Sherman, TX

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for schools, storm shelter requirements, and electronic payment regulations. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and a new municipal utility district.

• Specific Use Permit for schools on 16.962 acres in the 2601 block of West Travis Street
• Creation of the Sherman Lakes Municipal Utility District over approximately 183.681 acres
• Contract award to Lynn Vessels Construction, LLC for Heritage Ranch Public Improvements Phase 2
• Purchase of a 55" double steel wheel roller and a 308CR SBX excavator from Holt Cat
• Chapter 380 grant agreement with 903 Brewers for the Main Street Reimbursement Program

General

The commission will finalize plans for Fall Sweep 2026 activities and Texas Recycles Day. Members will also discuss and take action on the Yard of the Month Holiday Competition.

• Finalize plans for Fall Sweep 2026 and November 7 activities
• Finalize Texas Recycles Day programming for November 14 at the Drop-Off Center
• Review communication and social media plans for November events
• Update on Fall Arbor Day and Tree City USA promotion
• Approve criteria and appoint a committee for the Yard of the Month Holiday Competition

General

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review maintenance activities and award applications. The board will also take action on the minutes from the August 5, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of August 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Parks and Recreation awards and applications
• Status of E-Bike signage
• Tourism and Downtown Christmas Lights
• Recognition of outgoing Chair Christy Baca

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

General

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several final plats, site plans, and variance requests. The meeting includes public hearings for zone changes and specific use permits for commercial and residential properties.

• Zone change from R-6 to C-2 for 5.755 acres in the 3901 block of West Houston Street
• Specific use permit for a hotel or motel at 2105 Texoma Parkway
• Temporary use permit for a concrete batch plant at 1300 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Amendment of development standards for the 143.742-acre Hickory Hill PD district
• Site plan for a Sherman Public Works Fleet Service Facility at 501 East King Street

• Final Plat of Vellotti Addition on Baker Ridge Road — null
  1900 Block Baker Ridge Road · 5 ac

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinances and a CDBG consolidated plan amendment. The body will also vote on several vehicle and equipment purchases for city departments and the non-renewal of a license plate recognition agreement.

• Rezoning 46.432 acres in the 2400 block of South Highway 75 for The Ridge At Stone Creek
• Specific Use Permit for automobile repair and painting at 1422 West Houston Street
• Resolution to not renew agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate recognition devices
• Purchase of a Spartan S-180 Pumper for the Sherman Fire Department
• Purchase of five 2027 Chevy Tahoe patrol units and one K-9 unit for the Police Department

• Ordinance No. 6972: Rezoning for The Ridge At Stone Creek — introduced
  2400 Block South Highway 75 · 46.432 ac
• Ordinance No. 6968: Specific Use Permit for Automobile Repair — introduced
  1422 West Houston Street · 0.524 ac
• Non-renewal of Flock Group, Inc. Agreement — introduced

General

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General

The commission will discuss and approve plans for the Fall Sweep 2026, including litter clean-up sites and volunteer management. Members will also review programming for Texas Recycles Day and Fall Arbor Day.

• Approval of litter clean-up site list for November 7
• Texas Recycles Day event on November 14 at the Drop-Off Center
• Fall Arbor Day plans and Tree City USA promotion
• Action on Yard of the Month competition and holiday recognition
• Education campaign topics for litter prevention and recycling

City Council

The Sherman City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 220 West Mulberry Street. The agenda includes routine consent items, several resolutions, a payment authorization, and informational updates. It also includes an FY 2027 Taxpayer Impact Statement showing the tax on a median-valued homestead would rise from $1,290 to $1,467 if a proposed budget is adopted, compared with $1,290 at the no-new-revenue rate. Several executive session items are listed, including deliberation on the City Manager under Texas Government Code § 551.074.

• FY 2027 Taxpayer Impact Statement: total tax rate would go from $0.508000/$100 to $0.577745/$100; tax on median-valued homestead from $1,290 to $1,467 (vs. $1,290 at no-new-revenue rate)
• Resolution No. 7679: encroachment agreement with Legacy Title Holding Corporation for an existing monument sign in the 15' utility, landscape, and sidewalk easement along North Travis Street
• Resolution No. 7680: agreement to purchase tires, tubes and like items from Dayton Tire Sales, Inc.
• Resolution No. 7681: memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety Statewide Interoperability Coordinator Interoperability Channel Plan (TSICP)
• Payment authorization: annual renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licenses including Office 365 and SQL Server from SoftwareOne through TIPS Purchasing Cooperative Contract

The City Council approved the retention of a firm to assist in the hiring of a new City Manager following an executive session. Additionally, the Council approved several routine items via the consent agenda, including an encroachment agreement, a tire purchase contract, and emergency well repairs. A request to close streets for a "Better Block Party" was tabled.

