Taylor County, TX

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

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

City Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board

Main Street Advisory Board

City Council

The Taylor City Council will formally adopt the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and fix the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2026. The meeting includes discussions on police department technology agreements, a construction contract for two HOME Program homes, and a waterline improvement project. Additionally, the council will review amendments to the Taylor Economic Development Corporation budget and approve various financial and administrative agreements.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-26 for the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-27 fixing the ad valorem tax for Tax Year 2026
• Approval of amendments and renewals for Axon agreements for Police Department technology
• Award of construction contract to Silvercreek Contractors, Inc. for two HOME Program homes
• Approval of agreement with Williamson County for CDBG funding for the Annie Street waterline project

Parks and Recreation Board

The Taylor County Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing a proposal for a new outdoor fitness zone at Memorial Field in Taylor, TX, featuring a Custom Compact Functional Fitness Rig and Plyometric Steps from Greenfields Outdoor Fitness. The agenda also includes routine maintenance updates, park project status, and revenue reports for Taylor Regional Park, rental facilities, and the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center.

• Proposed Greenfields outdoor fitness zone at Memorial Field with 2 units serving up to 12 people
• 2025 Park Improvements substantially complete at Murphy Park and Bull Branch Park
• Taylor Regional Park FY 2025-2026 revenue $81,552 through July
• Rental facility revenue $34,489 FY to date through July
• Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center revenue $68,686 through July 2026

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Taylor County TIF #1 Board is meeting to consider several grant requests for local businesses, including economic recruitment and flood relief grants. They will also review the fund report and minutes from the previous meeting. The board may vote on these items.

• Economic Recruitment Grant for 506 Porter St. - Taylor Tea House
• Flood Relief Grants for multiple businesses on N Main St. and other locations
• Multi-Business Event application for Neighborhood Bottle Shoppe
• Update on Front Porch Grant Applications for several businesses
• Review of TIF #1 Fund Report and Grants recap

Main Street Advisory Board

The Taylor Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine consent items, including meeting minutes and financial reports, and to review two private property mural design applications for buildings on North Main Street. The board will also receive updates on upcoming downtown events and may take action on them.

• Mural design application for 217 N Main
• Mural design application for 211 N Main
• Financial reports for GL (100-524) and Main Street Revenue (123) Funds
• Updates on Smithsonian, Margarita Mile, Car Show, Spooktacular, Christmas Parade, and Vendor Village

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Taylor Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending an Employment Center Plan for a closed data center campus on about 664.5 acres at 3301 FM 112. The project would include data center buildings, substations, gas infrastructure for power generation, and auxiliary buildings. The commission may vote on the recommendation, and public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Public hearing and recommendation on PZ-2026-2715 for a data center campus at 3301 FM 112
• Property: approximately 664.572 acres in the H. Pace Survey, Abstract No. 493 (WCAD parcels R006650, R006648)
• Proposed uses: data center buildings, substations, gas infrastructure for power generation, auxiliary buildings
• Applicant: Martin Griggs
• Citizen communication allowed on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will consider setting a proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 and schedule a public hearing, along with approving several consent agenda items including tax abatement agreements with Compal Technology and Soulbrain TX LLC. The council will also hold closed executive sessions to discuss legal matters and economic development negotiations, with possible action on an agreement with iMarket America Inc.

• Ordinance No. 2026-24 ordering a special election on November 3, 2026, for City Charter amendments
• Employment Center Plan for property at 3311 W 2nd Street (1.698 acres, Parcel R432726)
• Amended and Restated Tax Abatement Agreement with PDC TP 01 LOT A LLC and Compal Technology, Inc.
• Amended and Restated Tax Abatement Agreement with Soulbrain TX LLC
• Purchase of two Echo Autonomous mowers from Professional Turf Products, L.P.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on whether to disapprove four preliminary plats: KMV Holdings Subdivision, Shops of Potomac, replat of Taylor EDC Addition, and Castlewood Subdivision replat. The meeting also includes citizen communication, consent agenda approval of prior minutes, and discussion of City Council actions.

• PZ 2026-2725: KMV Holdings Subdivision Preliminary Plat at FM 397/CR 364, 2.5 acres
• PZ 2026-2726: Shops of Potomac Preliminary Plat at 600 Potomac St, 2.5 acres
• PZ 2026-2730: Replat of Taylor EDC Addition at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 52.42 acres
• PZ-2026-2731: Replat for Castlewood Subdivision Phases 2&3 Block 9, Lots 1, 2, 3 at FM 973 and W Wesley Miller Lane, 4.5156 acres

City Council

The City Council will meet for a budget workshop session. The body will receive a presentation on water and wastewater rate updates and discuss the preliminary FY27 budget.

