After returning from an executive session on July 24, City of Commerce officials approved the final form of an employment agreement and a noncompete agreement with Howdy Lisonbee and authorized the city mayor and city attorney to finalize the documents.

The action followed a brief open-session motion. "I move that we approve the final form of the employment agreement and non compete agreement between the city of, Commerce, Texas and Howdy Lisonbee as determined by the city mayor and city attorney," said Speaker 2. Speaker 1 seconded the motion and called for the vote: "All in favor, say aye." Several members responded, and Speaker 1 said, "Motion carries."

The transcript indicates the substantive discussion about the agreement took place in executive session; no terms, compensation, effective date or other contract details were disclosed in the public record during open session. The motion expressly delegated authority to the city mayor and city attorney to determine the final form of the employment and noncompete documents.

Following the approval, the meeting moved to a recess at the presiding official's request. The transcript does not specify next steps, a timeline for signatures, or whether the finalized agreement will be published in meeting minutes or a future agenda packet.