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Katy City Council calls Jan. 31 special election to fill Ward A seat
Summary
The Katy City Council unanimously approved an ordinance calling a special election for Jan. 31, 2026 to fill an unexpired Ward A term (May 2024–May 2027); the motion was moved by Council Member Janet Court and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris and passed by voice vote.
The Katy City Council voted to call a special election for Jan. 31, 2026 to fill the unexpired Ward A term running May 2024 through May 2027.
The clerk read an ordinance calling the special election, describing it as necessary to fill the remaining term. Council Member Janet Court moved to adopt the ordinance; Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris seconded. The council approved the motion by voice vote; the transcript records the result as "motion carries" without a roll-call tally.
The ordinance text as read covers the special election date and routine matters related to conducting the election. The transcript does not specify the number of votes for and against, any amendments to the ordinance, or implementation details such as candidate filing deadlines or election administration tasks. Those specifics were not addressed during the meeting and are not recorded in the transcript.
Action recorded: ordinance calling a special election for Jan. 31, 2026 to fill the unexpired Ward A term (May 2024–May 2027). The motion was moved by Council Member Janet Court and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris; outcome: approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
The council adjourned at 5:39 p.m. after approving the ordinance; no further procedural steps were described on the record during this meeting.
