Bridge City public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council session set for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
City Council
The regular session of the Bridge City City Council scheduled for December 2, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on the city bulletin board at City Hall, 260 Rachal, on November 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The next regular session will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
City Council
The Bridge City Council will consider and possibly approve a resolution that casts the city’s 100 votes for Philip Welch to serve on the 2026 Orange County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The council will also approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the bills list for September and October 2025. Additionally, members will discuss policies for reserving pickleball courts for special events and review the city’s Strategic Plan.
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-22 to cast 100 votes for Philip Welch to the 2026 Orange County Appraisal District Board
- Approve October 7, 2025 City Council regular meeting minutes
- Approve bills list for September 2025 and October 2025
- Discuss policies on reserving pickleball courts for special events
- Discuss the City of Bridge City’s Strategic Plan
City Council
The regular session of the City Council scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for November 18, 2025.
City Council
The regular session of the Bridge City City Council scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on the city bulletin board at City Hall, 260 Rachal, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The next regular session is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
- Regular session on Oct 21, 2025 cancelled
- Next regular session scheduled for Nov 4, 2025
City Council
The Bridge City Council will consider several actions at its October 7 meeting. Items include approving minutes from September 2 and September 9, 2025 City Council meetings, adopting the August 2025 bills list, entering a lease for the property at 118 Robin Avenue, and authorizing a $170,141 purchase of in‑car and body cameras for the police department.
- Approve minutes of the September 2 and September 9, 2025 City Council meetings
- Approve the bills list for August 2025
- Enter a lease agreement for the property at 118 Robin Avenue with Todd and Sharon Wright and Sharon Bell
- Approve purchase of police in‑car and body camera systems from Utility Associates Inc. for $170,141
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025-2026 budget. The proposed budget would increase total property taxes by $482,991, or 18.24%, over the previous year. Council will also discuss a proposed tax rate of 0.550000 per $100 valuation.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Budget
- Proposed property tax rate of 0.550000 (17.46% increase over last year)
- Resolution No. 2025-19(R) to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget
- Ordinance No. 2025-12 to amend Bridge City Public Library Ordinance No. I-22
- Contract with DRC Emergency Services for post-storm debris removal
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to set the 2025 municipal tax rate. The body will also discuss board appointments and a nomination for the Orange County Appraisal District.
- Proposed total tax rate of $0.550000 per $100.00 valuation
- Ordinance No. 2025-13 to levy municipal ad valorem taxes
- Resolution No. 2025-20(R) nominating Philip Welch to the Orange County Appraisal District Board
- Appointments for the Board of Adjustment, Building Standards Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission
- Appointments for the Bridge City Public Library Advisory Board
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025-2026 budget. The proposed budget would increase total property taxes by $482,991 over last year. Council may also discuss placing a proposed tax rate of 0.550000 on the September 2 agenda.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Budget
- Proposed property tax rate of $0.550000 (17.46% increase over last year)
- Resolution No. 2025-19(R) to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget
- Ordinance No. 2025-12 amending City of Bridge City Public Library Ordinance No. I-22
- Contract with DRC Emergency Services for post-storm debris removal
City Council
The City Council will consider scheduling public hearings for the proposed 2025-2026 Budget and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate. The body will also discuss a contract for debris monitoring and amendments to council decorum policies.
- Proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.550000 per $100.00 valuation
- Proposed public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget on August 19, 2025
- Proposed public hearing for tax rate on September 2, 2025
- Contract with Tetra Tech for Debris Monitoring Services
- Check presentation of $6,574.70 to the Warrior Bonfire Program
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop session. The meeting is for the discussion of the City of Bridge City 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
City Council
The City Council is holding a special workshop session. The meeting is dedicated to the discussion of the City of Bridge City 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
City Council
The City Council will consider approving the issuance of tax and water/sewer revenue certificates of obligation. The body will also discuss wastewater system reimbursements and employee insurance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- Ordinance No. 2025-11: Revenue certificates of obligation not to exceed $7,250,000
- Resolution No. 2025-17(R): Reimbursement for city wastewater system improvements
- Purchase of 2025-2026 employee medical, dental, life, and accidental death insurance
- Interlocal Agreement with Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission for 9-1-1 services
- Review of Texas Department of Agriculture Section 3 Presentation (TxCDBG Contract CDV23-0181)
City Council
The regular session of the Bridge City City Council scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a grant application for a shared pedestrian and bike path. Members will also consider a property rezoning and a contract for sports court construction.
