Henderson County public meetings in 2025

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been canceled. The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution to deny a rate increase request from SWEPCO. The body will also consider several HEDCO performance agreements and appoint members to various city boards and commissions.

• Resolution 2025-11-01 to deny SWEPCO's rate increase request
• Contract with MPA Fireworks for July 4, 2026 display
• Street closures for Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade (Dec 4) and A Merry Christmas on Main (Dec 6)
• Performance agreements between HEDCO and entities including Bane Investment Holdings and Sadler Powder Coating, LLC
• HEDCO Budget Amendments #2

The council unanimously denied SWEPCO's proposed rate increase, sending the request back to the Public Utility Commission. It also approved the allocation of 346 votes for the Rusk County Appraisal District and adopted several appointments and reappointments. The meeting cancelled the scheduled December 16, 2025 council session and approved HEDCO budget amendment #2.

• Denied SWEPCO rate increase request (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of 346 appraisal district votes (unanimous)
• Appointed 7 members to Historic Landmark Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Riese Duty to Main Street Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chad Boatwright and Scott Dreddy to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cecilia Koch and Alton Pryor to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 16, 2025 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Budget Amendment #2 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the second reading of an ordinance that cancels the November 4, 2025 municipal election and declares the unopposed applicants as council members for Districts 1, 4, and 5. It also approved a final payment to Lone Star Global for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant generator, updated the Master fee schedule, and adopted several land‑use and utility actions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final payment to Lone Star Global for 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant generator (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance canceling November 2025 municipal election, appointing unopposed members (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to resolution 2023-05-02, changing "shall" to "may" and renumbering to 2025-05-02A (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining lots 12 and 13 of BLK 420 Reedy Addition (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining lot 1 BLK 362 and lot 6 BLK 636 (unanimous)
• Approved update to the Master fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Jacob's Water Supply for emergency water provision (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss canceling the November 4th municipal election for unopposed districts. The body is also considering a zoning change on Hubbard Drive and several street closures for community events.

• Ordinance 2025-09-03 to cancel the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election
• Zoning change from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive
• Awarding a generator contract to Lone Star Global of Henderson via 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Resolution 2025-10-01 to update the Master fee Schedule
• Contract with Jacob's Water Supply for emergency water

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a zoning application for a property at 200 Hubbard Drive. The body is considering changing the designation from General Commercial (C2) to Medium Density Single-family Residential (R2).

• Zoning change application for 200 Hubbard Drive from General Commercial (C2) to Medium Density Single-family Residential (R2)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09-04 regarding the 200 Hubbard Drive zoning change

The council voted unanimously to approve a zoning change for 200 Hubbard Drive, converting the property from General Commercial (C2) to Medium Density Single-family Residential (R2). The motion was made by Council Member Stephen Strong and seconded by Council Member Greg Jackson. The council also took the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-04 related to this change, with no questions or comments. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved zoning change for 200 Hubbard Drive (C2 to R2) – unanimous vote
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09-04 taken – no questions or comments
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider setting the tax rate, adopting the 2025-2026 budget, and approving appointments to the HEDCO board. The meeting also includes proclamations and the cancellation of the November 4th municipal election.

• Second reading of ordinance setting tax rate at .529139 per $100 valuation
• Second reading of ordinance for 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Cancellation of November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election
• Approval of HEDCO board appointments for Places 4, 5, and 6
• Street closures for Spring Fling Car Show and 175th Anniversary Celebration

The council voted unanimously to approve the June and July 2025 HEDCO financial statements, the HEDCO Program of Work and its FY 2025‑2026 budget, and the city’s FY 2025‑2026 budget. It also adopted the tax‑rate ordinance setting the rate at .529139 per $100 valuation and named the Henderson News as the official newspaper. The consent agenda, including removal of the August 19 minutes, was approved without dissent.

• Approved June 2025 HEDCO financials (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 HEDCO financials (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Program of Work FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Budget FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑rate ordinance 2025‑09‑01 setting rate .529139 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved city budget ordinance 2025‑09‑02 for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2025‑09‑01 naming Henderson News official newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved removal of August 19 minutes and consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to remove Brian Ballard from the HEDCO Board effective immediately. It also approved canceling the September 16 council meeting and postponed several HEDCO items until September 9. Public hearings on the proposed tax rate and the 2025‑2026 budget were closed without comment.

