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San MarcosTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
68,920
Per-capita income
$26,576
Median home value
$269,700
Bachelor's or higher
37%
Typical home value $306,851 -3.4% yr/yr · -6.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2007–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$269.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$238.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$104.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$300.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,480 (FY2023)

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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025718 housing units ($212.7M)

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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

San Marcos council weighs economic incentives for 'Project Hercules' in closed session

The San Marcos City Council meets in a 3:00 PM work session on October 7, 2026 at 630 East Hopkins. The agenda includes staff updates on a transit partnership with Texas State University and on the City's expanded Utility Payment Assistance Program, with possible direction to the City Manager. The council may also convene in closed executive session to discuss economic development incentives for 'Project Hercules' and land acquisition for the Sunset Acres Regional Detention Pond. No votes or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a Staff update on the transit partnership with Texas State University. 1. Receive an update on the City’s expanded Utility Payment Assistance Program; and provide direction to the City Manager, or her designee. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for Executive Session. The San Marcos City Council will convene in e …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

San Marcos council to weigh $16.1M substation sale and La Cima annexation of 287 acres

The San Marcos City Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with a packed agenda covering quarterly financial and investment reports, a large consent list, and several public hearings. Public hearings include annexation and rezoning of land in the La Cima subdivision and a rezoning at 906 and 908 North LBJ Drive. The non-consent agenda includes selling city substation assets to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation for $16,119,263.00 and conveying 611 West Martin Luther King Drive to Austin Habitat for Humanity for housing. The council may also convene in executive session on economic development incentives for Project Hercules and land interests for the Sunset Acres Regional Detention Pond.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins. St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a Staff presentation on the Financial Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, and provide direction to the City Manager. 1. Receive a Staff presentation on the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, and provide direction to the City Manager. 2. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

P&Z to hear 3 liquor permit renewals, zoning changes, and driveway variance

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales, two zoning changes, and an alternative compliance request for a school driveway. They will also consider approving the September 8 meeting minutes and the 2027 meeting calendar. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and a Q&A session.

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Thank you. to our citizen comment period. Do we have anybody in the chamber who wishes to speak? If you please just come to the podium. Sir, if you please state your name, you have three minutes. Howdy, my name is Jude Prather. Is this on now? Okay. My name is Jude Prather. I'm the veteran service officer for Hayes County, and I reside here in San Marcos at 400 Brownie Terrace. Planning and zoning commissioners, thank you for your service to our community. It is such an honor and privilege to serve your community as a leader. Not only do you get to weigh in on important matters, but you get to make decisions that will impact our city for decades to come. Tonight, you have the opportunity to vote for a VA clinic here in San Marcos. That's right, a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic right here in town. This will not only impact our veterans and their families that live here. It will help countless veterans in Central Texas. It will literally change lives and save lives for decades to come. Think about it. That reluctant veteran who never sought healthcare and missed an early cancer diagnosis. Now we'll be able to see a local VA doctor and lives will be saved by your vote tonight. Like I said, what a privilege and honor it is to change your community for the better. Vote yes on agenda item seven and let's build a VA clinic here in San Marcos. Thank you, sir. Good evening committee members. My name is Virginia Parker and I'm with the San Marcos River Foundation. I wanted to come …
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Planning and Zoning Commission City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2026 This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/541/PZ-Video-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Chairperson's Opening Remarks IV. Citizen Comment Period Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NUMBERED #1 MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COMMISSIONER IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval, by motion of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commi …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on $406.6M FY2026-27 budget, tax rate, utility rate hikes

The San Marcos City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026-27 operating budget of $406,561,553, a property tax rate of 65.15 cents per $100 valuation, and second readings of ordinances raising electric, water, stormwater, and solid waste rates. The consent agenda includes land purchases, a construction contract, and transit plans. The council will also consider a $3.75M technology lease, $750,000 in human services grants, and discuss economic development incentives and a lawsuit in executive session.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes B. September 1, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 1. Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-39, on the second of two readi …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss EMS rate structure and incentives for two projects

