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CITY • Liberty County, TX
City of Liberty
Population / Scale
8,974
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5838
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$15.0M
+2.5% YoY • +18.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$17.23M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.4 pts
1Y: -0.4 pts • 10Y: -2.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.3 pts
56.2 (D) → 49.9 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.9% (5Y)
10Y: +41.2% • Since '00: +152.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0534
FY 22: $0.6372 → FY 27: $0.5838
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.2 (D)'10: 53.9 (D)'17: 52.3 (D)'22: 51.3 (D)'27: 49.9 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.0M'10: $8.4M'17: $10.6M'22: $12.6M'27: $15.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BR
Betty Runkle
Councilmember, Place 4
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BB
Bruce Bell
Councilmember, Place 2
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DD
Debbie Dugger
Councilmember, Place 1
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ES
Ed Seymour
Councilmember, Place 5
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JH
John Hebert, Jr.
Mayor
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ND
Nick Dennis
Councilmember, Place 3
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Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Liberty Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Liberty Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Liberty Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39705515#39705515 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 49.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Liberty
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,016,791) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.583800 per $100 valuation) for City of Liberty. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Liberty).
Total Appropriation
$15.0M
General Fund
$8.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,673
Public Safety: $4.4M (30%)
0Public Works: $4.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5838 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 50.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-622) — City of Liberty
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($14,650,528) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.583800 per $100 valuation) for City of Liberty.
Total Appropriation
$14.7M
General Fund
$8.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,633
Public Safety: $4.3M (29%)
0Public Works: $3.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5838 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 50.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Liberty
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($14,081,796) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.591700 per $100 valuation) for City of Liberty.
Total Appropriation
$14.1M
General Fund
$7.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,569
Public Safety: $4.0M (28%)
0Public Works: $3.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5917 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 50.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Liberty
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Liberty (Liberty County) totaling $13,581,979. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6204 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.6M
General Fund
$7.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,513
Public Safety: $3.8M (28%)
0Public Works: $3.6M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6204 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Liberty
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Liberty (Liberty County) totaling $13,063,364. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6122 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.1M
General Fund
$7.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,456
Public Safety: $3.7M (28%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.612159 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$15.02M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,673Tax Rate: $0.5838Freedom: 49.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$14.65M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $1,633Tax Rate: $0.5838Freedom: 50.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$14.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $1,569Tax Rate: $0.5917Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$13.58M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,513Tax Rate: $0.6204Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$13.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $1,456Tax Rate: $0.612159Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$12.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $1,407Tax Rate: $0.6372Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$12.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,354Tax Rate: $0.64867Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$11.70M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,304Tax Rate: $0.654508Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$11.38M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,268Tax Rate: $0.668253Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.07M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,234Tax Rate: $0.676272Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$10.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,185Tax Rate: $0.677625Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.23M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,140Tax Rate: $0.683724Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.87M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,099Tax Rate: $0.679622Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.57M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,066Tax Rate: $0.685739Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,034Tax Rate: $0.687796Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.96M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $998Tax Rate: $0.688484Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.62M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $961Tax Rate: $0.68573Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.40M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $936Tax Rate: $0.682987Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.09M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $901Tax Rate: $0.682987Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.83M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $872Tax Rate: $0.682304Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.53M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $839Tax Rate: $0.685716Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.25M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $807Tax Rate: $0.691887Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $786Tax Rate: $0.691887Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.79M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $757Tax Rate: $0.691887Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $729Tax Rate: $0.687736Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.32M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $704Tax Rate: $0.684985Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.13M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $683Tax Rate: $0.686355Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.684982Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-2026-622 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027....
Ord. 2026-09-08-2026-629 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENTHouse Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to require that the notice of a meeting required to be posted under section 551.043(a) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, a
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENTHouse Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to require that the notic...
Ord. 2026-06-30-2026-355 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with legal counsel regarding contemplated litigation tied to navigation consultant services.
Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with legal counsel regarding contemplated litigation tied to navigation consultant...
Ord. 2026-2026-278 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments
Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments...
Ord. 2026-03-10-2026-115 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION VARIANCE FOR THE CHLORINE ROOM AT THE NEW WATER PLANT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION VARIANCE FOR THE CHLORINE ROOM AT THE NEW WATER PLANT...
Ord. 2026-02-10-2026-53 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager Evaluation
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a pu...
Ord. 2026-02-10-2026-74 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of the special assessments within Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District
Conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of the special assessments within Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District...
Ord. 2026-02 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02: Speed Limits
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-02 adopted on 1/13/2026 by City of Liberty: Speed Limits....
Ord. 2026-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-01: Fee Schedule
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-01 adopted on 1/13/2026 by City of Liberty: Fee Schedule....
