Bastrop, TX

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board meets October 5, 2026, to swear in three incoming members — Rick Kellison (Place 1), Nancy Wood (Place 4), and Kassidi Anderson (Place 6) — and to consider approving minutes from its September 14, 2026 regular meeting. The rest of the agenda is largely procedural: citizen comments, announcements, and reports from the Library Director, including statistics, financial, budget overview, and open house updates. No action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed beyond the minutes approval and future agenda requests.

• Oath of office for incoming Library Board members Rick Kellison (Place 1), Nancy Wood (Place 4), and Kassidi Anderson (Place 6)
• Consider approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Downtown streets closed 12:00 p.m. until after 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 for Boo Bash preparation and safety
• Library closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day and Saturday, November 14 for the annual Veteran's Day car show
• Reports scheduled: Director's report, statistics, financial, budget overview, important dates, and open house update

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Bastrop Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board meets October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street. The board will consider approving minutes from its September 3, 2026 regular meeting, receive reports on the Master Gardeners and electricity access to the Master Gardener shed at Bob Bryant Park, and hear an update on the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park at Mayfest Park. Members will also consider and act on creating an Adopt A Park or Adopt a Spot program, establishing a Friends of the Park group for donations of land or dollars, creating a Trails Task Force, and sending a formal resolution and plan to the City Council to re-establish the Golf Course project.

• Consider and act on creating an Adopt A Park or Adopt a Spot program
• Consider and act on establishing Friends of the Park or similar for donations of land or dollars
• Consider and act on creating a Trails Task Force and appointing a member to lead it
• Consider and act on a formal resolution and plan to City Council to re-establish the Golf Course project
• Reports on Master Gardeners, electricity access to the Master Gardener shed at Bob Bryant Park, and an update on the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park at Mayfest Park

Main Street Advisory Board

The Bastrop Main Street Advisory Board meets October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street. The board will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council on amendments to the Bastrop Development Code, Section 14.03.003, Downtown Historic District, to set Active and Passive Use requirements for ground-floor storefronts and regulations for certain Alcohol-Focused Uses. It will also vote on meeting minutes from June 10, August 19, and September 2, 2026, hear committee reports and upcoming downtown event dates, hold a workshop on the Main Street America 4-Point Approach and workplans, and discuss rescheduling the November meeting.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation to City Council on Development Code Section 14.03.003 amendments for Downtown Historic District ground-floor Active and Passive Use requirements and certain Alcohol-Focused Uses
• Approval of June 10, 2026, August 19, 2026, and September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on Main Street America 4-Point Approach refresher and workplans/transformation strategies
• Discussion of a rescheduled date for the November meeting
• Upcoming downtown events reported: Boo Bash Oct 31, Dia de los Muertos Nov 1, Veterans Day Car Show Nov 13-14, Rivals for a Cause Nov 27, Wassail Fest Nov 28, Merry on Main Dec 12, Lighted Christmas Parade Dec 12

Regular City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a Notice of Possible Quorum, not a regular meeting. It states that a quorum of Bastrop City Council Members may be present at a Data Center Town Hall on October 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. The notice says no Council action will be taken, no deliberations will be held, and no Council business will be conducted. The notice was posted September 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. by City Secretary Michael Muscarello.

• Possible quorum of Bastrop City Council Members at a Data Center Town Hall
• Event date and time: October 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
• Notice states no Council action, deliberations, or business will occur
• Notice posted September 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. under the Texas Open Meetings Act

Planning and Zoning Commission

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss strategies for supporting and promoting live music in Bastrop. The Council will also consider a contract for the Blakey Lane Extension project and a resolution regarding emergency services district legislation.

