Pearsall public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2025, with several action items, including approving a change order for the IH-35 water/wastewater project, adopting a new parks and facility fee schedule, authorizing purchase of a vacuum truck, accepting two criminal justice grants for police equipment, and considering a resolution to transfer real property to a public facility corporation for affordable housing. The council will also discuss a memorandum of understanding for temporary shelter and evacuation assistance, and may enter executive session to discuss a council vacancy, municipal court judge appointments, and economic development negotiations.
- Change order #2 for IH-35 water/wastewater project
- Ordinance 2025-12-01 adopting updated Parks and Facility Fee Schedule
- Authorize purchase of new Combination Vacuum Truck from Kinloch Equipment
- Accept $43,060 grant for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor and $36,500 grant for Flock Cameras
- Resolution 2025-12-01 authorizing transfer of real property to Pearsall Public Facility Corporation for affordable housing
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will discuss and consider engaging defense counsel in a lawsuit filed by Anna Nelda Luna against the City of Pearsall Water Department. The agenda includes an executive session for legal consultation and a corresponding open-session action item. No other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion and consideration of engaging defense counsel in Cause No. 25-12-00339-CVF, Anna Nelda Luna v. City of Pearsall Water Department, in the 81st/218th Judicial District Court of Frio County, Texas
City Council
This is a regular City Council meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, citizens to be heard, consent agenda, new business, executive session, staff report, and review of bills paid. No specific action items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- Citizens to Be Heard
- Action to Consent Agenda
- Executive Session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
- Review of Bills Paid
- City Council Inquiries for Future Agendas
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two land use variances: one for a garage/carport at 820 E. Alabama and one for an RV park at 256 S. I-35. They will also consider accepting two police grants totaling $167,046.77, a new utility connection ordinance, and several other resolutions and contracts.
- Public hearing and ordinance for a 30' x 55' metal garage/carport at 820 E. Alabama (variance from 15-ft side and 30-ft rear setbacks)
- Public hearing and ordinance for an RV park at 256 S. I-35 (variance from 20% parking space size and 10-ft clearance requirements)
- Acceptance of $74,661.77 JAG grant for a police vehicle and $92,385 BWC grant for body-worn cameras
- Ordinance 2025-11-03 establishing a Utility Connection Ordinance and Exception/Assistance Policy
- Discussion on transferring city-owned property to the Pearsall Public Facility Corporation for affordable housing
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a land use variance for a single-family home at 529 N. Villarreal, along with several other action items including a utility bad debt write-off, a water line design task order, and a zoning ordinance update. The meeting includes routine reports, proclamations, and an executive session on personnel matters.
- Public hearing and consideration of variance for single-family home at 529 N. Villarreal (Lots 9 & 10, Block 8, Davis Addition)
- Utility bad debt write-off of $60,673.59 as of September 30, 2025
- Approval of task order with YPR Engineering for 100% design of water line along I-35 frontage road
- Resolution to accept $60,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield for outdoor fitness court at Victor Trevino Sports Complex
- Conveyance of water line easements (0.992-acre and 0.956-acre) from Virginia Griffin to the City
City Council
This is a notice of a possible quorum for a Town Hall Meeting, not a regular City Council meeting. Council members may attend, but no official action will be taken. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at Pearsall City Hall.
- Town Hall Meeting at Pearsall City Hall, 214 South Ash, Pearsall, TX
- Possible quorum of City Council members present
- No action to be taken by Council
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the water reclamation project, review the approved 2025-26 budget, and consider a task order for engineering services. They will also consider accepting a resignation.
- Task order from YPR Engineering for 100% design and special services of a water line along frontage road on I-35
- Acceptance of Andrea Martinez's resignation
- Discussion of water reclamation project
- Review of approved 2025-26 FY budget
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget and setting the property tax rate at $0.866624 per $100 valuation, which is higher than the no-new-revenue rate. The proposed budget raises total property taxes by $195,496 (6.24%) over last year, including $47,166 from new property. The council will also consider ratifying the tax revenue increase and renewing a hotel occupancy tax agreement with the Pearsall Chamber of Commerce.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.866624 per $100 valuation for 2025
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget raising property taxes by $195,496 (6.24%)
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-04 adopting the annual appropriations budget for FY 2025-2026
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-03 establishing the tax rate and levy for FY 2025-2026
- Authorizing city manager to renew hotel occupancy tax service agreement with Pearsall Chamber of Commerce
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including affirming a five-year utility rate increase ordinance, a proposed property tax rate, and contracts for employee insurance. They will also discuss agreements for emergency services and economic development, and may enter executive session for personnel and property matters.
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-01: five-year utility rate increases starting Oct 1, 2025
- Resolution No. 2025-09-01: proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.866624 for FY 2025-26
- Agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha for insurance benefits
- Resolution No. 2025-09-02: service provider agreement with Frio County ESD No. 1
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-02: Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Aycock Properties, Inc.
