquisition for flood mitigation and professional service contracts. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.

• Public hearings on FY2027 budget, 2026 tax rate, and utility rate increases
• Ordinance 2026-13 adopting FY2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
• Ordinance 2026-14 setting 2026 tax rate
• Resolution R2026-50 authorizing acquisition of 37.03-acre tract along Tres Palacios Creek for detention pond, with eminent domain authorization
• Award of City Hall flooring replacement to Carpet One, not to exceed $34,380

The El Campo City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026-27 budget (Ordinance 2026-13) and set the property tax rate at $0.49144 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2026-14), a 1.66% increase over the No-New-Revenue Rate. A proposed amendment to add $100,000 for blight enforcement failed 1-6. The council also approved resolutions authorizing acquisition of land for a detention pond, including eminent domain if necessary, and selected engineering and grant administration firms for the Mitigation Reallocation Program. All three public hearings (budget, tax rate, utility rate increases) were closed with no public comments.

• Adopted FY2026-27 budget via Ordinance 2026-13 (unanimous)
• Set tax rate at $0.49144 per $100 valuation via Ordinance 2026-14 (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to add $100,000 for blight enforcement (1-6)
• Approved Resolution R2026-50 authorizing acquisition of 37.03-acre tract for detention pond, including eminent domain (unanimous)
• Selected Urban Engineering for MRP engineering services via Resolution R2026-51 (unanimous)
• Selected Public Management Inc. for MRP grant administration via Resolution R2026-52 (unanimous)
• Awarded City Hall flooring replacement to Carpet One, not to exceed $34,380 (unanimous)
• Approved not casting a ballot for TMLIRP Board of Trustees election (6-1)

City Council

The El Campo City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions related to the city's employee health benefits for fiscal year 2027. The first authorizes renewing the health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and the second establishes a medical expense reimbursement arrangement to offset certain out-of-pocket costs. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Resolution R2026-48: Renew employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for FY2027
• Resolution R2026-49: Authorize Difference Card (MERP) to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses for FY2027

The City Council unanimously approved two resolutions related to the FY2027 employee health plan. Resolution R2026-48 authorizes renewing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) plan, which had a proposed 57.4% renewal increase, but a redesigned high-deductible plan is expected to reduce the increase to approximately 11%-35%. Resolution R2026-49 authorizes the Difference Card, a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) to offset employee out-of-pocket costs under the new high-deductible plan. Both motions passed unanimously with all seven council members voting in favor.

• Approved Resolution R2026-48 renewing BCBSTX health plan for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-49 authorizing the Difference Card/MERP arrangement (unanimous)

City Council

The El Campo City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions related to the city's employee health benefits for fiscal year 2027. The first authorizes renewing the health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and the second establishes a medical expense reimbursement plan to offset certain out-of-pocket costs. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Resolution R2026-48: Renew employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for FY2027
• Resolution R2026-49: Authorize Difference Card (MERP) to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses

Keep El Campo Beautiful Board

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to consider several beautification items and reports. The board will review a grant close-out for 214 N Mechanic and discuss projects including painted rocks, rain barrels, and murals.

• Beautification Grant Program Application Close-Out: 214 N Mechanic (Scott Charbula; Superior Motor Parts)
• Discussion of Painted Rocks project
• Discussion of Coca-Cola Rain Barrels project
• Discussion of Friendship Park Murals
• KECB Budget report

The board unanimously approved a $2,000 Beautification Grant for Scott Charbula/Superior Motor Parts to replace two sign panels and remove one exterior sign mount frame at 214 N Mechanic, resolving a code violation. They also approved up to $100 for a painted rock project, up to $5,000 for the second Friendship Park mural, and up to $500 for branded booth items. Minutes from August 5, 2026 were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,000 Beautification Grant for 214 N Mechanic (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for painted rock project supplies (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 for Friendship Park mural #2 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for branded booth items (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Keep El Campo Beautiful Board

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to consider several beautification items and reports. The board will review a grant close-out for 214 N Mechanic and discuss projects including painted rocks, rain barrels, and murals.

• Beautification Grant Program Application Close-Out: 214 N Mechanic (Scott Charbula; Superior Motor Parts)
• Discussion of Painted Rocks project
• Discussion of Coca-Cola Rain Barrels project
• Discussion of Friendship Park Murals
• KECB Budget report

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding funding for Civic Center video wall improvements and water main work on East Jackson Street.

