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Hilshire VillageTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
1,091
Per-capita income
$99,358
Median home value
$1,035,300
Bachelor's or higher
79%
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

8301 WESTVIEW DR, Houston
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to address Mayor's resignation and appointment of successor

The Hilshire Village City Council will discuss the resignation of Mayor Buesinger and the appointment of a new mayor. The body will also consider a resolution regarding obligations for St. Francis Episcopal School of Houston and a contract renewal for code enforcement.

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P a g e | 1 City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 The City Council of Hilshire Village, Texas will meet on October 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8301 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Individuals may personally engage with the City Council during the meeting at City Hall or through written communication. Please ensure your comments are submitted in advance to [email protected]. Participants attending the meeting via videoconference will not have audio or video functionalities enabled. View Meeting via Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 293 513 161 083 082 6 Passcode: hd9Ur2ce 1. Call to Order 1.1. Invocation (Council Member Schwarz) 1.2. Pledge of Allegiance 1.3. Roll Call 2. Citizen's Comments Citizens may address the Council for up to three minutes on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. Speakers can choose to speak immediately or wait until the relevant agenda item is discussed, if applicable. When addressing the Council, speakers must use the microphone and state their name before speaking. Any prepared remarks should be submitted to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Please note that due to Open Meetings Act regulations, the Council cannot deliberate on non-agenda items raised during this time. Such items may be scheduled for a future meeting if Council action is required. 3. Action Items 3.1. Ad …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00

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8301 Westview Drive, Hilshire Village
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:30

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Hilshire Village Council to consider FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the ratification of the 2026 tax rate and Finance & Investment Policies.

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P a g e | 1 Public Hearing Agenda Tuesday, September 01, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive The City Council of the City of Hilshire Village, Texas will meet on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8301 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Individuals may personally engage with the City Council during the meeting at City Hall or through written communication. Please ensure your comments are submitted in advance to [email protected]. Participants attending the meeting via videoconference will not have audio or video functionalities enabled. Meeting ID: 257 220 644 878 2 Passcode: p4cY37WB 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 Roll Call 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1 Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3.1 Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance Number 862-2026 adopting the City of Hilshire Village, Texas General Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in accordance with Section 102.007 of the Local Government Code. (Secretary Stephens) 3.2 Discussion and possible approval to ratify the proposed 2026 tax rate in accordance with Section 102.007(c) of the Local Government Code. (Secretary Stephens) 3.3 Discussion and possible approval of Finance & Investment Policies. (Secretary Stephens) 4. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Agenda items may not necessarily be considered in the order that they appear. With regard to any item, Council may take various actions, includi …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to discuss Hickory Shadows Drive project payment and animal control ordinance

The City Council will consider a final invoice of $50,364.86 for the Hickory Shadows Drive paving and drainage project. The meeting also includes a budget workshop regarding utility rates, tax rate calculations, and salary survey results.

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P a g e | 1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 The City Council of Hilshire Village, Texas will meet on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8301 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Individuals may personally engage with the City Council during the meeting at City Hall or through written communication. Please ensure your comments are submitted in advance to [email protected]. Participants attending the meeting via videoconference will not have audio or video functionalities enabled. View Meeting via Teams Meeting ID: 239 570 630 083 684 Passcode: B3r2BW2U 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.A. Invocation (Mayor Pro Tem Carey) 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Roll Call 2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Citizens may address the Council for up to three minutes on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. Speakers can choose to speak immediately or wait until the relevant agenda item is discussed, if applicable. When addressing the Council, speakers must use the microphone and state their name and address before speaking. Any prepared remarks should be submitted to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Please note that due to Open Meetings Act regulations, the Council cannot deliberate on non-agenda items raised during this time. Such items may be scheduled for a future meeting if Council action is required. 3. REPORTS TO COUNCIL 3.A. …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Hilshire Village Council to review 2026-2027 budget and infrastructure projects

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review capital infrastructure priorities and the first reading of the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on animal control ordinances, electric bicycles, and various utility and road repair authorizations.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Pine Chase Grove brick wall replacement to next lowest bidder

The Council approved several expenditures, including $63,630 for the Pine Chase Grove brick wall replacement to Infrastructure Construction Services after the lowest bidder withdrew, and $14,140.69 for Arnold & Co.'s invoice on the Hickory Shadows project. They also approved $20,000 for emergency water line repairs at Hickory Shadows and a payment to Expert Underground Solutions for ditch cleaning. The animal restraint ordinance was tabled for revision, and no action was taken on electric bicycles, with education being the chosen approach.

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P a g e | 1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 The City Council of Hilshire Village, Texas will meet on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8301 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Individuals may personally engage with the City Council during the meeting at City Hall or through written communication. Please ensure your comments are submitted in advance to [email protected]. Participants attending the meeting via videoconference will not have audio or video functionalities enabled. View Meeting via Teams Meeting ID: 225 215 012 386 984 Passcode: WK6Ak3y4 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.A. Invocation (Council Member Butts) 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Roll Call 2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Citizens may address the Council for up to three minutes on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. Speakers can choose to speak immediately or wait until the relevant agenda item is discussed, if applicable. When addressing the Council, speakers must use the microphone and state their name and address before speaking. Any prepared remarks should be submitted to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Please note that due to Open Meetings Act regulations, the Council cannot deliberate on non-agenda items raised during this time. Such items may be scheduled for a future meeting if Council action is required. 3. REPORTS TO COUNCIL 3.A. S …
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Regular Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 4. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Buesinger called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. 1.A. Invocation was given by Council Member Butts. 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Present Mayor Bob Buesinger Council Member Mike Gordy Council Member Tom Steffan Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carey Council Member David Schwarz Council Member Matthew Butts Also Present: City Attorney Hays, Olson & Olson, Engineers Him & Mulloy, HDR Engineering, Spring Valley PD Lt. Menchaca, Lt. Spriggs, Captain Lane, Village Fire Deputy Chief Witt, Secretary Stephens and Assistant Secretary Ray 2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Zandra Anderson, citizen, expressed support for the proposed animal restraint ordinance and shared her experience both personally and with state laws on the matter. Nancy Friedman, citizen, reported concern regarding the neighboring construction site which had dirt piled on the fence line causing changes in her yard drainage. She stated that she requested an inspection on her property before the project receives final approval. 3. REPORTS TO COUNCIL 3.A. Spring Valley Police Report Sergeant Menchaca reported in the month of June there were 922 calls for service, 157 house checks, and 25 citations issued from 10 traffic stops. There were no major incidents to report. 3.B. Fire Commissioner's Report Deputy Chief Witt reported approximately $192,000 in EMS revenue year-to-date. He noted that 95 community …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Adjustments