• Presentation from HDR regarding water and wastewater rate updates
• Discussion of Preliminary FY27 Budget (No Action)

Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee

The Taylor County, TX Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee will meet to welcome new members, discuss the Steering Committee's role, review public feedback on draft amendments, and outline Phase 1B code amendments. The group will also discuss next steps focused on Phase 1B updates.

• Introduction of new committee members
• Summary of public feedback on draft amendments
• Overview of Phase 1B code amendments
• Steering Committee recommendations on Phase 1B
• Next steps for Phase 1B updates

Historic Preservation Commission

The Taylor County Historic Preservation Commission will review and consider action on work plan items, including a presentation of building inventory findings and definition findings. The meeting will also include a review of work plan tasks with Freese & Nichols and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review and approve minutes of July 1, 2026 meeting
• Review work plan tasks with Freese & Nichols
• Present building inventory findings
• Present definition findings
• Review and consider action on work plan items

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to discuss land use data and a proposed plan for water and wastewater capital improvements. The body will also review minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting and discuss future agenda items.

• Proposed Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan
• Land Use Data discussion
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Taylor City Council will hold a special called meeting focused on water and parks infrastructure. They will hear an update from the Brazos River Authority on long-term water supply projects and consider adopting the Water and Wastewater Master Plan update. The council will also receive an update on the Parks Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.

• Update by Brazos River Authority on long-term water supply projects
• Discussion and possible adoption of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan update by HDR Engineering
• Update on Parks Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan

The Taylor City Council held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, and adopted the updated Water and Wastewater Master Plan as presented. The council also received updates on long-term water supply projects and the Parks Master Plan, but took no action on those items. A citizen petition regarding a proposed data center ordinance was discussed, but no action was taken because the issue is pending in court.

• Adopted the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update (unanimous)
• Received update on long-term water supply projects (no action)
• Received update on Parks Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan (no action)

City Council

The City Council is considering a special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the City Charter. The body will also review police equipment agreements, banking services, and land use requests.

• Ordinance No. 2026-24 to order a special election on November 3, 2026, for City Charter amendments
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-25 regarding an Employment Center Plan at 3311 W 2nd Street
• New Axon Taser Agreement for the Taylor Police Department
• Award of RFP #2026-8 for bank depository services to Regions Bank
• Potential use of eminent domain for the Bull Branch Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project

The Taylor City Council approved a new Axon Taser agreement increasing the police department's inventory from 12 to 31 Tasers, and awarded the bank depository services contract to Regions Bank. The council also authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire easements for the Bull Branch Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project and approved a settlement for a utility easement for the Tammi Lane Sewer Replacement Project. Additionally, the council expanded the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee by four members. Several items were introduced but not acted upon, including ordinances for a charter amendment election and an Employment Center Plan.

• Approved Axon Taser agreement, increasing inventory from 12 to 31 Tasers (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP #2026-8 for bank depository services to Regions Bank (4-1, Cobb opposed)
• Adopted Resolution R26-17 authorizing eminent domain for Bull Branch Sanitary Sewer easements (unanimous)
• Approved settlement for utility easement on Kent Street for Tammi Lane Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Expanded Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee by four members (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, Resolution R26-18, financial report, and Park 79 subdivision acceptance (unanimous)

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting and review several arts fund designations. It will consider approving the 2026 Music on Main Fall Schedule. The board will also review the Taylor Public Arts Map and discuss proposals for a painted piano and a Heritage Square art project.

• Approve minutes from the 04.22.2026 Public Arts Advisory Board meeting
• Review fund designations 100-100-603 (Music on Main), 100-592-813, and receive information on 119-520-813
• Consider approval of the 2026 Music on Main Fall Schedule
• Review and provide feedback on the Taylor Public Arts Map
• Prepare art project proposals for a painted piano and Heritage Square for council presentation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on several variance requests. Items include a variance from P5:Urban Center sign standards for a 1.274‑acre property at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd. Additional variances involve sign standards for a 2.002‑acre property at 3607 N Main St and driveway standards for a 5.48‑acre property at 201 Battleground Circle. The board will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting as a consent agenda item.

• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2708 – sign standards, 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd.
• Action: variance PZ-2026-2708 – sign standards, 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd.
• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2709 – sign standards, 3607 N Main St.
• Action: variance PZ-2026-2709 – sign standards, 3607 N Main St.
• Public hearing: variance PZ-2026-2710 – driveway standards, 201 Battleground Circle.

Moody Museum Advisory Board

The Moody Museum Advisory Board will review reports on completed work and fund statuses. The board is discussing the development of a Taylor, Texas history room and coordinating a Salute to the Troops event for November 8, 2026.

• Coordination of Salute to the Troops event on November 8, 2026
• Development of Taylor, Texas history room
• Reports from Ned Trust (100-100-108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113)
• Review of Governor Dan Moody Statue Unveiling
• Planning for fall and winter museum activities

Public Arts Advisory Board

The Public Arts Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a donated mural. The proposed installation site is Potter's Alley.

• Discussion and possible action on a donated mural for installation in Potter's Alley

Public Arts Advisory Board

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #1 Board will meet to review fund reports and grant applications. The board is considering actions on Stay Awhile and Multi-Business Grants, as well as a specific SAW grant for 120 W 2nd St.

• Review of TIF # 1 (119) Fund Report and Grants recap
• Action on Stay Awhile and Multi-Business Grants
• Action on SAW grant for 120 W 2nd St
• Updates on Smithsonian Opening and exhibit
• Updates on prep area projects including ghost sign, historic banners, and landscaping

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss recent maintenance activities at Murphy, Robinson, Bull Branch and Taylor Regional Parks, provide updates on projects such as the completed Roznovak Pool reconstruction and pending sidewalk replacement at Taylor Regional Park, and review attendance and revenue figures for park facilities and the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center.

• Pool media filter change and other maintenance at Murphy and Robinson Parks
• Graffiti removal from Robinson Park splash pad shade structure
• Roznovak Pool Reconstruction – listed as completed
• Taylor Regional Park – awaiting sidewalk replacement
• Rental facility revenue total for 2024‑2025: $41,481

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the May 20, 2026 minutes as presented. The board received the Director's Report, which included updates on park maintenance, pool revenue, and the upcoming Parks & Recreation Master Plan. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Taylor Main Street Advisory Board will consider action on a mural application for 115 W 2nd Street. They will also review and discuss downtown music, mission and vision statements, and provide updates on upcoming events. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and receipt of financial reports.

• Mural application for 115 W 2nd St.
• Review of mission, vision, and transformation strategies
• Discussion of music downtown
• Updates on events: Smithsonian, Margarita Mile, Car Show, Spooktacular, Christmas Parade, Vendor Village
• Justice Center Committee Report

Tree Advisory Board

The Taylor Tree Advisory Board will review April meeting minutes, receive an update on tree care and maintenance, and begin planning for Arbor Day 2026. The board will also identify items for its next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of April 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Tree care and maintenance update from Betsy Schultz
• Arbor Day 2026 planning and discussion
• Identify items for next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation on an Employment Center Plan for a 3.698-acre property at 3311 W 2nd Street. They will also vote on conditional approval of a replat for lots in RCR Phase 2 at 655 FM 3349 and consider disapproval of The Steel Network Addition Minor Plat on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The agenda includes approval of June 9, 2026 minutes and an update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Employment Center Plan for 3311 W 2nd Street (PZ-2025-2558)
• Conditional approval of Replat of RCR PHASE 2, BLOCK 2, LOT 3AAA and 3AAB at 655 FM 3349 (PZ 2026-2697)
• Consider disapproval of The Steel Network Addition Minor Plat on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (PZ 2022-1438)
• Review and approve minutes from June 9, 2026
• Update on City Council actions on items referred by the Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional replat for RCR Phase 2, denied a minor plat for the Steel Network Addition, and recommended approval of an Employment Center Plan. All votes were 7-0. The meeting also included approval of the June 9, 2026 minutes and a discussion of City Council actions.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Conditionally approved Replat PZ-2026-2697 for RCR Phase 2, Block 2, Lots 3AAA and 3AAB (7-0)
• Disapproved Steel Network Addition Minor Plat PZ-2022-1438 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Employment Center Plan PZ-2025-2558 for 3311 W 2nd Street (7-0)

City Council

The Taylor City Council will discuss a citizen-initiated petition to amend the Land Development Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. It will also review the Charter Review Commission's final report and recommendations for charter amendments that could appear on the November 2026 ballot. Other consent and regular agenda items include rezonings, a school resource officer MOU, and contracts for waterline replacement and engineering services.