The San Marcos City Council is holding a work session to receive a staff presentation and discuss an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rate structure aimed at supporting the municipal EMS system and aligning with Texas reimbursement standards. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters, economic development incentives for Project Hercules and Project Oxygen, and legal matters including a possible settlement in a lawsuit. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATION Receive a Staff presentation and hold a discussion regarding approval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rate structure that supports the City’s municipal EMS system, promotes appropriate cost recovery, and aligns with current Texas Reimbursement standards and provide direction to the City Manager. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item lis …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear zoning and liquor permit renewals

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five zoning-change requests and three conditional-use permit renewals for on-premise alcohol service. The meeting is hybrid (in-person/virtual) and includes a citizen comment period and a press/public Q&A.

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Thank you. agenda I'll make a mission to approve our consent agenda oh second got a motion approved by Commissioner Dunn seconded by Commissioner Bur leson any further discussion seeing none roll call vote please Randy Bryan yes show Burleson I Hardy hi Lucy Johnson hi Rowan even under cookie hi we make new motion to approve carries brings to our public hearing to speak for against or about this item come to the podium you may only speak once per item when called upon state your name and address for the record you'll have three minutes to speak the timer will be green when you start with 20 seconds left it will turn yellow and you'll hear a ping when your time is up the timer will turn red and a bell will ring this brings us to item number two CUP 2635 Fairfield Inn and Suites hold a public hearing and considered request by Frank Chen on behalf of Fairfield Inn and Suites for renewal of a conditional use permit to allow on-premise consumption of beer and wine located at 1250 north IH 35 we'll open the public hearing good evening commissioners Caitlin Buck with planning and development services the subject property is approximately 2.75 acres and is located on the north corner of McCoy Circle and I-35 frontage Road the subject business is an existing hotel with on-premise consumption of alcohol the business has held a beer and wine CUP since 2015 surrounding uses include RV park a truck rental retail and restaurants the subject property is zoned general commercial and mixed us …
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Planning and Zoning Commission City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/541/PZ-Video-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Chairperson's Opening Remarks IV. Citizen Comment Period Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NUMBERED #1 MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COMMISSIONER IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval, by motion of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commis …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council discusses $406 million budget and various utility rate changes

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the $406,000,496 operating budget and the 2027 tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on EMS rate structures and potential rate changes for electric, water, stormwater, and solid waste services.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. PRESENTATION Receive a Staff presentation and hold a discussion regarding approval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rate structure that supports the City’s municipal EMS system, promotes appropriate cost recovery, and aligns with current Texas Reimbursement standards and provide direction to the City Manager. 1. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENC …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to review 2027 capital improvements and regional park designs

The City Council will receive presentations on the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program and updated designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Preliminary Parks. The Council may also enter executive session to seek legal advice regarding a June 26, 2026, officer-involved shooting.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a Staff presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program as contained within the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. 1. Receive a Staff presentation on the updated concepts and comparisons of existing and proposed features for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Preliminary Park Designs, and provide direction to the City Manager. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discu …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

P&Z to hear 3 alcohol permits and a street renaming request

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for alcohol sales and one temporary street name change. They will also consider approving the minutes from the August 11 meeting. One zoning change request has been postponed.

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Thank you. May I begin? Yes, ma'am. Sorry. My name is Saria Cochran and I'll start with here with my speech. It says, "Good evening, Commissioners. My name is Saria Cochran and I'm here representing I Don't Know Bar located at 650 East Hopkins Street. First, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak regarding our conditional use permit renewal. I understand there have been concerns about noise complaints and calls for police service associated with our business. I want you all to know that we take those concerns seriously. We are not here to dismiss the complaints or say that there have not been any issues. I want to explain what we are doing to address them and how we'll continue to address them moving forward. Regarding noise, we have had calls come to the police and we do have sound level meters and we have tested it and always been in code. However, we like to keep our neighbors happy so we always get with the DJ and have them turn it down if a complaint comes in from the police or to our direct bar phone. We do not have outdoor speakers and we do not want to disturb our neighbors. We are also paying closer attention to noise coming from our customers outside of the building and making sure our staff addresses excessive noise when it occurs. As far as police calls, we understand why the number and nature of calls may concern the commission. The staff are all working together as well as SNPD to prevent situations from escalating. We spoke with Mr. Duane Po …
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Planning and Zoning Commission City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/541/PZ-Video-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Chairperson's Opening Remarks IV. Citizen Comment Period Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NUMBERED #1 MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COMMISSIONER IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval, by motion of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commissi …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to review FY 2026-27 proposed budget and EMS billing setup

