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Council adopts updated meeting rules to meet Open Meetings Act and ADA requirements
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0602 updating rules of procedure for meetings, public comment timing, agenda distribution and ADA access; members discussed packet distribution, limits on repeat speaking and the need to explain acronyms used in meetings for public clarity.
The city enacted Ordinance 2026-0602 to update rules of procedure for council regular and special meetings, clarifying agenda preparation, public comment procedures, recording, closed-meeting rules and compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The draft updates post the 72‑hour notice process, aligns meeting order with current practice and includes ADA accommodations and guidance on public packet access.
Council debated speaker limits, packet distribution to members and how to accommodate American Sign Language and other accessibility needs. Staff noted some technical and email-account changes are required for secure packet delivery; the ordinance was adopted after debate with one council member recorded as voting no.