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including authorizing the city manager to sign insurance agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha, approving a service provider agreement with Frio County Emergency Services District No. 1, and adopting an economic development agreement with Aycock Properties. The council will also consider a change order payment for the BI-35 Annex Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project and may enter executive session to discuss personnel, a commercial prospect, and a property sale.
- Authorize agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha for 2025-26 insurance benefits
- Resolution No. 2025-09-02: Service Provider Agreement with Frio County ESD No. 1 for emergency services
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-02: Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Aycock Properties, Inc.
- Authorize payment for change order from TxDOT for BI-35 Annex Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project delays
- Executive session items: Municipal Court Judge appointment, commercial prospect at Lot 1, Blk 1 Pawlik Acres, and sale/lease of 70-acre tract in Dolores Garcia and J.J. Velasco Surveys
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a five-year series of water, sewer, natural gas, and solid waste utility rate increases, and to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.866624 for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The agenda also includes presentations on a utility rate study, utility connection policies, and a budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Ordinance No. 2025-09-01: five-year utility rate increases effective each October 1 from 2025 through 2029
- Resolution No. 2025-09-01: proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.866624 for FY 2025-26
- Public hearings on the proposed tax rate set for September 3 and September 16, 2025
- Presentation of water, sewer, natural gas, and solid waste rate study and 5-year financial plan by Capex Resources Group
- Presentation on connections to city utility systems and abandonment of private systems, including ETJ provisions
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is meeting to discuss local infrastructure improvements, public safety, bingo, and economic development and housing during a town hall session. The agenda includes only discussion items and general announcements, with no specific action items listed.
- Town hall discussion on local infrastructure improvements
- Town hall discussion on public safety
- Town hall discussion on bingo
- Town hall discussion on economic development and housing
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is gathering for a budget workshop on August 14, 2025, at City Hall. This is not a formal public meeting, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural, serving as a notice of possible quorum under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Budget workshop scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Pearsall City Hall, 214 South Ash, Pearsall, TX 78061
- No action to be taken by the Council during the workshop
City Council
This special City Council meeting is canceled. If it were held, the agenda included a budget workshop to discuss the General Fund, Utility Fund, HOT Fund, Fire Fund, and TIRZ Fund, plus routine items like roll call and citizen comments.
- Meeting canceled
- Budget workshop planned for General Fund, Utility Fund, HOT Fund, Fire Fund, TIRZ Fund
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a land use variance and a final plat, followed by action on several items including a credit card payment ordinance, a resolution to sell surplus property via GovDeals, and a resolution adopting the Frio County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. The agenda also includes presentations on utility rates, USDA housing repair loans, and discussions on bingo regulation and future townhall meetings.
- Ordinance No. 2025-08-02 authorizing credit card payments with processing fees
- Resolution No. 2025-08-02 declaring city property surplus and authorizing sale via GovDeals
- Land Use Variance request for 804 S. Oak (4.5-ft side and 2-ft rear setback variances)
- Short Form Final Plat for 529 N. Villarreal Street (Lots 9 & 10, Block 8, Davis Addition)
- Resolution No. 2025-08-01 adopting Frio County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
City Council
The Pearsall Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board is holding a special meeting to swear in newly appointed board member Crystal Marquez, receive an update on TIRZ financials, and hear a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss current and future projects in the TIRZ and set the next meeting date. No votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Swearing in of newly appointed board member Crystal Marquez
- Update regarding TIRZ financials
- Presentation regarding budget for FY 2025-2026
- Discussion of current and future projects in TIRZ
- Consider setting next meeting date
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a special meeting to consider accepting the 2025 certified tax roll, appointing the city manager to calculate ad valorem tax rates for 2025-26, and authorizing the filing of the proposed annual appropriations budget for FY starting October 1, 2025. The council may also discuss the city manager's employment in executive session and take action in open session.
- Acceptance of 2025 certified tax roll
- Appointment of City Manager Federico Reyes to calculate ad valorem tax rates for 2025-26
- Resolution No. 2025-07-03 authorizing filing of proposed Annual Appropriations Budget for FY beginning October 1, 2025
- Proclamation declaring September 4, 2025 as 'Lineman Capital of Texas Day'
- Discussion of city manager appointment, employment, evaluation, and compensation
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on fiber-optic internet, advanced water meters, and a retail leakage report, followed by action on several contracts, agreements, and improvements. Key decisions include awarding the East Medina Street Improvements Project, authorizing an aquifer protection pledge, and extending a conditional use permit for a wireless tower.
