Whitewright, Texas
Upcoming
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and consider action on three requests. A Specific Use Permit is requested for a manufactured or mobile home at 807 W Bois d' Arc. A preliminary plat is requested to replat property at 1160 Pettit Parkway into two parcels. A zoning change is requested for Lot #1 of that property from Agricultural with a Specific Use Permit to Commercial 2, with Lot #2 remaining Agricultural.
- Specific Use Permit for manufactured/mobile home at 807 W Bois d' Arc
- Preliminary Plat to replat 1160 Pettit Parkway into two parcels
- Zoning change for Lot #1 at 1160 Pettit Parkway from Agricultural with SUP to Commercial 2
- Citizen comments on agenda items (not public hearing items)
City Council
The Whitewright City Council will hold public hearings on a mobile home permit at 807 W Bois d'Arc, a preliminary plat replat, and a zoning change for 1160 Pettit Parkway. Action items include deciding on the Specific Use Permit, replat, and zoning change; approving Phase 2 Water Distribution System Improvements with bond issuance; authorizing Certificates of Obligation for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements; and purchasing police and public works vehicles. The consent agenda includes routine reports and bill approvals.
- Public hearing and action on Specific Use Permit for manufactured/mobile home at 807 W Bois d'Arc
- Public hearing and action on preliminary plat replat at 1160 Pettit Parkway
- Public hearing and action on zoning change from Agricultural with SUP to Commercial 2 at 1160 Pettit Parkway
- Consider Phase 2 Water Distribution System Improvements including bond issuance by Greater Texoma Utility Authority
- Consider authorizing Certificates of Obligation for WWTP improvements and setting a called meeting
Recent meetings
Economic Development Corporation
The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will review May meeting minutes and financial reports, approve budget amendments, and discuss the future use of 111 W. Grand Street, including a request for tables and chairs for that property.
- Review and approve May 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Review and approve May 2026 financial reports
- Review and approve budget amendments
- Discuss future use of 111 W. Grand Street
- Discuss and approve table and chair request for 111 W. Grand Street
Community Development Corporation
The Whitewright Community Development Corporation board will consider approving the final payment for batting cages, along with routine approval of meeting minutes and financial reports for April and May 2026.
- Review and approve minutes from April 6, 2026 regular meeting
- Review and approve April 2026 financial reports
- Review and approve May 2026 financial reports
- Discuss and approve final payment for batting cages
Notices of Possible Quorum
This is a courtesy notice that a quorum of the Whitewright City Council may be present at a Town Hall Meeting on June 4, 2026. No formal action will be taken; any public business discussion is incidental.
City Council
The Whitewright City Council will consider several action items including authorizing a Limited Tax Note (Series 2026), adopting a new ordinance for data centers and telecommunications facilities, updating the sign ordinance, and amending the water supply and sewer service contract with Greater Texoma Utility Authority. They will also discuss a traffic study request, a future land use map, and a master thoroughfare plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of bills, minutes, and department reports.
- Ordinance #586 authorizing issuance of Limited Tax Note, Series 2026
- Ordinance #588 for Data Centers and Telecommunication Facilities
- Amended Contract for Water Supply and Sewer Service with Greater Texoma Utility Authority (Ordinance #587)
- Updates to Ordinance 450B for Signs
- Discussion on Engine Brake Ordinance
Economic Development Corporation
The Whitewright Economic Development Corporation board will discuss joining the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce, review a presentation from a financial advisor, and consider future use of the property at 111 W. Grand Street. The board will also approve routine meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Discuss WEDC joining the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
- Question/answer session with John Mabary, financial advisor with Edward Jones
- Discuss future use of 111 W. Grand Street
- Review and approve April 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Review and approve April 2026 financial reports
The Board of Directors approved the regular meeting minutes from April 6, 2026, and the April 2026 financial reports. Discussions regarding joining the Chamber of Commerce and the future use of 111 W. Grand Street were tabled for future meetings.