Board considers pool variance and zoning ordinance amendment

The Board of Adjustments will review a request for impervious coverage at 8002 Anadell Drive to allow for a swimming pool. The Board will also discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding maximum impermeable coverage for residential lots under 12,000 square feet.

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P a g e | 1 Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM 8301 Westview Drive Houston, Texas 77055 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 Roll Call 2. ACTION ITEMS 2.1 Approval of the BOA meeting minutes from May 21, 2026 3. PUBLIC HEARING 3.1 The Board will consider a request from 8002 Anadell Drive for a variance, special exception, or interpretation to the City's impervious coverage behind the front build line for the purpose of constructing a swimming pool. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Discussion to amend Section 11:01.06 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an additional two percent (2%) maximum impermeable coverage for residential lots containing less than 12,000 square feet. 5. EXECITIVE SESSION 5.1 Discussion the Zoning Board of Adjustment Bylaws, Board procedures, and orientation materials for Board members. 6. ADJOURNMENT Please note that agenda items may not be addressed in the sequence listed. The Board reserves the right to take various actions regarding any item, such as rescheduling it entirely or for specific action at a later date or time. In the event that a quorum of the Board is not present, the attending members will convene as a sub-committee for discussion purposes only concerning the aforementioned agenda item(s). This venue is wheelchair accessible, with designated parking available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services should be submitted 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact City Hall at 713-973-1779 …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to discuss infrastructure payments and drainage projects

The City Council will consider several construction and maintenance authorizations, including payments for Hickory Shadows Drive improvements and water line repairs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budget planning and upcoming appointments to local boards.

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✓ Decided: Hilshire Village council approves $64,838 payment for Hickory Shadows paving project

The Hilshire Village City Council approved a $64,838.02 payment to Arnold & Co. for construction services on the Hickory Shadows Drive Paving, Drainage, & Water Line Improvements Project (Invoice #5). Council also approved design and bidding phase services for the 1303 & 1307 Friarcreek Drainage Easement Improvements Project, authorized a topographical survey for the Mallie Court Ravine Drainage Easement not to exceed $12,040, and awarded Pine Chase Grove Cul-De-Sac brick wall replacement work. Two items—emergency water line leak repairs at Hickory Shadows and city-wide ditch cleaning—were tabled to the next meeting. Council appointed Keith Young to the Board of Adjustments and Marcus Dotson as President of two finance facility corporations.

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P a g e | 1 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 The City Council of Hilshire Village, Texas will meet on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8301 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Individuals may personally engage with the City Council during the meeting at City Hall or through written communication. Please ensure your comments are submitted in advance to [email protected]. Participants attending the meeting via videoconference will not have audio or video functionalities enabled. View Meeting via Teams Meeting ID: 224 298 791 103 506 Passcode: jR9vZ6uc 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.A. Invocation (Council Member Schwarz) 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Roll Call 2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Citizens may address the Council for up to three minutes on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. Speakers can choose to speak immediately or wait until the relevant agenda item is discussed, if applicable. When addressing the Council, speakers must use the microphone and state their name and address before speaking. Any prepared remarks should be submitted to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Please note that due to Open Meetings Act regulations, the Council cannot deliberate on non-agenda items raised during this time. Such items may be scheduled for a future meeting if Council action is required. 3. REPORTS TO COUNCIL 3.A. Sp …
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Regular Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM 8301 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Buesinger called the meaning to order at 6:32 PM. 1.A. Invocation was given by Council Member Schwarz 1.B. Pledge of Allegiance 1.C. Present Mayor Bob Buesinger Council Member Mike Gordy Council Member Tom Steffan Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carey Council Member David Schwarz Absent Council Member Matthew Butts Also Present: Engineers Him and Moylan, HDR Engineering, Spring Valley Village PD Lt. Menchaca, Lt. Spriggs, Captain Lane, Village Fire Chief Croft, Secretary Stephens and Assistant Secretary Ray 2. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS None. 3. REPORTS TO COUNCIL 3.A. Spring Valley Police Report Lieutenant Menchaca reported a total of 1,061 calls for service during the reporting period. Officers conducted 758 business checks and 213 house checks, issued 12 parking citations and 17 traffic violations. 3.B. Fire Commissioner's Report Chief Croft presented the monthly report, highlighting recent recruitment and community outreach efforts. An update was provided on the department's new blocker truck preparation for service. The vehicle is expected to participate in the upcoming Independence Day parade. 6/16/26 Council Meeting Minutes Page |1 3.C. 3.D. 3.E. 3.G. The department has responded to 903 calls for service year-to-date across the six villages. During the previous month, Hilshire Village recorded 10 calls for service, including six fire-related inc …
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🌐 County-level context (Harris County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments111,215 (2,182,164 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,529/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy31.6% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.482
All kids
0.418
Black kids
0.336

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