San Benito commission set to vote on comprehensive plan; recent meeting outcomes not yet confirmed

San Benito's City Commission is scheduled to vote July 7 on adopting a new Comprehensive Plan and on alcohol sales permits for two Stripes convenience stores, capping a two-week stretch in which several boards met on zoning, variances, and the city's next budget.

However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the four recent meetings held between June 23 and June 30. The summaries below reflect what was on each agenda; outcomes and vote tallies cannot be confirmed until minutes are available.

City Commission — June 23

The commission's agenda included the first reading of Ordinance 2532-01, adopting a new comprehensive plan, plus public hearings on conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Circle K (800 S Sam Houston) and Stripes (304 S Sam Houston).

Also on the agenda: a rezoning request for 17.23 acres near Pennsylvania and McCulloch to a Planned Development District; ratification of a $94,000 emergency payment to O.M.T. Utilities for a collapsed sewer line repair; and ratification of a $58,000 payment to Carpe Nox Industries for 2025 Christmas events.

Board of Adjustments — June 25

The Zoning Board of Adjustments was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a setback variance request for 451 South McCulloch Street. The applicant listed was Shawn Saldana. The request concerned whether an existing structure could encroach into the required rear setback.

Planning & Zoning Board — June 25

The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda included final plat approval for the 12.088-acre Villa Dolce Subdivision and a variance for a 10-foot utility easement for Stripes San Benito (6.932 acres).

Two public hearings were set on conditional use permits for alcohol sales and on-site consumption at Stripes Store #40735H, 2500 West Expressway 83, and Stripes Store #40749H, 898 North Sam Houston Boulevard.

City Commission — June 30 (Budget Workshop)

Commissioners held their first budget workshop to review the proposed 2026 ad valorem property tax rate and the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The agenda listed discussion of revenue projections, expenditure estimates, and capital improvement needs. No votes were expected; this was a discussion-only workshop.

Coming up

City Commission — Tuesday, July 7: The commission is scheduled to hold public hearings on Stripes alcohol permits at 898 N. Sam Houston Blvd. and 2500 W. Expressway 83, and to vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2532-01 adopting the new Comprehensive Plan. Also on the agenda: approval of $35,385.90 for a police motorcycle from RGV Cycles and $59,365.00 for emergency manhole repairs at Kilgore Dr. and Business 77.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the June 23, June 25, and June 30 meetings should watch for posted minutes, which had not been published as of July 6.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — San Benito commission advances new comprehensive plan, schedules final vote

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.