Taylor County, TX

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will meet to discuss the implementation of two art projects. The board will also review financial information regarding specific funds.

• Implementation of the Painted Piano Project
• Implementation of the Heritage Square Signature Art Project
• Review of information from funds 100-200-603 (Music on Main) and 119-520-813

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to discuss several grant options and downtown parking. The board is also considering changes to fire suppression requirements for recruitment grants.

• Proposed emergency Business Retention Grant
• Proposed Multi-Artist exhibit Event Grant
• Proposed Art Grant
• Discussion on downtown parking issues
• Proposed amendment to fire suppression requirements for recruitment grants

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will review the financial report for Main Street Revenue (123) Funds. Members will also discuss and potentially take action on several upcoming downtown events.

• Financial report for Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Updates on Car Show, Spooktacular, Downtown Connections, Big 150, Christmas Parade, and Vendor Village

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to discuss recommendations for the City Council. The discussion focuses on the Capital Improvements Plan, impact fees, and proposed future land use assumptions.

• Discussion of proposed future land use assumptions
• Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan
• Discussion of impact fees
• Approval of September 28, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. The meeting includes public hearings for a new neighborhood plan and various zoning and infrastructure updates.

• Ordinance 2026-35: Update 4 to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing for a New Neighborhood Plan at 2225 Hwy 95
• Ordinance 2026-37: Phase 1B Land Development Code Update covering ADUs, short-term rentals, and digital infrastructure
• Acceptance of infrastructure improvements for Spring Creek Phase 2 and iMarket Phase 1 subdivisions
• Discussion of a traffic study along Talbot Street

• Update 4 to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan — introduced
• Spring Creek Phase 2 Subdivision infrastructure improvements — introduced
• iMarket Phase 1 Subdivision infrastructure improvements — introduced
• New Neighborhood Plan for 2225 Hwy 95 — introduced
  2225 Hwy 95, Taylor, Williamson County, Texas · 3.59 ac
• Phase 1B Land Development Code Update — introduced
• Development agreement for The Foundry apartment project — introduced
• Development Agreement with Capnote, LLC — introduced

Parks and Recreation Board

The board is reviewing maintenance highlights, facility usage, and revenue data. The agenda includes a status update on a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

• RFQ for Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Maintenance at Bull Branch, Murphy Park, Heritage Square Park, Robinson Park, and Taylor Regional Park
• Taylor Regional Park attendance and revenue reports
• Rental facility revenue for Dickey Givens Center and various pavilions
• Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center revenue reports

Civil Service Commission

The City of Taylor Civil Service Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and consider the certification of a police entry-level eligibility list.

• Certification of the Police Entry Level Eligibility List from October 3, 2026
• Approval of May 21, 2026, meeting minutes

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss tree care and maintenance. The board is also planning for Arbor Day 2026 and a related proclamation at the November 5 City Council meeting.

• Tree Care and Maintenance Update
• Arbor Day 2026 Event Planning
• Arbor Day Proclamation at City Council Meeting - November 5

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new neighborhood plan and updates to the Land Development Code. The body will also review several preliminary, minor, and final plats for properties across the city.

• Phase 1B Land Development Code Update including digital infrastructure, ADUs, and short-term rental standards
• Public hearing for a New Neighborhood Plan at 2225 Hwy 95
• Preliminary plat for Gateway Tract at 505 SW Carlos G Parker Blvd (38.099 acres)
• Preliminary plat for Sonora Bank at 602 SW Carlos G Parker Blvd (9.73 acres)
• Final plat for North Village Phase 1 at CR 367 (40.18 acres)

City Council

The Taylor City Council meets October 8, 2026, at City Hall, 400 Porter Street, to act on routine consent items and one major development agreement. The regular agenda item is a Development Agreement under Texas Local Government Code Section 212.172 involving the City of Taylor, Taylor Technology Campus LLC, Morris and Barbara A. Zieschang, and NMCV Taylor Property Investors, LLC, covering about 664.39 acres along FM 112 (formerly Project Mustang). The consent agenda includes three zoning-related ordinances and a bid award for solar-powered school zone flashers. A Fire Prevention Week proclamation and citizen comment periods are also scheduled.

