Texarkana public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several rezonings, including converting multiple properties from Commercial to Industrial-2 in Ward 1. Consent items include setting the 2026 meeting schedule and canvassing the special election results. A public hearing will also consider a natural gas rate adjustment for Summit Utilities effective January 1, 2026.

• Resolution 2025-184 setting the 2026 regular meeting schedule and affirming city holidays
• Ordinance 2025-185 canvassing November 4, 2025 special election results on city charter amendments
• Ordinance 2025-191 rezoning 3326 South Lake Drive from Planned Development Two-Family to Multiple Family-1
• Multiple public hearings (Ordinances 2025-169 through 2025-174) to rezone six properties in Ward 1 from Commercial to Industrial-2
• Ordinance 2025-188 amending Summit Utilities natural gas rate schedules via CPI rider effective January 1, 2026

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request, a specific use permit for a billboard, and three site plan amendments. The rezoning would change a 1.74-acre parcel from Planned Development Two Family-2 to Planned Development Multiple Family-1. A separate permit would allow a billboard at 1502 New Boston Road.

• Z-25-26: Rezone 1.74 acres at 3326 South Lake Drive from PD Two Family-2 to PD Multiple Family-1
• S-818: Specific Use Permit for billboard on 0.21 acres at 1502 New Boston Road
• Amendment to PD-25-3: Site plan approval for 0.77 acres at 5817 Richmond Road
• Amendment to PD-10-3 (MF-2): Site plan approval for same 1.74 acres at 3326 South Lake Drive
• Amendment to PD-25-2 (O): Site plan approval for 3.498 acres at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road

General

The City Council will meet in special session to consider the election returns and canvass the results of the November 4, 2025 special election on proposed Charter Amendments A through D. If approved, these amendments would modify the city charter. The meeting is limited to this single item.

• Consideration and canvassing of special election returns for Charter Amendments A-D

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will vote on a resolution denying Southwestern Electric Power Company's (SWEPCO) rate increase application. The council will also hold public hearings on a pickleball facility naming, several rezonings, and specific use permits. First briefings include multiple rezoning proposals to Industrial-2 in Ward 1 and a Specific Use Permit for an auto display. Consent items include contracts for fiber optic infrastructure at the South Regional Wastewater Plant and tree removal services.

• Denial of SWEPCO rate increase (Resolution 2025-181)
• Fiber optic infrastructure contract with Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative, $195,480 over ten years
• Tree removal contract with Premier Tree Service, up to $115,000
• Six rezoning ordinances from Commercial to Industrial-2 on S. 8th Street and S. Lelia Street (Ward 1)
• Public hearing to accept donation and name new Pickleball facility

General

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a series of land‑use actions, including a replat of lots in the Richmond Development, a specific‑use permit for an auto‑sale display, and several rezoning proposals. The most significant proposal is rezoning approximately 10.25 acres at 1003 S. Lelia from Agriculture to Industrial‑2. Other items include rezoning of smaller parcels for retail, single‑family, and industrial uses, and a specific‑use permit for a HUD‑code manufactured home. The commission will also consider approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Replat of Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Richmond Development Fourth Addition at 3504 Arista Boulevard
• Specific Use Permit S-816 for a new/used auto sale outdoor display at 2801 Texas Boulevard (owner Perry Steitler, agent Sandra Wright)
• Rezoning Z-25-20 of approx. 10.25‑acre tract at 1003 S. Lelia from Agriculture to Industrial‑2 (owner Ryan Berry, agent Vance Liles, MTG Engineers and Surveyors)
• Rezoning Z-25-21 of Lot 4, Block 6, Factory Heights at 606 S 8th Street from Commercial to Industrial‑2 (owner Ryan Berry, agent Vance Liles)
• Specific Use Permit S-817 to locate a HUD‑code manufactured home on Lots 42 and 45, North Robison Courts at 210 E Midway Drive (owner Brenda Woolridge)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $22 million state grant for airport development, a $489,344 water main relocation contract along US 82, and a $671,210 engineering agreement for Taxiway Delta extension. Public hearings will be held on a new Street Safety Zones ordinance and three rezoning requests to allow manufactured homes. First briefings include zoning changes and specific use permits for tattooing and manufactured homes at several locations.