• Authorized Mayor to retain firm to hire new City Manager (4-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement for North Travis Street monument sign (5-0)
• Approved tire and tube purchase agreement with Dayton Tire Sales, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Texas DPS for interoperability channel plan (5-0)
• Approved annual Microsoft software license renewal (5-0)
• Approved emergency repair of Luella #2 Woodbine Well (5-0)
• Tabled request for street closures for "Better Block Party" (6-0)

General

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to decide on consent-agenda plats and site plans, hold public hearings on variances and specific use permits, and consider a zone change for a 46.432-acre property at 2400 Block South Highway 75 from MF-30 and C-1 to a Planned Development district. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2027 submittal calendar and a PD modification for Hickory Hill.

• Zone change for 46.432 acres at 2400 Block South Highway 75 to PD (Planned Development) for The Ridge at Stone Creek
• Specific use permit for auto repair/body work at 100 Block West Travis Street (1.682 acres)
• Specific use permit for schools at 2601 Block West Travis Street (16.962 acres, Sherman ISD)
• Variance for 63 sq ft monument sign at 2800 Canyon Creek Drive (Grace United Methodist Church)
• Final plat for Chuy's Tex Mex site at 2701 Block North Highway 75 (1.914 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for a mixed-use development at the 2400 Block South Highway 75 and a specific use permit for a school. A request for an automobile repair facility was denied, and a variance for a rear setback at 3004 Redbud Trail was tabled.

• Approved zone change to Planned Development for The Ridge at Stone Creek (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for schools at 2601 Block West Travis Street (6-0)
• Denied Specific Use Permit for automobile repair at 100 Block West Travis Street (4-2)
• Approved 10' rear setback variance at 102 East Forest Avenue (4-1)
• Approved 17.5' thoroughfare setback variance at 102 East Forest Avenue (4-1)
• Approved monument sign variance at 2800 Canyon Creek Drive (5-0)
• Tabled rear setback variance at 3004 Redbud Trail (5-0)
• Approved initiation of PD Modification for Hickory Hill Planned Development (6-0)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from a December 2025 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting and review the committee's quarterly report for 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes of the December 22, 2025 Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting
• Review and consider the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee quarterly report for 2026
• Public comments limited to agenda items under the Open Meetings Act

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting five zoning ordinances, including specific use permits for a contractor yard, auto repair shop, and a church, plus two rezonings. The council will also vote on resolutions for a fire and ambulance services agreement with Grayson County, a utility relocation contract, a park restroom purchase, and other routine items. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed FY2027 budget would raise the tax on a median-valued home from $1,276 to $1,290.

• Public hearings on Ordinances 6967-6971: specific use permits for contractor/construction offices with outdoor storage at 2010/2022 S Crockett St, auto repair at 1422 W Houston St, church at 4100 N Travis St, and rezonings at 18987 W Hwy 82 and 902 E Cherry St
• Resolution 7672: Fire and ambulance services agreement with Grayson County for Oct 1, 2026-Sep 30, 2027
• Resolution 7673: Award bid to JBM Excavation LLC for US-75 Segment 2 utility relocations
• Resolution 7674: Purchase and installation of restroom facility at Hawn Park from Romtec
• Resolution 7677: Amending 2025-2026 budget to appropriate additional funds

General

The City Council will review results from the 2025-2026 SEDCO Work Program and consider approving the new 2026-2027 program. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential approval of the 2026-2027 SEDCO budget.

• Approval of the SEDCO Work Program 2026-2027
• Approval of the 2026-2027 SEDCO Budget
• Review of 2025-2026 SEDCO Work Program results

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $2.7 million property tax increase for FY2027, a 7.2% rise from last year. They will also consider ordinances to raise water, sewer, and solid waste service fees, adopt a five-year capital improvement program, and award a $2.7M contract for the Historic Texas Sign and Plaza. The meeting includes routine approvals, proclamations, and resolutions supporting local initiatives.

