Dalhart meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Dalhart boards weigh business park land purchase, welding grant

Dalhart city and economic development boards met over the past two weeks to consider several economic development items, including a potential land purchase for the business park and a workforce grant for welding equipment. No final decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are not yet available.

City Council (July 27)

The City Council agenda included several resolutions and an ordinance, all pending action:

• Second reading of Resolution 2026-12: a project partnership with the Dallam-Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation.
• Second reading of Resolution 2026-13: a TxDOT right-of-way beautification project agreement.
• Resolution 2026-15: purchase of Lot 3, Block 3 in the Dalhart Business & Industrial Park by the Dalhart Economic Development Corporation (DEDC).
• Resolution 2026-18: designating officials for the Local Park Grant Program with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-07: adding a credit card processing fee to the City Code.

The consent agenda included approval of minutes and June financials.

Economic Development Corporation (August 4)

The DEDC agenda included a workforce grant application for Frank Phillips College, Rahll Campus, for a Welding Simulation System, not to exceed $8,644.36. The board also considered:

• Development of a Façade Improvement Incentive Program for the Downtown District Overlay.
• Authorization to execute the Film Friendly Texas Agreement.
• An amendment to Resolution No. 2026-11 to add wayfinding signage for the TxDOT Right-of-Way Beautification Project.
• Action regarding real property deliberated as “Project Legend.”

Economic Development Corporation (August 6)

The DEDC met to discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget. If approved, the board would authorize submitting the budget to the Dalhart City Council for further consideration.

City Council (August 4)

The City Secretary posted a notice of a possible quorum for a City Council meeting at Dalhart City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026, as required under the Open Meetings Act. No agenda items were listed in the notice.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Dalhart boards weigh industrial park land purchase, youth business program, and building rules

Dalhart's Economic Development Corporation and City Council met the week of July 7–13, 2026, to consider a range of proposals — from a $54,440 industrial park land purchase to a $12,000 student entrepreneurship program and new vacant-building registration rules. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so all items below reflect what was on the agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

Economic Development Corporation — July 7, 2026

The DEDC held a public hearing on a proposed use of sales tax proceeds up to $12,000 for the Dalhart NextGen Business Program, which supports student entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business launch. The 60-day notice period ends September 7, 2026. Funding requires approval by both the DEDC Board and the City Council.

The board also discussed a grant application for a community splashpad through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Splashpad Grant Program, and considered a $54,440.32 contract to purchase Lot 3, Block 3, in the Dalhart Business & Industrial Park.

Agenda items also included updates on the Dog Park, Food Truck Court, and Gibraltar Developers housing projects. No vote tallies or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

City Council and DEDC — July 13, 2026

The Dalhart City Council met at 205 Rock Island Avenue and considered several ordinances and resolutions:

• **Ordinance 2026-05**: Vacant Commercial Building Registration — a proposed ordinance regarding registration requirements for vacant commercial buildings.
• **Resolution 2026-13**: TxDOT Right-of-Way Beautification Project — a resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement with TxDOT for a right-of-way beautification project, potentially funded by DEDC Type B economic development sales tax proceeds. The council was to evaluate whether the project promotes business development.
• **Public Hearing and Resolution 2026-12**: A DEDC 4B project involving the Dallam-Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
• **Resolution 2026-17**: City of Dalhart Water Conservation Plan.
• **XIT Museum street closure request** for a Brand Board Fund Raiser.

Written comments on the TxDOT beautification project were due to the City Secretary before the hearing.

What this means for residents

The proposed $54,440.32 industrial park purchase could expand available commercial property in Dalhart. The $12,000 NextGen Business Program, if approved, would fund student entrepreneurship and workforce initiatives. The vacant commercial building registration ordinance, if passed, would establish new requirements for property owners. The water conservation plan resolution could affect city water-use policies. None of these items can be confirmed as adopted until meeting minutes are published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check with City Hall for any schedule additions.

Dalhart EDC weighs $54,440 industrial park land purchase and $12,000 youth business program; council to take up building rules and water plan

Dalhart's Economic Development Corporation met July 7 to discuss several proposed projects, including a $54,440.32 property purchase in the Dalhart Business & Industrial Park and up to $12,000 in sales tax funding for a student entrepreneurship program. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed. The City Council, meanwhile, has a full agenda set for July 13, including a vacant commercial building registration ordinance and a water conservation plan.