Ord. 2025-21 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2025-21: Building Regulations: Portable Storage Containers, Shipping Containers, and Portable Buildings
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-21 adopted on 12/16/2025 by City of Liberty: Building Regulations: Portable Storage Containers, Shipping Containers, and Portable Bui...
Ord. 2025-11-13-2025-678 • General RegulationOverreach: 76/100
PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 372 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 372 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE...
Ord. 2025-19 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2025-19: Utilities: Right-of-Way Use and Construction
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-19 adopted on 10/14/2025 by City of Liberty: Utilities: Right-of-Way Use and Construction. Codified at: Art. 13.10....
Ord. 2025-20 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2025-20: Turning Movement Restrictions on Specific Street
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-20 adopted on 10/14/2025 by City of Liberty: Turning Movement Restrictions on Specific Street....
Ord. 2025-10-14-2025-692 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege
Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters p...
Ord. 2025-10-14-2025-583 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Airport Advisory Board Appointments
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a pu...
Ord. 2025-16 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-16: Fee Schedule
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-16 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Liberty: Fee Schedule....
Ord. 2025-15 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2025-15: Tax Rate
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-15 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Liberty: Tax Rate....
Ord. 2025-17 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 2025-17: Closes Municipal Solid Waste Fund; Tranfers Funds to General Fund
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-17 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Liberty: Closes Municipal Solid Waste Fund; Tranfers Funds to General Fund....
Ord. 2025-14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-14: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-14 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Liberty: Budget....
Ord. 2025-18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-18: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-18 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Liberty: Budget....
Ord. 2025-09-09-2025-491 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Appointments to Library BoardNominees for Port of Liberty Board
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a pu...
Ord. 2025-2025-522 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026....
Ord. 2025-08-26-2025-479 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Appointment to Port of Liberty BoardAppointment to Airport Advisory Bo
Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a pu...
Ord. 2025-13 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 2025-13: Amends Utilities: Electricity
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-13 adopted on 8/12/2025 by City of Liberty: Amends Utilities: Electricity. Codified at: Art. 13.05....
Ord. 2025-12 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2025-12: Annexation
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-12 adopted on 8/12/2025 by City of Liberty: Annexation....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-13
May 2025 City of Liberty Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,159 (19.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Nick Dennis WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Debbie Dugger WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Betty Runkle WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Bruce Bell WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)Mayor
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Ed Seymour WINNER
100.0% (1,019 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,648 (27.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (1,154 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (494 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (15.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
69.0% (631 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (284 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,465 (24.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (894 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (571 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,892 (31.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (1,268 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (624 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 976 (16.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (556 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (420 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,281 (21.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (756 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (525 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,648 (27.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (906 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (742 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,892 (31.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (1,154 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (738 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,159 (19.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (823 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,831 (30.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (1,007 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (824 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,281 (21.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
54.0% (692 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (589 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,404 (23.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (899 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (505 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,587 (26.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (873 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (714 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (15.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
68.0% (622 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (293 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (15.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (503 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,159 (19.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (707 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (452 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 854 (14.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (521 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (333 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,404 (23.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
60.0% (842 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (562 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,098 (18.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
58.0% (637 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (461 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,159 (19.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (811 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (348 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,587 (26.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (1,016 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (571 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (15.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (586 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (329 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,770 (29.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (974 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (796 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Liberty Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,220 (20.0% of 6,102 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Hebert, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (695 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (525 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (345)
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City of Liberty City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - September 08, 2026
