Wills Point public meetings in 2025
7 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
of Deadline to File For A Place on The Ballot
The City of Wills Point posted a notice of the filing window for applications to place measures on the ballot. Applications may be submitted in person from January 14, 2026 through February 13, 2026 during office hours. The physical filing address is 518 Houston Street, Wills Point, TX 75169, and mail submissions go to P.O. Box 505, Wills Point, TX 75169. Email or fax cannot be used for filing, and the city secretary’s email is [email protected].
- Filing window: 01/14/2026 – 02/13/2026, Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.‑5:00 p.m.
- In‑person filing address: 518 Houston Street, Wills Point, TX 75169
- Mail filing address: P.O. Box 505, Wills Point, TX 75169
- Contact email: [email protected] (no email/fax filing allowed)
EDC December 10, 2025
The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation board will review conflict-of-interest declarations, approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopt the October and November 2025 financial statements. It will also consider awarding a contractor to build a concrete partial parallel taxiway at Van Zandt County Regional Airport and discuss a request from Brazos Trailers to purchase about 3.5 acres of industrial land, with an option for an additional five acres. Additional items include a resolution to engage FTI Consulting for a new foreign trade zone and an amendment to a service agreement with K.H. Construction.
- Consider declarations of conflict-of-interest by board members
- Approve minutes of the October 15, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve October and November 2025 financials and payment of bills
- Award contractor for construction of a concrete partial parallel taxiway as recommended by the Van Zandt County Regional Airport Advisory Committee
- Discuss Brazos Trailers’ request to purchase approximately 3.5 acres on the NE corner of the industrial location, with an option for an additional 5 acres
December 9, 2025 Council
The City Council will discuss the monthly budget, tax levy calculations, and legal matters regarding HMI Wills Point, LLC. The body is also considering several resolutions related to insurance, real estate notes, and city ordinances.
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Police Department K-9 Program not to exceed $101,000
- Resolution 25-42 approving the 2025 Tax Levy Calculation from Van Zandt County
- Resolution 25-43 regarding an Extension Agreement and Modification of Real Estate Note with City National Bank of Sulphur Springs for City Hall property
- Repairs to the city-owned building at 307 N. 4th Street
- Selection of an engineering firm for the FEMA High Hazard Potential Dam Grant Program
November 10, 2025 Council
The Wills Point City Council will consider routine items such as approval of the October 14 meeting minutes and the monthly budget. It will also act on Ordinance 25-12 to update weed‑and‑grass maintenance standards, and discuss the Rose Monument status. Key resolutions include authorizing the mayor to close FM 47 for the Bluebird Jamboree and requesting Texas DOT assistance for improvements to the Van Zandt County Regional Airport.
- Approve minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting held on October 14, 2025
- Approve the monthly budget
- Ordinance 25-12 – amendment to Section 16‑20 on weed and grass maintenance standards
- Resolution 25‑38 – authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with TxDOT for temporary FM 47 closure on April 11, 2026 for the Bluebird Jamboree
- Resolution 25‑40 – authorize request for Texas DOT financial assistance for Van Zandt County Regional Airport improvements
EDC October 15, 2025
The Wills Point Economic Development Corporation board will consider conflict‑of‑interest declarations, approve the September 17 meeting minutes, and review September 2025 financials. They will discuss the 5‑year airport capital improvement plan and a re‑advertising effort for a concrete taxiway. Major agenda items include resolutions to transfer ownership of 11.31 acres for IronPoint and 15 acres for IronCoat, and several administrative contracts and subscriptions.
- Resolution 25-001: Transfer of 11.31 acres in Wills Point Business Park to IronPoint with incentives
- Resolution 25-002: Transfer of 15 acres in Wills Point Business Park to IronCoat with incentives
- Discussion of the 5‑Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026‑FY2030 updated by TxDOT Aviation
- Engagement letter with Mike Ward Accounting & Financial Consulting for the 2025 fiscal year audit
- Renewal of Placer.ai subscription from Oct 1 2025 through Sep 30 2026
October 14, 2025 Council
The Wills Point City Council will consider routine items such as approving September minutes, the monthly budget, and several resolutions on audits, fee schedules, job descriptions, and service agreements. An executive session will be convened to seek legal advice on pending lawsuits involving HMI Wills Point, LLC and to discuss economic development contracts for Project IronPoint and Project IronCoat. Additional agenda items include a demolition order for 107 Gunter Street, a street‑closure request for the December 6 Christmas parade, and a vote to reschedule the November 11 council meeting.
- Executive session to discuss litigation (HMI Wills Point, LLC cases) and Project IronPoint & IronCoat contracts
- Resolution 25-32: Engagement letter with Mike Ward Accounting for the 2025 fiscal audit
- Resolution 25-33: Amend Centralized Master Fee Schedule to add water and wastewater capacity fees
- Resolution 25-37: Service agreements with Peoples Communication for city internet services
- Demolition order for the structure at 107 Gunter Street
ORDINANCE 25 09 2025 ADOPTED TAX RATE
The City Council of Wills Point adopted the tax rate for the 2025 tax year, setting a total rate of $0.939 per $100 of taxable value. The rate includes $0.740051 for maintenance and operations and $0.198949 for principal and interest on debt. This represents a 9.36% increase, raising taxes on a $100,000 home by approximately $35.05. The tax assessor‑collector is authorized to assess and collect taxes at this rate.
- Adoption of total tax rate $0.939 per $100 valuation for 2025
- Maintenance & operations portion set at $0.740051 per $100
- Debt portion set at $0.198949 per $100
- Rate increase of 9.36%, adding about $35.05 to taxes on a $100,000 home
- Tax assessor‑collector authorized to assess and collect at the new rate