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Council Approves Temporary Fuel Station Opening

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council rejects license plate camera relocation

The Council voted 4-1 to deny an agreement that would have moved existing automated license plate recognition cameras into Texas Department of Transportation rights-of-way. Staff also reported an estimated $827,000 General Fund deficit, while the Hughes Road drainage project remained about 90% complete and targeted for completion by the end of September 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council adopts charter amendments

The council unanimously adopted Home Rule City Charter amendments approved by voters in the May 2, 2026, special election.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves Financial Reports, Delays Development Project

The council accepted the fiscal year 2025 financial report after receiving a clean audit opinion, while noting the General Fund balance remained below the city's 25% policy target. It also approved quarterly financials showing $11.5 million in revenues, $8.6 million in expenditures, a $2.9 million surplus, and a 26% fund balance. A proposed infrastructure improvement project was postponed for additional review.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Expands Debt Collection Agreement

The Council unanimously approved a resolution and agreement allowing special counsel to collect unpaid fines, fees, court costs, delinquent property taxes, and delinquent PID payments. Staff reported that the Hughes Road project was about 85% complete, with completion anticipated in September 2026 barring delays.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council approves gambling-device ban

The City Council approved an ordinance adding a ban on gambling devices, with all seven councilmembers voting in favor. The council also deferred consideration of short-term-rental audit software until the fiscal year 2027 budget process while authorizing staff to pursue Voluntary Collection Agreements.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Prohibits Electronic Gambling Devices

The City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting electronic gambling devices, including eight-liner machines. Previously issued permits for prohibited devices will be revoked immediately; lawful recreational devices such as pinball machines and traditional bingo are excluded.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council appoints fire marshal

The City Council unanimously approved Amber Phillips as Dickinson’s Fire Marshal in a 6-0 vote. The city also completed its Fiscal Year 2025 financial audit on time, the first on-time completion in eight years; a formal presentation is planned for the second April meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Rejects Proposed Electric Rate Change

The City Council voted 6-0 to deny Texas-New Mexico Power Company’s proposed electric rate change and require reimbursement of the City’s reasonable rate-case expenses. It also voted 6-0 to suspend the April 18, 2026 effective date of CenterPoint Energy’s proposed interim gas rate adjustment.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Approves Two Public Safety Vehicles

The council unanimously approved spending up to $114,080.93 on two public safety vehicles and emergency equipment for the Dickinson Police Department.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Sets May 2 Charter Election

The City Council approved a special election for May 2, 2026, allowing voters to consider multiple proposed charter amendments. It also ordered a same-day general election for mayor and City Council Positions 1, 3, and 5.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Calls Street Tax Election

The City Council voted 7-0 to call an election on reauthorizing the local sales and use tax dedicated to municipal street maintenance and repairs. The Council also postponed a proposal involving the 0.25% sales tax benefiting the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation until legal questions are clarified.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Approves Temporary Fuel Station Opening

The council voted 7-0 to authorize a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for QuikTrip’s fuel sales establishment while a required signalized intersection is delayed.

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