• $2,711,905 property tax increase (7.2% rise) for FY2027
• Ordinance 6964: Water/sewer rate hikes up to $2,000 fine
• Ordinance 6965: Solid waste service fee increases
• Resolution 7667: Five-year Capital Improvement Program adoption
• Resolution 7668: $2.7M contract awarded to Lloyd Plyler Construction for Historic Texas Sign and Plaza

Sherman's City Council held public hearings and adopted five ordinances, including the FY2026-2027 budget (Ordinance 6962), which the minutes state will raise $2,711,905 more property tax revenue than last year's budget, a 7.2% increase, with $1,774,054 from new property added to the tax roll. The council also adopted the tax levy ordinance, water/sewer and solid waste rate changes, and an ordinance declaring unopposed District 2 and District 4 candidates elected so the November 3, 2026 council election will not be held. It approved a five-year Capital Improvement Program, a contract with Lloyd Plyler Construction for the Historic Texas Sign and Plaza, and ratified the property tax increase. In closed session items, the council appointed Julie Whitfield Minton to Keep Sherman Beautiful and named Clint Philpott Acting City Manager while Dr. Zachary Flores is on vacation.

• Adopted Ordinance 6962, FY2026-2027 budget raising property tax revenue $2,711,905 (7.2%) over last year's budget
• Adopted Ordinance 6963 levying ad valorem taxes for tax year 2026
• Adopted Ordinance 6964 modifying water and sewer rates, billing rules and fee schedule
• Adopted Ordinance 6965 modifying solid waste rates and charges
• Adopted Ordinance 6966 declaring unopposed District 2 and District 4 candidates elected; November 3, 2026 council election will not be held
• Approved Resolution 7667 adopting a five-year Capital Improvement Program
• Approved Resolution 7668 awarding a bid and contract to Lloyd Plyler Construction for the Historic Texas Sign and Plaza
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 7669, 7670 and 7671 (Grayson College cloud/AI certificate support, DPS conviction reporting contract, investment policy)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider a consent agenda of six routine final plats and site plans, plus several public hearings on variances, zone changes, and specific use permits. Notable items include a site plan for a SpaceX antenna yard at 4800 Texoma Parkway, a specific use permit for a halfway house at 812 North Walnut Street, and a zone change for a church at 4100 North Travis Street. Three items tabled from the July 21 meeting will be reconsidered, including a variance request for portable storage containers at 410 East Brockett Street.

• Site plan for SpaceX antenna yard at 4800 Texoma Parkway (42.8 acres)
• Specific use permit for halfway house at 812 North Walnut Street
• Zone change from R-A to C-2 at 18987 West Highway 82
• Variances for church sign at 4100 North Travis Street (114.75 sq ft vs 32 allowed)
• Tabled variance for portable storage containers at 410 East Brockett Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment approved multiple site plans, plats, and zoning changes during their August 18, 2026, meeting. The commission denied a variance and site plan for a bed and breakfast at 303 West Cherry Street and denied a zone change and variance for 811 North East Street. Additionally, the commission tabled a request for a halfway house at 812 North Walnut Street and formed a subcommittee to address a planned development modification for Hickory Hill.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-11 (6-0)
• Denied variances A and B for 410 East Brockett Street (5-0)
• Approved variances C and D for 410 East Brockett Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 410 East Brockett Street (6-0)
• Approved specific use permit for 2010 and 2022 South Crockett Street (6-0)
• Tabled specific use permit for 812 North Walnut Street (6-0)
• Denied bed and breakfast site plan at 303 West Cherry Street (6-0)
• Formed Hickory Hill PD modification subcommittee (6-0)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget, which proposes a property tax rate increase of 7.2% (raising $2,711,905 more than last year). The council will also consider several ordinances, including a rezoning, specific use permits, a rate settlement with Atmos Energy, and an election order for two council seats. The meeting includes consent agenda items, resolutions, and an executive session.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget with proposed tax rate of $0.577745/$100 (up from $0.508000), raising $2,711,905 more than last year
• Ordinance 6955: Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on 2026 rate review
• Ordinance 6957: Rezone 512 North Willow Street from R-6 to R-4 (patio home residential)
• Ordinance 6958: Specific use permit for secondhand store at 1024 South First Street
• Ordinance 6961: Order November 3, 2026 election for City Council Districts 2 and 4

The City Council held a public hearing and introduced the FY2027 budget, which would raise property tax revenue by $2,711,905 (7.2%) over the prior year, including $1,774,054 from new property. The council voted to propose a tax rate of $0.577745 per $100 valuation for newspaper notice, up from the current $0.508000. Several ordinances were adopted, including a negotiated Atmos Energy rate settlement, a rezoning at 512 North Willow Street, specific use permits for a secondhand store and auto repair shop, temporary speed reductions on U.S. Highway 75, and an election order for two council seats. The council also approved consent agenda items, including an audit agreement and a water/sewer parts supply contract renewal, and tabled a resolution for the MoonLight Market street closure.