• Removed Brian Ballard from HEDCO Board, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved canceling the September 16 council meeting (unanimous)
• Dropped Resolution 2025-08-01 on Boards and Commissions transparency until October (unanimous)
• Dropped HEDCO Program of Work for FY 2025‑2026 until September 9 (unanimous)
• Dropped HEDCO Budget for FY 2025‑2026 until September 9 (unanimous)
• Closed second public hearing on the proposed No‑New‑Revenue tax rate (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on the 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Considered first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 setting the No‑New‑Revenue tax rate (no vote recorded)

General

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and moved the HEDCO financials to the regular session. It approved final payments for the 2024 Water Improvements Project ($34,890) and the 2024 Master Street Improvements Program ($108,783.80) and set warranty dates. The council also approved a contract with Rusk County to conduct the November 4, 2025 municipal election for districts one, four, and five. Several items, including board transparency and HEDCO program and budget, were tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled HEDCO financial figures for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $34,890 to John Wright Construction and set warranty date (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $108,783.80 to Rayford's Truck and Tractor and set warranty date (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-08-01 for boards and commissions transparency (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Rusk County to run municipal election Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed tax rate (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take a record vote on the proposed property tax rate for 2025.

• Proposed 2025 property tax rate

The council voted to adopt the proposed no‑new‑revenue property tax rate of 0.529139 after a motion by Council Member Stephen Strong and a second by Council Member Michael Searcy. The vote was unanimous. The council also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved no‑new‑revenue property tax rate of 0.529139 (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will convene a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the Henderson Community Center.

• Open 2025-2026 budget workshop
• Close 2025-2026 budget workshop
• Henderson Community Center, 302 Fairpark
• City Manager: Jay Abercrombie

The council held a budget workshop where City Manager Jay Abercrombie presented the proposed 2025‑2026 General Fund, Water and Wastewater Fund, and various department line items. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider rezoning two properties, setting meeting dates for August and September, and scheduling public hearings for the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes approval of council minutes and financial reports.

• Consider rezoning 900 E. Main Street from R1 to PD
• Consider rezoning FM 782 property to Institutional
• Set August 7, September 2, and September 9 meeting dates
• Call public hearings for 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
• Approve minutes and HEDCO financials for May 2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also approved Ordinance 2025-05-01, rezoning 900 E. Main Street from an R1 zone to a PD zone. The council added three regular meetings on Aug. 7, Sep. 2, and Sep. 9, 2025, and approved two public hearings on the tax rate and budget for Aug. 19 and Sep. 2, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 900 E. Main St from R1 to PD zone (unanimous)
• Approved adding three regular council meetings on Aug 7, Sep 2, Sep 9 (unanimous)
• Approved two public hearings on tax rate and budget for Aug 19 and Sep 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and property platting requests. The body is also considering street closures for upcoming community events and the reappointment of Cemetery Board members.

• Rezoning 900 E. Main Street from R1 to PD Zone
• Rezoning property on FM 782 from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional
• Rezoning Scout Crossing from M2 Medium Density Multi-family to R1 Low Density Single-Family
• Street closures for Freedom Fest (July 4 or 6) and Juneteenth Parade (June 21)
• Reappointment of Cemetery Board members John Dulin, Elidia Ramirez, Lisa Wallace, and Scott Crawford

The council approved the consent agenda and a series of land‑use actions. It rezoned 900 E. Main Street to a Planned Development and changed the Scout Crossing area to single‑family zoning, also approving several minor plats in the Scout Crossing, Gray Street and Noble subdivisions. The July 15 council meeting was moved to July 8, and four cemetery board members were reappointed. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 900 E. Main Street from R1 to Planned Development zone (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05-02 changing Scout Crossing to R1 zone (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Scout Crossing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining lots 1 and 2 of Block 7 in Gray Street Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining lots 6,7,8 and 0.507‑acre lots into Lots 6 and 6A of Noble Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved moving the July 15, 2025 council meeting to July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of cemetery board members John Dulin, Elidia Ramirez, Lisa Wallace, and Scott Crawford (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning amendments and a police department grant. The body is also reviewing the 2024-2025 budget auditor's engagement letter and March 2025 financial reports.