Economic Development Corporation — July 7

The DEDC agenda listed a proposed real estate purchase of Lot 3, Block 3, in the Dalhart Business & Industrial Park for $54,440.32. The board also discussed a grant application through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Splashpad Grant Program.

A separate July 7 notice outlined a public hearing on a proposed use of sales tax proceeds up to $12,000 for the Dalhart NextGen Business Program, which focuses on student entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business launch. That hearing was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Funding for the NextGen program would require approval by both the DEDC Board and the City Council, and the 60-day notice period ends September 7, 2026.

The DEDC agenda also included updates on the Dog Park, Food Truck Court, and Gibraltar Developers housing projects. No details on those updates were provided in the agenda materials.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet known which items the board voted on or approved.

City Council — July 4 Notice

The City Council posted a notice for a potential July 4 meeting at the Rita Blanca Coliseum. The posting was procedural, complying with state open meetings law to notify the public of a possible quorum. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed.

Coming Up — July 13 Meetings

The DEDC has a public hearing scheduled for today, July 13, on a proposed resolution authorizing a Multiple Use Agreement with TxDOT for a right-of-way beautification project. The project could be funded by DEDC sales tax proceeds, and the council will evaluate whether it promotes business development. The meeting is at 205 Rock Island Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022. Written comments are due to the City Secretary before the hearing.

The City Council also meets July 13 with several items on the agenda:

• **Ordinance 2026-05:** Vacant Commercial Building Registration.
• **Resolution 2026-13:** TxDOT Right-of-Way Beautification Project agreement.
• **Public Hearing and Resolution 2026-12:** DEDC 4B project with Dallam-Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
• **Resolution 2026-17:** City of Dalhart Water Conservation Plan.
• **XIT Museum street closure request** for a Brand Board Fund Raiser.

No vote tallies or final outcomes are available for any of the recent meetings listed above, as minutes have not yet been published. Residents can attend the July 13 meetings in person or submit written comments to the City Secretary in advance.

Dalhart City Council Holds Hearings, No Votes Yet; DEDC to Weigh Land Purchase and Youth Program

The Dalhart City Council has not taken any final votes in the past two weeks, but several proposals are on the table. A June 22 agenda included public hearings on manufactured-home permits, a first reading of a vacant commercial building registration ordinance, and a plan to apply for state water funding. Meanwhile, the Dalhart Economic Development Corporation is set to consider a $54,440.32 land purchase and a $12,000 youth entrepreneurship program at its July 7 meeting.

Recent Meetings

June 22 — City Council

The council posted an agenda that included two public hearings on special use permits for manufactured homes — one at 109 Osceola Ave and one at 202 Maple Ave. Council members also took up the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05, which would create a vacant commercial building registration program. A resolution (2026-16) to seek financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board was also listed for discussion, along with needed repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of any votes are not known.

July 4 — City Council (procedural notice)

The city published a notice that a quorum might be present at the Rita Blanca Coliseum on July 4. This was a standard open-meetings notification; no agenda items or decisions were associated with it.

Upcoming Meetings

July 7 — Economic Development Corporation (two agenda items)

The DEDC has a full agenda. First, a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall will consider a proposed use of up to $12,000 in sales-tax proceeds for the Dalhart NextGen Business Program, which supports student entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business launches. Following a 60-day notice period, the funds would require approval from both the DEDC Board and the City Council.

The board meeting later the same day will include:

• A grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Splashpad Grant Program for a community splashpad.
• Launch of the NextGen Business Program.
• A proposed real estate purchase: Lot 3, Block 3 of the Dalhart Business & Industrial Park for $54,440.32.
• Updates on the Dog Park, Food Truck Court, and Gibraltar Developers housing projects.

July 13 — City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a right-of-way beautification project. The project could be funded by DEDC Type B economic development sales-tax proceeds, and the council will evaluate whether it promotes business development. The meeting is at 205 Rock Island Avenue. Written comments must be submitted to the City Secretary before the hearing.

Coming Up

• **July 7** — DEDC public hearing on NextGen funding (6:00 p.m., City Hall).
• **July 7** — DEDC regular board meeting (following the hearing, same location).
• **July 13** — City Council public hearing on TxDOT beautification agreement (time not specified, 205 Rock Island Ave).