Jean H. Matlock
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 2:31
- Avg per meeting
- 0:50
- Segments
- 38
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
The committee's work will shape the city's next annual budget.
November 2026 general election call for Wards 3 and 5
Canceling the election saves the city election costs.
digital government services
This shift cuts down on city administrative costs and saves you money on printing and travel time.
Drive-thru rezoning request at 209 W 38th Street
No direct city cost; if approved, the applicant would still have to meet all city code requirements before building permits are issued.
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and Tax Notes
About $480,000 less in total debt service than the advisor's midsummer estimate.
2026-2027 Legislative Priorities
Could bring more state funding for local roads, water infrastructure, and public safety if the priorities succeed.
Texarkana Youth Advisory Council
Waco Street Reconstruction Project
Funded by the 2022 bond fund — no new taxes attached to this contract.
Airport demolition of JD Facility
The city's share would be $30,000 under the 50-50 grant arrangement.
Multifamily and retail development on South Bishop Road
Waste Management Contract Extension
A 5.16% CPI rate increase this year is frozen, saving residents on their bills.
CDBG grant funding
Funded through the TDHCA HOME Program; no local cost stated in the agenda.
Specific use permit for outdoor car lot at 1630 N Robison Road
Specific use permit for tattoo studio at 3101 New Boston Road
Sunset Apartments redevelopment and accessibility
Roughly $8.3 million in private rehabilitation spending funded by tax credits and tax-exempt bonds; no zoning changes required.
Golf Ranch property exchange with Texas A&M University System
A $2.5 million-for-$2.5 million land swap, plus $1.23 million leasehold liquidation.
water billing dispute
Residents facing unexplained usage spikes could see significantly higher water bills; the city has not announced any billing relief program.
community beautification
You get to save on disposal fees and dump runs, while the city invests in keeping property values up.
Utility Infrastructure Contracts
About $873,000 total across the four utility projects.
mayoral election results
There’s no immediate cost or savings for residents, but the new mayor’s budget and spending priorities could affect city services down the line.
Decisions during term (187)
Recorded while Matlock was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda (minutes, airport demolition, audit, HOME Program homes, technology purchases)
Appointments to boards and commissions
Ordinance No. 2026-151 — rezoning 2305 Kennedy Lane to Two Family-2
Ordinance No. 2026-152 — rezoning 13.3 acres at 2014 S. Bishop for multifamily and retail
Ordinance No. 2026-153 — Specific Use Permit for tattoo studio at 3101 New Boston Road
Ordinance No. 2026-155 — Specific Use Permit for outdoor car lot at 1630 N. Robison Road
Ordinance No. 2026-156 — rezoning 2729 New Boston Road to Commercial
Consider approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on September 14, 2026.
Resolution No. 2026-167 approving the Texarkana Regional Airport to accept a bid from Francis Excavating LLC of Texarkana, Texas, for demolition of the JD Facility and removal of trees for the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) to…
Resolution No. 2026-171 approving various technology purchases from Tier4 Technologies of Texarkana, Texas, with budgeted funds in an amount not to exceed $494,885.
Appointments to boards and commissions
Consent agenda (Items 1–9)
Civil Service Commission appointment — Josh Morriss
Removal of W. 14th & Olive traffic signal
FY2027 Master Fee List
Tax Notes, Series 2026 — $725,000
Waterworks & Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 — $20,755,000
Adopt FY2027 budget
Fix FY2027 tax rate at $0.650000
Cell tower SUP — 4300 block Gibson Lane
Voting record (3)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.