• Resolution No. 2025-163: accepting $22,000,000 TxDOT grant for airport development and creating SAAD Grant Fund
• Resolution No. 2025-147: $489,344 contract with Rorie Stone Construction for water main relocation along US 82
• Resolution No. 2025-148: $671,210 agreement with McClelland Engineering for Taxiway Delta extension engineering
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-132 establishing Street Safety Zones at signalized intersections
• First briefing on rezoning and specific use permit for a manufactured home at 2121 Buchanan Road (Lots 14, MC Wades Southwest GDN)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on rezoning Lot 14 at 2121 Buchanan Road from Single Family‑2 to Single Family‑3. It will also review a specific use permit for a HUD manufactured home on the same lot, a site‑plan amendment for a 3.498‑acre tract at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road, a specific use permit for tattooing on a 0.82‑acre tract at 5604 Summerhill Road, and a site‑plan amendment for two small tracts at 6813 Richmond Road.

• Z-25-17: Rezoning of Lot 14, 2121 Buchanan Road from Single Family‑2 to Single Family‑3 (owners Prycetta and Norman Jones)
• S-819: Specific Use Permit for a HUD code manufactured home on Lot 14, 2121 Buchanan Road (owners Prycetta and Norman Jones)
• Amendment to PD-25-2 (O): Site‑plan approval for approx. 3.498‑acre Tract 201 at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road (owner George Brinlee HRS)
• S-815: Specific Use Permit for tattooing/permanent cosmetics on approx. 0.82‑acre Tract 10 at 5604 Summerhill Road, Suite 3 (owner Jason Nguyen)
• Amendment to PD-15-2 (MF‑2): Site‑plan approval for 0.51‑acre and 0.49‑acre tracts at 6813 Richmond Road (owner Nick Hibbs)

City Council

The City Council will vote on the fiscal year 2026 budget and property tax rate, with the proposed rate remaining $0.6500 per $100 of assessed valuation, the same as the current year. Other action items include approving the Master Fee List, amending the purchasing policy, and authorizing the issuance of tax notes. Public hearings will be held on a rezoning and a specific use permit for a manufactured home on Letter Carrier Drive.

• Adoption of FY2026 budget and tax rate at $0.6500 per $100 (Ordinance 2025-120, 121, 112)
• Approval of FY2026 Master Fee List including building permit fees (Resolution 2025-110)
• Issuance of 'City of Texarkana, Texas, Tax Notes, Series 2025' (Ordinance 2025-133)
• Rezoning of Lot 19, Block 6, H.S. Janes HRS at 1300 block Letter Carrier Drive from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3 (Ordinance 2025-124)
• Specific Use Permit for a HUD-code manufactured home on same property (Ordinance 2025-125)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to amend the budget estimate for the current fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and to adopt the budget and appropriate resources for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget adoption being the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing to amend budget for FY ending Sept 30, 2025
• Adoption of budget and appropriation for FY beginning Oct 1, 2025 through Sept 30, 2026

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes. The body is also proposing a tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and holding public hearings on coin-operated machine regulations.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.650000 per $100 of assessed valuation for FY 2025-2026
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance agreement with United Healthcare not to exceed $7,600,000
• Water main relocation materials contract with Coburn Supply Company not to exceed $1,115,184.20
• Agreement with AR-TEX REDI for The Assembly Line and other programs not to exceed $2,050,000
• Rezoning of 3133 Pleasant Grove Road from Single Family-1 to Planned Development-Office

The council adopted the July 14 meeting minutes and reappointed members to several boards and commissions. It unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements, including a $7,600,000 insurance benefits agreement with United Healthcare, a $53,738.82 parking‑lot paving contract, a $158,739.84 VOIP service contract, a $2,050,000 Assembly Line management agreement, and a $1,115,184.20 water‑main relocation contract. The council also adopted multiple ordinances on zoning, specific‑use permits, and coin‑operated machines, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted July 14, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed three Planning and Zoning Commission members and appointed an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved United Healthcare employee insurance agreement up to $7,600,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $53,738.82 contract for 801 Wood Street parking‑lot paving (unanimous)
• Authorized $158,739.84 three‑year VOIP service contract for Texarkana Water Utilities (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,050,000 agreement with AR‑TEX REDI for Assembly Line programs (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,115,184.20 contract for US 82 water‑main relocation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑100 amending code sections on coin‑operated machines (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a rezoning request and a specific use permit for a property in the 1300 block of Letter Carrier Drive. The commission will also consider a replat for the St. John Addition at 1216 Willis Street.

