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Trish Hanks

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
City of Friendswood

Elected Councilmember, Place 3 for City of Friendswood.

thanks@friendswood.com281-996-3270
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 37/100▼ -3.5 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #30070 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
35.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
35.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 City of Friendswood Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-12)
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
ELECTED / WON
Trish Hanks (Current Profile)100.0% (4,693 votes)
Early Voting: 2,863Election Day: 1,596Mail Ballots: 234

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
510
Yes Votes
510 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider setting the public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate for 2026 on September 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 910 S Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas, 77546.
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
#3VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Discuss the 2026 Bond Election Propositions and the results of the survey sent out to the community.
#4VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing a Treasury Management Services Agreement, a Bond Accounting and Safekeeping Service Agreement, and related documents with PNC Bank, National Association.
#5VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Receive the 2026 appraisal rolls by the Galveston Central Appraisal District and the Harris Central Appraisal District, the anticipated collection rate and the excess debt collections certified by the City's tax collector, and the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates.
#6VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Consider approving the proposed ad valorem tax rate for 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027).
#7VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
#8VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.
#9VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation expenditures for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for debt service for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2
#10VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Receive a presentation and discuss the 2026 Bond Election Ad Hoc Committee final report.
#11VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Friendswood (TIRZ #2), including the City's existing obligations and options available for future projects and agreements.
#12VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#13VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
PROPOSED ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
#14VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#15VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#16VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#17VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Discuss the Agents of Discovery platform.
#18VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
Receive the June 2026 DRC Report, June 2026 Business Report, Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.
#19VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.
#20VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
Discuss the e-bike ordinance survey, possible regulations, and outreach efforts.
#21VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance repealing Section 2.1 of Ordinance No. 2002-16 and renaming a portion of Baker Road southeast of Stonewall Pass Road as Hackney Road.
#22VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment XI” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds.
#23VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
Announcement of the next Planning and Zoning Commission regular meetings for (i) Thursday, July 23, 2026, and (ii) Thursday, August 13, 2026.
#24VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#25VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Receive Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.
#26VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#27VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#28VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider accepting the Council Chamber Renovation Project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
#31VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2026-12 concerning the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Project related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project to update the City's cash match.
#32VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#33VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider accepting the Sterling Falls Wedding Venue Waterline Improvements Project and authorize the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.
#35VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider awarding a construction contract to Sustanite Support Services, LLC, for the Lift Station #8 Upsizing and Force Main Project (CSP No. 2026-09).
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#37VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#38VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#39VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing an agreement with NLUC, PLLC (Next Level) for certain acute and primary care medical services as part of its medical benefits package.
#40VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#42VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#43VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#44VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#45VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City for emergency medical services.
#46VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#47VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing a Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department for a three-year term.
#48VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for engineering services related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project.
#49VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#50VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive an update from the Public Awareness Committee.
#51VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive update from FISD Liaison.
#52VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
#53VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize the Friendswood Public Library for being awarded a Federally Funded Reimbursement Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for ILL Services.
#54VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider designating the person holding the position of Deputy Chief of Police as the Local Rabies Control Authority and appointing the person appointed to such position to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
#55VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
COMMUNICATIONS
#56VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Discuss and take action concerning the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.
#57VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#58VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Recognize Friendswood Patrol Captain James Price and EMS Captain David Waindel for completing the Texas Certified Public Manager Program (CPM).
#59VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Recognize Brian Leija, Court Juvenile Case Manager, for receiving Honorable Mention by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Impaired Driving Task Force for the 2026 Impaired Driving Safety Award.
#60VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report from the Environmental Action Committee.
#61VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park.
#62VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
COMMITTEE REPORTS
#63VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report on Keep Texas Beautiful updates.
#64VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive the Assistant Director's Report regarding upcoming community events and park improvements.
#65VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Highlight the upcoming "Bet on the Library" Friends of the Library Fundraiser Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
#66VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize the Friendswood Police Department for being awarded a Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office Grant Programs.
#67VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize Captain Doug Lauersdorf for his thirty-two years of service with the City of Friendswood and congratulate him on his retirement.