• Approved FY2027 budget introduction and public hearing (unanimous)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.577745 per $100 for newspaper notice (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 6955: Atmos Energy rate settlement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 6956-6958: Bel Air Village PID, rezoning at 512 N Willow, secondhand store permit (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 6959: auto repair specific use permit at 430 E Brockett (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 6960-6961: speed reduction on US 75 and election order (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: audit agreement, water/sewer parts contract, CIP review, Stroll on the Square closure (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 7664: MoonLight Market street closure (not removed from table)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from past sessions, adopt proclamations, and vote on several resolutions. Items include closing an alley, awarding a janitorial contract, approving an encroachment agreement for a sign, and authorizing a well abandonment project. The council will also discuss a temporary street closure for a public event.

• Close and abandon an alley described in Grayson County deed records (Tract I and Tract II, Volume 1878, Page 98)
• Award janitorial cleaning services contract to Bori Facility Services, Inc
• Approve encroachment agreement with MTR Frontera, LLC for a monument sign along Lamar Street (State Highway 56)
• Authorize contract with Weisinger Incorporated for McAfee Well Abandonment Project via cooperative purchasing
• Temporarily close a segment of State Highway 56 (Houston St.) from Crocket Street to South Elm Street for the MoonLight Market event

The Sherman City Council approved Ordinance No. 6954 to close and abandon an alley, awarded a janitorial services contract to Bori Facility Services, Inc., authorized an encroachment agreement with MTR Frontera, LLC, approved a well abandonment contract with Weisinger Incorporated, and reappointed Laurie Mealy to the Library Board and Rev. Dr. Lander Bethel to the Texoma Community Center Board of Trustees. The council also tabled Resolution No. 7664 regarding the MoonLight Market street closure after concerns about the scope of the closure were raised.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6954 closing and abandoning an alley (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7661 awarding janitorial contract to Bori Facility Services, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7662 authorizing encroachment agreement with MTR Frontera, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7663 authorizing McAfee Well Abandonment contract with Weisinger Incorporated (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 7664 for MoonLight Market street closure (6-0)
• Approved Investment Reports for quarter ended June 30, 2026 (6-0)
• Reappointed Laurie Mealy to Library Board and Rev. Dr. Lander Bethel to Texoma Community Center Board (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sherman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider final plats, site plans, and public hearings for zone changes and variances. The agenda includes items for industrial, commercial, and residential areas.

• Final plat for 2812 Fallon Drive (13.495 acres)
• Site plan for Chase Bank at 301 block West FM 1417
• Zone change to R-2F (Duplex) at 223 West Pelton Street
• Variance to allow 105' monopole at 3901 block West Houston Street
• Specific use permit for a halfway house at 812 North Walnut Street

The Commission approved several final plats and site plans via a consent agenda. Additionally, the board approved two zone changes, a specific use permit for a commercial amusement center, and a planned development district for FLEXD Sherman.

• Approved Final Plats for 400 East Lamar Street, 2000 Block West Washington Street, 2802 Spring Lake Drive, and 2027 Texoma Parkway (7-0)
• Approved Site Plans for 801 Block North FM 1417 and 911 East Brockett Street (7-0)
• Approved zone change from R-6 to C-N at 300 North Bryant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved zone change from M-2 to R-5 in the 1400 Block South Branch Street (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for indoor commercial amusement center at 112 West Lamar Street (7-0)
• Approved zone change from R-A to PD and site plan for FLEXD Sherman at 5301 Block West Houston Street (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (All present voted AYE)

City Council

The city council will hold public hearings on five ordinances (6950–6954) involving rezonings and an alley closure, then consider their adoption. Also up for vote are resolutions for a professional services agreement with Garver LLC for water plant repairs and a 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant to the Salvation Army. Other business includes a quarterly report from the Sherman Economic Development Corporation and a presentation on solid waste rates.

• Rezone 300 North Bryant Avenue from R-6 to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) for Cornerstone 633 LLC
• Rezone 18.3788 acres at 5301 block West Houston Street from R-A to Planned Development with base C-2 (General Commercial) for Poufar Ventures
• Grant Specific Use Permit for indoor commercial amusement center at 112 West Lamar Street
• Authorize professional services agreement with Garver LLC for WTP backwash tank rehabilitation
• Receive quarterly report from Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO)