- Presentation from Lyte Fiber Optics on proposed fiber-optic internet service
- Award East Medina Street Improvements Project and authorize contract negotiation
- Resolution 2025-07-01: Employer MOU with Community Loan Center of RGV for small-dollar loans
- Waive $535 Special Event Facility fee for Frio County AgriLife Extension at Polo Patino Park
- Six-month extension of Conditional Use Permit for wireless facility on Lot 431, Block 1412, Ortiz Pablo Tract 2
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Presentations and discussions will cover the Volunteer Fire Department, Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund allocations, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Fund, and grant funding. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a workshop for review and discussion.
- Preliminary budget for Pearsall Volunteer Fire Department presented by Fire Chief Placido Aguilar
- Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund allocations for The Chamber of Pearsall, Claybusters, Frio Pioneer Jail Museum, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and City of Pearsall
- Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Fund (TIRZ) budget discussion
- Grant funding and matching funds discussion
- General review of the FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including land use variances, plat approvals, a tax abatement agreement with Garza Med LLC, and agreements with Vero Fiber Networks for fiber optic projects. They will also consider a resolution supporting a TxDOT grant application for sidewalk improvements, along with routine reports and consent agenda items.
- Tax abatement agreement with Garza Med, LLC
- Communications site lease and right-of-way agreements with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC
- Resolution supporting TxDOT Transportation Alternatives application for sidewalk project
- Land use variance for 219 S. Peach (accessory building, carport, rear setback)
- Approval of wrecker services rotation schedule for Police Department
City Council
This special meeting of the Pearsall TIRZ Board was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda had included updates on TIRZ finances and the FY 2025-2026 budget calendar, as well as action items on Lindsey Lane improvements and a waterline extension project.
- Proposal from American Signal Equipment Co for Lindsey Lane improvements
- Waterline extension project near a 13.59-acre tract in Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey
- Update on TIRZ financials
- Presentation on FY 2025-2026 budget calendar
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive action item: discussing and considering a waterline extension project near a 13.59-acre tract in the Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey. The council may also enter executive session to consult with attorneys about the same project, then reconvene in open session to vote. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, invocation, citizens to be heard, announcements, adjournment).
- Discuss and consider waterline extension project near 13.59-acre tract in Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey, Frio County
- Possible executive session for attorney consultation on the waterline extension project
- Open session action item on the same waterline extension project
City Council
The Pearsall Public Facility Corporation is holding an organizational meeting to approve its formation documents, elect officers, set a fiscal year, and approve a bank resolution. This is a procedural meeting to establish the corporation's structure and operations.
- Approve Certificate of Formation
- Approve Articles of Incorporation
- Approve Bylaws
- Elect directors for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Approve corporate bank resolution
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will canvass the May 3, 2025 election results, which include four council seats and propositions on selling the natural gas utility and allowing charitable bingo. They will also consider several resolutions and ordinances, including appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem, declaring surplus property, authorizing bids for asphalt paving, and adopting library fines and fees. The meeting includes routine reports from police, public works, finance, and other departments.
- Resolution 2025-05-01: Canvass election results for four council places and propositions on gas utility sale and bingo
- Resolution 2025-05-02: Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem
- Resolution 2025-05-03: Declare surplus property and authorize disposition
- Authorize invitation for bids for asphalt paving services for city roads
- Ordinance 2025-05-01: Adopt library administrative policies and schedule of fines and fees
City Council
The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of the City of Pearsall is holding a special meeting to discuss preliminary plans for a proposed development on a 13.59-acre tract and a related waterline extension project. Both items are listed for discussion only, with no formal votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizens-to-be-heard period.
- Discuss preliminary plans for proposed development on 13.59-acre tract in Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey 734, Frio County
- Discuss waterline extension project near the same 13.59-acre tract
- Citizens to be heard period
- Meeting held via Zoom and in person at Pearsall City Hall, 214 S. Ash Street
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss preliminary plans for a proposed development on a 13.59-acre tract and to consider a waterline extension project near that tract. The council will also discuss the appointment and compensation of a Municipal Court Judge. The agenda includes an executive session for legal consultation and real property deliberation before open-session action items.
- Discussion of preliminary plans for proposed development on 13.59-acre tract in Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey, Frio County
- Consideration of waterline extension project near the 13.59-acre tract
- Discussion and possible action on appointment/temporary appointment and compensation of a Municipal Court Judge
- Executive session authorized under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for legal, real property, and personnel matters
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a workshop on April 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM to discuss its priorities and related subjects. No official action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Workshop to discuss council priorities
- No council action will be taken
- Meeting held at 214 South Ash, Pearsall, TX
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning and land use variances for two properties, approve a $75,000 budget for PearsallFest, and consider agreements with AEP and Frio County. The agenda also includes routine reports from city departments and a waterline extension discussion.
- Rezoning request by Ernesto and Nydia Tamez to combine C-1 and R-1 lots into R-2 Multifamily District
- Land use variance for a 1,300 sq ft single-family home on W. San Marcos St.