• Development Agreement for approximately 664.39 acres along FM 112, Williamson County (formerly Project Mustang), with Taylor Technology Campus LLC, Morris and Barbara A. Zieschang, and NMCV Taylor Property Investors, LLC
• Ordinance 2026-32: Special Use Permit for drive-through services for a restaurant at 2101 N. Main Street (0.5717 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-33: Place Type change from P4:Mix to P2C:Rural Commercial at 811 Carlos G Parker Blvd (approximately 1.483 acres)
• Ordinance 2026-34: Special Use Permit for a Monopole Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 355 FM 973 (46.7 acres)
• Bid #2026-11A New Solar Powered School Zone Flashers awarded to The Levy Company, LLC, with authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract

The City Council unanimously approved a development agreement for approximately 664.39 acres along FM 112, formerly known as Project Mustang. The council also approved several zoning ordinances and a contract for school zone flashers via the consent agenda.

• Approved development agreement for 664.39 acres along FM 112 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for drive-through restaurant at 2101 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Place Type change to Rural Commercial at 811 Carlos G Parker Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for wireless telecommunications facility at 355 FM 973 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid # 2026-11A for solar powered school zone flashers to The Levy Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Taylor Historic Preservation Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Taylor City Hall Council Chambers, 400 Porter Street. The agenda includes approving minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting, discussing possible changes to November, December, and January meeting dates, a presentation by Freese and Nichols, and reviews of public outreach for the historic district and of contributing versus non-contributing properties. No specific dollar amounts, rezonings, or ordinances appear on this agenda.

• Review and possible action on minutes of the September 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Discuss and consider changes to November, December, and January meeting dates
• Presentation by Freese and Nichols
• Review and consider action on public outreach for the historic district
• Review and consider action on contributing vs. non-contributing properties

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 400 Porter Street. The board will hold a public hearing and consider action on a variance from the Land Development Code sign standards for property at 1508 West 2nd Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from its July 21, 2026 and May 5, 2026 meetings. Residents may speak during Citizens Communication or the public hearing by submitting a speaker registration form before the meeting.

• Public hearing and possible action on variance PZ 2026-2748 from Land Development Code Sections 5.10.7.7 Band Sign Standards for 1508 West 2nd Street (approx. 0.513 acres, Doak Addition, Block 57, Lots 8-10, Parcel R016675)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting
• Citizen Communication: public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Taylor City Council meets in a special called workshop on October 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the Taylor Holiday Inn Express, 180 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd. The agenda lists discussion with direction to staff on strategic planning and city finances and forecasting, plus future retreat agenda items. The agenda states this workshop is for discussion only and no action will be taken by the City Council. The notice was posted at Taylor City Hall on September 28, 2026, and the Taylor Press was notified.

• Workshop discussion with direction to staff on strategic planning and city finances and forecasting
• Discussion of future retreat agenda items
• Meeting held at Taylor Holiday Inn Express, 180 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd.
• Agenda states no action will be taken; discussion only
• Notice posted September 28, 2026, at Taylor City Hall; Taylor Press notified

City Council participated in a strategic planning exercise and reviewed a presentation on financial planning and long-term modeling. The meeting was for discussion only, and no formal actions were taken.

City Council

The Taylor City Council holds a special called meeting on October 1, 2026, at City Hall, 400 Porter Street. The only regular agenda item is discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-31, which would designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 12 for iMarket, presented by Brian LaBorde. The council then convenes a closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071 to consult the City Attorney about Big Watt Digital LLC and PH DIGITAL DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT LLC (formerly Project Mustang), and may take action after reconvening in open session.

• Ordinance 2026-31: designation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 12 for iMarket
• Closed executive session with the City Attorney regarding Big Watt Digital LLC and PH DIGITAL DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT LLC (formerly Project Mustang)
• Possible action after reconvening into open session
• Meeting posted September 25, 2026 by City Clerk Lucy Aldrich; Taylor Press notified

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-31 to establish a tax abatement reinvestment zone for iMarket. The council also held an executive session to consult with the City Attorney, though no action was taken following that session.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-31 designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 12 for iMarket (Unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

General

The Taylor Animal Control Appeals Board and Shelter Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 30, 2026, and receive updates on the animal shelter, Texas Spay & Neuter Program, and Texas Critter Crusaders Trap, Neuter, and Release Program. The board will also discuss shelter facility updates and identify items for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from June 30, 2026 meeting
• Animal Shelter Monthly Reports
• Texas Spay & Neuter Program Update
• Texas Critter Crusaders Trap, Neuter, and Release Program Update
• Shelter Facility update

