Events — Q1 2026
79 events with findings this period
The agenda featured a single substantive briefing on proposed amendments to the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog, covering program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas Public Facility Corporation, and the Housing Tax Credit Program.
Developer: Proposed amendments to program statements governing the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas Public Facility Corporation, and Housing Tax Credit Program (file 26-1163A) were scheduled for committee briefing, with a City Council vote targeted for May 27, 2026.
Lobbyist: File 26-1163A — amending program statements for three major city housing financing entities — was on the committee agenda as a briefing, with a Council vote scheduled for May 27, 2026.
The City Plan Commission acted on 46 substantive items in a meeting running from 10:01 a.m.
Journalist: Commissioner Rubin recused from two items at this meeting — 26-1080A (item #17, one of four cases held under advisement) and 26-1084A — a pattern worth a follow-up question, and staff's recommendation to deny amended conditions on the high-engagement Oak Lawn PD 171 case (#23, 26-1086A) raises the question of whether the commission's final vote followed that recommendation despite a near-even public reply split.
Resident: The Oak Lawn Special Purpose District PD Subdistrict 171 case (#23, 26-1086A) drew the meeting's highest public engagement — 366 notices with a near-even 4 for/3 against reply split — and staff recommended denying the applicant's amended conditions, so residents in that subdistrict should track whether the commission's final vote matched that recommendation.
Developer: Four zoning items this meeting amended standards for already-entitled developments rather than proposing new zoning — a site plan amendment for an existing refuse transfer station under SUP 1464 and related amendments for a fraternal lodge, a Design District practice facility, and a cellular monopole tower — all approved subject to conditions, so developers holding related entitlements should confirm the amended standards before filing permits.
Lobbyist: The commission took up three amendments to its own Rules of Procedure — #34 (26-1097A) on distribution of written communications on subdivision matters, #35 (26-1098A) on committee diversity language, and #36 (26-1099A) on duties of the zoning ordinance advisory committee — changes that could affect how outside parties submit input on future subdivision and zoning cases.
Dallas City Council addressed 92 substantive items on March 25, 2026, authorizing $486.9M in total financial commitments led by a six-year DART interlocal agreement projecting $211M in transit-eligible revenues, a net $56M grant for the Dallas Wings practice facility on city-owned park land, and nearly $89M in Dallas Housing Authority bond authorizations for affordable housing rehabilitation.
Journalist: The council overrode staff and City Plan and Zoning Commission recommendations four times in one session — denying Z1 and Z28, remanding Z5 and #13 — a concentration of overrides that warrants follow-up.
Contractor: Three major competitive awards closed at this meeting — Urban Infraconstruction LLC at $20.3M for Cockrell Hill Road (#32), Morley-Moss Inc at $19.5M for citywide electrical services (#43), and a four-firm IT staffing panel at $18.2M (#45) — while a deferred bid rejection, a deferred preconstruction award, and a deleted $2.2M contract signal near-term re-procurement activity.
Developer: Two multifamily rezoning applications on R-7.5(A) Single Family land (Z2 at Worth/North Peak; Z3 near North Boulevard Terrace/Plymouth) were deferred with hearings open and remain live, while two zoning applications were denied against staff and CPC recommendations.
Attorney: Z28 was denied without prejudice (File 26-879A), preserving the applicant's right to refile; counsel should confirm any applicable waiting period under Dallas Development Code rules before preparing a revised application.
Resident: Residents near Cockrell Hill Road and the Broadway-to-Commerce Street corridor should expect active construction in coming months.
The agenda featured 16 briefing items covering routine monthly accountability reports, previews of major financing actions ahead of City Council consideration, and a special audit of four former council members.
The Dallas Public Facility Corporation agenda for March 24, 2026 contained no substantive items for consideration.
The agenda featured 10 briefing items covering housing and homelessness programs, financial reporting on Dallas's housing finance entities, policy updates, and previews of upcoming City Council actions.
The agenda featured a single closed-session item under the Texas Open Meetings Act's economic development exception, during which the committee was scheduled to deliberate commercial or financial information related to an unnamed business prospect referred to as 'Project X.' Given the committee's explicit mandate around professional sports recruitment and retention, the prospect is understood to be a professional sports franchise or related sports entity.
The Judicial Nominating Commission agenda featured three briefing items focused on the municipal judicial appointment pipeline: an update on Administrative Law Judge appointments, a discussion of the Municipal Judge selection process, and consideration of a job advertisement for Municipal Judge positions.
The agenda featured four briefing items: Hospitality & Nightlife Task Force recommendations, a library regional model update, a proposed bridge renaming, and a preview of the committee's April 2026 agenda — all scheduled as informational briefings with no action items.