• Workshop on supporting and promoting live music in the City of Bastrop
• Resolution R-2026-137: Professional services contract with The Goodman Corporation for the Blakey Lane Extension project for a not-to-exceed amount of $540,045.00
• Resolution R-2026-139: Supporting legislation allowing property owners to remove property from an emergency services district

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board October 5, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will hold public hearings on two municipal service plan amendments for large tracts east of State Highway 71, and consider resolutions on mowing services, board appointments, and a Texas emergency management agreement. It will also discuss in closed session a potential economic development agreement with Marriott Partners and litigation over the North End Prairie project's vested rights.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-37: Municipal Service Plan for +/-12.95 acres at Burleson Crossing East, east of Edward Burleson Lane and north of SH 71
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-38: Municipal Service Plan for +/-56.62 acres at Pearl River/Sendero, east of FM 969 and north of SH 71
• Resolution R-2026-138: terminate Community Lawn LLC agreement and authorize interim mowing for parkland and Senior Center through Dec 31, 2026
• Resolution R-2026-136: rescind prior vested rights denial for North End Prairie project under Chapter 245
• Executive session: Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Marriott Partners and litigation Pecan Street Bastrop, LLC v. City of Bastrop

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

Special City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the second reading of ordinances adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget and setting the property tax rate, along with a school zone traffic schedule amendment. The council will also hold a public hearing and take action on these items, and will convene in executive session to discuss economic development with Pearl River for the Sendero project and the acquisition of real property on Church Street.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-36 adopting the tax roll and tax rate for FY 2026-2027
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending Schedule V: School Zones in the Traffic and Vehicle code
• Executive session to deliberate economic development with Pearl River, developer for Sendero
• Executive session to deliberate acquisition of real property on Church Street

The Bastrop City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and Ordinance No. 2026-36 to set the property tax rate at 0.5118 per $100 valuation. The council also approved a school zone ordinance amendment, set tax rate components, and directed the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sendero following an executive session.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 for school zones (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (5-0)
• Set the M&O tax rate component at 0.2947 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Set the Debt tax rate component at 0.2171 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-36 adopting a tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to execute an agreement with Sendero (5-0)

• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 regarding School Zones
• Economic Development deliberation with Pearl River for Sendero
• Acquisition of real property on Church Street
  Church Street

State of the City

The Bastrop City Council has issued a notice of possible quorum for the State of the City event. No Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted during this meeting.

• State of the City event at Bastrop Convention Center

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will meet to approve the 2027 slate of officers and the upcoming fiscal year meeting calendar. The board will also review reports regarding library statistics and finances.

• Approval of August 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Nominating Committee’s slate of officers for fiscal year 2027
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Library Board meeting calendar
• Notification of new library operational hours: 10:00 a.m. openings Monday through Saturday

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request to allow a 0-foot setback for a carport at 406 Magnolia Street, instead of the required 15-25 feet. The board will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing and action on zoning variance for 0-foot setback at 406 Magnolia Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2026
• Citizen comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and tax rate, approve updates to the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District, and award a $169,946 HVAC contract for the Convention Center. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and a vote to decommission the city’s automated license plate reader system.

• Approve FY2027 budget via Ordinance 2026-34
• Adopt tax rate and levy ad valorem taxes via Ordinance 2026-36
• Award $169,946 HVAC replacement contract to Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing for Bastrop Convention Center
• Approve $45,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax incentive for Caterpillar Inc. Leadership Summit 2028 at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
• Decommission Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system via Resolution R-2026-134

Bastrop City Council approved first readings of the FY2026-27 budget and a tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation, both set for second reading on September 15, 2026. Council also adopted Resolution R-2026-134 to decommission the city's Flock Safety license plate camera system and bar similar contracts. Several consent agenda items passed 5-0, including HVAC replacement, a hotel tax incentive, and updates to financial and purchasing policies. No action was taken after an executive session on legal matters.

• Approved first reading of FY2026-27 budget (5-0), second reading set for Sept 15, 2026
• Approved FY2026-27 tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation (5-0), second reading set for Sept 15, 2026
• Adopted Resolution R-2026-134 to decommission Flock Safety ALPR cameras and prohibit similar contracts (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-22 amending Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation bylaws (4-1, Fossler against)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-133 appointing City Council as Board of Directors for Hunters Crossing LGC (4-1, Fossler against)
• Approved remaining consent agenda items 8C-8J, including $169,946.18 HVAC contract and $45,000 HOT incentive (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-33 on restricted parking near schools (5-0), second reading on Sept 22 consent agenda
• No action taken in executive session regarding West Bastrop Development legal consultation

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The board will review reports on Parks & Recreation operations, Bastrop State Park, and the Bird City Coalition. Members will also discuss a TxDOT grant application and the Veterans Memorial.

