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Lufkin City Council: July 7, 2026

Published: Jul 7, 2026

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Zoning And Land UseCommercial

City Council Approves Zone Change for South Chestnut Property to Local Business

The city council considered and approved the second reading of an ordinance granting a zone change for property located at 1512-1536 South Chestnut from residential lot to local business zone and district. This action also included a future land use plan map change from medium density residential to neighborhood commercial, supporting neighborhood-serving retail, service, and office uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, and four letters of support were received with no opposition.

Transparency And GovernanceAll

City Council Adopts Legislative Agenda to Advocate for Key Issues in Texas Legislature

The city council adopted a resolution to approve a legislative agenda for the 90th session of the Texas Legislature. This agenda outlines the city council's positions on issues expected to arise during the legislative session that could affect the city's budget, operations, and regulatory authority. Adopting this agenda in advance provides staff with the authority to advocate promptly and effectively on behalf of the council. Key items on the agenda include increasing state funding for infrastructure (specifically I-69), protecting Lufkin's water supply, restoring ETJ annexation authority, protecting Type B sales tax and Chapter 380/381 agreement tools, funding workforce training, increasing public safety funding (including TIFMAS), enabling electronic public notice, and preserving uniform election dates. The resolution was approved as written.

Hiring & ProcurementInfrastructure

Gateway Sign Project Contract Award Stalled Due to Lack of Second Motion

The city council considered and discussed awarding a contract for the Gateway Sign Project. Three bids were received for the fabrication and installation of three signs located at Highway 59 South, Highway 69 South, and Highway 69 North. The lowest proposal was from Signs by Debbie for $203,600 with a 90-day completion time. This bid is within the adopted budget of $215,000 for construction and an overall budget of $305,000. The sign for Highway 59 North will be delayed due to Tech Stop construction. The council discussed the design, which was based on feedback from a previous budget retreat, focusing on maintenance-free materials and the city logo. A motion to approve the contract was made but not seconded, and thus the item did not pass.

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