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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nacogdoches public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Airport Business Plan
The city is moving toward hiring a consultant to write a business plan that would make the airport financially self-sustaining and a stronger economic engine. The plan would tackle target customers, management structure, pricing, and how to prioritize the $302 million, 20-year Airport Layout Plan projects. A possible $150,000 price tag was floated in October.
Airport Unleaded Fuel Infrastructure
The city is introducing new rules and fees for aircraft self-fueling at the airport to maintain safety standards and generate modest revenue.
A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport Runway Construction
The airport is undergoing major runway and taxiway rehabilitation backed by TxDOT funding and local bond dollars to ensure safe and modern facilities.
Proposed Self-Fueling Regulations and Fee Schedule
The city is introducing new rules and fees for aircraft self-fueling at the airport to maintain safety standards and generate modest revenue.
Feral Hog Control and Ordinance Amendment
The city is updating its weapons ordinance to allow professionals to trap and remove feral hogs that are damaging yards and public spaces. Current rules made it illegal to discharge firearms, making it difficult to hire wildlife control services.
Health Plan Sustainability
The city approved a partnership with MyMD Select to provide direct primary care options for city employees, aiming to cut down on expensive emergency room visits and manage rising health insurance claims.
Regional Water Planning Contract with Plummer Associates
Council members emphasized the vital need to protect local groundwater and surface water supplies from being diverted to major urban centers like DFW and Austin by regional water entities.
2027 State Legislative Priorities
The city is preparing its legislative agenda for the upcoming 90th Texas legislative session, focusing on local control, protection of water resources, mental health facility funding, and opposing state caps on local revenues and debt issuance.
Hospital District Legislation and Sales Tax Allocation
Council members debated whether the city should sponsor targeted legislation regarding the hospital district's sales tax collection and financial responsibilities, with sharp disagreements over local financial sustainability and collaboration.
Municipal Code Amendment on Weapons
The council will consider amending Chapter 70 of the city code regarding weapons, explosives, and fireworks.
Vehicle Fleet Management Modernization
The city is scheduled to review multiple capital purchases totaling over $2 million for sanitation trucks, a dozer, an asphalt paving machine, and police vehicle wash agreements.
Downtown Beautification Grant 01.2026 Wallace
The board is reviewing downtown strategies to improve placemaking, alleyway activations, wayfinding signage, and vacant building aesthetics. These efforts aim to boost foot traffic and support local merchants year-round.
Downtown Economic Vitality and Business Inventory
Committee updates will cover the ongoing downtown business inventory to improve communication and track merchant needs.
NEDCO Annual Luncheon Quorum Notice
City Council members will gather at the annual economic development luncheon, requiring a public notice for a potential quorum. No official city actions or votes will occur at this event.
Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2026-27 Budget and Agreement
The CVB presented its annual report showing strong hotel occupancy and tourism growth, alongside its $797,500 budget for regional marketing and visitor services.
Possible Quorum Notice for Mayoral Reception
City officials are giving public notice that enough council members might attend an upcoming mayoral reception to constitute a quorum, ensuring transparency under open meetings laws.