The San Marcos City Council will hold a work session to receive staff presentations on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and the city's Emergency Medical Services billing practice setup, with discussion and direction to staff. The council may also enter executive session to discuss the City Manager's duties related to the Meet and Confer process. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final votes are scheduled.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a Staff presentation and hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget; and provide direction to Staff. 1. Receive a Staff presentation regarding the City of San Marcos’ Emergency Medical Services billing practice set-up; and provide direction to Staff. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for Executive Session. The San Marcos City Coun …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to set proposed tax rate of 65.15 cents per $100 valuation

The San Marcos City Council will consider a resolution setting a maximum proposed tax rate of 65.15 cents per $100 of taxable value and scheduling public hearings on the FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate for September 1 and 15, 2026. The consent agenda includes several contracts, interlocal agreements, and public improvement district items. A public hearing will be held on amending the Downtown TIRZ plan to increase funding for downtown operations.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. August 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes B. August 5, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 1. Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-28, on the second of two readings, levy …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

P&Z to hold hearings on 3 alcohol permits, including One Time Tavern renewal

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for on-premise mixed beverage consumption, including a renewal for One Time Tavern, a new permit for Saloon 1904, and an amendment for Hat Creek Burger Co. The commission will also consider approving the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

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Planning and Zoning Commission City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2026 This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/541/PZ-Video-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Chairperson's Opening Remarks IV. Citizen Comment Period Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NUMBERED #1 MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COMMISSIONER IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval, by motion of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commissi …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council

City Council Chambers
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to set Nov. 3 election, update water impact fees, approve $2.19M airport project

The City Council will hold public hearings on water and wastewater impact fees and consider updating the fee schedule. It will also vote on ordering a November 3 general and special election for mayor and three council seats, and approve a $2.19 million construction contract for the Airport Taxilane Project.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers6:00 PMWednesday, August 5, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. June 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes B. June 25, 2026 - Budget Workshop Minutes C. July 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes D. July 7, 2026 - Work Session Meeting M …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to review ARPA funding and San Marcos River advertising

The City Council will hold a work session to receive staff presentations and provide direction to the City Manager. Discussions will focus on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and the advertising of the San Marcos River.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers3:00 PMWednesday, August 5, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Follow up on City Council direction regarding advertising of the San Marcos River, and provide direction to the City Manager. 1. Receive a Staff presentation regarding the current status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and provide direction to the City Manager. 2. IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public. This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda. To speak during the Question and Answer portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Parti …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission meets; agenda mostly procedural with no detailed items

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and to hold public hearings on items #2 through #5, which are listed but not described in the agenda. No other substantive decisions or discussions are documented.