• Awarding Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for up to $6,770,618.94
• Resolution 2026-46 to declare five Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as surplus property for sale
• $39,190 in City Development Corporation funding for Civic Center video wall improvements
• $155,250 in City Development Corporation funding for East Jackson Street water main improvements (Project White)

The El Campo City Council unanimously approved declaring five EMS ventilators as surplus property for direct sale to neighboring agencies and awarded a $6,770,618.94 construction contract for the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II project. The council also approved City Development Corporation funding of $39,190 for Civic Center video wall upgrades and $155,250 for water main improvements on East Jackson Street.

• Approved Resolution 2026-46 declaring five Zoll Z Vent ventilators as surplus property and authorizing direct sales (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-47 awarding the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II construction project to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,770,618.94 (Unanimous)
• Approved City Development Corporation funding of $39,190 for Civic Center video wall improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved City Development Corporation funding of $155,250 for water main improvements on East Jackson Street / Project White (Unanimous)

City Council

The El Campo City Council will vote to award the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II construction project to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for up to $6,770,618.94. The council will also discuss funding for a Civic Center video wall and water main improvements on East Jackson Street. Additionally, the body will declare five Zoll Z Vent ventilators as surplus property and authorize their sale.

• Award Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for $6,770,618.94
• Discuss $39,190 funding for Civic Center Video Wall Improvements
• Discuss $155,250 funding for Water Main Improvements on East Jackson Street (Project White)
• Declare five Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as surplus property and authorize sale

City Council

The El Campo City Council meets Aug. 24 to hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, plus consider ordinances on mobile food establishments, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and audio/visual equipment for the Civic Center. The agenda also includes a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.

• Public hearing and ordinance for special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (SUP 2026-02)
• Ordinance 2026-12 repealing/replacing mobile food establishment rules to align with state law (HB 2844)
• Resolution R2026-38 directing Planning & Zoning review of a voluntary annexation request
• Resolution R2026-42 approving water/sewer line and gravel road extension on Franklin St. for property at 1102 Pinchot
• Resolution R2026-45 authorizing 5-year solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems starting 10/01/2026

The City Council unanimously denied Ordinance 2026-11, which would have granted a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, following a public hearing where a resident opposed it. The council also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with drainage easements, a mobile food vendor ordinance update, a voluntary annexation resolution, a utility extension agreement, an insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and a Civic Center audio/video equipment purchase.

• Denied smoke shop special use permit (Ordinance 2026-11) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including drainage easements for Tres Palacios Creek Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-12 updating mobile food vendor regulations per state law (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-38 directing P&Z review of voluntary annexation for truck stop (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-42 utility extension agreement for 1102 Pinchot (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-44 insurance renewal with TMLIRP for $291,634 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-45 solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems (5-1)
• Approved Civic Center audio/video equipment purchase up to $40,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The El Campo City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, along with several other items. They will also vote on ordinances and resolutions covering mobile food regulations, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and civic center audio/video equipment. The agenda includes routine consent items and a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.

• Special use permit for smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (SUP 2026-02)
• Ordinance 2026-12: Repealing and replacing mobile food establishment regulations per state law
• Resolution R2026-38: Directing review of voluntary annexation request
• Resolution R2026-42: Approving water/sewer extension agreement for 1102 Pinchot
• Resolution R2026-45: Five-year solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems

Planning and Zoning Commission

The El Campo Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, and will also consider use eligibility for a C-2 commercial district along Highway 59. The commission will review draft updates to the Unified Development Code and approve the July 8 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on SUP 2026-02: special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (0.6536 acres, Bruns Home Acres Lot 59A, 62A, 63A-1)
• EOU-2026-01: use eligibility for C-2 General Commercial District at 0 Highway 59 (approx. 10 acres)
• Unified Development Code (UDC) draft review
• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a motion to deem 'truck stop' an eligible use by special use permit in the C-2 General Commercial District for a proposed development on HWY 59, pending annexation. A separate special use permit application for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic failed due to lack of a second to the motion. The Commission also scheduled a joint meeting with City Council for October 5, 2026, to review the draft Unified Development Code.

• Approved motion to find 'truck stop' eligible by SUP in C-2 zone (unanimous)
• Motion to approve SUP 2026-02 for smoke shop failed due to lack of second
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint UDC review meeting with Council for 10/5/2026

City Council

The El Campo City Council will consider setting the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, including a public hearing notice, and review the city budget. They will also vote on resolutions to hire grant administrators and engineers for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, and discuss financing for the Historic Auditorium renovation.

• Resolution 2026-39: Select Public Management Inc. for EDA grant administration services
• Resolution R2026-40: Select Urban Engineering for EDA project engineering services
• Resolution R2026-41: Apply for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant
• Discussion of Northside Center financing for Historic Auditorium renovation
• Proposed FY2027 tax rate and Truth in Taxation calculation

The City Council unanimously approved a record vote on the proposed tax rate of $0.49144 for fiscal year 2027, setting the ceiling for the final tax rate. They also approved resolutions to select Public Management Inc. for grant administration and Urban Engineering for engineering services for the U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, and authorized submission of a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for $17,146,929. The council approved the Northside Center's request to obtain financing up to $175,000 for the historic auditorium renovation, and received information on the proposed budget and Truth in Taxation calculations without further action.