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from its September 14 meeting, discuss a water and wastewater impact fee update presented by HDR's Grady Reed, and consider next steps for advising the City Council on future land use assumptions, the Capital Improvements Plan, and impact fees. The meeting is open to public comments on non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update presented by Grady Reed (HDR)
• Discussion on advice to City Council regarding future land use assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and impact fees

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a tax abatement reinvestment zone for iMarket, a drive-through restaurant special use permit, a place type change, a wireless tower permit, and a comprehensive plan update. The regular agenda includes awarding the MLK (FM 112) Sidewalk Improvements Project construction bid and related engineering contracts, plus a synthetic turf purchase for Memorial Field. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering vehicle purchases, budget amendments, a fee schedule, and wastewater utility upgrades, and will meet in executive session on legal matters including a settlement with GRBK Edgewood.

• Ordinance 2026-31: designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 12 for iMarket
• Bid No. 2026-16: MLK (FM 112) Sidewalk Improvements Project to Weststar Construction
• Ordinance 2026-32: Special Use Permit for drive-through restaurant at 2101 N. Main Street
• Ordinance 2026-29: adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 2026-35: adopt Update 4 to Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan

The Taylor City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, awarded a construction contract and related engineering agreements for the MLK Sidewalk Improvements Project, and approved synthetic turf and shade structures for Memorial Field. Multiple public hearings were held to introduce ordinances regarding tax abatements, special use permits, place type changes, and comprehensive plan updates, though no action was taken on the introduced ordinances. Following an executive session, the council approved a settlement agreement regarding the GRBK Edgewood TCEQ wastewater discharge permit proceeding.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1 through 8 unanimously (including FY 2027 vehicles, August 2026 financial report, right-of-way abandonments, FY 2026 budget amendments, FY 2027 fee schedule, SCADA system upgrades, and spare pumps/motors)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-31 for Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 12 (no action taken)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-32 for a Special Use Permit for a drive-through at 2101 N. Main Street (no action taken)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-33 for a place type change from P4:Mix to P2C:Rural Commercial at 811 Carlos G Parker Blvd (no action taken)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-34 for a Special Use Permit for a 150-foot monopole wireless telecommunications facility at 355 FM 973 (no action taken)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-35 adopting Update 4 to the Envision Taylor Comprehensive Plan (no action taken)
• Awarded Bid No. 2026-16 for MLK Sidewalk Improvements Project to Westar Construction unanimously
• Approved HDR Task Order No. 2026-10 for $205,200 for MLK Sidewalk project construction and inspection services unanimously

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will review minutes and fund information, then discuss and potentially take action on two public art projects: the Painted Piano Project and the Heritage Square Signature Art Project. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main substantive items being these two project implementations.

• Approve minutes from 07.16.2026 and 07.23.2026 meetings
• Review fund information for Music on Main (100-200-603) and 119-520-813
• Discuss and take potential action on Painted Piano Project implementation
• Discuss and take potential action on Heritage Square Signature Art Project implementation

Main Street Advisory Board

Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee

The Taylor Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee is meeting to review public feedback and discuss updated Phase 1B code amendments (version 2). The committee will also consider recommendations and next steps. This is a working session focused on refining development code changes.

• Summary of public feedback to date
• Overview of updated Phase 1B Code Amendments (version 2)
• Detailed discussion and recommendation by the Steering Committee
• Next steps

• Phase 1B Code Amendments (version 2)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor County Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing routine maintenance updates, facility rental revenue, and attendance figures for Taylor Regional Park and the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center. The board will also note that an RFQ for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan has been posted. The agenda is largely informational, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• RFQ for Parks & Recreation Master Plan posted
• Taylor Regional Park FY 2025-2026 revenue $82,732 through August
• Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center 2026 revenue $79,229 through August
• August 2026 facility rentals: 28 rentals, $3,670 total revenue
• Maintenance completed at multiple parks including Heritage Square, Robinson, Bull Branch, and Memorial Field

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor County TIF #1 Board will meet to review the Grant Matrix. The board will also discuss a recruitment grant for the Taylor Tea Room located at 506 Porter St.

• Review and consideration of Grant Matrix
• Discussion of Recruitment Grant for 506 Porter St. (Taylor Tea Room)

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review upcoming museum events and coordinate the Moody Lawn Project. The board will also receive financial reports from the Ned Trust and Nancy Moody Fund.