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It was cool. It was a good time. I learned some different things. I definitely recommend you. Thank you. Commission on Tuesday July 28th at 6:00 p.m. may we have a roll call please? William Agnew. Randy Bryant. Michelle Burleson. David Case. Lupe Costilla. Marya Dunn. Alison Hardy. Lucy Johnson. Randy VanUterke. I'd like to welcome everybody to tonight's meeting and ask that you please silence your cell phones. Due to limitations of the Texas open meetings act, the Commission may only discuss items posted on tonight's agenda. All other inquiries will be forwarded to staff. The Commission will strive to ensure that meetings are conducted in a courteous manner and in an atmosphere free of intimidation, defamation, personal aff ronts, profanity, or threats of violence. That brings us to the citizen comment period. Do we have anybody signed up? No, Chair, we do not. Okay. So that takes us to the consent agenda. Do we have a motion? Chair, I make a motion to approve the consent agenda. I'll second. Okay. Motion from Commissioner Dunn. Second from Commissioner Burleson. Any discussion? Roll call vote, please. Sure. Randy Bryant. Yes. Michelle Burleson. Aye. Luke. Because you. Aye. Mariah Dunn. Aye. Alison Hardy. Aye. Lucy Johnson. Aye. Brian. Aye. William Agnew. Aye. The motion carries. Okay. Brings us to our public hearings. First is agenda item two. All right. CUP 2609. CUP 2609. CUP San Marcos. Hold a public hearing and consider a request by manual outfile on behalf of CUP San M …
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Planning and Zoning Commission City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, July 28, 2026 This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/541/PZ-Video-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Chairperson's Opening Remarks IV. Citizen Comment Period Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NUMBERED #1 MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COMMISSIONER IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval, by motion of the Regular Meeting Minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission o …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Arts Commission

Arts Commission to discuss Downtown TIRZ-funded public art project

The Arts Commission will hold discussions on the 2026 SMarts Awards and the Downtown TIRZ-funded public art project, and may give direction to staff. They will also receive financial and staff reports, including on the 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process. Approval of the June 24, 2026 minutes is also on the agenda.

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City of San Marcos Arts Commission Regular Meeting July 22, 2026 City Hall Conference Room, 630 E. Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29815655822019?p=VZ0UP7qCl44EC54aU8 Meeting ID: 298 156 558 220 19 Passcode: wW9vK6Tq I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to speak during the citizen comment period please submit your written comments to [email protected] no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the June 24, 2026 minutes. DISCUSSION 2. Hold discussion on 2026 SMarts Awards. 3. Hold discussion on Downtown TIRZ-funded public art project and give direction to staff. REPORTS 4. Receive a financial report from staff. 5. Receive a staff report on the 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process. 6. Receive a staff report on current projects. 7. Receive a report from the Mural Arts Committee. 8. Receive a report from the Community Engagement Committee. 9. Receive a report on upcoming events. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Board Members may provide requests for discussion items for a future agenda in accordance with the board’s approved bylaws. No further discussion will be held related to topics proposed until they are posted on a future agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public. This …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Arts Commission

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City of San Marcos Arts Commission Regular Meeting July 22, 2026 City Hall Conference Room, 630 E. Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29815655822019?p=VZ0UP7qCl44EC54aU8 Meeting ID: 298 156 558 220 19 Passcode: wW9vK6Tq I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to speak during the citizen comment period please submit your written comments to [email protected] no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the June 24, 2026 minutes. DISCUSSION 2. Hold discussion on 2026 SMarts Awards. 3. Hold discussion on Downtown TIRZ-funded public art project and give direction to staff. REPORTS 4. Receive a financial report from staff. 5. Receive a staff report on the 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process. 6. Receive a staff report on current projects. 7. Receive a report from the Mural Arts Committee. 8. Receive a report from the Community Engagement Committee. 9. Receive a report on upcoming events. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Board Members may provide requests for discussion items for a future agenda in accordance with the board’s approved bylaws. No further discussion will be held related to topics proposed until they are posted on a future agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public. This …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustments

Zoning Board considers sign variances for a school and Home Depot location

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two sign variance requests. The board will consider a request for a monument sign near a residential district and a new off-premise sign along the IH 35 frontage road.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Zoning Board of Adjustments July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 630 E. Hopkins Street The Board member presiding over the meeting will be present at this location. This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting. For more information on how to observe the virtual meeting, please visit: http://sanmarcostx.gov/1119/Zoning-Board-of-Adjustments The Zoning Board of Adjustments may adjourn into executive session to consider any item on the agenda if a matter is raised t hat is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made on the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The Zoning Board of Adjustments may also publicly discuss any item listed on this agenda for Executive Session. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period. Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Board Members. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Board Members at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speaker must state their name. IV. Consent Agenda a. Consid …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Citizen Utility Advisory Board

