Lubbock meeting roundup: City Council, LEDA weigh major items; election certification ahead

Most boards and commissions that met in the past two weeks published agendas only, with minutes not yet available, so outcomes of votes and public hearings cannot be confirmed from the record. The following reflects what was scheduled for consideration.

City Council — June 23

The City Council agenda included issuing tax notes to fund radio system equipment and high-dollar vehicles approved in the FY 2025-26 budget; the dollar amount was not specified in the agenda. The council was also set to consider the sale of the Ty Cooke Gas Generating Facility to Adakon Energy.

Public hearings were scheduled on several zone changes: from SF-2 to Office District at 12202 Upton Avenue (5.1 acres); from NC to AC at 6602 104th Street (15.03 acres); and a large rezoning in District 5 affecting over 20 properties near 82nd Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway. Consent agenda items included right-of-way purchases and water system expansion contracts.

Lubbock Economic Development Alliance — June 24

The LEDA board was scheduled to vote on a performance agreement for Project Sodor and a purchase and sale agreement for 102.1 acres for Project Infrared. Both projects are anonymous. The board also considered 401(k) plan amendments and an interlocal agreement with the South Plains Association of Governments to apply for a U.S. EDA Public Works grant. The meeting began with an executive session on confidential business incentives, real property, legal, and personnel matters.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 2

The commission held public hearings on five zone changes and a Universal Development Code amendment. The UDC amendment would allow manufactured homes as a permitted use citywide, in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 785. Other cases included 52.4 acres near Keuka Street and I-27 to be rezoned from SF-2 to General Industrial for LEDA, and 75.8 acres near 50th Street and Upland Avenue to be rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial and Auto-Urban Commercial.

Public Transit Advisory Board — July 1

The board considered recommending approval of a Texas Tech University Transportation Services Contract to the City Council. Updates were also scheduled on route and network redesign, Citibus marketing, and operations, along with acceptance of Citibus financial and operating reports.

Other boards

• **Airport Board (June 24):** Reviewed Contract 19432 with Fuse Connect, LLC (dba Fuse Advancement) for terminal advertising.
• **Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board (June 24):** Discussed adopting 2021/2024 international building, fire, plumbing, residential, swimming pool, spa, and mechanical codes. Proposed completion dates ranged from January 2026 to July 2026.
• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (June 22):** Heard 2026 Capital Improvement Project updates and voted on organizations for the new Adopt-A-Park program.
• **Upland Crossing PID Advisory Board (July 5):** Discussed the proposed FY 2026-27 Service and Assessment Plan and voted on two board positions.

Coming up

• **July 7 — City Council:** Will certify June 27 special election results and order a runoff election for August 1, 2026. A separate special meeting the same day includes a presentation and public hearing on large-scale data centers, with no votes scheduled.
• **July 7 — Electric Utility Board:** Reviews the FY 2026-27 draft budget for Lubbock Power & Light, including revenue projections, rates, and transmission project borrowing.
• **July 7 — Appointments Advisory Board:** Recommends candidates for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Airport Board, Building Board of Appeals, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• **July 8 — Multiple PID boards:** Cypress Ranch, North Overton, North Point, Upland Crossing 2, Upland Crossing 3, and Willow Bend Villas PID boards each discuss proposed FY 2026-27 Service and Assessment Plans, with public comment for property owners.
• **July 9 — City Council work session:** Discusses budget and goal priorities across topics including ARPA funding, annexation, aquatics, fees, transportation, public safety, and more. No votes scheduled.
• **July 9 — North Overton TIF Reinvestment Zone:** Acts on the FY 2026-27 budget and a tree management scope of work.
• **July 16 — Lubbock Business Park TIF Board:** Votes on the FY 2025-26 budget and receives the LEDA annual report.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — LEDA board weighs incentives for Project Infrared; manufactured-home rule among zoning debates

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.