- Public hearing for a Texas Department of Transportation grant for a shared use path along East and West Roundbunch
- Ordinance No. 2025-10 to rezone 1.86 acres at 155 Texas Ave from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (Third Commercial)
- Purchase order of $185,295.84 to Kraftsman for four pickleball courts
- Interlocal Agreement with Orange County for Electronic Warrant Cloud Based Services
- Approval of the May 2025 bills list
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions and appointments, including funding for the Chamber of Commerce. The body will also discuss agreements with a purchasing cooperative and the local Little League.
- HOT TAX application for Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center expenditures of $34,700
- Resolution No. 2025-15(R) regarding the 791 Purchasing Cooperative
- Resolution No. 2025-16(R) regarding TXDOT’s 2025 Transportation alternatives set-aside call for projects
- Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for unexpired terms of Chris Bouley and Beverly Perry
- Lease agreement with the Bridge City Little League
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans. The body will also discuss a drainage project agreement and a library board appointment.
- Ordinance No. 2025-09: amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans
- Interlocal Agreement with Orange County Drainage District for the Bridge City Drainage District Outfall Improvement Project
- Appointment of Martha Mire to the Library Advisory Board
- Resolution No. 2025-14(R) to participate in Texas Class
- Approval of the April 2025 bills list
City Council
The City Council will conduct ceremonies to seat newly elected members for Places 1, 3, and 5. The body will also appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem and various council liaisons for city boards and commissions.
- Oaths of office and seating of Council Members for Places 1, 3, and 5
- Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
- Appointment of council liaisons for Planning and Zoning, Fire Department Pension, Animal Shelter Advisory, Economic Development Corporation, and Library Advisory Board
- Appointment of a representative to the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
- Possible action to call a May 19, 2025 public hearing for a zone change from R-1 to C-3 at 155 Texas Avenue
The council approved the minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting. They appointed Patty Collins as mayor pro‑tem and made several liaison appointments, including Sherby Dixon to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Aaron Roccaforte to the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission and the Fire Department’s Pension Committee. The council also accepted the planning commission’s recommendation to hold a joint public hearing on May 19, 2025 for a zone change from R‑1 to C‑3 at 755 Texas Avenue.
- Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Appointed Patty Collins as mayor pro‑tem (7-0)
- Appointed Sherby Dixon as council liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
- Appointed Aaron Roccaforte as council representative to Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (7-0)
- Appointed Aaron Roccaforte as council liaison to Fire Department’s Pension Committee (7-0)
- Opened discussion on Finance Committee appointment – no action taken
- Approved joint public hearing for zone change R‑1 to C‑3 at 755 Texas Avenue (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bridge City Council will vote on two ordinances: one amending food truck regulations and another rezoning property at 230 Russell from R-1 to R-2. They will also consider a resolution adopting residential homestead exemptions for 2025. Additionally, a presentation from VFW Post 4820 on Veterans Memorial plans and a workshop discussion on Visitor Center expenditures and HOT tax application are scheduled.
- Ordinance No. 2025-07 amending food truck/mobile food unit regulations
- Ordinance No. 2025-08 rezoning 0.213 acres at 230 Russell from R-1 to R-2
- Resolution No. 2025-13(R) adopting residential homestead exemptions for 2025 tax year
- Presentation by Art Ferris (VFW Post 4820) on Veterans Memorial future plans
- Workshop discussion of Visitor Center 2024 expenditures and 2025 HOT tax application
City Council
The April 1, 2025 regular session of the Bridge City Council has been cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for April 15, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.
City Council
The Bridge City Council will consider ordinances to cancel the May 3 general election (no opposed races), consent to creation of the Orangefield Special Utility District, and suspend Centerpoint's proposed GRIP gas rate increase. Also up for action: a resolution to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds with a 25% match, and discussion of mobile food unit regulations.
- Ordinance No. 2025-04 canceling May 3, 2025 general election
- Ordinance No. 2025-05 consenting to creation of Orangefield Special Utility District
- Ordinance No. 2025-06 suspending Centerpoint’s GRIP rate filing
- Resolution No. 2025-12(R) authorizing Hazard Mitigation Grant applications with 25% match
- Discussion of policies and regulations for mobile food units
The Bridge City Council voted unanimously to cancel the May 3, 2025 general election after certifying no opposed races, and approved several ordinances and resolutions including consenting to the Orangefield Special Utility District and suspending Centerpoint's GRIP rate filing. They also approved a resolution to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds with 25% matching, amended the Community Center policy to add the library room for rental, approved court security fund expenditures, and approved a 1.4785% CPI adjustment to telecommunications right-of-way access line rates. The meeting included a workshop discussion on mobile food unit policies, with no final action taken.