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Item-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-495: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-589: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-590: Department Reports2026-591: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-592: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-452: Minutes Approval2026-632: August 11, 20262026-633: August 17, 20262026-634: August 25, 20262026-621: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2027 TxDOT ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (RAMP) GRANT AGREEMENT.2026-628: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LIBERTY'S FISCAL YEAR 2025 – 2026 BUDGET.Item-18: REGULAR AGENDA2026-453: Regular Session2026-623: City Council to CONDUCT A Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2026-624: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET; AP2026-625: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, RATIFYING THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE BUDGET.2026-626: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ADOPTING AN AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AT A RATE OF $0.5838 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2026-631: AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CITY OF LIBERTY’S TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS AUTHORIZING: (1) ANNUALLY ACCRUING UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS AND TRANSFER UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS; AND (2) PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND OF THE T2026-627: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE BY INCREASING WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE RATES, AND ADJUSTING FEES FOR EMS CHARGES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2026-613: Discussion and possible action relate to guidelines for Filming inside the City of Liberty2026-620: Consideration and possible action regarding the amended agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO) with Liberty ISD2026-455: Executive Session2026-593: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-594: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-595: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-610: Library Board2026-596: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-456: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-597: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-598: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-599: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-611: Library Board2026-600: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2026-457: Motion To: Adjourn2026-622: City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2026-629: TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENTHouse Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to require that the notice of a meeting required to be posted under section 551.043(a) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, a2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 25, 2026
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2026-582: Discussion and possible action approving the proposed 2026 tax rate.Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-508: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: REGULAR AGENDA2026-447: Regular Session2026-615: Consider a resolution awarding the bid for the Highway 146 Water Plant and authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract.2026-616: Consideration and possible direction related to non-recurring expenditures in the current fiscal year budget2026-579: Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.2026-580: Set date for a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 proposed budget2026-581: Set date for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027.2026-614: Consideration and possible action related to the EMS rates and charges2026-617: Consider a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 LCDC Budget by up to $55,000 for inspection, cleaning and repairs to levee flap gates.2026-619: Consider a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 LCDC Budget by $60,000 in support of the Liberty Jubilee.2026-449: Executive Session2026-509: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-510: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-511: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-512: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-450: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-513: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-514: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-515: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-516: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-25: ADJOURNMENT2026-451: Motion To: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-612: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: REGULAR AGENDA2026-584: Regular Session2026-576: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ORDERING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TERMINATING THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE ABOLITION OF THE EXISTING2026-601: Discussion and possible action regarding branding for the city.Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-588: Motion To: Adjourn2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 11, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-482: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-483: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-484: Department Reports2026-485: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-486: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-434: Minutes Approval2026-568: July 14, 20262026-569: July 28, 20262026-575: Resolution for the Trinity Valley Exposition parade and temporary closure of state right of way.Item-16: REGULAR AGENDA2026-435: Regular Session2026-578: Discussion and possible action awarding the fiscal year 2026–2027 employee health, dental, vision and life insurance.2026-573: Discussion and possible action on approving the sign request in the Downtown District for First Liberty Bank.2026-574: Discussion and possible action approving the plat for the Liberty Pitstop Express Truck Stop.2026-570: Discussion and possible action on adopting an ordinance amending the master fee schedule by adding an investigation fee for unpermitted construction.2026-566: Discussion and possible action on ratifying the $50,000 LCDC expenditure for the 2026 Lights in Liberty.2026-567: Discussion and possible action approving $20,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax to fund the 2026 Light in Liberty Program.2026-571: Discussion and possible action approving the City to advertise for proposals for grant administration services for the Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO).2026-572: Discussion and possible action approving the City to advertise for qualifications for engineering services for the Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO).2026-436: Work Session2026-577: Discussion of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Liberty2026-437: Executive Session2026-487: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-488: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-489: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-490: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-438: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-491: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-492: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-493: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-494: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-38: ADJOURNMENT2026-439: Motion To: Adjourn2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - July 28, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-412: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-426: Resolution for Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) Interlocal Cooperation ContractItem-6: REGULAR AGENDA2026-407: Regular Session2026-424: Consider authorizing completion of the North and South Liberty Water Wells rehabilitation.2026-408: Work Session2026-425: Preliminary discussion of the FY2027 Municipal BudgetItem-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-411: Motion To: Adjourn2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - July 14, 2026
