New Braunfels, TX

Board of Adjustment on 2026-08-27 6:00 PM

Planning Commission on 2026-09-01 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three specific land use requests. The body will consider a design standards appeal for an auto dealership and two rezoning proposals involving a manufactured home park and a short-term rental property. These items will be recommended to the City Council for final decision.

• CS26-0278: Appeal of design standards for a proposed automobile dealership at 283 IH-35 South in the C-3 Commercial District.
• SUP26-256: Rezoning of approximately 11.44 acres at 141 Rueckle Road from C-3 to C-3 SUP to allow manufactured homes.
• SUP26-261: Rezoning of approximately 0.17 acres at 839 Oasis Street from R-2 to C-O SUP to allow short-term rental of a residence.

Board of Adjustment on 2026-08-27 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three specific zoning requests. The agenda includes a request to allow an oversized American flag on a Loop 337 property and two residential variances for accessory structures. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

• CS26-0262: Alternative Sign Plan for 936 Loop 337 to allow a proposed American flag to exceed maximum allowable size
• ZB26-0009: Variance for 307 North Guenther Avenue to allow an accessory structure to encroach 25 feet into the required corner side setback
• ZB26-0010: Variance for 31 Guada Coma Drive to allow a detached accessory structure to exceed the main dwelling height by 10 feet, 1 inch

Downtown Board on 2026-09-01 3:00 PM

Civil Service Commission on 2026-09-01 3:00 PM

City Council on 2026-08-24 6:00 PM

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-08-24 5:00 PM

City Council on 2026-08-24 6:00 PM

City Council - Special on 2026-08-19 5:00 PM

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and the 2026 tax rates. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homes in Comal and Guadalupe counties. Additionally, the council will discuss the selection process for a charter review committee.

• Approval of Proposed 2026 Tax Rate (Item 1B)
• FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services (Item 1A)
• Charter review committee application and selection process (Item 2A)
• Estimated 2026 tax bill for median Comal County home: $1,150 at proposed rate
• Estimated 2026 tax bill for median Guadalupe County home: $971 at proposed rate

City Council - Special on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and Plan of Municipal Services, along with the 2026 tax rates. The council will consider approving the proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value, which would lower the tax bill for a median-valued homestead compared to the no-new-revenue rate.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion and consideration of approval of the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value
• Taxpayer Impact Statement shows median homestead tax bill in Comal County would drop from $1,174 to $1,150 under proposed rate
• Taxpayer Impact Statement shows median homestead tax bill in Guadalupe County would drop from $1,010 to $971 under proposed rate
• Executive session may be held per Texas Open Meetings Act

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-08-24 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is holding an executive session to discuss pending litigation, specifically Cause No. 2026CV0238 (City of New Braunfels v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt), and to deliberate on the appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager. Any final action will be taken in open session.

• Discussion of litigation Case No. 2026CV0238
• Personnel matters: City Attorney and City Manager search
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074

City Council - Special on 2026-08-17 5:00 PM

Economic Development Corporation on 2026-08-13 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and approving an annual administrative services contract with the City. The board will also discuss a proposed expenditure to acquire 6.7 acres on Gruene Road and may reschedule its September 2026 meeting. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations involving several named projects.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 fiscal year budget (26-943)
• Annual contract with City of New Braunfels for administrative, professional, and asset management services (26-941)
• Proposed project expenditure for acquisition of 6.7 acres on Gruene Road (26-945)
• Possible rescheduling of September 2026 NBEDC Board Meeting (26-944)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations: Gruene 16, Project Shoot, Project Thread, Project Casa, Project Sherpa

City Council - Special on 2026-08-19 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, including the proposed 2026 tax rate. They will also receive a presentation on the charter review committee's application, composition, and selection process. The meeting may include an executive session, with any final action taken in open session.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Consideration of Proposed 2026 Tax Rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value
• Presentation on charter review committee application, composition, and selection process
• Taxpayer impact statement: median homestead tax bill in Comal County estimated at $1,150 (proposed rate) vs $1,169 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Taxpayer impact statement: median homestead tax bill in Guadalupe County estimated at $971 (proposed rate) vs $987 (no-new-revenue rate)

City Council - Special on 2026-08-18 5:00 PM

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. The council will also discuss and consider approval of the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion and consideration of the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate
• Taxpayer impact estimate for Comal County median homestead: $1,150 under proposed rate vs. $1,169 under No-New-Revenue rate
• Taxpayer impact estimate for Guadalupe County median homestead: $971 under proposed rate vs. $987 under No-New-Revenue rate

Roadway Impact Fee Committee on 2026-08-18 3:00 PM

The Roadway Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 4, 2026, and to receive a presentation and discussion on the Roadway Impact Fee Program and the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study, led by Pete Kelly of Kimley-Horn & Associates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-990)
• Presentation and discussion on 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study (item 26-992)
• Citizens' communications period for non-agenda items

City Council - Special on 2026-08-11 5:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members wi

The New Braunfels City Council is holding a special budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, along with the 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates. The council will also consider scheduling public hearings on the tax rate and budget. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homesteads in Comal and Guadalupe counties.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services (item 26-934)
• Discussion of 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Consider scheduling public hearings on the 2026 tax rate and FY 2027 budget (item 26-933)
• Taxpayer impact statement: proposed tax rate $0.408936 per $100 of value; no-new-revenue rate $0.415613 per $100 of value
• Possible executive session and reconvening for action

The New Braunfels City Council held a workshop on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget and the 2026 tax rates, but took no action on the budget itself. The council voted unanimously to set a public hearing for September 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and announced that adoption of the budget and tax rate would occur on September 14, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set public hearing for 2026 tax rate and FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Sept. 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Announced adoption of FY 2027 budget and 2026 tax rate for Sept. 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Reinvestment Zone No.3 - Downtown TIRZ on 2026-08-17 9:30 AM

The Reinvestment Zone No.3 (Downtown TIRZ) board will discuss the estimated FY26 fund balance and may designate FY27 allocations. It will also review the status of Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grants and consider applications received as of August 3, 2026. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a staff report on downtown projects and events.