#68VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#69VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing the disposal of a decommissioned Fire Marshal vehicle through Public Surplus.
#70VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Highlight the upcoming National Night Out on October 6, 2026.
#71VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
REPORTS
#72VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
#73VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-11
Receive and discuss a presentation regarding the City of Friendswood Proposed FY2026-27 Municipal Budget.
#74VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
Discuss the Council liaison appointments and duties.
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-03
Discuss and take possible action regarding the tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments associated with the Fourth of July Event Parade.
#76VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Receive a presentation regarding duties and responsibilities of the board.
#77VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
COMMUNICATION
#78VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Administer Oaths of Office for all reappointed board members: (i) Carlysle Gulledge, (ii) Cindy Deaton, (iii) Jeff Smith, (iv) Randy Weisinger, (v) Les French and (vi) Dave Yelovich.
#79VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
REPORTS
#80VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
REPORTS
#81VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and take possible action regarding upcoming trips and events.
#82VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Consider setting the date and time of the next Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting.
#83VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive update from Homeschool Liaison.
#84VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#85VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Receive and discuss the Engineering Department's Quarterly CIP Update.
#86VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize the Finance Department for receiving the Investment Policy Certificate of Distinction Award from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT).
#87VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library improvements.
#88VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Accept the resignation of Municipal Court Judge James Woltz, recognize him for his forty-three years of service with the City of Friendswood, and congratulate him on his retirement.
#89VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
DISCUSSIONS
#90VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
REPORTS
#91VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
DISCUSSIONS
#92VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
BUSINESS ITEMS
#93VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Discuss the City of Friendswood Master Drainage Plan with Halff.
#95VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Recognize Brian Leija, Court Juvenile Case Manager for being awarded the 2026 Texas Court Clerks Association (TCCA) Annual Scholarship.
#96VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#97VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report regarding the Senior Citizen Day Sock Hop.
#98VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
Receive and discuss an update regarding Animal Services operations.
#99VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
NEXT MEETING
#100VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive update from the Friends of the Library.
#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
#102VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Receive a presentation regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan Update, to specifically discuss goals, objectives and strategies.
#103VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTS
#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize the Friendswood Public Library for being awarded a Federally Funded Reimbursement Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for ILL Services.
#105VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider authorizing Change Order N​​​​​o. 2 to the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project for gas line relocation and TNMP meter racks and duct banks.
#106VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Receive the Community & Economic Development Committee Annual Report.
#107VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
Receive the Community Development Department's Quarterly Update.
#108VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Receive an update regarding the Friendswood Library Summer Reading Challenge.
#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Receive the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report.
#110VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
BUDGET
#111VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider reappointing Jeff Smith to the Construction Board of Appeals, effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2028.
#112VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Accept the resignation of Municipal Court Judge James Woltz, recognize him for his forty-three years of service with the City of Friendswood, and congratulate him on his retirement.
#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
BUSINESS ITEMS
#114VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#115VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
Reminder of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Conference -  October 14-16, 2026, in Irving, Texas - deadline to register is July 23, 2026.
#116VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
Recognize Deputy Finance Director Jennifer Walker for completing the North Central Council of Governments' New and Emerging Finance Directors Program (NEFD).
#117VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
RECESS / RECONVENE
#118VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-06
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#119VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Recognize the Friendswood Office of Emergency Management for receiving their National Weather Service (NWS) StormReady designation for the 23rd consecutive year.
#120VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-02
The Mayor and Council will attend and participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the Friendswood City Hall Council Chamber.The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
#121VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Receive the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report.
#122VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
#123VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Consider setting up any tasks and/or processes for the next regularly scheduled Charter Review Committee meeting.
#124VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report regarding the Christmas in September event.
#125VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Receive a report regarding the Community Health Fair.
#126VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive update from CCISD Liaison.
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Consider making a recommendation to the City Manager for approval of new and updated Library policies, including, but not limited to Minor Child, Meeting and Study Room Policies.
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Receive the Friendswood Property Tax and Court Collection Report.
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize Captain Doug Lauersdorf for his thirty-two years of service with the City of Friendswood and congratulate him on his retirement.