- Approved April 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved April 2026 financial reports (3-0)
- Tabled discussion of joining the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
- Tabled discussion of future use of 111 W. Grand Street
Community Development Corporation
The Whitewright Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from April 6, 2026, and April 2026 financial reports. The board will also receive an informational update on the library proposal. No other action items are scheduled.
- Review and approve minutes from April 6, 2026 regular meeting
- Review and approve April 2026 financial reports
- Update on the library proposal (informational only)
The regular meeting of the Whitewright Community Development Corporation on May 11, 2026, was not held because a quorum was not present. Only three board members attended, and no official business could be conducted. No votes or decisions were made.
City Council
The Whitewright City Council will consider and act on several items including an ordinance authorizing a Limited Tax Note, Series 2026, with an ad valorem tax levy. They will also review the future land use map for the comprehensive plan, discuss updates from a TxDOT meeting, and consider a resolution from Grayson Central Appraisal District. Consent agenda includes approval of bills, minutes, and departmental reports.
- Consider and take action on Ordinance #586 authorizing issuance of Limited Tax Note, Series 2026, with ad valorem tax levy
- Review current tax rates and 2026 preliminary totals from Grayson County Appraisal District
- Review future land use map for comprehensive plan presented by Public Management
- Discuss updates from TxDOT meeting and take action
- Consider and act on Resolution #2026-01 from Grayson Central Appraisal District
Board of Adjustment
The Whitewright Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider two variance requests from Elyas Shaik for required lot width at 503 and 505 W. Spruce St. Both properties are zoned Single Family 2 (SF2). The board may vote to approve or deny the variances.
- Public hearing for variance at 503 W. Spruce St. (Property ID 469787)
- Public hearing for variance at 505 W. Spruce St. (Property ID 171156)
- Action item to consider and approve variance at 503 W. Spruce St.
- Action item to consider and approve variance at 505 W. Spruce St.
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve the minutes from January 13, 2026, and elect a vice chair. The board will also receive the director’s report covering updates to the community room and computer room, the TSLAC annual report, program updates (Neighborhood Forest, Shoots and Sprouts, CloudLibrary, Summer Reading), and a funding update including anonymous donation, Dobie Trust, Texas Book Festival, HEB, and Luella Kemper Trust. The meeting is open to remote participation via videoconference.
- Approval of minutes from January 13, 2026
- Selection of Vice Chair
- Director's report on community room and computer room updates
- Program updates: Neighborhood Forest, Shoots and Sprouts, CloudLibrary, Summer Reading
- Funding update: anonymous donation, Dobie Trust, Texas Book Festival, HEB, Luella Kemper Trust
City Council
The Whitewright City Council will consider a proposal for a library project involving the library board, economic development corporations, and the city. Action items include awarding bids for sewer line repairs on W. Grand and W. Maple streets, discussing funding options for sewer and street repairs, and approving the re-bid process for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The council will also discuss updates to ordinances for BESS facilities and data centers, and consider appointing an additional city prosecutor and alternate municipal judges.
- Discuss and take action on proposal for the library project joint venture between Library Board, EDC, CDC, and City
- Consider and act on bids to repair sewer lines on W. Grand St. and W. Maple St.
- Discuss and take action on funding options for sewer line repairs and street repairs
- Approve re-bid process for CWSRF Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
- Discuss and take action on updates to city ordinances for B.E.S.S. Facilities & Data Centers
The Whitewright City Council approved a $550,000 Limited Tax Note for sewer and street repairs, approved bids for sewer line repairs on two streets, and authorized the drafting of ordinances for engine brake noise. The council also approved the re-bid process for wastewater treatment plant improvements and approved the submission of a road closure agreement for a fall festival.
- Approved $550,000 Limited Tax Note for sewer and street repairs (4-0)
- Approved bids to repair sewer lines on W. Grand St (4-0)
- Approved bids to repair sewer lines on W. Maple St (4-0)
- Approved street repair priorities (4-0)
- Approved re-bid process for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (4-0)
- Approved submission of agreement for road closure for Fall Festival 2026 (4-0)
- Approved drafting ordinances for engine brake noise (4-0)
- Approved additional City Prosecutor (4-0)