• Z-25-13: Rezoning Lot 19, Block 6, H.S. Janes HRS, A-306 (1300 block of Letter Carrier Drive) from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3
• S-811: Specific Use Permit for a HUD code manufactured home at Lot 19, Block 6, H.S. Janes HRS, A-306 (1300 block Letter Carrier Drive)
• Approval of St. John Addition replat for Lots 9-13, 15, & 16, Block 6, Buchanan Avenue Addition at 1216 Willis Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission removed a replat item from the table and adopted it unanimously. It also approved the rezoning of Lot 19, Block 6 from Single Family‑2 to Single Family‑3, and granted a specific use permit for a HUD manufactured home on the same lot. Finally, the commission adopted the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved replat of St. John Addition (lots 9‑13, 15, 16) at 1216 Willis St – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of Lot 19, Block 6, H.S. Janes HRS, A‑306 to Single Family‑3 – unanimous
• Approved specific use permit for HUD manufactured home on Lot 19, Block 6, H.S. Janes HRS, A‑306 – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the July 7, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will consider a series of consent items, including approval of meeting minutes, an election ordinance, and a contract for water‑treatment chemicals. Several resolutions will be voted on, such as a janitorial services contract for the regional airport, an entitlement transfer to the Fort Smith Airport Commission, and a State Infrastructure Bank loan of up to $1,408,000 for relocating a 10‑inch treated water main along US 82. Additional items include HVAC upgrades for city facilities and flooring/bleacher purchases for the Southwest Center Gym. Public hearings are scheduled for various ordinances and resolutions on the same day.

• Resolution 2025‑098: approve a 3‑year janitorial services contract for the Texarkana Regional Airport at $82,740 per year
• Resolution 2025‑097: approve transfer of $491,597 entitlements to the Fort Smith Airport Commission
• Resolution 2025‑101: approve a State Infrastructure Bank loan not to exceed $1,408,000 for US 82 water main relocation
• Resolution 2025‑102: authorize purchase of new HVAC unit and controls for the Southwest Center and City Hall using grant funds
• Resolution 2025‑104: approve purchase of new flooring and bleachers for the Southwest Center Gym from Rubber Flooring Systems

The council unanimously approved a special election to be held on November 4, 2025 to consider city‑charter amendments. It also confirmed appointments to a new Community Development Corporation and adopted several resolutions covering airport services, a $1.4 M water‑main loan, and a natural‑gas rate schedule change. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved appointment of eight members to the new Community Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑082 calling for a special election on Nov 4, 2025 for charter amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑098 authorizing a 3‑year janitorial contract with Blackwood Janitorial Services at $82,740 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑097 authorizing FAA Form 5100‑110 transfer of $491,597 entitlements to Fort Smith Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑101 State Infrastructure Bank loan up to $1,408,000 for US 82 water‑main relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑103 amendment of natural‑gas rate schedules and CPI rider (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑089 adopting the CDBG PY25 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑105 reappointing Commissioner Brandon Washington to the Civil Service Commission (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several development proposals, including a replat for St. John Addition (tabled), final plats for Dunbar and Parks Elementary Additions, and a specific use request for a HUD‑code manufactured home. The commission will also consider Ordinance No. 2025‑100 on coin‑operated machines and rezoning actions for parcels on Pleasant Grove Road and Grandview Addition.