The Sherman City Council approved four zoning ordinances on second reading: rezoning 300 North Bryant Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial, rezoning the 1400 block of South Branch Street to Single-Family Residential, rezoning 18.3788 acres in the 5301 block of West Houston Street to Planned Development, and granting a Specific Use Permit for indoor commercial amusement centers at 112 West Lamar Street. The council tabled Ordinance No. 6954, which would have closed and abandoned an alley. In a single consent motion, the council also approved a professional services agreement with Garver LLC for water treatment plant backwash tank rehabilitation, the 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant for the Salvation Army, and repair of the Shepherd 1 Trinity Well under an emergency designation. David Plyler was appointed to the Historical Preservation Board.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6950: rezoning 300 North Bryant Avenue from R-6 to C-N (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6951: rezoning 1400 block South Branch Street from M-2 to R-5 (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6953: rezoning 18.3788 acres at 5301 block West Houston Street to PD with C-2 base zoning (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6952: Specific Use Permit for indoor commercial amusement centers at 112 West Lamar Street (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 6954: closing and abandoning an alley (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved Resolution No. 7659: professional services agreement with Garver LLC for WTP backwash tank rehabilitation (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved Resolution No. 7660: 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant Program for the Salvation Army (6-0, mayor not voting)
• Approved repair and rework of Shepherd 1 Trinity Well under emergency designation (6-0, mayor not voting)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 6946 to modify cemetery service fees and impose a maximum fine of $500. Ordinances 6947, 6948 and 6949 propose rezoning and annexation of roughly 173 and 184 acres in the Blue Flame Rd/FM 691 and Tate Circle areas, including placement into Planned Development districts and penalties up to $2,000. The Council will also adopt Resolution 7653 authorizing a development agreement for a 183‑acre Sherman Lakes single‑family planned development south of Tate Circle and US 75. Additional resolutions authorize a similar agreement for Joiner Ranch and other city contracts.

• Ordinance 6946 – amend cemetery fee schedule; add $500 maximum fine
• Ordinance 6947 – rezone 173.083 acres in Blue Flame Rd and FM 691 area from C‑1, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6 to C‑1, MF‑30, R‑TH, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6; penalty up to $2,000
• Ordinance 6948 – annex approximately 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle into city limits
• Ordinance 6949 – rezone 183.681 acres in Tate Circle block from R‑A to Planned Development (R‑TH, R‑4, R‑5, R‑6); penalty up to $2,000
• Resolution 7653 – authorize development agreement for 183‑acre Sherman Lakes planned development south of Tate Circle/Shepherd Dr. and east of US 75

The Sherman City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning and annexation requests for Joiner Ranch and Sherman Lakes developments, and a downtown lighting agreement with Hawk Builders. The Council also approved road maintenance and land exchange agreements, renamed Madison Court to Avery Court, and appointed a member to the Civil Service Commission. Additionally, the Council scheduled a joint meeting with SEDCO for September 15, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the June 15, 2026 regular city council meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6946 amending cemetery service fees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6947 and Resolution No. 7654 for the Joiner Ranch planned development (5-0)
• Approved Ordinances No. 6948 and 6949 and Resolution No. 7653 for the Sherman Lakes annexation and planned development (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7655 for downtown lighting with Hawk Builders (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions No. 7656, 7657, and 7658 covering road maintenance, a garney/police impound yard agreement, and renaming Madison Court to Avery Court (5-0)
• Scheduled a joint meeting with the Sherman Economic Development Corporation for September 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Clay Mahone to the Civil Service Commission (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will vote on a consent agenda of routine items. They will hold public hearings on several rezoning and site‑plan proposals, including a Planned Development zone change for the FLEXD Sherman project. Additional items include final plats for additions on East Lamar Street and West Washington Street, and a specific‑use permit for a commercial amusement center on West Lamar Street.

• 5301 Block West Houston Street – zone change from R‑A to Planned Development and site‑plan approval for FLEXD Sherman (18.3788 acres)
• 400 East Lamar Street – final plat of W/B 1 addition (1.101 acres, currently zoned M‑2)
• 2000 Block West Washington Street – final plat of W. Washington Medical addition (10.302 acres, currently zoned C‑1)
• 112 West Lamar Street – specific‑use permit for indoor commercial amusement centers in C‑1 district
• 300 North Bryant Avenue – zone change from R‑6 to C‑N (Neighborhood Commercial)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda (items 6-11) covering final plats and site plans, and approved zone changes at 300 North Bryant Avenue and the 1400 block South Branch Street. It also approved a specific use permit for an indoor commercial amusement center at 112 West Lamar Street and a zone change and site plan for FLEXD Sherman at the 5301 block West Houston Street. All votes were unanimous. A cell tower permit application was withdrawn after the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-11 (final plats and site plans) unanimously
• Approved zone change at 300 North Bryant Avenue from R-6 to C-N (7-0)
• Approved zone change at 1400 block South Branch Street from M-2 to R-5 (7-0)
• Approved specific use permit for indoor amusement center at 112 West Lamar Street (7-0)
• Approved zone change and site plan for FLEXD Sherman at 5301 block West Houston Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on six ordinances, including rezoning 14.384 acres on West Highway 82 from single-family residential to retail business and granting specific use permits for auto sales, contractor offices, auto repair, and a tattoo studio. The council will also vote on resolutions to construct futsal courts at Hawn Park and a playground at Old Settlers Park. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed FY2026 tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 would raise taxes on the median home to $1,174, compared to $1,556 under the no-new-revenue rate.

