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Killeen council interviews nine for at-large vacancy, votes 5–1 not to appoint tonight
Summary
After closed-session interviews with nine applicants to fill an at-large vacancy created by Councilmember Segura’s resignation, the Killeen City Council voted 5–1 not to appoint a replacement and left open the possibility of a special election if multiple vacancies develop.
KILLEEN — The Killeen City Council interviewed nine applicants in closed session in February 2026 to fill the at-large council seat left vacant by Councilmember Segura’s resignation, then voted 5–1 not to appoint a replacement that night.
City Attorney (unnamed in the transcript) told the council the resignation that created the vacancy had been accepted on Jan. 20, 2026, and explained how the city charter and the Texas Election Code govern vacancies. She said the council may appoint someone to serve the unexpired term but is not required to do so; if the council declines and additional vacancies occur, a special election would be required under state law.
The council convened a closed session under Texas Gov. Code §551.074 for personnel matters to interview the nine applicants. When…
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