PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to meet and review the returns of the November 3, 2026 special election, and submit a canvass report to the full City Council at its Tuesday, November 10, 2026 City Council meeting or at a special called city council meeting - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Chapter IV, §9, of the City Charter provides that the City Council shall canvass and certify the results of a city election in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. Section 67.003(c) of the Texas Election Code provides the canvass must occur “not later than the 14th day after an election [even numbered year].” The 14th day falls on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
This action authorizes the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to meet and review the returns of the November 3, 2026 special election; and submit a canvass report to the full City Council at the regular scheduled meeting at its Tuesday, November 10, 2026 City Council meeting or at a special called city council meeting, in accordance with the state-mandated deadline.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.