City of Luling

February 12, 2026

Executive Summary

The City Council will address several routine items including minutes approval and accounts payable, alongside proclamations for various awareness months. Key discussion points include filling vacancies on the Board of Adjustments, accepting library donations, and important decisions on infrastructure like drainage plans and security cameras. The council will also discuss the Chamber of Commerce budget, a racial profiling report, rezoning properties, and ordering the May 2026 general election.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Opportunity to speak directly to the City Council during the Citizen Comment Period.
Information on the upcoming General Election on May 2, 2026, for council member positions.
Details regarding a proposed rezoning of properties on N. Hackberry Street and E. Jones Street.
Proclamations for February 2026 recognizing Dating Violence Awareness, Black History, and Career and Technical Education Months.

Official Highlights

Review and approval of accounts payable and library donations.
Discussion on filling vacancies on the Board of Adjustments.
Consideration of participation in the Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan and related flood infrastructure funding.
Decision on ordering the May 2, 2026 General Election for three council seats.
Review of the Luling Police Department Racial Profiling Report and the Chamber of Commerce budget for FY2026-2027.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Ayuntamiento abordará varios puntos rutinarios, incluida la aprobación de actas y cuentas por pagar, junto con proclamaciones para diversos meses de concientización. Los puntos clave de discusión incluyen cubrir vacantes en la Junta de Ajustes, aceptar donaciones para la biblioteca y decisiones importantes sobre infraestructura como planes de drenaje y cámaras de seguridad. El ayuntamiento también discutirá el presupuesto de la Cámara de Comercio, un informe de perfil racial, la rezonificación de propiedades y la ordenanza de la elección general de mayo de 2026.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Oportunidad de hablar directamente con el Ayuntamiento durante el Período de Comentarios Ciudadanos.
Información sobre la próxima Elección General del 2 de mayo de 2026 para puestos de concejal.
Detalles sobre una propuesta de rezonificación de propiedades en N. Hackberry Street y E. Jones Street.
Proclamaciones de febrero de 2026 reconociendo los Meses de Concientización sobre la Violencia en las Citas, la Historia Afroamericana y la Educación Técnica y Profesional.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
8	▶ Citizen Comment Period		significant	transparency
	Opportunity for residents to address the City Council with comments or concerns.
3	▶ February 2026 Proclaimed Dating Violence Awareness Month		notable	health
	Proclaiming the month of February 2026 as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month for teens and young adults.
4	▶ February 2026 Proclaimed Black History Month		notable	education
	Proclaiming the month of February 2026 as Black History Month.
5	▶ February 2026 Proclaimed CTE Month		notable	economic-development education
	Proclaiming the month of February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month.
9	▶ Fill Board of Adjustments Vacancies		notable	personnel land-use
	Discussion and potential action on appointing Bob Jones and David Johnson to the Board of Adjustments.
10	▶ Accept Library Donation ($1000)	$1,000.00	notable	budget
	Accepting a $1000 donation from the Estate of Jack Hamilton James for the Library and approving a budget amendment.
11	▶ Accept Library Donation ($100)	$100.00	notable	budget
	Accepting a $100 donation from Texas Preceptor Gamma Chapter in memory of Jerrie Barbas for the Library and approving a budget amendment.
12	▶ Participate in Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan		significant	infrastructure environment utilities
	Adopting a resolution to participate in the Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan under the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund.
17	▶ Security Cameras at Zedler Mill		notable	public-safety infrastructure
	Reviewing quotes and authorizing expenditures for security cameras at Zedler Mill.
18	▶ Rezoning at N. Hackberry & E. Jones St		significant	land-use
	Recommendation to rezone properties from R-1 to Public and Institutional (P&I) with specific development standards including setbacks and height limits. 📍 501 N. Hackberry Street, Luling, TX; 599 N. Hackberry Street, Luling, TX; 124 E. Jones Street, Luling, TX
13	▶ Order General Election for May 2, 2026		significant	elections transparency
	Ordering a General Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for electing three council member positions (Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3).
16	▶ Appoint Official to Clean Air Coalition		notable	personnel legal environment
	Adopting a resolution to appoint an elected official to the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition.
14	▶ Luling Police Department Racial Profiling Report		significant	legal public-safety transparency
	Discussion and possible action on the Racial Profiling Report from the Luling Police Department Chief. Speaker: Chief Kinnard-Bing
15	▶ Chamber of Commerce Budget FY2026-2027		significant	budget economic-development
	Discussion and possible action on the Chamber of Commerce budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Routine Items (7 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
1	▶ Call Meeting to Order
	Formal start to the City Council meeting.
2	▶ Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
	Opening ceremony including the Texas Pledge.
19	▶ Adjourn
	Formal end to the City Council meeting.
6	▶ Reports from Council & Staff	budget economic-development public-safety infrastructure utilities
	Updates on committee assignments and various city departments including Planning & Zoning, Library, Health, Tourism, Police & Fire, Public Works, and Administration. Includes financial reports and grant updates.
7.a	▶ Approve Minutes of January 8, 2026 Meeting	transparency
	Approval of the minutes from the previous regular City Council meeting.
7.b	▶ Approve Accounts Payable	budget
	Review and approval of outstanding invoices and payments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION	▶ Executive Session	legal
	The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session as needed on any agenda item for which state law authorizes such a session.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
10	$1,000.00	Donation for the Library from the Estate of Jack Hamilton James
11	$100.00	Donation for the Library from Texas Preceptor Gamma Chapter

Total: $1,100.00

Glossary

Accounts Payable: Money owed by a business or individual to a supplier or vendor.
R-1: Single-Family Residential zoning designation.
P&I: Public and Institutional zoning designation.
PID: Property Identification number.
FIF: Flood Infrastructure Fund, a program by the Texas Water Development Board.
FME: Flood Management Evaluation, a program by the Texas Water Development Board.
FY2026-2027: Fiscal Year 2026-2027.