- Approved agenda (6-0, Mayor absent)
- Accepted certification of no opposed races for May 3 election (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-04 canceling May 3 general election (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-05 consenting to creation of Orangefield Special Utility District (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-06 suspending Centerpoint's GRIP rate filing (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12(R) authorizing Hazard Mitigation Grant applications with 25% match (6-0)
- Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes and February 2025 bills list (6-0)
- Approved 1.4785% CPI adjustment to telecommunications right-of-way access line rates (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Bridge City City Council regular session scheduled for March 4, 2025 has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The next regular session will be held on March 18, 2025.
City Council
The Bridge City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a request to rezone 0.213 acres at 230 Russell from R-1 to R-2, and a $10,000 HOT tax grant for the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Fishing Tournament. They will also consider an aerial waiver for mosquito control, receive the 2024 Racial Profiling Report from the police chief, and discuss the city manager's evaluation in closed session.
- Zone change request from Richard Etheridge: rezone 230 Russell from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Low Density Residential)
- HOT Tax application: $10,000 for Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce for 2025 Bassmaster Elite Fishing Tournament at Sabine River
- Aerial waiver: authorize Orange County Mosquito Control District to fly at low altitudes for insecticide application in 2025
- Presentation of 2024 Racial Profiling Report by Police Chief Tod McDowell
- Executive session to discuss city manager's performance evaluation and duties
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance ordering the 2025 general election for May 3. Other items include resolutions declaring Bridge City the Corndog Capital of Texas, appointing a member to the Economic Development Corporation, and awarding contracts for hazard mitigation grants. The council will also discuss a $70,000 HOT TAX application from the Community Leaders Forum and a wage amendment for the Lift Station Technician in the current budget.
- Consider Ordinance No. 2025-03 ordering the May 3, 2025 General Election
- Consider Resolution No. 2025-08(R) declaring Bridge City the Corndog Capital of Texas
- Consider Resolution No. 2025-09(R) appointing Bart Bartkowiak to the Economic Development Corporation
- Consider Resolution No. 2025-10(R) and 2025-11(R) awarding contracts for 2024 Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants
- Consider HOT TAX application from Community Leaders Forum for $70,000
The Bridge City Council approved an ordinance ordering the May 3, 2025 general election, and resolutions declaring Bridge City as the Corndog Capital of Texas, appointing Bart Bartkowiak to the Economic Development Corporation, and awarding contracts for administrative and engineering services for 2024 Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. They also approved a HOT TAX application for $70,000, amended the Lift Station Technician wage with back pay, and approved the January 28, 2025 minutes. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Sherby Dixon absent.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-03 ordering the May 3, 2025 general election (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-08(R) declaring Bridge City as the Corndog Capital of Texas (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-09(R) appointing Bart Bartkowiak to the Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10(R) awarding administrative services contract for HMA grants (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-11(R) awarding engineering services contract for HMA grants (unanimous)
- Approved HOT TAX application from Community Leaders Forum for $70,000 (unanimous)
- Amended Lift Station Technician wage in 2024/2025 budget, including back pay from hire date (unanimous)
- Approved January 28, 2025 city council minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Bridge City City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions and routine items. They will vote on resolutions regarding participation in TexPool and TexStar governmental pools, as well as an amendment to the city's investment policy. The council will also consider accepting the annual audit for the year ending September 30, 2023, and appoint a new member to the Library Advisory Board. A proclamation honoring a resident's 100th birthday will be presented.
- Resolution 2025-05(R) amending authorized representatives to TexPool
- Resolution 2025-06(R) authorizing participation in TexStar Governmental Pool
- Resolution 2025-07(R) reviewing/amending the city's Investment Policy
- Consideration to accept the annual audit for fiscal year ending Sept 30, 2023
- Appointment of Tiffany Jones to the Library Advisory Board for unexpired term
The Bridge City Council approved three resolutions related to TexPool and TexStar participation and the city's investment policy, accepted the annual audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes, approved city bills for December 2024, and appointed Tiffany Jones to the Library Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Gauthier absent.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-05(R) amending authorized representatives to TexPool (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-06(R) authorizing application for TexStar Governmental Pool (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-07(R) reviewing/amending City Investment Policy (6-0)
- Accepted annual audit for year ending September 30, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved January 7, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved city bills for December 2024 (6-0)
- Appointed Tiffany Jones to Library Advisory Board for unexpired term (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially approve new regulations for food trucks and mobile vendor units. The body is also considering the appointment or reappointment of the Municipal Judge, Associate Municipal Judge, City Attorney, and City Secretary.
- Ordinance No. 2025-02: Regulations for Food Trucks, Mobile Food Units, and Temporary Vendor Units
- Ordinance No. 2025-01: Municipal participation in Entergy Texas Inc. (ETI) regulatory proceedings
- Amendment to the 2024-2025 police contract
- Joint Election Agreement Services Contract for the May 3, 2025 General Election
- Certification of 2024 Current and Delinquent Tax Rolls