• Rezoning 14.384 acres at 300-1200 blocks W Highway 82 from R-6 residential to C-1 retail
• Specific Use Permit for auto sales at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Specific Use Permit for contractor offices with outdoor storage at 1916 Gallagher Drive
• Construction agreement with Whirlix Design for Hawn Park futsal courts, shading and parking lot
• Purchase and installation of Old Settlers Park playground and safety surfacing from We Build Fun, Inc.

The City Council approved several specific use permits for businesses and one rezoning request. Additionally, the council authorized construction and equipment agreements for Hawn Park and Old Settlers Park.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6940 to abandon water, wastewater, and drainage easements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6941 for vehicle sales at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6942 for contractor offices and equipment sales at 1916 Gallagher Drive with a one-year limit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6943 to rezone 14.384 acres at West Highway 82 to C-1 Retail Business with a one-year limit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6944 for auto repair and painting at 1410 West Houston Street with a one-year limit (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6945 for a tattoo studio at 121 East Wall Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7651 for Hawn Park futsal courts, shading, and parking via Whirlix Design, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7652 for Old Settlers Park playground and surfacing via We Build Fun, Inc. (6-0)

General

The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and reports from advisory boards. A taxpayer impact statement required by HB 1522 shows the proposed tax rate of $0.508000 per $100 valuation on a median homestead valued at $231,004, resulting in a tax of $1,174, compared to a no-new-revenue rate of $0.619404 per $100 on a median homestead valued at $251,138 producing a tax of $1,556. The council may also go into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• 2026-2027 Budget Review
• Review of City of Sherman advisory board reports
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: proposed tax rate $0.508000/$100, median homestead taxable value $231,004, tax $1,174
• Executive session for legal advice, real property negotiations, gifts, personnel, security, and economic development incentives

General

The Sherman City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026-2027 budget and consider a proposed tax rate of $0.619404 per $100 of value. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a projected increase in the median homestead tax bill from $1,174 to $1,556.

• 2026-2027 Budget Review
• FY 2026 Tax Payer Impact Statement
• Consent Agenda
• Executive Session
• Citizen Comments

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider adopting an ordinance modifying fire prevention regulations and fees, and finalize the 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the fire ordinance and a presentation on the One Clean Sherman program.

• Adoption of Ordinance 6939 modifying fire prevention regulations and fees
• Final Statement / Action Plan for Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant
• Resolution 7649 authorizing the 2026 CDBG application and certifications
• Resolution 7650 authorizing the Sherman Police Department's 2027 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant application
• Public hearing on a variance for mixed beverage sales near a church (4800 Texoma Parkway)

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6939 regarding fire prevention regulations and fees. The Council also approved a variance for mixed beverage sales at 4800 Texoma Parkway and authorized two grant applications.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6939 modifying fire prevention regulations and fees (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7649 for the Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 7650 for the 2027 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant for the Police Department (7-0)
• Approved variance for mixed beverage sales within 300 feet of a church at 4800 Texoma Parkway Suite 300 (7-0)
• Appointed Casie Rivas to the Sherman Housing Authority (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development from R-A to PD, a variance for a 65-foot sign, and several specific use permits. The consent agenda includes final plats for multiple properties. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Public hearing and zone change for 183.681 acres from R-A to PD for Sherman Lakes Development (1501 Block Tate Circle, ETJ)
• Variance to allow a 65-foot pylon sign at 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (tabled from March 24)
• Specific use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat, or trailer sales at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Specific use permit for contractor offices with outdoor storage at 1916 Gallagher Drive
• Zone change from R-6 to C-1 for 14.384 acres at 300-1200 Blocks West Highway 82