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Item-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-374: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-303: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-376: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-377: Department Reports2026-378: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-379: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-299: Minutes Approval2026-370: June 9, 2026 - Strategic Planning Work Session2026-371: June 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting2026-372: June 23, 2026 - Special Called Meeting2026-375: June 30, 2026 - Joint MeetingItem-17: REGULAR AGENDA2026-300: Regular Session2026-381: Discussion on Liberty Jubilee2026-383: Consider a resolution on a variance request regarding the setback requirements at 1710 Kipling St.2026-321: City Council hold a public hearing on the condemnation of two (2) hazardous and unsafe structures to determine if the structures should be repaired or demolished: 2721 Cos and 134 McManus2026-322: Consider and take possible action regarding the abatement of and possible demolition and removal of structures located at 2721 Cos and 134 McManus as discussed in the hearings held before City Council on July 14, 2026.2026-380: Consider potential opportunities to fund street infrastructure projects2026-347: Consider a resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board2026-373: Consider a resolution accepting the 2026 TxDOT Airport Generator Project Grant2026-382: Consider a resolution adopting a Code of Ethics for City Council, Boards, and Commissions2026-384: Consider a resolution approving the Purchasing Policy Manual.2026-302: Executive Session2026-360: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-361: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-362: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-368: City Manager2026-363: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-364: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-365: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-366: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-369: City Manager2026-367: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-40: ADJOURNMENT2026-304: Motion To: Adjourn2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - June 30, 2026
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Item-1: ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR EACH ENTITYItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-356: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-360: GENERAL2026-357: Receive, review, and possible action regarding economic development negotiations.2026-358: Receive, review, and possible action regarding Blue Group Consulting Services for navigation purposes.Item-9: ADJOURN2026-355: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with legal counsel regarding contemplated litigation tied to navigation consultant services.2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - June 23, 2026
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2026-312: CALL TO ORDER2026-312: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleX2026-312: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT2026-325: CONSENT AGENDA2026-325: Resolution for Frontier Waste Fuel Cost Adjustment2026-334: Resolution to add Anthony Lasky to the Investment CommitteeItem-7: REGULAR AGENDA2026-306: Regular Session2026-311: Consider a resolution awarding the proposal for EMS Billing and Collections to Express Billing, Inc. and authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract.2026-323: Consider a resolution approving the extension of McGuire Road.2026-324: Consideration and possible action regarding the concessionaire agreement at Liberty Municipal Golf Course2026-326: Executive Session2026-328: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-329: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-332: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-327: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-330: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-331: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-333: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.2026-335: ADJOURNMENT2026-335: Motion To: Adjourn2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - June 09, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-281: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-233: Minutes Approval2026-288: May 12, 20262026-289: Resolution authorizing Anthony Lasky to have access to Tex Pool and make investment choices2026-290: Resolution approving the waiver of penalties and interest for taxes on property with account number 74411.Item-11: REGULAR AGENDA2026-234: Regular Session2026-248: Consider a resolution establishing a budget for the 2026 "Lights in Liberty" event.2026-286: Consider a resolution approving the expenditure of funds by LCDC for the installation of a Disc Golf Course at Liberty Municipal Park.2026-287: Consideration of participation in the "Lights, Camera, Action!: Building Film-Ready Communities Across the Region" Conference from HGAC2026-236: Executive Session2026-240: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-241: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-242: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-277: LCDC Board Member Appointments2026-243: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-237: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-244: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-245: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-246: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-279: LCDC Board Member Appointments2026-280: Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments2026-247: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-30: ADJOURNMENT2026-238: Motion To: Adjourn2026-278: Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - May 12, 2026
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2026-254: Consider a Resolution regarding the Port of Liberty Budget.Item-40: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-171: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XCouncil Member Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXCouncil Member Betty RunkleXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-251: Proclamation Recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Week2026-172: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-173: Department Reports2026-174: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-175: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2026-165: Minutes Approval2026-232: April 14, 20262026-215: Consider a Resolution regarding the purchase of property on Scout Street.2026-170: Motion To: Adjourn2026-216: Consider a Resolution regarding the purchase of property on Lakeland Drive2026-222: Consider a Resolution adding Anthony Lasky, Finance Manager, as a signatory on all City of Liberty bank accounts.Item-18: REGULAR AGENDA2026-166: Regular Session2026-219: Consider an Ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on May 2, 2026.2026-220: Oath of Office to be administered to Mayor and Council Members2026-221: Council to elect a Mayor Pro Tem2026-249: Consider a Resolution approving a contract with Public Management to assist in applying and administration of Texas Parks & Wildlife grant2026-252: Consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for the 2027 Local Park Grant2026-253: Consider and act upon an Ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining in public parks in the City of Liberty in relation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2027 Local Park Grant2026-223: Discussion and possible action on LCDC's expenditure for the modifications to two end cap storage units in the T-Hangars.2026-168: Executive Session2026-176: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-177: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-178: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-179: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-169: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-180: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-181: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-182: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-183: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.2026-214: Consider a Resolution creating the Lights in Liberty Board and appointing initial board members2026-250: Consider a Resolution rescinding the Policy on Board and Commission Member Appointment and Eligibility adopted May 8, 2018Item-42: Regular Session2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - April 14, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-136: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.Mayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsCouncil Member Ed SeymourCouncil Member Ross WardCouncil Member Debbie DuggerCouncil Member Bruce BellCouncil Member Nick DennisItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-159: Proclamation - Beach Volleyball2026-161: Proclamation - Dr. Myers2026-160: Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) Heroes Weekend Proclamation2026-137: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-138: Department Reports2026-139: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-140: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2026-129: Minutes Approval2026-184: March 10, 20262026-185: March 17, 20262026-197: Consider a resolution approving a fire services agreement with Liberty CountyItem-19: REGULAR AGENDA2026-130: Regular Session2026-186: Consider a presentation related to the need for Pickleball Courts2026-135: Consider adopting an Ordinance suspending the proposed rates associated with CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.’s Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program, providing for related matters2026-162: Consider the repeal and replacement of Ordinance § 9.01.001 "Personnel rules adopted".2026-163: Consider a Resolution approving the Employee Policy Manual, providing for related matters.2026-164: Consider a Resolution awarding the bid for the park restroom and concession stand project and authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract.2026-187: Consider a Resolution regarding the solid waste collection contract with Frontier Waste Solutions2026-198: Consider a Resolution ratifying LCDC's expenditure of funds for the Rural Texas Trap Neuter Return program.2026-199: Consider a Resolution approving the purchase of an outdoor audio system for events at City Hall and ratifying the Liberty Community Development Corporation's expenditure of funds for same.2026-132: Executive Session2026-141: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-142: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-143: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-144: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-133: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-145: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-146: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-147: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-148: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.2026-196: Consider a Resolution regarding a Reimbursement Agreement for the Highlands Public Improvement District for repairs to McGuire Road.Item-40: ADJOURNMENT2026-134: Motion To: Adjourn2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - March 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-155: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourX6:03 P.M.Council Member Ross WardX6:16 P.M.Council Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: JOINT AGENDA2026-150: Joint Session2026-156: Discussion and possible action regarding the Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ProgramItem-7: ADJOURNMENT2026-154: Motion To: Adjourn2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - March 10, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-84: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-108: Proclamation - 2026 LHS Cheerleaders2026-121: Proclamation - Rotary Club2026-85: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-86: Department Reports2026-87: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-88: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-78: Minutes Approval2026-122: February 10, 20262026-116: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE TO DASHIELL CORPORATION.2026-117: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAINTENANCE OF RAILROAD APPROACHES (OFF-SYSTEM).Item-19: REGULAR AGENDA2026-79: Regular Session2026-114: Continue Discussion and Possible Action related to broadcast of public meetings of the City Council over the Internet in compliance with the City of Liberty's discretion under Government Code Chapter 551.1282026-111: Discussion and possible action on wayfinding and branding presentation from Merje Designs2026-109: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT AS PRESENTED BY BROOKS WATSON & CO., P.C., LLC.2026-98: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PORT OF LIBERTY’S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262026-110: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM ALLEGION (STANLEY ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES) FOR ADA-COMPLIANT AUTOMATIC DOOR IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY HALL AND THE LIBERTY CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY2026-118: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER(S) SELECTION FOR Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Local Communities Program (LCP) FUNDING ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFI2026-119: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE PROVIDER(S) SELECTION FOR Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Local Communities Program (LCP) FUNDING ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE TEXAS GENER2026-120: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.2026-123: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIBERTY YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE WAIVER OF PARK FIELD RENTAL FEES; MAKING A FINDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTE2026-124: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 FOR THE HIGHWAY 146 WATER PLANT PROJECT2026-125: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, SELECTING A GRANT ADMINISTRATION FIRM TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION OF A CONTRACT, IF AWARDED, FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2026-126: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD FEES AND POLICIES RELATED TO T-HANGAR END CAP STORAGE AREAS AT THE LIBERTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS2026-127: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A GENERATOR PROJECT AT THE AIRPORT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF LIBERTY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 – 2026 BUDGET.2026-81: Executive Session2026-89: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-90: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-91: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2026-92: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-82: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-93: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-94: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.Consider and take possible action on an ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a Purchase & Sale Agreement, Special Warranty Deed, and related do2026-95: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2026-96: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-44: ADJOURNMENT2026-83: Motion To: Adjourn2026-115: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION VARIANCE FOR THE CHLORINE ROOM AT THE NEW WATER PLANT2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - February 10, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2026-46: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2026-47: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2026-48: Department Reports2026-49: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2026-50: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-40: Minutes Approval2026-77: January 13, 20262026-63: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK BY OFFERING A FINE FORGIVENESS WEEK FROM APRIL 20 – APRIL 25, 2026.Item-15: REGULAR AGENDA2026-41: Regular Session2026-59: Discussion and Review of the Lights in Liberty 2025 Events2026-64: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO REVISE FEES AND POLICIES APPLICABLE TO HANGARS AT THE LIBERTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C2026-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM SECTION 10.02.123 OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3109 NORTH MAIN STREET, LIBERTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DAT2026-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S EXISTING CONTRACT WITH RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (PIDs)2026-70: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR, AND APPORTIONING THE COSTS OF, CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY IN AND