• Approved record tax rate of $0.49144 for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-39 selecting Public Management Inc. for grant administration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-40 selecting Urban Engineering for engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-41 authorizing FEMA FMA grant application for $17,146,929 (unanimous)
• Approved Northside Center financing request up to $175,000 (unanimous)
• Received proposed FY2027 budget and tax rate information without action
• Received 2026 Truth in Taxation calculations without action

City Council

The council will consider resolutions to hire grant administration and engineering firms for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, discuss financing for the Northside Center's historic auditorium renovation, and review the proposed FY 2027 budget, tax rate, and Truth in Taxation calculations. A record vote on the proposed tax rate and a public hearing notice are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-39: Authorize Public Management Inc. for grant administration on the U.S. Highway 59 Economic Development Utility Extension Project (EDA disaster supplemental)
• Resolution R2026-40: Authorize Urban Engineering for professional engineering services on the same project
• Resolution R2026-41: Authorize application to FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
• Discussion of Northside Center's financing request for the Historic Auditorium Renovation Project
• Review of proposed FY 2027 budget, property tax rate, no new revenue rate, voter approved rate, and proposed tax rate; record vote on 2026 proposed tax rate

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic. They will also consider a use eligibility request for a 10-acre tract on Highway 59 and review the draft Unified Development Code.

• Public hearing and action on SUP 2026-02: special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (0.6536 acres, Cedar Village Shopping Center)
• Consideration of use eligibility (EOU-2026-01) for C-2 General Commercial district on 10 acres at 0 Highway 59
• Draft review of the Unified Development Code (UDC)

City Council

The council will consider resolutions to hire grant administration and engineering firms for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project funded by an EDA disaster grant. They will also discuss the Northside Center renovation financing, review the proposed FY2027 budget and tax rate, and take a record vote on the 2026 proposed tax rate.

• Resolution 2026-39: Select Public Management Inc. for grant admin on EDA Highway 59 utility extension
• Resolution R2026-40: Select Urban Engineering for engineering services on EDA Highway 59 utility extension
• Resolution R2026-41: Apply for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant; designate mayor as authorized rep
• Discussion of Northside Center's request for financing for the Historic Auditorium Renovation Project
• Review of FY2027 proposed budget, tax rates, and record vote on 2026 proposed tax rate

The City Council unanimously approved a record vote setting the proposed tax rate at $0.49144 for Fiscal Year 2027, which serves as the ceiling for the final rate. The council also approved three resolutions related to the U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, including selecting Public Management Inc. for grant administration and Urban Engineering for engineering services, and authorized a FEMA flood mitigation grant application. Additionally, the council approved the Northside Center's request to obtain financing up to $175,000 for the historic auditorium renovation, and received information on the proposed budget and Truth in Taxation calculations without further action.

• Approved record tax vote of $0.49144 for 2026 proposed tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-39 selecting Public Management Inc. for grant administration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-40 selecting Urban Engineering for engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-41 authorizing FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for $17,146,929 (unanimous)
• Approved Northside Center's request to obtain financing up to $175,000 for auditorium renovation (unanimous)
• Received proposed FY2027 budget and tax rate information without direction
• Received 2026 Truth in Taxation calculations without action

Keep El Campo Beautiful Board

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes, conduct annual board orientation, appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and discuss wildflower seed packets, Coca-Cola rain barrels, and painted rocks projects. Reports will include the KECB budget, volunteer clean-up events, wildflower areas, and Friendship Park murals.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Discussion of wildflower seed packets
• Project proposal: Coca-Cola rain barrels
• Project proposal: painted rocks
• KECB budget report

The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board unanimously reappointed Bill Smartt as Chairperson and Drew Tidmore as Vice Chairperson. The board also approved a painted rock project for the upcoming Downtown Dinner, approved up to $500 reimbursement for garden supplies, and approved up to $1,000 for Friendship Park mural supplies. No action was taken on the annual board orientation or wildflower seed packets.

• Reappointed Bill Smartt as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Reappointed Drew Tidmore as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved painted rock project proposal (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 reimbursement for City Hall Garden supplies (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,000 for advance Friendship Park mural supplies (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes, conduct annual board orientation, appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and review proposed revisions to Articles 5 and 6 of the Unified Development Code. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action may be taken on non-agenda items.