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Highlight the upcoming "Bet on the Library" Friends of the Library Fundraiser Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
#131VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#133VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#134VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
#135VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
REPORTS
#136VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
Conduct a public hearing regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget for the City of Friendswood.
#137VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
Administer Oaths of Office for reappointed Commissioner Stacey Phillips and newly appointed Commissioner Tram Kim.
#138VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-03
Discuss and take possible action regarding the tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments associated with the Fourth of July Event Evening Program.
#139VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Receive and discuss an update regarding Emergency Preparedness.
#140VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-02
RECEPTION
#141VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Recognize IT Business and Policy Analyst Alfredo Prieto Pe, Data, Information and Records Manager Dee Ortuno and Assistant City Manager Lettie Brysch for their selection to present at the 2026 e-Records Conference on November 20, 2026, on the topic of “Don't Start from Scratch: Layering AI Governance on Your Existing Records Management Program.”
#142VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
Consider election of a chair and vice chairperson.
#143VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.
#144VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#145VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report from the Beautification Committee.
#146VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and take possible action regarding the Wacky Hat Luncheon.
#147VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-16
REPORTS
#148VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Recognize Assistant Director of Engineering Heather Van Dine for being selected for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Texas Region Leader Development Program.
#149VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library improvements.
#150VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Receive the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Annual Report.
#151VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
WORK SESSION TOPICS
#152VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
#153VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Karen Hart, Assistant Director of the Friendswood Library.
#154VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-27
Consider approving the City of Friendswood Investment Policy.
#155VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
#156VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
Discuss the criteria and process for the City Council to consider requests from homeowners'/property owners' associations.
#157VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Present an update regarding the City's Fourth of July Celebration.
#158VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
Recognize Detective Sills, Sergeant De La Cerda, and Officer Milling of the Friendswood Police Department for each being awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for their exceptional contributions to the successful investigation of Operation Midas Trap.
#159VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
#160VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report from the Executive Committee.
#161VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
BUSINESS ITEMS
#162VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Highlight the upcoming National Night Out on October 6, 2026.
#163VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider appointing Judge Julie K. Escalante, Judge Richard J. Cope, Jr., and Judge Richard P. Flake as Associate Municipal Court Judges.
#164VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
DISCUSSIONS
#165VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
Discuss an overview of the past Council retreats and possible updates related to the Council's mission statement, vision, goals, and strategic plans; community initiatives; communications strategies; outreach; and Fire staffing.
#166VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Recognize the Friendswood Police Department for being awarded a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant.
#167VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#168VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
OATHS OF OFFICE
#169VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
DISCUSSIONS
#170VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-29
BUSINESS ITEMS
#171VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
#172VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.
#173VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
DISCUSSIONS
#174VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive a report from the Education Committee.
#175VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
DISCUSSIONS
#176VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive an update from the Parks Committee.
#177VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
REPORTS
#178VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#179VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-09
Reminder of the Texas Municipal League (TML) Land Use Conference - August 20-21, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas - deadline to register is July 25, 2026.
#180VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#181VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-01
Present the City of Friendswood Five-Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Megan Childers, Office Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department.
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-05
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-24
CLOSING COMMENTS & NEXT MEETING
#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Discuss the annual FDFA Scarecrow Contest.
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Receive an update regarding the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee budget.
#186VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Discuss Figgy's Pollinator Patch.
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-22
Discuss the Rain Barrel workshop on October 3rd.
#188VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
BUSINESS ITEMS
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
COUNCIL LIAISON AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and take possible action regarding the Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park.
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
​Consider the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-15
Receive Library Director's Report.
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
BUSINESS ITEMS
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Karen Hart, Assistant Director of the Friendswood Library.
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider approving the disposal of three (3) Police Department vehicles through America's Auto Auction.
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider reappointing Judge Robert J. Barfield as an Associate Municipal Court Judge and designating him as the Acting Municipal Court Judge until a Municipal Court Judge is appointed to fill the position vacated due to the retirement of Judge James Woltz.
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
#198VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-08
BUSINESS ITEMS
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-31
REPORTS
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-08
Discuss the Charter Review Commission and possible election.