Board discusses FY2027 budget and rate modeling

The Citizens Utility Advisory Board will receive a presentation from City Staff regarding the FY2027 budget and associated rate modeling. The board will hold a discussion and vote on a recommendation to be sent to the City Council.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Citizens Utility Advisory Board July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM Meeting at the COSM Public Service Center 2217 E. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666 Chairperson: Mr. Michael Markowicz Members: Ms. Elizabeth Trevino Amaya, Mr. John Bilodeau, Ms. Liz Dobbins, Ms. Laurie Moyer, Council Member Matthew Mendoza (ex-officio) AGENDA I. Call To Order Il. Roll Call Ill. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period: Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in the order in which they signed-up. Each speaker will be provided up to three minutes to speak. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the August 12, 2025, meeting minutes. PRESENTATIONS 2. Receive a presentation from City Staff and hold discussion on the FY2027 budget and associated rate modeling. Hold discussion and vote on a recommendation to council. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 3. Board Members may provide requests for discussion items for a future agenda in accordance with the board’s approved bylaws. No further discussion will be held related to topics proposed until they are posted on a future agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public. V. Adjournment Posted on the | O™ day of duty , 20] ky, at 1-46 Any/pm Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communicati …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

San Marcos committee reviews Kyle shelter updates and state animal laws

The San Marcos Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will review quarterly statistics and general shelter updates for the city system. Members are scheduled to discuss progress on a new Kyle animal shelter, review state laws covering shelters and rabies quarantine facilities, and plan the committee’s 2027 meeting schedule.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Animal Shelter Advisory Committee July 15, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E Hopkins| San Marcos Teams Link: Meeting ID: 221 941 253 443 519 Passcode: 8cS7of9B Dial in by phone +1 430-205-2151,,277613314# United States, Tyler Find a local number Phone conference ID: 277 613 314# I. CALL TO ORDER Please note that all committee meetings may be recorded and uploaded to the City’s website at www.sanmarcostx.gov II. ROLL CALL III. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD: (3 Minutes per citizen, up to 10 Speakers) Persons wishing to speak during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026. IV. MINUTES 1. Consider approval, by motion, of the April 15, 2026, meeting minutes V. ITEMS FOR ACTION/DISCUSSION 2. Discussion of Kyle shelter updates 3. Discussion of Laws Pertaining to Animal Shelters and Rabies Quarantine Facilities 4. Discussion of 2027 meeting schedule VI. REPORTS 5. Staff Report: Quarterly Statistics 6. Staff Report: General Shelter Updates VII. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH PRESS AND PUBLIC This is an opportunity for the press and public to ask questions related to items on this agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings: The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act . Reasonable modifications and …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Convention & Visitor Bureau Board

Convention and Visitor Bureau Board meets July 15, 2026

The Board will review financial reports through July 2026 and hear an update from the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel. Members will also discuss feasibility studies regarding sports facilities and cultural districts.

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The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to [email protected]. SAN MARCOS CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATE: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 TIME: 11:30 a.m. PLACE: LBJ Museum, 131 N Guadalupe St. Attend Online via Virtual Teams Meeting: Public Link: https://bit.ly/CVBBoard MISSION STATEMENT The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau is committed to developing and marketing San Marcos as a premier year-round destination for leisure, group, and business travelers that will have a positive economic impact on the community. We serve as the advocate for the traveler and promote that which is unique to San Marcos. AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Citizen Comment Period 3. Mission Statement 4. Guest Speaker – Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel and Conference Update - Larry Cooper, General Manager 5. Consider Acceptance of Minutes May 20, 2026 6. Review and Accept Financi …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board to discuss TIRZ 5 budget and project updates