• Unified Development Code Revisions - Article 5 Development Standards
• Unified Development Code Revisions - Article 6 Supplemental Regulations
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Annual Board Orientation
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The El Campo City Council will hold a regular session to consider several resolutions, including support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, authorization to apply for an Operation Lone Star grant, and a $14,883 change order for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project. The council will also receive the FY27 proposed budget and make appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Grievance Board. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.

• Resolution R2026-34: expressing support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 315 and H.R. 979)
• Resolution R2026-35: authorizing submission of an Operation Lone Star grant application
• Resolution R2026-36: authorizing Change Order No. 2 with J4 Fencing & Service, LLC for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project in the amount of $14,883
• Resolution R2026-37: accepting drainage easements for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project (Parcels 24 and 30)
• Distribution of FY27 Proposed Budget Document

City Council

The El Campo City Council will hold a workshop to review and consider taking official action on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes public comments and council discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• FY27 Budget Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion only. The proposed budget includes a 5% or $1.50/hour cost-of-living raise for all employees, and potential increases to water, sewer, and transportation user fees.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was for discussion only

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for reduced setbacks at 711 W 1st St in the R-2 Mixed Residential District. The board will also vote on June meeting minutes, hold annual orientation, and appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Public hearing and action on variance V-2026-10 for reduced setbacks at 711 W 1st St (0.2090 acres, Garcia/Peralez Subdivision Lot 1)
• Approval of June 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Annual Board Orientation
• Appointment of Chairperson
• Appointment of Vice-Chairperson

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for reduced front and rear setbacks to allow a porch at 711 W 1st St, with a vote of 4-2. The board also unanimously approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes and reappointed Bobby Perez as Chairperson and Fabian Rodriguez as Vice-Chairperson.

• Approved variance for reduced setbacks at 711 W 1st St (4-2)
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bobby Perez as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fabian Rodriguez as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)

City Council

The El Campo City Council will consider setting the FY2027 property tax rate and review the proposed budget, including the no-new-revenue and voter-approved rates. They will also act on a contract change for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project and certify the 2026 property tax roll. The meeting includes public comments, consent agenda, and a possible closed session on real property.

• Modify Contract Change No. 2 with J4 Fencing & Service, LLC for HMGP Water Plant Generators Project (DR-4485-TX) by removing FEMA reimbursement condition
• Certify 2026 property tax roll: taxable value of new property, appraised value, taxable value of all property
• 2026 Truth in Taxation calculation: 2025 excess debt collections and 2026 anticipated tax collection rate
• Review FY2027 proposed budget, current tax rate, no-new-revenue rate, voter-approved rate, and proposed tax rate
• Board of Adjustment appointment

The council unanimously rescinded a prior condition that a $14,883 contract change with J4 Fencing & Service for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project be subject to FEMA reimbursement, then ratified the change order without that condition. Two agenda items on the 2026 certified property tax roll and the proposed FY27 budget were removed because the Wharton County Tax Assessor had not yet provided the necessary data. Shawn Freeman was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring June 2028.

• Rescinded condition that Contract Change No. 2 with J4 Fencing & Service be subject to FEMA reimbursement (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution R2026-36 authorizing $14,883 change order for HMGP Water Plant Generators Project without FEMA condition (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 Certified Property Tax Roll values as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Shawn Freeman to Board of Adjustment for term expiring June 2028 (unanimous)
• Removed from agenda: 2026 Truth in Taxation calculation and proposed FY27 budget discussion due to missing data from Wharton County Tax Assessor

City Council

The El Campo City Council will consider resolutions supporting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, authorizing an Operation Lone Star grant application, and approving a $14,883 change order for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project. The council will also receive the FY27 proposed budget and make appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Grievance Board.

• Resolution R2026-35 authorizing Operation Lone Star grant application
• Resolution R2026-36 approving $14,883 change order for HMGP Water Plant Generators Project with J4 Fencing & Service, LLC
• Resolution R2026-37 accepting drainage easements for Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project (Parcels 24 and 30)
• Distribution of FY27 Proposed Budget Document
• Board of Adjustment and Grievance Board appointments

The council unanimously approved removing Edward Vallejo IV from the Board of Adjustment and appointing Dan Harris for the remainder of a 2-year term. It also passed resolutions supporting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, authorizing an Operation Lone Star grant application for police cell-phone unlocking, and approving a change order for water plant generators contingent on FEMA reimbursement. The FY27 proposed budget was published online.

• Appointed Dan Harris to Board of Adjustment, replacing Edward Vallejo IV (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-34 supporting AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2026-35 authorizing Operation Lone Star grant application for $89,736 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for HMGP Water Plant Generators Project, $14,883, contingent on FEMA reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including drainage easements for Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project (unanimous)