The agenda featured three briefing items at a special called joint session of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the DART Board: a quarterly DART system update, a Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Station project update, and a spring 2026 public transportation improvement projects briefing.
The agenda featured 22 substantive items for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led by a proposed six-year Interlocal Agreement with DART to make available up to $211 million in DART sales tax revenues for Dallas transportation projects.
The agenda featured 14 substantive items concentrated on fence height special exception requests from six MF-1(A)-zoned properties along Halima Street, along with two associated fee reimbursement requests and one accessory structure variance at 1151 Ridgewood Drive where staff recommended denial.
A press release celebrating the fifth annual North Texas Ballet Folklórico Contest held March 2–3 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, where student dance teams from across Texas competed at junior and varsity levels, highlighting Mexican cultural heritage and including a new 'Corazón' category for students with disabilities.
Journalist: Sunset High School's participation as the sole inaugural entrant in the new Corazón category — a competitive division for students with physical and intellectual disabilities — is a verifiable first-of-kind inclusion initiative in Texas competitive performing arts.
The Board of Adjustment, Panel A heard four special exception and variance cases at its March 17, 2026 meeting, with 5 members present from 10:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment Panel C considered three residential variance and special exception cases at its March 16, 2026 hearing, covering setback exceptions for a carport, an oversized accessory structure, and an additional dwelling unit.
The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation agenda for March 10, 2026 contained one item, which was not classified as substantive.
The March 5, 2026 City Plan Commission considered 36 substantive items spanning zoning, subdivision plats, historic preservation, thoroughfare planning, and development code amendments.
Developer: Fourteen subdivision plats across eight council districts all carry staff approval recommendations, offering a broad pipeline of advancing projects.
Resident: Historic overlay applications in CD 1 would add lodging at the Wesley Inn on N. Madison Avenue and formalize restaurant use at El Ranchito on W. Jefferson Boulevard, with both staff and the Landmark Commission recommending approval.
The March 4 briefing was dominated by four closed-session matters held under TOMA — active STR litigation, real estate negotiations at the Bullington Truck Terminal, a cybersecurity review, and deliberation over an Interim City Auditor appointment.
The Dallas City Council approved a resolution adopting the Finance Committee's recommendations on policy direction for the State of Dallas City Hall, with amendments.
The Committee on Finance agenda featured consideration of an Interim City Auditor appointment, with the committee scheduled to discuss and potentially forward a recommendation to City Council.
The agenda for this Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Sports Recruitment and Retention featured two items, the substantive one being a closed-session discussion of economic development negotiations with an unnamed business prospect designated "Project X." The session was scheduled under the Texas Open Meetings Act provision for economic development, covering both commercial and financial information received from the prospect and potential financial or other incentive offers.
The Committee on Government Efficiency agenda featured two staff briefings: an overview of the Office of Risk Management's responsibilities and a Phase I overview of city-wide partnerships and stipends across all city departments.
The Public Safety Committee agenda featured 13 briefing items spanning Dallas Police Department operations and staffing, Dallas Fire-Rescue facility and technology updates, Dallas Marshal's Office activity, emergency management, and a preview of an upcoming land acquisition for Fire Station No. 45 relocation.
The Economic Development Committee's March 2, 2026 agenda featured 12 substantive items, including a public hearing and discussion on City Hall redevelopment, previews of two upcoming Council actions involving a TIF-linked land acquisition and CDBG loan financing, and briefings on proposed Dallas Development Code amendments addressing form-based zoning and electric vehicle parking requirements.
This Landmark Commission meeting on 2026-03-02 followed the standard agenda structure of public speaker comments, briefing items, a Designation Committee activity update, staff reports, and a public hearing, with no other substantive land-use items on the printed agenda.
The agenda featured minutes approvals for two prior committee meetings and four briefing items — two covering FIFA World Cup 2026 environmental sustainability and two presenting stipend overviews for the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the Dallas Zoo.
The City of Dallas has begun demolition of Halls D, E, and F at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas as a major milestone in the phased redevelopment of a new modern convention center, while Halls A, B, and C remain active and the facility prepares to serve as the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center.
Resident: The DART Convention Center Station is currently closed for the duration of construction.
Journalist: A $1 billion bridge loan approved by City Council in 2025 is carrying the project while long-term revenue bonds are planned but not yet issued.
Contractor: Active demolition of Halls D, E, and F is underway, with major activities expected to be substantially complete by end of 2026.
Developer: The project is described as unlocking more than 30 acres of developable land adjacent to the new convention center district, intended for housing, hotels, retail, and dining.
The Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation agenda for February 26, 2026 featured no substantive items for consideration.
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