• Approval of August 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of TxDOT Grant Application
• Discussion of the Veterans Memorial
• Report on Bastrop State Park operations
• Report on Bird City Coalition

Main Street Advisory Board

The Bastrop Main Street Advisory Board will approve minutes from June and August 2026 and hear reports from the Main Street Manager and design, economic vitality, and promotion committees. The meeting includes a workshop on the Main Street America 4 Point Approach and a volunteer strategy. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 10, 2026, and August 19, 2026, meeting minutes
• Promotion Committee update on Boo Bash event scheduled for October 31, 2026, 3-7pm in Downtown Bastrop
• Workshop on Main Street America 4 Point Approach refresher and workplans/transformation strategies
• Discussion of Volunteer Strategy

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of a historic accessory structure. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for relocation of historic accessory structure at 1408 Church Street
• Approval of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council Workshop

The Bastrop City Council will hold a workshop to provide direction on the Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Sidewalk Master Plan. The body will also approve an amendment to the Burleson Crossing East subdivision agreement and take the first reading of an ordinance amending school zone traffic schedules.

• Direction on Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project
• Direction on Transportation Master Plan and Roadway Impact Fee
• Direction on Sidewalk Master Plan
• Resolution No. 2026-126: First Amendment to Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2026-35: First reading amending School Zone traffic schedules (Section 12.04.006)

In a workshop meeting, the Bastrop City Council voted 5-0 to direct the city manager not to form an ad hoc committee for FLOCK, to immediately cover the city-owned FLOCK cameras, and to bring a cancellation contract for FLOCK to the September 8, 2026 regular meeting. Council also voted 4-1 to direct the city manager to proceed with the engineer's preferred plan for the Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project opening Jessica with improvements, returning to council on September 15, 2026. The council approved Resolution No. 2026-126, a First Amendment to the Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement with BRP East, L.P., 5-0, and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending school zone traffic schedules, 5-0. The Transportation Master Plan/Roadway Impact Fee and Sidewalk Master Plan were discussion only.

• Directed city manager not to form an ad hoc committee for FLOCK, to immediately cover city-owned FLOCK cameras, and to bring a cancellation contract to the September 8, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Directed city manager to proceed with the engineer's preferred plan for Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project opening Jessica with improvements, to return September 15, 2026 (4-1, Meyer against)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-126, First Amendment to the Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement with BRP East, L.P. (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending Chapter 12, Section 12.04.006 Schedule V: School Zones, to include on the September 15, 2026 consent agenda for a second reading (5-0)
• Transportation Master Plan/Roadway Impact Fee: discussion only
• Sidewalk Master Plan: discussion only

Notice of Possible Quorum

This notice informs the public of a possible quorum of Bastrop City Council members attending a Governmental Oversight Committee event. No Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Governmental Oversight Committee meeting

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Bastrop City Council will interview applicants for openings on several city boards and commissions, including the Historic Landmark Commission, Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board, Main Street, Ethics Commission, Planning & Zoning, and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation. Following the interviews, the council will discuss and possibly take action on appointments to these bodies.

• Interviews for Historic Landmark Commission: Blake Kaiser, Cheryl Long, Andrea Haschke
• Interviews for Planning & Zoning: Jeff Partida, Kristi Koch
• Interviews for Bastrop Economic Development Corporation: Jeff Partida, Gary Blake, Rick Womble
• Discussion and possible action on appointments to Bastrop Housing Authority, Parks and Recreation, Library, and more
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per person

City Council Workshop

The Bastrop City Council will hold a workshop to consider and give direction to the City Manager on three items: the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate and budget, a Flock Camera Policy, and Development Code changes related to data centers. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and direction only.

• FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate and budget
• Flock Camera Policy
• Development Code related to data centers

The Bastrop City Council voted 5-0 to set the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate at the no new revenue rate of 0.5118. The council also held discussions on a Flock Camera Policy and Development Code related to data centers, but took no action on those items. Two citizens spoke during the citizen comments portion of the meeting.

