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City code overhaul moved to next meeting after board fails to suspend rules
Board of Directors, City of Texarkana, Arkansas · July 21, 2025
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Summary
City staff presented a full replacement of the Texarkana code of ordinances, but the board did not secure the two‑thirds vote needed to suspend rules and complete third reading; the third/final reading was rescheduled for the August 4 agenda.
City staff said the city’s code dates to 1983 and includes obsolete provisions and drafting errors; staff proposed a cleaned-up, consolidated replacement with minor fee adjustments.
Heather (city staff) summarized changes and said the…
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