• Tabled: St. John Addition replat at 1224 Willis Street
• Final plat approvals for Dunbar Addition (≈2500 College Drive) and Parks Elementary Addition (1915 Pine Street)
• Ordinance No. 2025‑100 amending city code on coin‑operated machines
• Rezoning of 3.498‑acre tract at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road from Single Family‑1 to Planned Development‑Office (Z‑25‑11)
• Specific Use S‑810 to allow a HUD‑code manufactured home at 3909 Alexander Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission adopted several items unanimously, including final plats for the Dunbar and Parks Elementary additions, an ordinance regulating coin‑operated machines, rezoning and site‑plan approval for a clinic on Pleasant Grove Road, a specific use for a HUD‑code manufactured home, and rezoning for a duplex conversion. The St. John Addition replat was tabled until the August 4 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final and preliminary plat for Dunbar Addition at 2500 College Drive (adopted unanimously)
• Approved final plat for Parks Elementary Addition at 1915 Pine Street (adopted unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑100 amending Chapters 28, 36, 140 on coin‑operated machines (adopted unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of 3.498‑acre tract at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road to Planned Development‑Office (adopted unanimously)
• Approved site‑plan amendment PD‑25‑2(O) for 24,415 sq ft clinic at 3133 Pleasant Grove Road (adopted unanimously)
• Approved specific use S‑810 for HUD‑code manufactured home at 3909 Alexander Avenue (adopted unanimously with stipulations)
• Approved rezoning of N 1/2 of Lots 9‑12 at 1616 Iowa Street to Two Family‑2 (adopted unanimously)
• Tabled St. John Addition replat at 1224 Willis Street (postponed to Aug 4 2025, unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda including a $4.27 million airport apron project, a $400,000 pavement rehabilitation, and an extension of the moratorium on Chapter 36 device permits through August 11. Action items include adopting Film Friendly Texas certification, accepting a $500,000 EPA brownfields grant, and terminating a consulting agreement with McWilliams Strategies. Public hearings will be held on rezonings at 3126 Norton Street and 2021 Mall Drive, and on a continued Summit Utilities natural gas rate increase (no action expected).

• Airport Apron Phase III project, $4,274,853
• EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant, $500,000, with Texarkana AR
• Film Friendly Texas certification ordinance
• Public hearing continued on Summit Utilities natural gas rate increase
• Rezonings: 3126 Norton Street (Ward 1) and 2021 Mall Drive (Ward 4)

The Texarkana City Council adopted a series of unanimous resolutions and ordinances. Highlights include approving $4,274,853 for the Regional Airport Apron Phase III project, authorizing several airport‑related contracts, extending a moratorium on certain code‑regulated devices, and establishing a Film Friendly Texas ordinance. Additional actions approved rezoning and a specific‑use permit for the Wellsford Subdivision.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑078 extending moratorium on Chapter 36 devices to Aug 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑079 approving $4,274,853 Airport Apron Phase III project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑080 approving pavement rehabilitation up to $400,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑083 approving Self‑Service Fuel System Project up to $395,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑084 approving Vehicle Service Road design contract for $211,400 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑086 authorizing contract up to $90,135.03 for clearing on Gazola Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑060 establishing Film Friendly Texas guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑073 rezoning Lots 6‑7, Wellsford Subdivision (unanimous) and Ordinance No. 2025‑074 granting specific‑use permit for HUD‑code manufactured home (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a 6.11-acre tract and review two tabled items regarding property replats and rezoning.

• Z-25-10: Rezoning of 6.11 acres at 5825 Pleasant Grove Road from Single Family-1 to Single Family-2
• TABLED: Approval of St. John Addition replat at 1224 Willis Street
• Z-25-6: TABLED rezoning of 3412 Galleria Oaks from Single Family-1 to Neighborhood Service

The commission unanimously denied the rezoning of a 6.11‑acre tract at 5825 Pleasant Grove Road from Single Family‑1 to Single Family‑2. It also unanimously tabled the St. John Addition replat and approved a rezoning with a planned development for 3412 Galleria Oaks. The meeting minutes from May 5, 2025 were adopted.

• Tabled St. John Addition replat (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning Z‑25‑10 at 5825 Pleasant Grove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z‑25‑6 at 3412 Galleria Oaks with planned development (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will meet to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 city budget. This is a discussion item only; no final action is scheduled. A Joint Budget Advisory Committee Workshop precedes the regular meeting.