The board will review an update regarding the July 6, 2026, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5 Board meeting. This includes discussion of approved FY27 budgets, proposed projects, and next steps for a joint meeting.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting: Webinar ID: 232 947 377 541 127 Public Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232947377541127?p=qCjZFFGtUjfa1pcXuM I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email [email protected] prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the meeting minutes of May 20, 2026. ACTION 2. Discussion and possible action on changing the regular Main Street Advisory Board meeting time. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Receive update from staff on recent July 6, 2026, meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5 Board, including FY27 budget approval, FY27 project approval, and next steps for a joint meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabi …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Main Street Advisory Board

Board to consider changing regular meeting time

The Main Street Advisory Board will discuss and possibly vote on changing its regular meeting time. The board will also receive an update on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5 Board's July 6 meeting, including approval of the FY27 budget and projects. Approval of the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

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City of San Marcos DYWwN Mai as ont Advisory 2 d TOWN Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8:30pm SMTX Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting: Webinar ID: 232 947 377 541 127 Public Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232947377541127?p=qCjZFFGtUjfa1pcXuM l. Call To Order Il. Roll Call Ill. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email [email protected] prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the meeting minutes of May 20, 2026. ACTION 2. Discussion and possible action on changing the regular Main Street Advisory Board meeting time. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Receive update from staff on recent July 6, 2026, meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 5 Board, including FY27 budget approval, FY27 project approval, and next steps for a joint meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS IV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to review seating installation in Kissing Alley

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for two Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on pedestrian improvements in a historic alley and a facade material change for a local business.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Historic Preservation Commission July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 630 East Hopkins Street The Commission member presiding over the meeting will be present at this location. This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting. To view the meeting, please visit: https://sanmarcostx.gov/2861/Historic-Preservation-Commission-VideosA The Historic Preservation Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made on the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The Historic Preservation Commission may also publicly di scuss any item listed on this agenda for Executive Session. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. MINUTES 1. Conside …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to consider alley conversion and historic certificate approvals

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one for installing seating in Kissing Alley as part of a pedestrian-oriented alley conversion (HPC-26-02), and another for replacing stucco skirting with metal skirting on a West Hopkins Street property (HPC-26-06). The commission will also consider approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on committee reports, grant opportunities, and the Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration.

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Historic Preservation Commission July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 630 East Hopkins Street The Commission member presiding over the meeting will be present at this location. This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting. To view the meeting, please visit: https://sanmarcostx.gov/2861/Historic-Preservation-Commission-VideosA The Historic Preservation Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made on the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The Historic Preservation Commission may also publicly di scuss any item listed on this agenda for Executive Session. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate/speak remotely (online) during the Citizen Comment Period must email [email protected] no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments received prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be emailed to the Commissioners. Written comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Commissioners at the meeting. Those wishing to speak in person may sign up in advance or appear in the City Council chambers at the time the item is called. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each and speakers must state their name. MINUTES 1. Conside …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Human Services Advisory Board

No substantive business; only notice of potential quorum

This is a notice of potential quorum for the Human Services Advisory Board during a City Council meeting. No action can be taken by the board at this event.

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City of San Marcos Notice for Potential Quorum of the Human Services Advisory Board Tuesday, July 7, 2026 At the City Council Meeting starting at 6:00pm Notice of Potential Quorum: Members of the Human Services Advisory Board may attend the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, starting at 6:00pm. Board members may be in attendance in person or virtually. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Services Advisory Board, but this notice is being posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act in the event any City business is discussed. No action can be taken by the Human Services Advisory Board during this meeting. POSTED Elizabeth Trevino City Clerk
Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to hear update on water/wastewater impact fees and park plans

At this work session, the City Council will receive presentations on the city's community brand, an update to water and wastewater impact fees, and draft preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park. The council will then convene in executive session to discuss appointment of a new municipal court judge, legal advice on a lawsuit by Hays County ESD No. 9, and an officer-involved shooting on June 26, 2026.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers3:00 PMTuesday, July 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a presentation regarding the city’s community brand.1. Receive a Staff presentation on the update to Water and Wastewater Impact Fees.2. Receive a Staff presentation on the draft Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park Preliminary Designs; and provide direction to the City Manager. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for E …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on 643-acre development agreement near SH 123 and FM 1978

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, including utility consulting, water projects, and equipment sales. Public hearings are scheduled for a major development agreement covering 643 acres north of SH 123 and FM 1978, a low-income housing tax credit application for the Riverstone project, and an amendment to the River Bridge Ranch PID increasing costs to $60 million.