- Land use variance for a manufactured home replacement at 205 W. Ward St.
- $75,000 budget for PearsallFest (Oct 10-19) celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Lineman Capital designation
- Agreement with AEP for additional street lighting
City Council
The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Pearsall is holding a special meeting to receive updates on ongoing and future projects and financials. The main action item is discussing and considering a waterline extension project near a 17.42-acre tract in the Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey. The board may also enter executive session to discuss the waterline project and other matters.
- Update on ongoing project in TIRZ
- Update on current and future project in TIRZ and other related matters
- Update regarding TIRZ financials
- Discuss and consider waterline extension project near 17.42-acre tract (Torres Irrigation & Manufacturing Co. Survey 734 416 3/4 T I&M CO Frio County, Texas)
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and several action items. Key decisions include approving a short form final plat for 106 N. Vinton, accepting the annual audit for FY 2024, ratifying emergency repairs at the North Plant water well, and considering bids for the Lindsey Lane Intersection Project. The agenda also includes several items previously tabled, such as the city manager's contract and a lease agreement with Rural Texas Broadband.
- Public hearing and action on Short Form Final Plat, 106 N. Vinton (Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Colonia Alta Vista)
- Resolution 2023-05-01 accepting annual audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
- Ratification of agreement for emergency repairs at North Plant water well
- Rejecting bids for Lindsey Lane Intersection Project and reissuing invitation for bid
- Ordinance No. 2025-03-01 amending purchasing policy and procedures
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hear an update on TIRZ #1 finances and discuss 30% drawings for the I-35 service road project. They will also discuss applying to TxDOT's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects. Under new business, the council will decide whether to reject bids for the Lindsey Lane Intersection Project and reissue the bid invitation. The meeting is a regular session with no public hearings listed.
- Discussion of TIRZ #1 financial update
- Discussion of 30% drawings on I-35 service road project
- Discussion of Preliminary Application to TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects
- Consider rejecting bids for Lindsey Lane Intersection Project and authorizing reissuance of invitation for bid
City Council
The Pearsall City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two land-use variance requests, then consider ordinances and resolutions including ordering a local option election on bingo, approving a $191,457.06 purchase of three police vehicles, and authorizing several grant applications. The council will also discuss the city manager's performance and contract in executive session, and consider medical bills for inmate care.
- Ordinance No. 2025-02-03 ordering a local option election to legalize bingo games
- Purchase of three police vehicles via Tips contract 240901 for $191,457.06
- Land use variance for a 23'x24' detached carport at 905 E. San Marcos
- Land use variance to relocate a 12'x40' storage shed at 1008 W. Comal St.
- Resolutions authorizing grants for Project Safe Neighborhoods, JAG, body cameras, body armor, and shields
City Council
The Pearsall City Council is holding a special meeting with one action item: discussing and considering a task order for CDM Smith's construction phase services and funding support for the BI-35 Annex Water and Sanitary Sewer Project. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, invocation, and citizens to be heard.
- Task order for CDM Smith: Construction Phase Services and Funding Support for BI-35 Annex Water and Sanitary Sewer Project
City Council
The Pearsall Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two land-use variance requests for accessory structures, discuss proposed standards for stationary energy storage systems, and consider appointing a new commissioner. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes.
- Variance request by Edward and Madelyn Lichtenberger for a 23'x24' detached carport at 905 E. San Marcos, seeking a 10-foot setback reduction from the required 10 feet.
- Variance request by Conrad Salinas Jr. to relocate a 12x40 portable building at 1008 W. Comal St., also seeking relief from accessory use setback rules.
- Discussion of proposed ordinance standards for installation of stationary energy storage systems (ESS).
- Appointment to fill an unexpired Planning and Zoning Commission term ending November 1, 2025.
- Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2025 regular meeting.
City Council
The Pearsall City Council meets to discuss and act on several items, including possible special elections on bingo and the sale of the city's natural gas distribution system, a proposed ordinance for battery storage facilities, and a rezoning request. They will also consider awarding a water and sanitary improvements contract and approving various plats and resolutions.
- Discussion of special election for bingo within city limits
- Discussion of special election for sale of City of Pearsall Natural Gas Distribution System
- Proposed ordinance standards for stationary energy storage systems (battery storage facilities)
- Rezoning request by K&M Irrigation Services for property at 1104 W. Medina from R-1 to M-2
- Consider awarding I-35 Annex Water and Sanitary Improvements Project contract
City Council
The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors will discuss current and future projects. The agenda includes discussions regarding Lindsey Lane, a downtown masterplan, and the TIRZ fund balance.
- Swearing in of newly appointed Board Member Marco Reyes
- Discussion regarding Lindsey Lane
- Discussion regarding a downtown masterplan
- Discussion of TIRZ fund balance