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Sinton council ratifies past action and authorizes legal steps in dispute over Lyte Fiber right-of-way use
Summary
The council ratified past actions by the City Manager and Mayor related to Lyte Fiber LLC's use of public right-of-way and authorized the city to take necessary actions, including engaging legal counsel, after staff described differences in interpreting Local Government Code Chapter 283. Vote was 5-0.
The Sinton City Council on Feb. 5, 2026 ratified prior actions taken by the City Manager and Mayor regarding Lyte Fiber LLC's access to public right-of-way and authorized the City Manager and Mayor to take all necessary actions, including engaging legal counsel.
City Manager John Hobson told the council he believed everyone was aware of Lyte Fiber's presence in the city and explained "the differences in how each are interpreting Local Government Code Chapter 283 regarding Lyte Fiber's access to and use of the public right-of-way without compensation to the City." He said he has kept the council informed and asked members to ratify steps taken so far and to authorize hiring legal counsel if necessary. Councilmember Nathan Lindeman moved to ratify and authorize those actions; Councilmember Edward Adams seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
Julie Blanda, identified in the record as Lyte Fiber's Regional Coastal Bend Manager, addressed the council and described the company as "a small, locally based company out of Houston, Texas" that focuses on "providing internet service to smaller communities that have historically been overlooked." She said Lyte Fiber has invested to build "a 100% fiber-optic network that supports education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic development" and that the company "wants to be part of the community" and is "committed to finding a way forward."
The record does not include further details of any proposed compensation, specific legal claims, or a timeline for potential litigation or negotiation. The council also approved a motion to adjourn following the action.
