La Vernia meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

La Vernia agendas: 215.787-acre rezoning, eminent domain resolution, utility measures — outcomes not yet published

La Vernia's City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission both took up a proposed rezoning of 215.787 acres in early October, and a joint special meeting scheduled for October 22 would revisit the same tract under a different zoning designation. Agendas for the October 6 and October 8 meetings list public hearings and possible votes, but no minutes have been published, so what the bodies actually decided is not established in the records available. What follows is what was scheduled, not what was settled.

215.787 acres: residential to commercial

The Planning & Zoning Commission met October 6 at 6:30 PM at 102 E. Chihuahua St. with two public hearings on the same property, described as A0015 F HERRERA SUR, TRACT 38, 38A, 39 (A-290 TRACT 4 & A-33 TRACT 6): a replat application and Ordinance No. 100826-01, a request to re-zone the acreage from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-2 General Commercial District. Any P&Z recommendation is advisory; the City Council makes the final decision.

The council's October 8 agenda listed a public hearing and possible vote on the same ordinance. The October 6 notice was posted September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM by City Secretary Madison Farrow.

Eminent domain resolution for US HWY 87 W property

The council agenda also listed Resolution No. R100826-03 regarding eminent domain for 13521 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121. The agenda summary does not state the purpose, the amount of any offer, or what action was taken.

Water, sewer and river authority items

Three other resolutions appeared on the October 8 council agenda: Resolution No. R100826-01 on financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board; Resolution No. R100826-02 amending the interlocal agreement between the City of La Vernia and the San Antonio River Authority; and Resolution No. R100826-04 regarding a waste water master plan. The agenda also listed discussion only — not a vote — on Chapter 38 zoning amendments covering landscape standards and tree preservation. Routine items included the 4th quarter 2026 Investment Report and minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting.

Development district: project updates, closed session

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors met October 8 at 5:30 PM at 102 E. Chihuahua St. Its agenda was largely discussion: updates on the splash pad, Hometown Hoedown, Christmas, and Guitars Under The Stars, plus approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes on the consent agenda. The board also scheduled an executive session on real property under Texas Local Government Code §551.072. No contracts, rezonings, or fee changes appeared on that agenda.

Coming up

October 22 — Joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Special Meeting. A public hearing on Ordinance No. 102226-01 to re-zone the same 215.787 acres from R-A Residential Agriculture to PDD Planned Development District. This differs from the C-2 General Commercial designation heard earlier in the month; the agenda describes the meeting as a discussion of a development concept with a possible recommendation and action.

October 22 — Municipal Development District Board of Directors Special Meeting. An update on Guitars Under the Stars, followed by an executive session regarding real property.

Meeting times and locations for the October 22 sessions are not listed in the agendas provided. Residents can request the full agendas and any published minutes from the City Secretary at 102 E. Chihuahua St.

La Vernia P&Z and City Council take up 215.787-acre commercial rezoning; minutes not yet published

La Vernia's Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council both took up a request to rezone 215.787 acres from residential agriculture to general commercial within the past week, according to the agendas for their meetings. Neither body's minutes have been published, so the records provided do not show whether either body voted or what it decided.

The 215.787-acre rezoning request

The Planning & Zoning Commission met October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at 102 E. Chihuahua St. for two public hearings on the same property, described in the agenda as A0015 F HERRERA SUR, TRACT 38, 38A, 39, ACRES 215.787 (A-290 TRACT 4 & A-33 TRACT 6). One was a replat application. The other was Ordinance No. 100826-01, a request to re-zone the property from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-2 General Commercial District.

The commission's role is to consider a recommendation. Any recommendation is advisory to the City Council, which makes the final decision.

The City Council met October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the same address, with a public hearing and possible vote on Ordinance No. 100826-01 listed as its main item.

The commission also had a consent agenda for minutes from its 04/07/2026 meeting and the 05/18/2026 City Council, MDD, and Planning & Zoning Workshop. Its agenda set aside time for Citizens to Be Heard, with three minutes per speaker and no commission action or response required. The notice was posted September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM by City Secretary Madison Farrow.

Four resolutions before the council

Beyond the rezoning, the council agenda listed four resolutions: Resolution No. R100826-03 regarding eminent domain for 13521 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121; Resolution No. R100826-01 on financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board; Resolution No. R100826-02 amending the interlocal agreement between the City of La Vernia and San Antonio River Authority; and Resolution No. R100826-04 regarding a waste water master plan.

The agenda also listed discussion only, not a vote, on Chapter 38 zoning amendments covering landscape standards and tree preservation. Routine items included the 4th quarter 2026 Investment Report and minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting.