• Set FY 2026-27 tax rate at no new revenue rate of 0.5118 (5-0)
• Discussed Flock Camera Policy (no action)
• Discussed Development Code related to data centers (no action)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda and several individual items, including a joint alcohol sales election, a lease for Chubby's Barbershop, and a drainage standards waiver. The council will also receive financial and grant presentations and hold a closed session on property acquisition.

• Resolution R-2026-125: contract for joint Local Option Election on alcohol sales
• Resolution R-2026-122: lease with Christopher Higgins (Chubby's Barbershop) at 804 Water Street
• Resolution R-2026-122: waiver for alternate drainage standards at 310 Hospital Drive
• Ordinance 2026-32: FY 2026 Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District assessment roll
• Resolution R-2026-121: accept $11,000 donation from First National Bank of Bastrop for ¡Viva Bastrop!

The Bastrop City Council approved several items, including the purchase of real property at 804 Church Street, a lease agreement with Chubby's Barbershop, and a waiver for alternate drainage standards. The council also approved the consent agenda and the first reading of the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District ordinance. A motion to create a resolution supporting the TML Legislative Policy was approved after an amendment to remove taxpayer-funded lobbying failed.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 804 Church Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two traffic ordinances, $11,000 donation, interlocal agreement, election contract, and minutes (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-32 for Hunters Crossing PID (5-0)
• Approved waiver for alternate drainage standards at 310 Hospital Drive (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Chubby's Barbershop at 804 Water Street (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 2026 TML Legislative Policy (5-0)
• Amendment to remove taxpayer-funded lobbying from TML resolution failed for lack of second

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation board will consider and act on its Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, approve July meeting minutes, and hear staff updates. The board will also hold closed executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations for the Sendero project and Project "Electric Lion," which includes real property deliberations, with possible action afterward.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 BEDC budget
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session on economic development negotiations - Sendero
• Executive session on economic development negotiations and real property - Project "Electric Lion"
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider approving minutes from its June and July meetings and act on a zoning variance request. The variance would allow an existing nonconforming lot to be subdivided into three lots for two new businesses, with one lot exceeding the district's 65% impervious cover limit at about 88.6%.

• Variance request under Building Block Code Section 6.5.003 for P5 Core district
• Proposed subdivision into three lots with impervious cover of 88.6%, 64.3%, and 61.8%
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board

Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board

The Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to receive the unaudited financial report for the period ending July 31, 2026, and a presentation on green burials. The board will also consider approving minutes, discuss a dedication plaque for the columbarium, and schedule future meetings. Updates will be given on road work, landscaping, and columbarium sales.

• Unaudited financial report for period ending July 31, 2026
• Presentation on green burials by Judy Hoover
• Discussion on dedication plaque for columbarium
• Update on road work completed at Fairview Cemetery
• Update on columbarium sales and niche nameplate engraving quotes

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Bastrop City Council at an event called 'Sit w/Syl' on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 am. The notice explicitly states that no council action, deliberations, or business will occur. It is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Event: Sit w/Syl
• Date and time: August 19, 2026, 7:00 am
• Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX
• No action, deliberations, or business will be conducted

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve June minutes, hear committee updates, and participate in a workshop on the Main Street America 4-Point Approach and volunteer strategy. The agenda includes reports on recent events and upcoming promotions, but no major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on Main Street America 4-Point Approach and workplans/transformation strategies
• Volunteer strategy discussion
• Upcoming events: Viva Bastrop (Sept 18, North Main) and Boo Bash (Oct 31, Downtown Bastrop)
• Recap of Big Bang and Christmas in July events

Bridging Bastrop Board

The Bridging Bastrop Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on hosting the 2026 Community Unity Day, review community outreach opportunities, and finalize the Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative. They will also review employment reports and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on past and upcoming community events.

• Discussion and possible action on hosting 2026 Community Unity Day
• Discussion on community outreach and partnerships for Work Plan initiatives
• Discussion and possible action on Accessibility Inventory Walk Initiative
• Review of June and July 2026 Employment Reports from City HR
• Approval of June 11, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes

***CANCELLED*** Special Meeting Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board

The Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board special meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026, has been cancelled. The meeting would have considered finalizing a Master Transfer Agreement and reviewing the FY2027 Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
• Agenda included finalizing Master Transfer Agreement between City, LGC, and HOA
• Agenda included annual review of FY2027 Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan

Special Meeting Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board

The Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board will consider finalizing a Master Transfer Agreement between the City of Bastrop, the LGC, and the Hunter's Crossing Homeowner's Association. The board will also conduct the annual review and update of the proposed FY2027 Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and consider a resolution recommending it to the City Council.