• Discussion of Proposed FY 2026 City Budget

The council met with the joint Budget Advisory Committee to review the proposed FY 2026 city budget. Staff presented audit results, tax rate plans, water and sewer rate increases, and fire pension funding issues. The committee offered multiple recommendations, but none were formally approved, denied, or voted on.

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,000,000 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to fund local creative and entrepreneurial programs. It will also consider multiple contracts for water‑treatment plant upgrades, street reconstruction, and HVAC improvements, as well as several rezoning and specific‑use permit requests. Public hearings on zoning changes, specific‑use permits, and a historic marker are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2025‑076: accept $2,000,000 grant for The Assembly Line – Creator Space, REDI Set Move, and Pitch It Texarkana initiatives
• Resolution No. 2025‑061: contract with Ideal Pump and Service to replace Wright Patman Water Treatment Plant #4 pump, up to $247,600 (Texas portion $163,456.29)
• Resolution No. 2025‑065: contract for Millwood Water Treatment Plant sludge pond cleaning, up to $481,540 (Texas portion $278,281.96)
• Resolution No. 2025‑066: approve change orders with R.K. Hall, LLC for Kennedy Lane and Westlawn Drive street reconstruction, up to $492,223.75
• Resolution No. 2025‑064: contract with Elliott Electric Supply to retrofit switchgear for High Service Pump #3, up to $69,635 (Texas portion $40,242.06)

The council unanimously approved a $2,000,000 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation for local creative initiatives. It also adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for airport fuel tank design, water‑treatment pump replacement, street reconstruction, and office‑supply purchases. Board appointments were confirmed, and a series of rezoning and specific‑use permits were adopted.

• Reappointed Denis Washington to TexAmericas Center Board and appointed Jonathon Paxton to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-046 for AVGAS tank design work order at Texarkana Regional Airport (unanimous)
• Authorized $247,600 contract to replace Wright Patman Water Treatment Plant #4 pump (Resolution 2025-061, unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000,000 grant for Assembly Line, Creator Space, REDI Set Move, and Pitch It initiatives (Ordinance 2025-076, unanimous)
• Approved $492,223.75 change orders for Kennedy Lane and Westlawn Drive street reconstruction (Resolution 2025-066, unanimous)
• Authorized cooperative purchasing agreements for office supplies up to $50,000 (Resolution 2025-071, unanimous)
• Granted specific‑use permit for permanent cosmetics business on 3115 Kennedy Lane (Ordinance 2025-052, unanimous)
• Rezoned 5‑acre tract at 3001 Bender Road to Planned Development – Multiple Family – 1 (Ordinance 2025-053, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several rezoning and permit requests, including a rezoning from General Retail to Parking at 2021 Mall Drive for a Texas Roadhouse parking lot, and a rezoning and specific use permit for a manufactured home at 3126 Norton Street. Two items tabled from previous meetings—a replat at 1224 Willis Street and a rezoning at 3412 Galleria Oaks—will also be considered. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 7, 2025.

• Rezoning 2021 Mall Drive from General Retail to Parking for Texas Roadhouse parking lot
• Rezoning 3126 Norton Street from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3
• Specific Use Permit for a HUD code manufactured home at 3126 Norton Street
• Tabled replat of St. John Addition at 1224 Willis Street
• Tabled rezoning of 3412 Galleria Oaks from Single Family-1 to Neighborhood Service

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously adopted three approvals: rezoning Lots 6‑7 on Norton Street to Single Family‑3, a specific‑use permit for a HUD manufactured home on those lots, and rezoning of 2021 Mall Drive from General Retail to Parking. Two items were tabled: the St. John Addition replat and the rezoning of Lot 2 in the Martha S. Pace Subdivision. The meeting minutes from April 7, 2025 were also approved.

• Tabled St. John Addition replat (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of Lot 2, Martha S. Pace Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lots 6‑7, Wellsford Subdivision to Single Family‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved specific‑use permit for HUD manufactured home on Lots 6‑7 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2021 Mall Drive from General Retail to Parking (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will vote on several consent items, including approval of the March 10 meeting minutes and a contract with Tatum Excavating Company for the West Park Boulevard street reconstruction project up to $1,694,970, plus a $47,400 billboard relocation. Other actions include renewing a $3 million airport line of credit with Farmers Bank, authorizing $485,690.20 for South Wake Village Road sewer improvements, and approving a $213,364 contract with Mead and Hunt to update wastewater treatment plant limits.