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MuPDF error: syntax error: cannot find XObject resource 'Fm1' City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes B. June 3, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes C. June 10, 2026 - Spe …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to receive park designs, impact fee update

The City Council will receive presentations on community branding, updates to water and wastewater impact fees, and draft designs for Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park. The council may also go into executive session to discuss hiring a municipal court judge, a lawsuit over EMS asset distribution, and a recent officer-involved shooting.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers3:00 PMTuesday, July 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a presentation regarding the city’s community brand.1. Receive a Staff presentation on the update to Water and Wastewater Impact Fees.2. Receive a Staff presentation on the draft Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park Preliminary Designs; and provide direction to the City Manager. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for E …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

San Marcos Council discusses city branding, water fees, and park designs

The City Council will review a $80,000 community branding initiative and updates to water and wastewater impact fees. They will also discuss preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park.

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City Council City of San Marcos Work Session - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers3:00 PMTuesday, July 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. - Work Session http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 2:00 PM. PRESENTATIONS Receive a presentation regarding the city’s community brand.1. Receive a Staff presentation on the update to Water and Wastewater Impact Fees.2. Receive a Staff presentation on the draft Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park Preliminary Designs; and provide direction to the City Manager. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed on the agenda for E …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to consider 643-acre development and $60M PID expansion

The San Marcos City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple items, including a development agreement for 643 acres near SH 123 and FM 1978 that includes a city water reclamation facility, a $23 million loan for a water storage tank, and an expansion of the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) from $10 million to $60 million. Consent agenda items cover contracts for utility consulting, engineering, and equipment purchases.

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City Council City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 630 East Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 City Council Chambers 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 7, 2026 630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Invocation IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas V. Citizen Comment Period Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information: Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting. Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting. To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting: • Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting to receive a Zoom link. • In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes B. June 3, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes C. June 10, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes D. June 16, 2026 - Work Session Meeting M …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 235 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$141.1MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT U.S. AFRICA COMMAND (A
$137.6MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF USSOCOM FIXED WING AIR TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
$30.2MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · WORLDWIDE AIRLIFT SERVICES PROGRAM - EAST AFRICA
$23.3MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · WORLDWIDE AIRLIFT SERVICES PROGRAM - NORTH AND WEST AFRICA FIXED WING
$18.4MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · WORLDWIDE AIRLIFT SERVICES PROGRAM -135: MARINES ROTATIONAL FORCE - DA
$14.0MK-W CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Department of Defense · RENOVATE BUILDING 44. FORT SAM HOUSTON POP 365 AFTER NTP
$12.9MNOVEON MAGNETICS INC
Department of Defense · NDFEB MAGNET BLOCK ACQUISITION
$10.0MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
General Services Administration · AETC ROTARY WING AIRLIFT SUPPORT OPERATIONS
$9.7MBERRY AVIATION, INC.
Department of Defense · ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
$9.6MACTIVE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS, LLC
Department of Homeland Security · PHONE BOOTHS FOR VIRTUAL PROCESSING STATIONS IN SAN DIEGO SECTOR.

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Hays 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.
Net migration+6,599 people (+$461.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Fire": 7, "Flood": 6, "Severe Storm": 4, "Hurricane": 3, " · last Fri May 17, 2024)
Traffic fatalities8 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments5,891 (76,995 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,949/mo (510 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.6% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

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

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$269.4M
Annual budget
$300.1M
Debt outstanding
718
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$269.4M
Spending$238.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$300.1M
Debt-to-revenue1.11×
Debt-load index56 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

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
0.459
All kids
0.401
Black kids
0.344

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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