The Liberty Hill City Council on Aug. 13 approved a contract with Texas First Group to provide an interim city manager and directed the human resources director to provide a list of three to five candidate‑vetting firms for council review by the Aug. 27 meeting.

Council acted after executive-session discussions. The council’s motion to approve the interim contract with Texas First Group included the changes discussed in executive session and passed unanimously, 7–0.

On next steps, a council member moved that HR present three to five professional recruitment firms to vet applicants; the motion was seconded and adopted 7–0. The council directed staff to bring those firm options to the Aug. 27 meeting so members can select a recruiter to handle candidate screening for the permanent city manager position.

Why it matters: The actions create a temporary management arrangement while the council advances a formal recruitment process for a permanent city manager. The council’s direction to solicit recruiter options sets an expedited timeline for vetting and hiring assistance.

Discussion and context: The items were discussed in executive session under Texas Government Code sections for personnel matters and consultation with counsel. At reconvening, council formalized the interim contract and the instructions to HR without dissent.