Charter Review Committee
Summary
Members will look into potential funding sources to establish a dedicated committee budget for upcoming local projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Financial impacts will depend on future funding decisions and project scopes.
The local community and committee members executing future projects.
Candidates and taxpayers affected by the unexpected election costs and delays.
Mentions & discussions (13)
New Braunfels Partnership Committee — October 21, 2026
Members will look into potential funding sources to establish a dedicated committee budget for upcoming local projects.
City Council - Special — August 19, 2026
Council discussed the formation, composition, and application process for a Charter Review Committee to evaluate the city charter ahead of a potential May 2027 election.
Michael French elected as New Braunfels mayor and other results from June 13 runoff election
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City Council — June 8, 2026
Council initiated discussions to form a seven-member Charter Review Commission using an open application process to review city governance before the 2027 election.
Texas Constitution Requires Runoff in Mayoral Election
Texas Constitution Requires Runoff in Mayoral Election New Braunfels (.gov)
City Council — May 26, 2026
The city is initiating a comprehensive review of its charter, addressing potential conflicts with state and federal law regarding voting requirements, candidate deadlines, and governance. Council discussed forming a seven-member Charter Review Commission through an open application process.
City Council — May 11, 2026
The city discovered that its charter's plurality voting rule conflicts with the Texas Constitution's majority requirement, forcing a runoff election.
Conflict between New Braunfels city charter, Texas Constitution discovered days after French declared mayoral winner
Conflict between New Braunfels city charter, Texas Constitution discovered days after French declared mayoral winner Herald-Zeitung
Incumbent Labowski secures additional term for District 5 City Council seat in New Braunfels
Incumbent Labowski secures additional term for District 5 City Council seat in New Braunfels Community Impact
Candidates for New Braunfels City Council campaign at chamber forum
Candidates for New Braunfels City Council campaign at chamber forum Herald-Zeitung
New Braunfels District 5 City Council member Mary Ann Labowski announces reelection campaign
New Braunfels District 5 City Council member Mary Ann Labowski announces reelection campaign Herald-Zeitung
New Braunfels City Council calls May election for mayor, 2 council member seats
New Braunfels City Council calls May election for mayor, 2 council member seats Community Impact
City Council - Executive Session — January 26, 2026
The city is reviewing the legal rules that govern how its various boards and commissions function. This could eventually lead to changes in how these groups are managed or how their members are appointed.
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