Development district: project updates and a closed session

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors met October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 102 E. Chihuahua St. Its agenda listed discussion-only updates on the splash pad, Hometown Hoedown, Christmas, and Guitars Under The Stars, plus a consent agenda item for minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting. The board also scheduled an executive session on deliberations about real property under Texas Local Government Code §551.072. The agenda listed no votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes.

What these records show

All three meetings are documented here by agenda only; minutes have not been published. No vote tallies, dollar amounts, or outcomes can be reported from these records. Missing minutes are not evidence that a body took no action.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings in the next 14 days appear in the records provided. Residents who want to attend or confirm schedules should check the City of La Vernia's official meeting postings.

La Vernia Council Tackles $2.5M Bond Issue, Budget Amendment, and Development Talks

La Vernia's City Council had a busy stretch heading into mid-July, with a workshop on a proposed improvement district and a regular meeting agenda covering $2.5 million in certificates of obligation, a midyear budget amendment, and a closed-door discussion on a 215-acre development proposal.

All three recent meetings were listed as agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published — so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council Workshop — June 30

The council held a workshop to discuss a proposed Improvement District Agreement between the City of La Vernia and KingFish Development. The agenda designated this as a discussion-only item, with no action scheduled. The meeting also included a public comment period and procedural items.

City Council Meeting — July 9

The July 9 regular meeting agenda included several financial and operational items:

• **Resolution No. R070926-02** — authorizing $2,500,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation.
• **Ordinance No. 071026-01** — amending the FY 2026 Budget for midyear review.
• **Appointments to the Municipal Development District Board of Directors.**
• **Executive session** to discuss a proposed development on 215.787 acres identified as tracts A0015 F HERRERA SUR.
• **Action on a landscaping bid** and **surplusing of city-owned property.**

Ceremonial items on the agenda included swearing in a new council member and presentations to community groups.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not yet confirmed which items were approved, amended, or tabled. Residents should watch the city's official posting for the meeting minutes to see how the council voted.

Municipal Development District Board — July 9

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors met the same day. The agenda called for approval of the consent agenda, including minutes from the June 11, 2026 MDD meeting, followed by updates on the street signs project and the splash pad project.

The board was also scheduled to review a recap of the 4th of July celebration and discuss planning for the Hometown Hoedown and Christmas events. No votes on ordinances or contracts were scheduled.

What This Means for Residents

The $2.5 million certificates of obligation and the midyear budget amendment are the items most likely to affect taxpayers and city services directly. Certificates of obligation allow a city to issue debt without voter approval, so the final outcome of Resolution R070926-02 is worth tracking once minutes are published. The 215-acre development discussion, while held in executive session, signals potential growth pressure that could shape La Vernia's near-term planning.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the City of La Vernia's official postings for any special-called meetings or schedule changes.

La Vernia council to consider $2.5M bond issue, development proposal at July 9 meeting

The La Vernia City Council discussed a proposed Improvement District with KingFish Development at a workshop June 30 but took no action. The next regular council meeting on July 9 is scheduled to include votes on issuing $2.5 million in certificates of obligation, a midyear budget amendment, and a closed-session discussion of a 215-acre development proposal.

Recent meeting: Workshop on Improvement District

At the June 30 City Council workshop, council members discussed a proposed Improvement District Agreement between the city and KingFish Development. The agenda listed it as a discussion-only item, and no votes were taken. The meeting also included a public comment period and procedural items. Minutes from the workshop have not yet been published.

Upcoming: City Council meeting – July 9

The City Council’s regular meeting on July 9 will include several financial and operational decisions:

• **Resolution No. R070926-02** would authorize the issuance of $2,500,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation – a form of debt that does not require voter approval.
• **Ordinance No. 071026-01** would amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget as part of a midyear review.
• The council will discuss and take possible action on appointing members to the Municipal Development District Board of Directors.
• An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on a proposed development on 215.787 acres, described as tracts A0015 F HERRERA SUR.
• Other items include action on a landscaping bid and surplusing city-owned property.

No vote tallies were available in the agenda. The meeting will also include ceremonial items such as swearing in a new council member and presentations to community groups.

Municipal Development District Board – July 9

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet separately on July 9. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the board’s June 11 meeting and updates on the street signs project, splash pad project, a recap of the July 4 celebration, and planning for upcoming events: Hometown Hoedown and Christmas. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

Coming up

• **July 9, 2026** – City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m., location to be confirmed in agenda) – Public comment and action on $2.5M bond issue, budget amendment, development talks, and board appointments.
• **July 9, 2026** – Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting (following the council meeting or as posted) – Updates on street signs, splash pad, and event planning.