Brownsville City Commission Regular Meeting - July 7, 2026

Meeting Date: July 7, 2026

Summary

The Brownsville City Commission will consider a sweeping set of Charter amendments for the November 2026 election, including the creation of new city offices and citizen initiative procedures. The agenda also features public hearings for two massive Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) totaling over 1,800 acres and executive session discussions on multiple economic development projects and price-fixing litigation.

Agenda Items

• Proposed Charter amendments for the November 3, 2026, Special Election, including Mayor/Commission compensation, creation of the Office of the City Auditor, and new citizen initiative/referendum procedures.
• Public hearing for the creation of 'Estrella Reinvestment Zone Number Six' covering approximately 1,021.48 acres.
• Public hearing for the creation of 'Greater Brownsville Tech District Reinvestment Zone Number Five' covering approximately 804.13 acres.
• Final reading for the annexation of a 47.27-acre tract on South Dakota Avenue.
• Approval of a $457,709 contract with Noble Texas Builders, LLC for improvements at Morningside Park and Brownsville Sports Park.
• Executive session discussion regarding Fire Truck Price-Fixing Litigation and Midtown Entertainment District enforcement.

Major Projects/Spending

Estrella Reinvestment Zone Number Six (+/- 1,021.48 acres) and Greater Brownsville Tech District Reinvestment Zone Number Five (+/- 804.13 acres)

Original Agenda: View Official Agenda Document