• Rezoning 900 E. Main Street from R1 to PD Zone
• Rezoning BIH Subdivision from M2 Medium Density Multi-family to R1 Low Density Single-Family
• Rezoning Henderson Soccer Association property on FM 782 from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional
• Resolution 2025-05-01 for a Police Department grant
• Auditors Engagement letter for the 2024-2025 budget

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a police department grant resolution. It also approved the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to rezone two HEDCO‑owned parcels in the BIH Subdivision from M2 (Medium‑Density Multi‑family) to R1 (Low‑Density Single‑Family). A separate recommendation to change a city‑owned soccer field from Low‑Intensity Industrial to Institutional was approved, while the rezoning of 900 E. Main Street and its related ordinance were tabled. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05-01 for Police Department grant (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for BIH Subdivision from M2 to R1 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional for Henderson Soccer Association property (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 900 E. Main Street from R1 to PD (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2025-05-01 for 900 E. Main Street rezoning (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss extending a waste contract and adjusting the Master Fee Schedule. Members will consider three zoning changes to General Commercial and two minor plat requests. The body will also discuss a potential agreement with Rusk County regarding the animal center and county jail.

• Extension of Solid Waste contract with Allied Waste System of Kilgore for 5 years
• Resolution 2025-04-01 to adjust the Master Fee Schedule
• Zoning change to General Commercial (C2) at 2500 S. Evenside Street
• Zoning change to General Commercial (C2) near HWY 79 S. and S. Evenside
• Minor plat requests for 710 W. Fordall Street and the 1500 block of W. Main Street

The Henderson City Council approved a five‑year extension of the Solid Waste contract with Allied Waste Services. It also adopted a new Paid Time Off policy, authorized negotiations with Rusk County on the Pets for Prisoners agreement, and increased street usage fees. Several zoning changes, a minor plat approval, and the re‑appointment of Civic Center Advisory Committee members were also approved.

• Extended Solid Waste contract with Allied Waste for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved new Paid Time Off (PTO) policy consolidating vacation and sick leave (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation with Rusk County on Pets for Prisoners agreement (unanimous)
• Approved street usage fee increase of $0.20 per foot for 2025‑2026, with $0.05 annual increments (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change Ordinance 2025-03-01 for 2500 S. Evenside St to General Commercial (4‑for, 1 abstention)
• Approved zoning change Ordinance 2025-03-02 for property near HWY 79 S. to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for 710 W. Fordall Street (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Garmon, LeeAnn Mills, and Jean Stokes to Civic Center Advisory Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a feasibility study for transporting water from Lake Striker and a work order for a shooting range. The body is also considering several zoning map amendments and a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy.

• Feasibility study for water infrastructure from Lake Striker with Stokes and Associates
• Zoning change to High Density Multi-Family District on N. Van Buren
• Zoning change to General Commercial (C2) at 2500 S. Evenside Street
• Zoning change to General Commercial (C2) near HWY 79 S. and S. Evenside
• Resolution 2025-03-01 regarding a 45-day rate increase from CenterPoint Energy

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss topics related to residential and commercial development. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop on residential and commercial development

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets. The body is also reviewing several requests to change property zoning for commercial and multi-family uses. Other items include the disposal of surplus property and a support letter for Keep Henderson Beautiful.

• Resolution 2025-02-01 (2023-2024 budget amendment #2) and Resolution 2025-02-02 (2024-2025 budget amendment #1)
• Ordinance 2025-02-01: Zoning change from General Industrial to High Density Multi-Family on N. Van Buren
• Zoning change request for 2500 S. Evenside Street from R1 to General Commercial (C2)
• Zoning change request by Bane Investment Holdings LLC for 6 acres in J Smith Survey from R1 to General Commercial (C2)
• Zoning change request by United Ag and Turf for property in Tall Pines Estates from R2 to General Commercial (C2)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning change for a property on N. Van Buren and the purchase of a new ladder fire truck. The body is also considering agreements for a utility audit and the 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Zoning change request for N. Van Buren (between HWY 64 and C.R. 201) from General Industrial (I2) to High Density Multi-Family District (M3)
• Authorization to purchase a new ladder Fire Truck
• Agreement with Water Company of America for a Utility Audit
• Inter-local Agreement with the 791 Purchasing Cooperative
• RFP/RFQ for the 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Downtown Revitalization Program