Historic preservation in Texas local government
What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,146 Texas meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Texas with the most historic preservation activity
- New Braunfels, TX (60)
- Georgetown, TX (41)
- Granbury, TX (32)
- Ennis, TX (31)
- Nacogdoches County, TX (31)
- Royse City, TX (30)
- Corsicana, TX (30)
- El Paso, TX (29)
- McKinney, TX (29)
- Brownsville, TX (28)
- Boerne, TX (27)
- Henderson, TX (27)
Latest matching meetings
Board to consider historical marker for North Zulch Work Center
The North Zulch ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes, financial reports, and personnel matters. The main action item is discussing and possibly approving an Official Texas Undertold Historical Marker for the North Zulch Work Center Co-Operative Association (1934-1953). The board will…
Commission to consider demolition permit and sign approvals
The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a demolition permit for 402 Ogrady Street. The commission will also consider certificates of appropriateness for sign permits at 911 South Main Street and 604 North Main Street.
Heritage Preservation Committee to review new home design at 704 N. Houston St.
The Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from August 12, 2026, and decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new residential building at 704 N. Houston St. The committee will also address internal matters such as absences.
Board to weigh facade grant for Calamity & Grace, wayfinding signs
The Main Street Advisory Board of Llano, Texas, will meet to discuss and consider a facade grant/signage request from Calamity & Grace, receive updates on the Lantex project, and review committee reports. The board will also discuss a new wayfinding signs strategy, a historic marker dedication, a Young Entrepreneurs…
TIRZ Board to vote on 8 downtown Borger building grant applications
The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board will consider approving up to $365,773.65 in Downtown Momentum Grant funds for eight properties in Borger's downtown. The board will also discuss possible incentives for these properties in executive session and approve the July 29, 2026 meeting minutes. Awards over $50,000…
Historic Preservation Council to weigh landmark status for Missouri Pacific Freight Station
The Harlingen Historic Preservation Council is holding a special meeting to consider recommending the Missouri Pacific Freight Station at 115 W. Harrison Avenue for local landmark designation. The council will discuss the matter in executive session with the city attorney and may take action on a recommendation to the…
Anna P&Z to weigh 808-acre Oak Ridge zoning, plats, code changes
The Anna Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several development items, including a request to zone 808.1 acres at County Road 285 and County Road 827 for the Oak Ridge development, and approval of the Oak Ridge preliminary plat. They will also continue hearings on the Sherley Farms…
Murphy committee meets Sept 8 to approve past minutes and discuss its future
The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will meet at Murphy City Hall to certify the July 27 meeting minutes and discuss the committee’s future role. No substantive decisions on historic properties are listed on this agenda.
Commission to consider expanding historic district and creating 'light' district
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending to the City Council amendments to historic district boundaries, including establishing a new 'light historic district' with associated regulations. They will also discuss potential historic preservation projects, maintenance of historical sites, and…
Board to weigh exterior changes to two historic Forney properties
The Architectural Review Board will hold public hearings on two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to properties in the Historic Overlay District: 206 S. Bois D' Arc Street and 110 E. Main Street. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting.
Corsicana Main Street Advisory Board meets to approve minutes and review upcoming events
The Main Street Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, review upcoming community events, and receive project updates. The board will also discuss volunteer hours and historic preservation updates.
Council to discuss funding and plans for new public art facility at Walter Hall House
The League City Council will hold a work session to review funding allocations and the proposal to convert the Walter Hall House at Heritage Park into a public art facility. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Council to vote on FY2027 budget, tax rate, and Hunters Crossing updates
The Bastrop City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and tax rate, approve updates to the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District, and award a $169,946 HVAC contract for the Convention Center. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and…
Historic Landmark Commission to weigh demolition at 402 Ogrady St.
The Boerne Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing on a demolition permit for a structure at 402 Ogrady Street, and consider certificates of appropriateness for signs at 911 South Main Street and 604 North Main Street. The agenda also includes an oath of office for a new commissioner, approval of prior…
Historic commission to weigh new signs at 101 E. Pearl St.
The Granbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for new signs at 101 E. Pearl St., requested by David Shaw on behalf of RAE Commercial Properties. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise…
P&Z to weigh site plan for two retail buildings in Argyle Landing
The Argyle Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for two retail buildings on 4.835 acres in Argyle Landing, continue a public hearing on tree preservation ordinance amendments, and discuss updates to the Master Thoroughfare Plan and new environmentally sensitive areas standards. The meeting also…
Historic Preservation Commission to act on district map and rules
The Taylor Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider several items related to the Local Historic District, including approving the August minutes, acting on the district map, determining contributing vs non-contributing properties, and establishing a permitting process. Public comment is welcome on…
Board to discuss signage for Llano County Historical Museum
The Llano Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and accept public comments. The only specific agenda item is a presentation by Wendell Pyles regarding signage for the Llano County Historical Museum. No other concrete actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Commission tours Central Fire Station at 100 E. Cotton Street
The Longview Historic Preservation Commission will hold a site tour of the Central Fire Station at 100 E. Cotton Street. The agenda includes a period for citizen comment but lists no specific decisions, votes, or formal actions to be taken. The meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Commission to address sign ordinance violations and Post Office history projects
The Blanco Historic Preservation Commission will discuss potential actions regarding property owners violating the sign ordinance in the Historic District. The body will also consider projects related to the history of the local Post Office and the open Historic Preservation Officer position. No specific dollar…
Commission to review three downtown design and historic renovation requests
The Design and Historic Review Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three design approval requests: painting and exterior changes at 226 S Abe, a parapet roof rebuild at 311 S Chadbourne, and restoration of a historic property at 1303 S Park St. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and…
Board to weigh flag size, setback, and height variances
The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests: an oversized American flag sign at 936 Loop 337, a corner-side setback encroachment at 307 North Guenther Avenue, and an accessory structure height exceedance at 31 Guada Coma Drive. The board will also approve minutes from…
Historical board to elect officers, review park reports and award
The Farmers Branch Historical Preservation & Restoration Board is meeting to handle routine business: electing officers, approving June minutes, and receiving reports on the Log Culture Area, Historical Park quarterly activity, and a joint City Council/Board Chair meeting. The board will also discuss the Witness to…
Historic Preservation Council to discuss city preservation plan and incentives
The Harlingen Historic Preservation Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the development of the City of Harlingen Historic Preservation Plan and potential Historic Preservation Incentive Programs. The meeting is open to the public and will also include citizen communication and approval of previous minutes.
Landmark Commission reviews July minutes and discusses art award display
The Corpus Christi Landmark Commission will approve the minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting and discuss the Historical Preservation Month Art Award Display. The agenda contains no proposed ordinances, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts.
Freeport boards to consider Main Street bylaws update and work plan
The Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving minutes, appointing subcommittee members, and updating the Main Street Bylaws. They will also discuss forming a 501(c)(3) and the FY26/27 Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan. The meeting is…
Tourism board to weigh hotel tax grants for YMCA, chamber, museum, ISD events
The Palestine Tourism Advisory Board will review tourism manager reports for May and June 2026, approve prior meeting minutes, and decide on five Hotel Occupancy Tax grant applications. These include event grants for the YMCA's Splash and Dash, the Chamber of Commerce's Hot Pepper and Dogwood Festivals, and two…
Historic Preservation Board considers 2027 grant applications for three local entities
The Eastland Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers. The primary substantive item involves discussing and potentially taking action on 2027 Historic Preservation Grant Applications. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 15, 2026…
Main Street Board to consider moving budget to Lantex, new manager
The Llano Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and consider a façade grant/signage for Calamity & Grace, and to consider moving the Main Street budget into the Lantex budget, which would also fund a full-time manager position. They will also hear updates on the Lantex green room construction, wayfinding…
Waco committee reviews annual reports from five city boards and commissions
The Waco Boards and Commissions Committee will approve summary notes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. The primary discussion involves the annual reports from the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee, Historic Landmark Preservation Commission, Housing Authority Commission, Parking Authority, and Parks and…
Arts Commission to weigh grant guideline updates and 2027 HOT grant process
The New Braunfels Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and consider an update to the Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines and to deliberate the 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process. The commission will also review staff updates on 2026 applicant quarterly reports. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public…
HARC to consider COA for 1305 Elm Street historic feature replacement
The Georgetown Historic and Architectural Review Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for 1305 S Elm Street to replace a historic architectural feature with a non-historic one. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting and discuss…
Commission to consider signs, window replacement, and design guidelines
The Buda Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two certificate requests for changes to properties on Main Street, and to recommend updated Historic Design Guidelines. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.
Historic Preservation Commission to review two new sign requests
The Granbury Historic Preservation Commission will hold two public hearings to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for new signs. The first is for a hanging sign at 120 N. Houston St., and the second is for a wall sign at 137 E. Pearl St. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting.
HLC to review 5 certificates of appropriateness for historic properties
The Historic Landmark Commission will consider five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to properties in historic districts, including insulation, window replacements, and a new house construction. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff report on administrative…
Freeport boards may attend wayfinding workshop; no official business
This is a transparency notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board may attend a Wayfinding Workshop on August 20, 2026, but no official meeting will be held and no public business will be discussed or acted upon. The notice is posted…
Commission to consider demolition request at 1409 Olive Street
The Historic and Architectural Review Commission is holding a demolition subcommittee meeting to consider a request for demolition at 1409 Olive Street. The property is a High Priority resource in the Historic Resource Survey and is located in the Old Town Overlay District. The demolition would reduce the total square…
Board to discuss 2027 grant applications for three local historic sites
The Eastland Historic Preservation Board will meet on August 19, 2026, to approve previous minutes and discuss potential actions regarding 2027 grant applications. The agenda lists three specific applicants for consideration: the Eastland Community Foundation, the Eastland Fine Arts Association (Majestic Theater), and…
Board considers 2027 historic preservation grant applications
The Eastland Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss potential actions on three 2027 grant applications. The agenda lists specific organizations seeking funding but does not specify dollar amounts or final decisions. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026…
Historic Landmark Committee to set future meeting dates
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to consider and act upon setting future special meeting and workshop dates. The agenda contains no substantive policy items, only procedural matters.