• Approve minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular meeting (Consent Item).
• Authorize contract with Tatum Excavating Company, Inc. for West Park Blvd reconstruction up to $1,694,970 and billboard relocation up to $47,400 (Resolution No. 2025‑044).
• Approve Texarkana Airport Executive Director to renew a $3 million line of credit with Farmers Bank for three years (Resolution No. 2025‑045).
• Authorize contract for South Wake Village Road Sewer Improvements Project up to $485,690.20 (Resolution No. 2025‑051).
• Authorize contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc. to update Technical Local Limits for regional wastewater treatment plants up to $213,364 (Resolution No. 2025‑050).

The Texarkana City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the March 10 meeting and authorized a contract up to $1,694,970 with Tatum Excavating for the West Park Boulevard street reconstruction. The council also approved a $3 million line‑of‑credit renewal for the airport, a $485,690.20 sewer‑improvement contract for South Wake Village, and adopted resolutions urging congressional support for Red River Army Depot and authorizing four historical markers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved March 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute $1,694,970 contract with Tatum Excavating for West Park Blvd reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $3 million airport line‑of‑credit renewal with Farmers Bank (unanimous)
• Authorized $485,690.20 contract for South Wake Village Road Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution urging congressional support for Red River Army Depot (unanimous)
• Authorized $213,364 contract with Mead and Hunt for WWTP technical limits update (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing four historical markers on city property (unanimous)
• Made and confirmed multiple board and commission appointments, including Airport Authority Board (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will decide on several rezonings, specific use permits, and a replat. Key items include a rezoning of 5 acres at 3001 Bender Road from Two Family-2 to Planned Development-Multiple Family-1 and a related site plan amendment, plus rezonings at 3412 Galleria Oaks and 1108 Willis Street. The commission will also consider specific use permits for permanent cosmetics at 3115 Kennedy Lane and for HUD-code manufactured homes at four locations.

• Replat of Lots 9-13, 15, 16, Block 6, Buchanan Avenue Addition at 1224 Willis Street (St. John's Baptist Church)
• Specific Use Permit S-806 for permanent cosmetics at 3115 Kennedy Lane (0.24 acre)
• Rezoning Z-25-5 and site plan amendment PD-25-1 for 5 acres at 3001 Bender Road to Planned Development-Multiple Family-1
• Rezoning Z-25-6 at 3412 Galleria Oaks from Single Family-1 to Neighborhood Service
• Rezoning Z-25-7 at 1108 Willis Street from Commercial to Single Family-3, plus Specific Use Permit S-783 for a manufactured home

The commission unanimously approved a replat for St. John Addition, a specific‑use permit for Permanent Cosmetics, rezoning of a 5‑acre tract at 3001 Bender Road, and a site‑plan amendment with stipulations. It also approved rezoning of 1108 Willis Street, a HUD manufactured‑home permit there, and a HUD permit on 2591 Page Street. Two items – the St. John Addition replat and rezoning of 3412 Galleria Oaks – were tabled, and one HUD permit request was withdrawn.

• Tabled St. John Addition replat (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Permanent Cosmetics at 3115 Kennedy Lane (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3001 Bender Road to Planned Development‑Multiple Family‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to PD‑25‑1 site plan with stipulations (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 3412 Galleria Oaks to Neighborhood Service (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1108 Willis Street to Single Family‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for HUD home at 1108 Willis Street with stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for HUD home at 2591 Page Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $2.5 million loan application for a 10‑inch water main relocation along US 82. Other items include authorizing a $169,280.80 contract for the West Park Boulevard water and sewer relocation, approving airport grant and equipment purchases, and adopting a four‑month moratorium on gambling device permits. A presentation on a proposed natural‑gas rate increase will be heard, but no action is scheduled for that item.

