Permits & licensing in Texas local government
What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
859 Texas meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Texas with the most permits & licensing activity
- San Marcos, TX (45)
- Keller, TX (36)
- Colleyville, TX (29)
- Rockwall County, TX (24)
- Harlingen, TX (22)
- Boerne, TX (21)
- North Richland Hills, TX (20)
- Lewisville, TX (19)
- Palestine, TX (19)
- Alpine, TX (16)
- Mission, TX (16)
- Montgomery County, TX (16)
Latest matching meetings
City Council adopts new fees for pools, coin‑machines, dogs, permits and trash
The Wills Point City Council will amend Resolution 25‑19 to update the Centralized Master Fee Schedule. The amendment adds or revises fees for pool hall licenses, coin‑operated machine taxes, sexually oriented business licenses, dangerous‑dog insurance and registration, animal control, construction permits, and…
Keller P&Z to hear SUP request and UDC amendments
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a detached garage and amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding Town Center Medical Overlay uses.
Council to consider $12,500 grant for grease trap at Coupe's Café
The Van City Council will meet to discuss and possibly approve an economic development grant. The funding is intended for the installation of a code-compliant grease trap at a local business.
Board to consider bar and grill permit at 1820 West Business 77
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a bar and grill. The board will also consider an amended final plat for the Stenger Subdivision and appoint commission leadership.
HLC to review permits for historic property alterations
The Historic Landmark Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at four properties, including a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street and exterior foam insulation at 9735 Socorro Road. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a staff report on…
Council to approve COVID‑19 hazard mitigation grant
The Bridge City City Council will consider three resolutions: one to authorize an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, one to adopt residential homestead exemptions for the 2026 tax year, and one to accept federal and state funding under the DR‑4485 COVID‑19 Hazard Mitigation Grant…
Commission to vote on home‑occupation ordinance amendment and several specific‑use permits
The Euless Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of minutes, a preliminary plat for Glenn Village Addition, a final plat for Burly Bear Addition, and hold public hearings on three specific‑use permit requests (car rental, auto paint/body repair, tanning salon). It will also consider an ordinance…
Public hearings on lot width waiver and single‑family home permit in commercial zone
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings. The first hearing considers a waiver to reduce the minimum lot width from 80 feet to about 78.24 feet for a single‑family lot in the SF‑2 district on the north side of Ruthlynn Drive east of McCann Road (Lot 23, Block 1109 Evanshill Estates). The second…
Eastland commissioners to consider rezoning several properties to single-family residential
The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning seven properties to a Single-Family Residence District. The board will also discuss policies regarding Public Information Act requests and a request for funding from the Lyric Art Center.
Request to change 5.44 acres from Commercial to Planned Development district
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review minutes from the June 18 meeting and consider several items. The key decision is a zone change request to reclassify 5.44 acres of a 15.65‑acre property (Block 2003 Lot 119, PID 116475) from Commercial (C) to Planned Development (PD). The commission will also look at a…
Commissioners to consider burn ban, subdivision rules
The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in special session to review proposed changes to subdivision rules and regulations, discuss driveway permit policies, and consider a burn ban. The court may also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
Committee to discuss potential Lake Austin drawdown and hydrilla management
The Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee will hold briefings on three items: proposed code amendments for ACME-managed park permits, a potential Lake Austin drawdown and hydrilla management plan, and the Parks and Recreation parkland acquisition process. The committee will also vote on approving the…
Court considers multiple flood‑mitigation grant approvals totaling $2.68 million
The Kendall County Commissioners Court will vote on four Texas Water Development Board flood‑mitigation grant resolutions, each with specified federal funding and required county match contributions. Additional items include an order prohibiting outdoor burning for up to ninety days, a waiver of final plat fees, and a…
Board of Adjustment considers three variance requests
The Board of Adjustment will review several property variance requests regarding setbacks and lot coverage. The meeting also includes a report on the minutes from the June 9, 2026, regular meeting.
Montgomery City Council to consider solid waste rate changes and special use permits
The City Council will discuss amending rates for solid waste collection and consider special use permits for a Wells Fargo branch and the expansion of The Village Play Cafe. The body will also review a proposal for a wireless telecommunications tower on City-owned property.
Public hearing on bank SUP at 205 E. FM 544 (former Wendy's)
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit to allow a bank at the former Wendy's restaurant site at 205 E. FM 544. The property is zoned Planned Development for Retail Uses, and a bank is a permitted use only by SUP. The commission will vote on approving the…
Council to consider ordinance regulating battery energy storage systems
The Dickinson City Council will consider an ordinance regulating battery energy storage systems, a contract for public improvement district management, a resolution supporting a DEDC infrastructure project, board appointments, and a resolution authorizing automated license plate recognition cameras on TxDOT…
P&Z Commission to consider rezoning to mixed residential near Airport Drive and Greenville Road
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several rezoning requests, site plans, and a specific use permit for a QuikTrip fuel station. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes and a site plan for a religious assembly. Notable regular agenda items include a rezoning from…
Public hearing on SUP for accessory building at 912 Keller Smithfield Rd
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a Specific Use Permit for a 2,259 sq ft detached accessory building on a 2.46-acre lot at 912 Keller Smithfield Road S., and on three amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) covering definitions for home occupations and medical spas, Town Center…
Public hearing on permit for auto repair shop at 1027 E. Belt Line Road
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a minor automobile repair shop on 0.809 acres at 1027 E. Belt Line Road, which is currently zoned General Retail but designated Medium Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan. They will also…
Commission to consider five special use permits and adopt bylaws
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider five special use permits for residential and commercial properties. The body will also consider the adoption of commission bylaws.
