Texas Record
League City
SH

Scott Higginbotham

District 5 Council Member2025-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
6:16
Avg per meeting
0:42
Segments
151

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

critical↓Jan 2026[34]

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects

Total project cost of $416,388.00 from capital project funds.

high↓Jan 2026[25]

Historic Window Preservation

The rezoning could potentially impact the property values of nearby residential homes.

high→May 2026[17]

Automated License Plate Reader Ballot Proposition

Staff time and administrative costs associated with committee operations and potential camera removal.

medium↓Jan 2026[8]

AI in policing

It's unclear if this AI tech will save or cost the city money in the long run, but it's definitely sparking debate.

high↑Jul 2025[6]

tourism designation

The city is investing in various marketing materials and event support to boost local tourism.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

data center regulation

This could affect your utility bills and local tax revenues depending on how these massive power-hungry facilities are taxed and managed.

critical↓Dec 2025[3]

Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement

The ordinance aims to address nuisance vessels, potentially reducing costs associated with abatement and cleanup.

critical↓Aug 2025[3]

EMS Mutual Aid with Dickinson

The city is receiving a 100% grant for equipment, with no local match required.

high↓May 2026[2]

Rezoning at 2904 Hill Avenue

The rezoning could lead to industrial development in the area, potentially impacting property values and local businesses.

medium↓Oct 2025[2]

Clear Creek Village Soundwall Project

The project costs are within the previously allocated budget.

medium↓Jul 2025[2]

Mobile Food Vendor Regulations

There is no significant financial impact expected as the city shifts permitting responsibilities to the state.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

immigration enforcement

The city is receiving a 100% grant for equipment, with no local match required.

Moved or seconded (5)

Motions Higginbotham personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed 7-12026-03-24

    (Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to certain property owner commitments (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval,

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 8-02026-02-24

    to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda

  • secondedpassed 8-02026-01-27

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-02 rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF 7” (Residential Single Family 7), MAP 25 0007, (3102 McFarland Road), genera…

  • movedpassed 8-02026-01-27

    approve Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships on Fi…

  • secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13

    approve the balance of the Consent Agenda

Decisions during term (8)

Recorded while Higginbotham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.