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Ord. 2026-33City of Whitehouse (Smith County)

1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-

Bastiat Overreach Score: 45/100
Passed: 2026-08-10 • Effective: 2026-08-10

Executive Summary & Impact

Risk Commercial Use amending the City of Whitehouse Combined Zoning Ordinance by establishing regulations governing High-Risk Commercial Uses, including Vape Shops, Credit Access (Payday/Auto-Title) Businesses, Skilled Gaming Businesses, & Dispensaries. [Jake Hooter] Development Services Director Jake Hooter presented background on the ordinance for High-Risk Commercial Use. The item was reviewed and recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Wansley closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. No one from the audience participated in the public hearing. Mayor Wansley closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:07 p.m. Matt Lazarine moved to approve of Ordinance 26-0728-01 Michael Lowe seconded the motion. Zack Briscoe For DraftAgenda Item #F.1. City Council July 28, 2026 Froncel Burns For John Chambers For Michael Lowe For Matt Lazarine For Motion Approved

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

33 • City Council - Aug 10 20262026-08-10
1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-
Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion on 1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF WHITEHOUSE
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-33 (Agenda Item 33)
Meeting: City Council - Aug 10 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-08-10
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Risk Commercial Use amending the City of Whitehouse Combined Zoning Ordinance by establishing regulations governing High-Risk Commercial Uses, including Vape Shops, Credit Access (Payday/Auto-Title) Businesses, Skilled Gaming Businesses, & Dispensaries. [Jake Hooter] Development Services Director Jake Hooter presented background on the ordinance for High-Risk Commercial Use. The item was reviewed and recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Wansley closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. No one from the audience participated in the public hearing. Mayor Wansley closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:07 p.m. Matt Lazarine moved to approve of Ordinance 26-0728-01 Michael Lowe seconded the motion. Zack Briscoe For DraftAgenda Item #F.1. City Council July 28, 2026 Froncel Burns For John Chambers For Michael Lowe For Matt Lazarine For Motion Approved