• Discussion and possible action on FY27 TIRZ 3 allocations (item 26-872)
• Status review of Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grants (item 26-873)
• Possible action on grant applications received as of August 3, 2026 (item 26-874)
• Approval of March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-871)
• Staff report on downtown projects, events, and initiatives (item 26-875)

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-08-10 5:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-08-10 5:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the

City Council on 2026-08-10 6:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be phys

City Council on 2026-08-10 6:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be phys

Economic Development Corporation on 2026-08-13 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and approving an annual contract with the City for administrative and asset management services. The board will also discuss a proposed expenditure to acquire 6.7 acres on Gruene Road and may reschedule its September 2026 meeting. An executive session is planned for economic development negotiations involving several named projects.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 fiscal year budget
• Annual contract with City of New Braunfels for administrative, professional, and asset management services
• Proposed acquisition of 6.7 acres on Gruene Road
• Rescheduling of September 2026 NBEDC Board Meeting
• Executive session on economic development negotiations: Gruene 16, Project Shoot, Project Thread, Project Casa, Project Sherpa

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board on 2026-08-13 6:00 PM

The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will hear presentations on traffic control device requirements, speed limits on Mission Drive, and the Vision Zero Street Safety Action Plan. They will also consider approving a traffic calming plan on Pahmeyer Road and recommending parking restrictions on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond.

• Presentation on city requirements for traffic control devices
• Presentation and update on establishing speed limits on Mission Drive and surrounding neighborhood streets
• Discuss and consider approval of a traffic calming plan on Pahmeyer Road
• Discuss and consider recommending parking/loading zone restrictions on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond
• Presentation and update on Vision Zero and Street Safety Action Plan

Cemetery Committee on 2026-08-27 4:00 PM

The Cemetery Committee will discuss and consider approval of the July 23, 2026 minutes, and hold discussion and action on two items: 2026 Soul Searching and Field of Graves. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 23, 2026 minutes (26-968)
• Discussion and action on 2026 Soul Searching (26-970)
• Discussion and action on Field of Graves (26-969)

Historic Landmark Commission on 2026-08-11 8:30 AM

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider two Certificate of Alteration requests for historic properties: a carport, driveway, and roof replacement at 586 W Mill Street (Froehlich-Stein House) and enclosing a carport with a rear addition at 455 S Academy (Schaeffer-Brewer House). The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss staff updates on Coffee with Commissioners.

• Certificate of Alteration for carport, driveway replacement, and roof replacement at 586 W Mill Street (Froehlich-Stein House, Mill Street Historic District)
• Certificate of Alteration to enclose carport and add rear addition to garage at 455 S Academy (Schaeffer-Brewer House, Sophienburg Hill Historic District)
• Approval of June 9, 2026 and July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Coffee with Commissioners event options

City Council - Special on 2026-08-11 5:00 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members wi

The City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, along with the 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates. They will also consider scheduling public hearings on the tax rate and the proposed budget. A taxpayer impact statement is included, showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homesteads in Comal and Guadalupe counties.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion of 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Consideration of scheduling public hearings on the 2026 tax rate and FY 2027 budget
• Taxpayer impact statement: Comal County median homestead value $281,180, estimated tax bill $1,150 at proposed rate
• Taxpayer impact statement: Guadalupe County median homestead value $237,372, estimated tax bill $971 at proposed rate

New Braunfels Partnership Committee on 2026-08-12 4:00 PM

The New Braunfels Partnership Committee will consider communication and future trips for residents to Germany, and discuss possible projects and funding for a committee budget. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discuss and possible action on communication and future trips for New Braunfels residents to Germany (26-565A)
• Discuss and possible action on future projects and possible funding opportunities for a committee budget (26-566B)
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 Partnership meeting (26-567A)

Planning Commission on 2026-08-04 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on three items: amending home occupation regulations to comply with House Bill 2464 and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 229; proposed changes to the Mayfair Development and Design Control Document requested by Southstar at Mayfair Developer; and a request to rezone 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A for a neighborhood business. The meeting also includes approval of July 7, 2026 minutes and a citizens' communications period for non-agenda items.

• ORD26-228: Amend home occupation definitions and regulations to align with HB 2464 and Chapter 229 of Texas Local Government Code
• PZ26-0199: Proposed amendments to the Mayfair Development and Design Control Document (DDCD) requested by Thad Rutherford, Southstar at Mayfair Developer
• PZ26-0216: Rezone 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A (Neighborhood Business District) for Karma Enterprises NB LLC
• Approval of July 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes (26-814A)
• Citizens may address the commission on items not on the agenda

City Council - Special on 2026-08-03 5:30 PM - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members wi

The New Braunfels City Council held a special meeting on August 3, 2026, and after an executive session, voted unanimously to retain the law offices of Ryan Henry to conduct an independent investigation into the police department headquarters. A related item on the architectural design and construction of the headquarters was withdrawn at the request of Councilmember Carter, who had placed it on the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Retained law offices of Ryan Henry for independent investigation into police department headquarters (unanimous)
• Withdrew item on police headquarters construction investigation (no action taken)