La Marque officials weigh City Manager finalists, EDC grants, and franchise agreement in busy two-week stretch
La Marque's City Council and boards held a packed schedule over the past two weeks, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, no confirmed outcomes are available. Agendas show council members were set to interview City Manager finalists, discuss a franchise agreement with Texas New Mexico Power, and consider a transition plan for the outgoing manager. The Economic Development Corporation was scheduled to vote on several grant applications, and the Board of Adjustment was set to hear signage variance requests. All details below come from posted agendas only.
City Manager search advances
The City Council called multiple special meetings focused on filling the City Manager position. On July 21, 2026, council held a special meeting at 1109-B Bayou Road to interview finalists in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074, with public comment limited to three minutes per person. A meet-and-greet with finalists was scheduled for July 27 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the same address; the posting noted no official action would be taken. Interim City Clerk Kandice Garrett certified the posting on July 21, 2026.
Later that day, July 27, the council was set to discuss City Manager finalists again in executive session (Item 5.I) and consider a Transition Plan for the City Manager (Item 10.VII), along with a letter agreement for transition services with Barbara Holly.
Council agenda: franchise agreement, events calendar, tourism RFI
The July 27 regular meeting agenda included discussion and possible action on a Texas New Mexico Power Franchise Agreement (Item 10.VI), approval of the FY 2027 City Events Calendar (Item 10.III), and authorization of an RFI for tourism and event management services (Item 10.IV). No vote tallies or dollar figures are available because minutes have not been published.
Economic Development Corporation
The EDC met July 21 with a full agenda. Proposed actions included chamber grant applications from Blackwood PI & Security School and Main Street Commercial Partners, a sign grant application from Blackwood PI & Security School, AC repairs at 401 Laurel, and a proposal to attend Retail Live in Austin, TX. A separate EDC revitalization agenda listed a funding request from the City of La Marque Event Committee, quotes for painting downtown light poles, and executive session consideration of land acquisition or sale. A financial report was also scheduled. No outcomes are confirmed.
Board of Adjustment hears signage variances
On July 22, the Board of Adjustment was set to hold a public hearing on signage variance requests for McDonald's and Grebb Addition properties. The variances concern pole sign height and minimum distance between free-standing signs in the C-4 Zoning District. The board also planned to review its own minutes from February 25, 2026. The meeting was held at 1109-B Bayou Road and via Zoom (ID: 161 590 0667).
TIRZ #2 Board
The TIRZ #2 Board met July 29 to discuss formation of a Local Government Corporation, review a TIRZ implementation plan for presentation to an HOA, review a financial account, and seat new board member Richard Bruno. No outcomes are confirmed.
Coming up
August 4, 2026 — City Council special meeting: Council begins discussions on the FY 2026-2027 budget. No figures are available yet. A Taxpayer Impact Statement provided for the 2025 adopted tax rate of $0.398501 and a projected 2026 proposed rate at the same rate, with an average homestead tax of $914.62 and a 6.5% increase in taxable value. No decisions are expected at this early stage. Public participation will be allowed, and the council may adjourn to executive session for closed discussions on legal, personnel, or property matters.