• Discussion and possible action on initiative petition to ban data centers (Item 7)
• Charter Review Commission recommendations for potential November ballot amendments (Item 8)
• Ordinance 2026-21 for Place Type change to P5:Urban Center at 1201 South Rio Grande Street (Item 4)
• Ordinance 2026-22 for Employment Center Plan at 2700 and 2710 Davis Street (Item 5)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Taylor ISD and Taylor Police for School Resource Officer positions (Item 6)

Council approved a waterline replacement project at 5th and Murphy and awarded a municipal court and utility billing collection contract to Linebarger. The city also authorized applying for a Texas Water Development Board grant for water infrastructure. No action was taken on a citizen petition to prohibit data centers.

• Approved RFP 2026-10 awarding collection services to Linebarger (Unanimous)
• Approved Bid No. 2026-12 awarding 5th and Murphy Waterline Replacement Project to TerraSol LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order No. 2026-04 with HDR Engineering for 5th and Murphy construction phase services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-16 to apply for TWDB Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant and Task Order 2026-05 with HDR (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Task Order No. 29 with HDR Engineering for Samsung project related services (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-21 changing Place Type to P5:Urban Center for 1201 South Rio Grande Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-22 for Employment Center Plan at 2700 and 2710 Davis Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-15 MOU between Taylor ISD and Taylor Police Department for School Resource Officers (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Taylor Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on three variance requests: two seeking relief from P5 Urban Center sign standards at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd and 3607 N Main St, and one seeking relief from driveway standards at 201 Battleground Circle. The board will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing and action on sign variance at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd (PZ-2026-2708)
• Public hearing and action on sign variance at 3607 N Main St (PZ-2026-2709)
• Public hearing and action on driveway variance at 201 Battleground Circle (PZ-2026-2710)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 5, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a presentation of a work plan provided by Freese & Nichols. The body will consider taking action on this plan.

• Presentation and potential action on the Historic Preservation Commission work plan by Freese & Nichols

Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting to introduce members, elect officers, and receive a presentation on the update process. The committee will also consider setting a recurring meeting schedule. Public comments are invited on items not listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of committee members, city staff, and Freese and Nichols representatives
• Consideration and possible action to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Update Process
• Consideration and possible action on a recurring meeting schedule

Animal Control Board

The board reviewed and approved the December 2025 minutes and introduced a new member. They reported that a shade structure for the outdoor dog kennel runs has been ordered with an eight‑week lead time and should be installed by mid‑June. Discussions covered a duck‑management education campaign, updates on the Trap‑Neuter‑Release program, and staffing challenges at the shelter.

• Shade structure ordered for dog kennels; 8‑week lead time, installation by mid‑June
• Duck‑responsibly campaign launched; wildlife firm Wildernex hired for egg addling
• TNR program: 42 cats altered (19 males, 23 females); $25 per animal surgery cost
• Staffing: one city‑employed kennel tech left; temp agency staff to be used at $18‑$19/hr
• Next meeting set for June 30, 2026; venue changed to meeting room adjacent to council chambers

The board unanimously approved the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes. Members received updates on the Texas Spay & Neuter Program, New World Screwworm concerns, facility upgrades, and the Texas Critter Crusaders TNR program. No other formal decisions were made; the next meeting was set for September 29, 2026.

• Approved March 31, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for September 29, 2026

City Council

The City Council will consider several land-use changes and a budget amendment. The body will also discuss a flood relief grant program for downtown businesses and receive updates on lead service line inventory.

• Ordinance 2026-19 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Place Type change to P5:Urban Center for 1201 South Rio Grande Street
• Employment Center Plan request for 2700 and 2710 Davis Street
• Place Type change to P3:Neighborhood for 2103 Kent St
• Authorization for TIF #1 Board to manage a flood relief grant program for Downtown businesses

The City Council approved a flood relief grant program to be managed by the TIF #1 Board for businesses impacted by May 2026 flooding. Additionally, the council denied a place type change for property at 2103 Kent Street and approved several consent agenda items.

• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-19 amending Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Williamson County letter of support for East Wilco Highway Segment 5 Project (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance 2026-23 regarding 2103 Kent Street (unanimous)
• Authorized TIF #1 Board to manage downtown flood relief grant program (unanimous)