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Midlothian council reads proclamation honoring former Mayor Bill Houston

Midlothian City Council · June 23, 2026

Summary

Midlothian Mayor Justin Kauffman read a proclamation at the June 23 council meeting honoring former Mayor Bill Houston (d. 06/02/2026), recapping his public service since 2007 and listing projects completed during his tenure.

Mayor Justin Kauffman opened the June 23 meeting by reading a proclamation honoring the life and service of former Mayor Bill Houston, who died June 2, 2026. Kauffman recited Houston’s service history and the projects completed during his time in office, noting the impact on the community.

"I, Mayor Justin Kauffman, deem it an honor and a privilege to pay tribute to the memory of Mayor Bill Houston," Kauffman said while reading the proclamation that referenced Houston’s appointment to the Midlothian Community Development Board in 2007 and later election as mayor in February 2012. The document listed completed projects during Houston’s tenure, including Water Treatment Plant No. 2, a fire training facility, Midlothian Community Park and the approval of the Google Data Center. The council asked that the Houston family be kept in the community’s thoughts and prayers.

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