Comprehensive Plan amendment & zoning change for 4955 E US Hwy 377
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and then hold public hearings on four development requests. These include a comprehensive‑plan amendment and zoning change for 4955 E US Hwy 377; a specific‑use permit for construction equipment rental at 5804 E US Hwy 377; a zoning change…
Smithville council to vote on zoning, speed limits, and liquor sales
The Smithville City Council will consider a variance to rename a street, reduce speed limits, and vote on a local option election for alcohol sales. The body will also discuss budget assistance and approve financial reports.
Board to decide special use permit for Preservation Creek signs
The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals will consider a request from Wan Bridge Group for a special use permit regarding the number and size of temporary subdivision signs and the size of directional/wayfinding signs in the Preservation Creek development. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and…
Data center rules, three heavy commercial rezonings on Granbury P&Z agenda
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold four public hearings: a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for a property at 4955 E US Hwy 377; a specific use permit for construction equipment rental at 5804 E US Hwy 377; a zoning change and specific use permit for auto sales and taxidermy at 4303 E US Hwy 377…
Board to decide on 3-foot front setback for unpermitted carport at 730 S River St
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests. The first is from Jesus Palacios Delgado to allow a 3-foot front setback to keep an unpermitted carport at 730 S River St; staff recommends against. The second is from a church to reduce lot size and depth for rezoning at 634 S Goodrich; staff…
Committee reviews beach erosion, Trestle Trail Bridge, and metal canopy permits.
The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee will review updates on Bay Beach erosion and the Trestle Trail Bridge project. Staff will also discuss regulations or permits for metal canopy tents along the shore. Members will approve June meeting minutes and receive reports from related beach management groups.
Commission to vote on brew pub extension and warehouse CUP requests
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permits: an extension for a brew pub at 705 N. Old Hwy 81 and a new permit for two warehouse buildings at 278 Republic Drive. A consent item includes a replat of lots in Porter Country Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of previous…
Commission to consider conditional use permits for brew pub extension and warehouse buildings
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including a consent agenda replat and two conditional use permits. The commission will vote on a conditional use permit extension for a brew pub at 705 N. Old Hwy 81 and a new conditional use permit for two warehouse buildings at…
Council to consider resolution supporting Hays County appraisal district land purchase.
The Woodcreek City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2026-07-08-01 supporting the Hays County Central Appraisal District's proposed land purchase and new facility. Other items include accepting the city's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025, approving the purchase and installation of…
Heritage committee to vote on new build at 214 Elm St and remodel at 407 Wood St
The Heritage Preservation Committee will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness: a new building at 214 Elm Street and a remodel at 407 Wood Street. They will also vote on reappointing committee member Vivian Trejo and approve the minutes from the June 10 meeting. Other general committee business may…
City to hear public input on 7‑Eleven retail dealer permit at 2625 N Westgate
The Weslaco City Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for 7‑Eleven Beverage Company, Inc. to obtain a Retail Dealer’s On‑Premise Permit at 2625 N Westgate Dr. and a similar permit request for Ana E Leal at 301 N Texas Blvd. The commission will also consider multiple rezoning proposals…
Council to adopt the City of Alpine Master Fee Schedule and related resolutions
The Alpine City Council will hold a workshop to review and adopt the Master Fee Schedule. Public hearings will be held on an ordinance updating enterprise fund financial management and on a rezoning application for 1301 W Ave J. The council will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including a special use…
Commission to consider 170-unit duplex development near Plantation Drive
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and worksession on July 7, 2026. In the regular meeting, they will consider recommending a zone change and final site plan for a gated duplex development of 170 units at 5555-5701 Plantation Drive, along with several other zoning requests, special use…
P&Z to consider Kings Fort Villas site plan and PD amendment
The Kaufman Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a Specific Use Permit for a monument sign at 2005 South Washington Street and an amendment to Planned Development-26 (PD-26) at Kings Fort Parkway and State Highway 34. The commission will also discuss and make a recommendation on a site plan for…
Planning & Zoning to consider zoning change, plat, and mobile home permit
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and consider action on three requests. A Specific Use Permit is requested for a manufactured or mobile home at 807 W Bois d' Arc. A preliminary plat is requested to replat property at 1160 Pettit Parkway into two parcels. A zoning change is requested for Lot #1…
P&Z to discuss storage container permit and HUD-code manufactured homes
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a specific use permit for a shipping container at 623 W Ross and consider a zoning change to allow HUD-code manufactured homes by right.
Council to consider allowing data centers in city zoning code
The City Council will hold public hearings on two Unified Development Code amendments: one to establish a Conditional Use Permit process and another to add 'Data Centers' as a permitted use. They will also consider a zoning change for 3033 N. Austin St. from Suburban Residential to Commercial. Additionally, the…
Commission to discuss zoning updates and new business permits
The commission will consider landscape standard alternatives for a property on N Stemmons Freeway. They will also review ordinance changes to streamline the city's zoning petition process and a special use permit for a smoking establishment.
City awards $572k roof contract for Galatzan Recreational Center gym.
The El Paso City Council will review routine consent agenda items, including public health funding allocations and board appointments. Regular business covers multiple city-owned property sales to residents, a right-of-way permit for a condominium complex, and ordinance amendments adjusting speed limits on Northern…