Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seguin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget
Library Fee Schedule Changes
The Library Director brings an ordinance updating the library's fees in the city's fee schedule — the first of two readings needed to adopt it.
FY2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding
The council will approve reports, budgets, and funding agreements for ten local organizations receiving hotel occupancy tax money — groups like the Symphony, Texas Theater, Teatro de Artes, and the Heritage Museum.
FY2027 Plan of Work
The SEDC's Fiscal Year 2027 Plan of Work lays out how the corporation intends to spend its effort — and money — on attracting and keeping businesses next year. No outcome is on record.
Employee health benefits flat renewal
The city's employee health insurance renewed flat — no increase for employees — after negotiations, versus a budgeted 15% hike. Savings go to HSA contributions and building toward a self-funded trust.
2026-27 Budgets and Tax Rate Adoption
The appraisal district's freeze-ceiling errors didn't break the City's tax rate math, but House Bill 9 cost Seguin about $67 million in taxable value and 100% disabled-veteran exemptions have grown 400% since 2020.