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Aug 22, 2026

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Council Ratifies Two Downtown Property Purchases

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Royse City Approves Waterscape Assessments and Bonds

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve special assessments for the Waterscape Annex Public Improvement District and authorize up to $14.7 million in related special assessment revenue bonds. The council also unanimously approved a highway work-zone solicitation ban and several development plats.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Limits Emergency District Territory

The City Council voted 7-0 to withhold consent for any Hunt County ESD No. 1 territory within Royse City’s corporate limits while consenting to portions of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction shown on a presented map.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Delays Proposed Gas Rate Increase

The council suspended the June 8 effective date of SIEnergy Gas, LLC’s requested rate increase, giving the city time to review the request and establish reasonable rates. The council also authorized up to $146,400 for design of waterline improvements along State Highway 66.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council certifies election results

Royse City City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 26-05-386R certifying the May 2, 2026, election results. Newly elected council members for Places 4 and 6 took the oath of office.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council approves major development plans

The council approved three Verandah preliminary plats totaling about 155.5 acres by 6-1 votes, with Council Member Branch opposed. It also approved commercial development or site plans for Crunch Fitness, Ono’s Hawaiian BBQ, QuikTrip, Provident 30, and the TSC Addition, generally by unanimous votes.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council Reviews Financial and Downtown Plans

The City Council discussed proposed financial and purchasing policy updates and reviewed progress on the Downtown Comprehensive Plan and related Thoroughfare Plan; no action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Advances Municipal Center Construction

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize an amendment with CORE Construction awarding a Guaranteed Maximum Price for site and building construction at the Janet Nichol Municipal Center. The meeting also included approvals for sports-complex shade canopies, a business performance agreement amendment, and an interlocal purchasing agreement.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

City Reviews Infrastructure and Development

City staff presented an infrastructure and development update, while Royse City ISD staff provided a district update. The minutes record discussion only and no votes or new policy decisions.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council approves outdoor storage sanitation rules

The City Council unanimously approved new sanitation requirements for outdoor storage areas and authorized the City Attorney to file civil lawsuits for municipal health and safety ordinance violations, with a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Approves Zoning Changes and School Permit

The City Council unanimously approved two ordinances: an amendment to the zoning ordinance and a specific use permit for a proposed school, college, or university.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Denies Five-Acre Final Plat

The City Council denied the final plat for approximately 5.073 acres at 4780 CR 2661 in a 5-0 vote, citing reasons stated by the City Engineer. The council also approved annual mowing and litter-control services, a construction inspector truck purchase order, and a change order for a 16-inch transmission main.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Calls May 2 General Election

The council unanimously called a May 2, 2026, general election and approved an agreement for election services. It also authorized an annual lift station chemical application contract and requested a future update on railroad repairs.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council denies Liberty Crossing amendment

The council voted 6-0 to deny without prejudice an amendment to the Liberty Crossing planned development regulations. It also approved a 225.4-acre Bearpen master plat and preliminary plats covering about 62.1 acres, 44.95 acres and 11.45 acres.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Ratifies Two Downtown Property Purchases

The City Council voted 5-0 to ratify the Community Development Corporation’s purchases of properties at 129 E. Main Street and 114 E. Main Street. The council also approved contracts for materials testing tied to the Janet Nichol Municipal Complex and for updates to the water and sewer master plan and impact fees.

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