• Consider and act on finalizing the Master Transfer Agreement between the City of Bastrop, the LGC, and the Hunter's Crossing Homeowner's Association
• Conduct annual review and update to proposed FY2027 Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan
• Consider a resolution recommending the updated Service and Assessment Plan to the City Council

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-29, which reallocates $500,000 from a proposed golf course budget to create an African American Cultural Center and Freedom Colonies Museum at Kerr Park. Other consent items include a police grant for impaired-driver enforcement, an automatic aid agreement with Bastrop County ESD No. 1, and a $25,000 expenditure for Career Tracks. Individual items include first readings on rules for private solar panel connections, parking restrictions, and stop sign installations on Settlement Drive.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-29: reallocate $500,000 from golf course to African American Cultural Center and Freedom Colonies Museum at Kerr Park (1304 Walnut Street)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-30: amend Historic Landmark Commission appointments to include a non-voting ex-officio member from Planning and Zoning Commission
• Resolution R-2026-117: authorize police to apply for a $13,027 TXDOT grant for impaired-driver mobilization, with 15% city match
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-28: establish rules for connecting private solar panels to Bastrop Power & Light grid
• Resolution R-2026-104: install two stop signs on Settlement Drive at Wagon Wheel and relocate crosswalk

The Bastrop City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including reallocating $500,000 from a proposed golf course to create an African American Cultural Center and Freedom Colonies Museum at Kerr Park. They also passed first readings of ordinances on solar panel connections and traffic changes, and approved resolutions for police grants, mutual aid, and engineering services. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $500K reallocation to African American Cultural Center (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of solar panel connection ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of no parking ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Alley A zone restriction removal (unanimous)
• Approved stop signs on Settlement Drive at Wagon Wheel (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services RFQ awards (unanimous)
• Approved TXDOT impaired driver grant application (consent)
• Approved HOT sponsorship up to $60K for SKIFT conference (consent)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the status of current projects. Discussions will cover the budget, capital projects, and master plans for transportation and water/wastewater.

• Budget review including tax rate setting and unfunded items
• Master Transportation Plan including East/West Connection North of 71 and impact fee reductions
• Water/WW Master Plan existing and future needs
• Future goals for a Recreation Center and expanded Fire/Police Service
• Discussion of Flock Cameras and legislative advocacy priorities

The Bastrop City Council held a retreat on August 7, 2026, to discuss ongoing and future capital projects, the Master Transportation Plan, the Water/Wastewater Master Plan, street projects, future goals, and legislative priorities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and ended with adjournment.

• Discussed capital projects for FY 2027 and FY 2028 and beyond
• Reviewed Master Transportation Plan, including east/west connection north of SH 71 and impact fee reduction amendments
• Discussed Water/Wastewater Master Plan existing and future needs
• Reviewed existing and future street projects
• Discussed future goals: Recreation Center, expanded Fire/Police services, Data Center Policy
• Reviewed legislative priorities, including Flock cameras

City Council Workshop

The Bastrop City Council holds a workshop to review the status of current projects and discuss future plans for the 2026–2028 budget, capital projects, transportation, water, streets, and legislative priorities. No specific decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-focused session.

The Bastrop City Council held a retreat on August 6, 2026, receiving updates on parks, water, and street projects. Due to time constraints, budget discussions and other agenda items were postponed to August 7, 2026. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Postponed budget and remaining agenda items to August 7, 2026

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board will receive operational reports from the department, Bastrop State Park, the Bird City Coalition, and the Master Gardners. The board will also discuss a TxDOT grant application, parks projects, and term limit reappointments.

• TxDOT Grant Application discussion
• Discussion on Parks Projects
• Discussion on Term Limit Reappointments
• Operational report on Bastrop State Park
• Report on the Bird City Coalition