• Coordination of Ladies Tea, Tales of Taylor, and Salute to the Troops events
• Moody Lawn Project updates including irrigation, bed grading, and floral improvement
• Installation of hard-wired lights and an engraved brick pathway to the Statue
• Financial reports from Ned Trust (100.100.108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100.100.113)
• Review of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will review a report on roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees covering 2021 through 2025. Members will also discuss proposed future land use assumptions and updates to water and wastewater impact fees.

• Review of Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fees Report (Oct 2021–Sept 2025)
• Discussion of Water & Wastewater Masterplan development
• Review of Draft Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update
• Approval of August 3, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, set the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2026, and amend the FY2026 budget. The council will also introduce a new fee schedule, consider abandoning right-of-way tracts for Park 79 Phase 2, and discuss several infrastructure contracts and a city-wide facilities master plan. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultations on specific development projects.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2027 budget (Ordinance 2026-26)
• Public hearing and adoption of ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2026 (Ordinance 2026-27)
• Introduction of FY2027 Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2026-29)
• Abandonment of three public right-of-way tracts for Park 79 Phase 2 (Ordinance 2026-30)
• Discussion of Axon contracts for police body-worn and dash cameras

The Taylor City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and set a property tax rate of $0.585000 per $100 valuation, described in the motion as effectively a 12.81% increase. Council also approved two HDR task orders for water and wastewater design work, adopted a City Wide Facilities Master Plan, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate Axon police camera contracts. A public hearing on a data center Employment Center Plan at 3301 FM 112 was withdrawn with no action taken, and no action was taken after the closed executive session.

• Adopted FY2027 budget (Ordinance 2026-26) (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase reflected in the budget (5-0)
• Set FY2027 ad valorem tax rate at $0.585000 per $100 valuation, stated as a 12.81% increase (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Aug 27 minutes, TIRZ No. Two reappointments (R26-20), HDR Task Order 2026-07 for Annie Street CDBG waterline design (unanimous)
• Approved HDR Task Order 2026-08 for Gym Street CDBG waterline replacement design (unanimous)
• Approved HDR Task Order 2026-09 for Wastewater Treatment Plant & Reuse System Masterplan (unanimous)
• Adopted City Wide Facilities Master Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute updated Axon body-worn and fleet dash camera contracts (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will review several plats and permits, including possible disapprovals and conditional approvals, and hold public hearings on a zoning change, special use permits, and the comprehensive plan update. The commission will also consider adopting the 2027 submittal calendars and receive updates on City Council actions.

• Consider disapproval of Murphy St Final Plat (1.333 acres, Murphy St north of E 4th St)
• Consider disapproval of Manar Investment Minor Plat (1.698 acres, 3311 W 2nd St)
• Consider disapproval of replat of Taylor EDC Addition Minor Plat (52.42 acres, 1601 MLK Jr. Blvd)
• Public hearing: Place Type change from P4:Mix to P2C:Rural Commercial at 811 Carlos G Parker Blvd
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for drive-through restaurant at 2101 N. Main St

The Commission disapproved four plat applications and conditionally approved one. It recommended approval for a Comprehensive Plan update and three separate land use or permit requests.

• Disapproved Murphy St Final Plat (8-0)
• Disapproved Manar Investment Minor Plat (8-0)
• Disapproved Taylor EDC Addition Minor Plat replat (6-2)
• Conditionally approved KMV Holdings Subdivision Preliminary Plat (8-0)
• Disapproved Shops of Potomac Preliminary Plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval for place type change at 811 Carlos G Parker Blvd (6-2)
• Recommended approval for drive-through restaurant SUP at 2101 N. Main Street (8-0)
• Recommended approval for Comprehensive Plan Update and related studies (7-1)

Library Advisory Board

The Taylor Public Library Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the June minutes, receiving library reports on programming, open positions, a proclamation, the Howard Theater, updated bylaws, and the foundation, and setting the next meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; it is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library open positions report
• Proclamation and Howard Theater update
• Updated Bylaws review
• Foundation Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Taylor Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider several items related to the Local Historic District, including approving the August minutes, acting on the district map, determining contributing vs non-contributing properties, and establishing a permitting process. Public comment is welcome on non-agenda items.

• Approve minutes of August 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Action on Local Historic District Map
• Action on contributing vs non-contributing properties in the Local Historic District
• Action on Process for Approval permitting in the Historic District