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change from R‑6 residential to C‑1 retail for the 300‑1200 blocks of West Highway 82. Several specific use permits and variances were also decided, with most approvals passing unanimously. Two variance and zone change requests were denied, and one variance was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 6‑13 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (6‑0)
• Denied zone change for 1501 Block Tate Circle (6‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit at 1001 South Sam Rayburn Freeway (6‑0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit at 1916 Gallagher Drive (6‑0)
• Denied variance and zone change at 223 West Pelton Street (5‑0 and 6‑0 respectively)
• Approved zone change to C‑1 retail district for 300‑1200 Blocks West Highway 82 (6‑0)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning ordinances: rezoning two tracts from multifamily and heavy manufacturing to single-family residential, and granting a specific use permit for auto sales. The Council also will consider an appeal for a variance to allow mixed beverage sales within 300 feet of a church. Consent agenda items include resolutions on water services with Rayburn Electric Cooperative, a low-income housing tax credit policy, and a cost-share agreement for Lake Texoma pump station improvements. The meeting includes executive sessions on pending litigation and property negotiations.

• Public hearing on appeal for mixed beverage sales variance within 300 feet of a church at 4800 Texoma Parkway Suite 300
• Ordinance 6936: Rezone 506 North Grand Avenue from MF-30 to R-6 (Single-Family Residential)
• Ordinance 6937: Rezone 1901 block South Inwood Street from M-2 to R-6 (Single-Family Residential)
• Ordinance 6938: Specific use permit for auto sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway on 1.001 acres
• Resolution 7647: Adoption of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 6938, granting a specific‑use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat or trailer sales on the 1.001‑acre site at 4111 Texoma Parkway. It also approved Ordinances 6937 and 6936 to rezone parcels to single‑family residential, adopted Resolutions 7646, 7647 and 7648 covering water services, a low‑income housing tax credit policy, and a cost‑share agreement for Lake Texoma projects, reappointed a member to the Historical Preservation Board, and tabled a variance request for mixed‑beverage sales near a church.

• Approved Ordinance No. 6938 (auto‑sales permit) – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Holland, Stevenson, Dobbs, Barnett; NAY: none
• Approved Ordinance No. 6937 (rezoning heavy‑manufacturing to R‑6) – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Holland, Stevenson, Dobbs, Barnett; NAY: none
• Discussed Ordinance No. 6936 (rezoning MF‑30 to R‑6) – no vote tally recorded
• Approved Resolution No. 7646 (water services agreement) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Approved Resolution No. 7647 (low‑income housing tax credit policy) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Approved Resolution No. 7648 (Lake Texoma cost‑share agreement) – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Reappointed Mr. Bertolf to the Historical Preservation Board – AYE: all members; NAY: none
• Tabled variance request for mixed‑beverage sales near a church – AYE: Teamann, Marroquin, Howeth, Dobbs, Barnett; Abstain: Stevenson; NAY: none

City Council

The Sherman City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to rezone 165 acres at 2701 block West Travis Street and approve an annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle. Other items include temporarily reducing speed limits on US 75 and US 82 during construction with a $2,000 maximum fine, awarding a construction contract for a fleet services facility, and authorizing a grant application for catalytic converter theft prevention.

• Rezoning 165 acres at 2701 block West Travis Street from C-1 and R-6 to Planned Development with base C-2 (Ordinance 6935)
• Annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 and south of Tate Circle
• Temporary speed limit reduction on US 75 and US 82 during construction, maximum fine $2,000 (Ordinance 6932)
• Awarding bid to Lloyd Plyler Construction, LLP for Fleet Services Facility construction (Resolution 7637)
• Authorizing grant application for Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant for Sherman Police Department (Resolution 7638)

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance Nos. 6931, 6932, 6933, 6934, and 6935. It also approved the annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres and appointed two members to the Sherman Housing Authority and reappointed two members to the Historical Preservation Board.

• Approved Ordinance 6931 appointing an alternate municipal court judge (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6932 temporarily reducing speed limits on U.S. Hwy 75 and 82 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6933 repealing Ordinance 6280 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6934 amending zoning code for non‑conforming structures and ADUs (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 6935 rezoning 165‑acre tract at 2701 Block West Travis St to PD district (7‑0)
• Approved annexation scheduling plan for 183.681 acres east of US 75 (7‑0)
• Approved resolutions authorizing a construction contract and a police grant (7‑0)
• Appointed two members to the Sherman Housing Authority and reappointed two to the Historical Preservation Board (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of plats and site plans, followed by public hearings on variances and zone changes for multiple properties. Key items include a zone change for the 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development, several variance requests, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and non-conforming structures.