• Resolution 2025‑038: authorize City Manager to contract West Park Boulevard water & sewer relocation, up to $169,280.80 (funded by Texas Infrastructure Fund).
• Resolution 2025‑039: authorize filing a loan application for up to $2,500,000 to cover material costs for the US 82 water main relocation.
• Resolution 2025‑041: approve FAA Grant 63 amendment adding a reimbursable agreement of $84,445.12 with no local match.
• Resolution 2025‑042: approve purchase of a 1500‑gal air rescue fire‑fighting truck for $44,700 from Garver Engineering.
• Ordinance 2025‑040: establish a four‑month moratorium on permits for gambling devices and direct City Manager to notify the Texas Legislature.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a 14.144-acre tract at 7970 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Commercial. The property is currently a trucking facility, and staff recommends approval. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.

• Z-25-03: Rezone 14.144 acres (Tract 98A) at 7970 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Commercial; owner Ryan Berry, agent Terry Moore
• Property is adjacent to I-30 and is designated 'Regional Commercial' on the Future Land Use Map
• Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request
• Consider approval of Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from February 3, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss code enforcement, building inspections, and proposed ordinance changes. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion on code enforcement overview, building inspections, and proposed ordinance changes

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will meet on February 10, 2025, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key action items include purchasing 10 outdoor warning sirens and a command center, approving a $150,832 water pump repair, and adopting a budget amendment reallocating $6.9 million in unspent funds. Public hearings will cover rezonings, specific use permits for manufactured homes and tattooing, and a housing tax credit application for senior housing at 301-319 Pine Street.

• Resolution No. 2025-022: purchase 10 warning sirens from OmniWarn for $486,145.02
• Resolution No. 2025-021: repair Wright Patman Water Treatment Plant #3 low-service pump for $150,832
• Resolution No. 2025-020: annual audit contract with Forvis Mazars for $170,000
• Ordinance No. 2025-028: amend General Fund budget adding $6,948,937.27 for unspent prior-year funds
• Resolution No. 2025-013: airport runway strengthening design contract with McClelland Engineering for $502,203.20

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to rezone a 2.408-acre vacant lot at 921 Westlawn Drive from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3, and a related Specific Use Permit to allow a double-wide HUD-code manufactured home. Staff recommends approval of both items with stipulations. The meeting also includes approval of the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Z-25-02: Rezone 921 Westlawn Drive from SF-2 to SF-3 for a manufactured home
• S-805: Specific Use Permit for a double-wide HUD-code manufactured home at same address
• Staff recommends approval with stipulations including 3-year permit validity and home must be 2019 or newer
• Approval of January 6, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the LifeNet ambulance service fee schedule, specific use permits for a digital billboard and a manufactured home, and a consent agenda including budget adjustments, rescue tool purchases, and grant applications. First briefings for future votes include trail naming, Microsoft licenses, and multiple zoning requests.

• Public hearing on amendment to LifeNet ambulance service fee schedule
• Specific Use Permit for digital billboard at 606 Walton Drive
• Specific Use Permit for double-wide manufactured home at 3120 Alexander Avenue
• Resolution to purchase hydraulic rescue tools up to $100,000
• Budget amendments: $325,966 for street maintenance, $76,998 for building maintenance, $76,440 for EECBG grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider multiple plat approvals, including a 30-lot subdivision (Silver Oaks 4th Addition), vacation of lots, and a replat. Two specific use permits for tattooing are proposed at 911 New Boston Road and 2415 Texas Boulevard. Also up for discussion are two rezoning requests: one at 2501 Neff Street (SF-2 to SF-3) and another at 1521 Moores Lane (Agriculture/Commercial to SF-1/Commercial). The meeting includes consideration of specific use permits for manufactured homes.

• Re-approval of Silver Oaks 4th Addition plat (30 lots near Sterling Drive and Ann Circle)
• Vacate lots in Revised Silver Oaks Addition near Sterling Drive and Brandon Drive
• Specific Use Permit S-801 for tattooing at 911 New Boston Road
• Specific Use Permit S-802 for tattooing at 2415 Texas Boulevard
• Rezoning Z-25-01 at 2501 Neff Street from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3