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Wichita Falls council lets real estate brokerages hold blanket utility deposits

Wichita Falls City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

The City Council amended city code to let licensed real estate brokerages keep blanket deposits for water, sewer and refuse while properties are marketed, replacing references to 'realtors.' The ordinance was approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Wichita Falls City Council on Nov. 18 approved an amendment to the city code that allows licensed real estate brokerages to maintain a blanket deposit for water, sewer and refuse services while a property is listed for sale.

City staff said the change will replace the term “realtors” in Code of Ordinances chapter 106, article 2,…

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