• Public hearing and zone change for 183.681-acre Sherman Lakes Development from R-A to Planned Development (PD) at 1501 Block Tate Circle
• Public hearing for variance to allow 15' rear setback and zone change from R-6 to R-12 at 1118 North Hopson Street
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to allow automobile sales in C-2 district at 4111 Texoma Parkway
• Public hearing for variance to allow a 65' tall pylon sign in lieu of 50' at 2005 South Sam Rayburn Freeway
• Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 14 of city code regarding existing non-conforming structures and accessory dwelling units, with a maximum fine of $2,000

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the specific use permit for automobile, motorcycle, boat, and trailer sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway. The commission also approved several site plans, zone changes, and variances, and denied a variance request for 1118 North Hopson Street.

• Approved specific use permit for automobile sales at 4111 Texoma Parkway (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for Parks Maintenance Building addition at 1304 West Lamar Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for West Washington Medical addition at 2000 Block West Washington Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved site plan for City of Sherman's Water Quality addition at 217 and 219 West Pecan Street (vote 6-0)
• Approved zone change for 506 North Grand Avenue to R-6 (vote 6-0)
• Approved zone change for 1901 Block South Inwood Street to R-6 (vote 6-0)
• Approved variance items A and B at 400 East Lamar Street (vote 5-0)
• Denied variance request (Item A) at 1118 North Hopson Street (vote 4-1)

City Council

The Sherman City Council will consider adopting two ordinances: one modifying water and sewer rates and another closing an alley. The body will also authorize contracts for utility improvements and approve a budget impact statement.

• Ordinance 6928: Modifying water and sewer rates
• Ordinance 6930: Closing a portion of a platted alley
• Resolution 7637: Contract for Blalock Park Interceptor Improvements
• Resolution 7640: Grant application for water supply infrastructure
• Resolution 7643: Grant application for police department equipment

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting and adopted a consent agenda covering several utility contracts and grant authorizations. It also approved Ordinance 6928 changing water and sewer rates and Ordinance 6930 closing a platted alley. Finally, the council appointed members to the Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items G.3‑G.7, including utility contracts and grant authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6928 modifying water rates and sewer charges (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6930 closing and abandoning a platted alley (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7637 awarding contract to Lynn Vessels Construction for Blalock Park interceptor improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 7638 authorizing professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for US‑75 utility relocations (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for the 36" West Sherman water main (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Jones and Cary Wacker to the Keep Sherman Beautiful Commission and reappointed/appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Board (unanimous)

General

The City Council will receive a financial update and provide input for the 2026-2027 budget year. The meeting includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing current and upcoming fiscal year tax estimates.

• Financial update and council input for 2026-2027 budget year
• FY 2026 Tax Payer Impact Statement showing median homestead tax of $1,174 vs $1,556 no-new revenue estimate

The City Council met on April 10, 2026 to review the FY 2025‑2026 financial updates and discuss the upcoming 2026‑2027 budget. After the presentations, Council Member Stevenson moved to adjourn, Council Member Barnett seconded, and the motion carried with six ayes and no nays. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0)

City Council

The council will open the meeting, approve March 16 minutes, and hear citizen comments. A public hearing will consider Ordinance No. 6870 to amend water and sewer charges. Several resolutions will authorize professional services agreements and contracts for biofouling mitigation, dam mapping, road rebuild, and mowing services. A taxpayer impact statement for FY 2026 will be presented.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 6870 to revise water and sewer rates
• Resolution No. 7633 authorizing a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC for the WTP Biofouling Mitigation Project
• Resolution No. 7634 authorizing a professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for the Dam Emergency Action Plan inundation mapping
• Resolution No. 7635 authorizing an agreement with Grayson County for Shepherd Rd. rebuild
• Resolution No. 7636 awarding bids and authorizing contracts for annual finish and rough mowing services

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 16 meeting. It also approved four resolutions authorizing professional services agreements and contracts for the water treatment plant, dam mapping, Shepherd Road rebuild, and city mowing services. Two members were appointed to the Library Board. The proposed ordinance to revise water and sewer rates was left on the table with no action taken.

• Approved March 16 minutes – vote unanimous (AYE all members)
• Approved Resolution 7633 – Garver, LLC water‑treatment biofouling mitigation contract – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7634 – LJA Engineering dam emergency action plan inundation mapping – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7635 – Agreement with Grayson County for Shepherd Rd. rebuild – vote unanimous
• Approved Resolution 7636 – Contracts for annual finish and rough mowing services – vote unanimous
• Appointed Lisa Hebert to Library Board and Laurie Mealy to fill Cort Myrick’s term – vote unanimous
• Ordinance 6870 (water and sewer rate changes) remained on the table – no action taken
• Adopted proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and Autism Awareness Month