FOR THE LIBERTY RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AND THE OWNERS THE2026-71: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE "CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026 (LIBERTY RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)"; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A COMPLETION AGREE2026-72: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, RATIFYING THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE JULY 3, 2026, INDEPENDENCE DAY F2026-65: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FY2027 RIFLE RESISTANT BODY ARMOR GRANT PROGRAM FUND2026-62: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF MAY 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS; AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND ELECTION SERVICES CO2026-68: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2026; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAWYERS AND RATE EX2026-75: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCKS 87 AND 88 OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, LIBERTY TOWN EAST LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 359; FINDING THAT SUCH RIGHT-OF-WA2026-76: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN ABANDONED RIGHT-OF-WAY TO APPLIED COATING AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGY LLC FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $77,400.00; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND2026-60: Discussion and Possible Action related to broadcast of public meetings of the City Council over the Internet in compliance with the City of Liberty's discretion under Government Code Chapter 551.1282026-73: Discussion and possible action related to traffic patterns on Sam Houston Street in Downtown.2026-43: Executive Session2026-51: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2026-52: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2026-54: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2026-44: Reconvene into Regular Session2026-55: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2026-56: Consider and take possible action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2026-57: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.City Manager2026-58: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2026-45: Motion To: Adjourn2026-53: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager Evaluation2026-74: Conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of the special assessments within Liberty Ranch Public Improvement District2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - January 13, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-751: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-752: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-753: Department Reports2025-754: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2025-755: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-745: Minutes Approval2026-9: December 8, 20252026-10: December 16, 20252026-8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE THE FEE FOR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE CARTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.Item-16: REGULAR AGENDA2025-746: Regular Session2025-803: Presentation of Drainage Study by HR Green2025-768: Rural Texas Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Presentation to Council with discussion and possible action2025-800: Consider and take possible action on a resolution approving the expenditure of funds and construction of a storage building at the Liberty Municipal Airport.2026-4: Consider and take possible action regarding the City and Liberty Community Development Corporation Websites.2025-788: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH BRAZOS TRANSIT DISTRICT.2025-801: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PHASE I OF THE LIBERTY RANCH SUBDIVISION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2026-1: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A TWENTY (20) MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT WITHIN THE LIBERTY RANCH SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2026-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM FOR "CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026 (LIBERTY RANCH PUBLI2026-6: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, DETERMINING COSTS OF THE PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LIBERTY RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, APPROVING A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE DISTRICT, AND MAKING RELATED FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS, IN A2026-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY’S MUNICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE § 252.022(c); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2026-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT WITH TEXAS ELITE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S ELECTRIC UTILITY PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES; AND PROVID2026-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, FORMALLY ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF STREETS WITHIN THE RAVEN HILL RANCH SUBDIVISION AS PUBLIC STREETS; ASSUMING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY; AUTHORIZING RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIV2025-748: Executive Session2025-756: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-757: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-758: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2025-759: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-749: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-760: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-761: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-762: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2025-763: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-40: ADJOURNMENT2025-750: Motion To: Adjourn2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - December 16, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-784: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: REGULAR AGENDA2025-779: Regular Session2025-786: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING ARTICLE 3.15 REGULATING THE USE AND PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHIPPING CONTAINERS, AND PORTABLE BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2025-783: Motion To: Adjourn2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - December 08, 2025
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2025-731: Department Reports2025-732: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor HebertItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-729: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-730: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-733: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-723: Minutes Approval2025-766: November 13, 2025Item-14: REGULAR AGENDA2025-724: Regular Session2025-742: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ADOPTING AN UPDATED INVESTMENT POLICY.2025-743: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF CAMBRIDGE FUND MONIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) COATED HEAVY-DUTY PUNCHED STEEL OUTDOOR PICNIC TABLES AND ONE (1) COATED HEAVY-DUTY PUNCHED STEEL ADA ACCESS2025-744: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY BY LIBERTY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSA2025-764: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE MINGLEWOOD SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY THE CITY’S CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY (CDB2025-765: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PYRO SHOWS OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE CITY’S JULY 3, 2026, FIREW2025-767: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE LIBERTY RANCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIBERTY AND LIBERTY RANCH, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING F2025-726: Executive Session2025-734: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-735: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-736: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2025-737: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-727: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-738: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-739: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-740: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2025-741: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-32: ADJOURNMENT2025-728: Motion To: Adjourn2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - November 13, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-655: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-693: Fire Department Presentation of Awards2025-656: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-657: Department Reports2025-658: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2025-659: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2025-649: Minutes Approval2025-720: October 14, 20252025-721: October 22, 2025Item-16: REGULAR AGENDA2025-650: Regular Session2025-679: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND CREATING THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 372 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR MATTERS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF TH2025-680: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE DEVELOPER OF THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS RELAT2025-681: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH P3WORKS, LLC TO SERVE AS THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT2025-676: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION of $18,116.00 ADDITIONAL LOCAL FUNDS TO THE COUNTY’S CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 24-067-026-E213 WITH THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE.2025-677: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION of $15,376.00 ADDITIONAL LOCAL FUNDS TO THE COUNTY’S CDBG MIT (CDBG-MIT) PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 24-065-067-E598 WITH THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE.2025-682: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, VOTING FOR PERSONS NOMINATED FOR THE LIBERTY COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.2025-715: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF LIBERTY FOR THE MAINTENA2025-714: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO ENTER INTO A MULTIPLE-USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION 2025-718: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CITY’S WAYFINDING ASSESSMENT AND CITY BRANDING PROGRAM WITH MERJE DESIGN IN THE AMOUN2025-719: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF $35,000.00 TO THE AIRPORT FUND TO PROVIDE THE CITY’S LOCAL MATCH FOR THE AIRPORT LAYOUT2025-717: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING REPAIRS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2025-716: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE UPDATES TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE2025-722: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, CANCELING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 9, 2025, DUE TO THE LIGHTS IN LIBERTY HOLIDAY PROGRAM, AND CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING FOR DECEMBER 8, 2025; PROVIDING AN EFFEC2025-652: Executive Session2025-660: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-661: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-662: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.2025-663: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-653: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-664: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-665: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-666: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.2025-667: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2025-654: Motion To: Adjourn2025-678: PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 372 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE2025-10-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - October 22, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-675: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: REGULAR AGENDA2025-669: Regular Session2025-674: Discussion and possible action on the potential sale of the fiber ring.Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2025-673: Motion To: Adjourn2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - October 14, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-576: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-577: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-578: Department Reports2025-579: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2025-580: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-550: Minutes Approval2025-630: September 9, 20252025-626: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, CANCELING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2025, DUE TO THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY, AND CALLING A SPECIAL MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2025; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2025-628: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE TRINITY VALLEY EXPOSITION PARADE SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSUREItem-16: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-18: REGULAR AGENDA2025-551: Regular Session2025-358: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE LABEL, INC., D/B/A SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA, FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROG2025-574: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT TO FIRST LIBERTY BANK.2025-629: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PORT OF LIBERTY’S BUDGET FOR YEAR END 12/31/2025.2025-633: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, ACCEPTING FOR FILING A PETITION REQUESTING THE CREATION OF THE HIGHLANDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; FINDING THE PETITION TO BE COMPLIANT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; 2025-575: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MERJE DESIGN FOR A WAYFINDING ASSESSMENT AND A CITY BRANDING PROGRAM.2025-625: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE 2026 TXDOT AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN GRANT AGREEMENT.2025-637: DESIGNATION OF SPONSOR'S CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE2025-632: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR VARIOUS SOFTWARE MODULES.2025-634: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.2025-635: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS CREATING ARTICLE 13.10 ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING “RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AND CONSTRUCTION” ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR USE OF CITY RIGHTS OF WAY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN AN AMO2025-636: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING TURNING MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS ON BOWIE STREET AND MONTA STREET DURING DESIGNATED SCHOOL HOURS; AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING F2025-631: Consider approving a variance request for the property at 2802 Beaumont Ave.2025-627: Discussion and possible action on Liberty Center Kitchen Renovations2025-553: Executive Session2025-581: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-582: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-584: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-554: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-585: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-586: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-587: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.Airport Advisory Board Appointments2025-588: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2025-555: Motion To: Adjourn2025-692: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege2025-583: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Airport Advisory Board Appointments2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - September 09, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-499: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-547: Golf Course Presentation2025-486: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-487: Department Reports2025-488: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor Hebert2025-489: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2025-472: Minutes Approval2025-549: August 12, 20252025-560: August 26, 20252025-521: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2026 TxDOT ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (RAMP) GRANT AGREEMENT.Item-17: REGULAR AGENDA2025-473: Regular Session2025-523: City Council to CONDUCT A Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.2025-524: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET; AP2025-525: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, RATIFYING THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE BUDGET.2025-526: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ADOPTING AN AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AT A RATE OF $0.5838 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.2025-527: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE BY INCREASING ELECTRIC, WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE RATES; ADJUSTING FEES FOR SECURITY LIGHTS, ANIMAL CONTROL, LIBRARY, AND PERMITS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN E2025-533: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARK POND CLEANOUT PROJECT TO SMART MATERIALS, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.2025-534: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CLOSING OUT THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FUND AND TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS AND OPERATIONS TO THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND2025-548: Second Reading - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S AIRPORT AND CITY MOWING EQUIPMENT PROJECT AN2025-559: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF LIBERTY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025 BUDGET.2025-561: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND EQUIPMENT.2025-556: Discussion and possible action regarding Liberty Municipal Park Rules.2025-557: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, REJECTING HIGHLINE’S OFFER TO PURCHASE THE CITY’S FIBER RING.2025-558: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING AT THE HUMPHREYS CULTURAL CENTER.2025-475: Executive Session2025-490: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-493: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-492: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-476: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-494: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-497: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-495: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.Appointments to Library BoardNominees for Port of Liberty Board2025-496: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in executive session.Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2025-477: Motion To: Adjourn2025-522: City Council to conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.2025-491: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Appointments to Library BoardNominees for Port of Liberty Board2025-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 26, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-498: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: REGULAR AGENDA2025-467: Regular Session2025-500: Presentation regarding a wayfinding & branding proposal from Merje Design.2025-516: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR THE LIBERTY COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.2025-517: Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.2025-518: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025 – 2026 CITY BUDGET.2025-519: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025 TAX RATE.2025-520: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE PROPOSED 2025 TAX RATE.2025-541: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KEEP LIBERTY BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE.2025-543: First Reading - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S AIRPORT AND CITY MOWING EQUIPMENT PROJECT AND2025-542: Consider and take possible action regarding Liberty Jubilee2025-469: Executive Session2025-478: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-481: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-480: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-470: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-482: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-485: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-483: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.Appointment to Port of LibertyAppointment to Airport Advisory Board2025-484: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Port of LibertyItem-25: ADJOURNMENT2025-471: Motion To: Adjourn2025-479: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Appointment to Port of Liberty BoardAppointment to Airport Advisory Bo2025-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 26, 2025
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Item-1: Notice2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Liberty - August 12, 2025
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2025-455: City Manager's Report - City Manager Bryan Kendrick - Includes various updates of interest to our community.2025-456: Department Reports2025-457: Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency - Mayor HebertItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-357: Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrivedMayor John Hebert, Jr.XMayor Pro Tem Tommy BrentsXCouncil Member Ed SeymourXCouncil Member Ross WardXCouncil Member Debbie DuggerXCouncil Member Bruce BellXCouncil Member Nick DennisXItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS2025-458: Mayor, Council and Staff CommentsItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-351: Minutes Approval2025-509: July 8, 20252025-510: July 22, 20252025-502: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AWARDING THE FY 2025-2026 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE TO UNITED HEALTHCARE AND THE DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE TO Item-17: REGULAR AGENDA2025-352: Regular Session2025-507: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED 5.624 ACRE TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN 2025-501: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBERS LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT FOR THE 2025-504: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LIBERTY COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #5 FOR A HAZARD MITIGA2025-505: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, INC FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (H2025-503: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN TO PERFORM ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE LIBERTY FORGE LIFT STATION IMPROVEM2025-511: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES WITH NORTON ROSE FULBRI2025-436: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EMPACT ENGINEERING LLC2025-512: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ELECTRICITY, OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY CREATING SECTION 13.05.001 REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT, REMOVAL, RELOCATION, OR ABANDONMENT OF CITY OF LIBERTY’S ELECTRIC FACILITIES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE D2025-354: Executive Session2025-449: Texas Government Code §551.071 - Private Consultation with AttorneyDiscussion with attorney regarding contemplated/pending litigation and/or regarding matters protected by attorney/client privilege.2025-464: Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real PropertyDiscussion regarding real property.2025-451: Texas Government Code §551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.Discussion regarding economic development negotiations.2025-355: Reconvene into Regular Session2025-452: Consider and take possible action on legal matters discussed in the executive session.2025-465: Consider and take action on real estate matters discussed in the executive session.2025-453: Consider and take possible action on personnel matters discussed in the executive session.Appointment to Airport Advisory Board2025-454: Consider and take possible action on economic development matters discussed in the executive session.Item-38: ADJOURNMENT2025-356: Motion To: Adjourn2025-508: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SUBDIVISION PARTICIPATION AND RELEASE FORMS FOR THE PURDUE PHARMA AND SACKLER FAMILY SETTLEMENT AND THE ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, S2025-506: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF A 5.624 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED WITHIN THE B.W. HARDIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 47 BEING A PORTION OF A CALLED 51.007 ACRE TRACT, AS RECORDED IN COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NO. 2021048312 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS2025-450: Texas Government Code §551.074 - Personnel Matters.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.Appointment to Airport Advisory Board