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Council adopts ordinance allowing alcohol in city parks with manager approval, excluding Lake Jacksonville

5957101 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an ordinance permitting alcohol possession or consumption in city parks when written permission is provided by the city manager; the ordinance explicitly excludes Lake Jacksonville from the city—s park definition.

The Jacksonville City Council on Sept. 9 approved a staff-drafted ordinance to regulate alcoholic beverages in city parks, allowing possession or consumption at park events if the city manager grants written permission and the organizer notifies the Texas Alcoholic…

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