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El Paso, TX

City Council Work Session · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

El Paso City Council held a Work Session on August 31, 2026 that adopted amendments to the City's State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session and heard a housing market presentation. Council also authorized continued economic development negotiations on two projects by split votes.
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Analysis incorporates data from the official meeting minutes, including vote outcomes, attendance, and public testimony.

Matters

1 unanimous · 1 with voting irregularityVote tally (7) doesn't match named voters (8) — possible absent-member voting irregularity

Site-specific scope

El Paso State Legislative Agenda Amendments for 90th Texas Legislature (26-0982)

2 hearings since Aug 2026·Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Analysis

Governance & Oversight

Council adopted the State Legislative Agenda amendments for the 90th Texas Legislative Session after first amending the item.[#2][#EX1][#EX2][#EX3][#EX6][#2]

Development & Land Use

Council approved by split votes motions directing the Economic and International Development Department to continue negotiations on two economic development projects.[#EX4][#EX5]

Key Decisions

#EX4 Carried: 5 to 2·#EX5 Carried: 6 to 1·#2-2 Amend·#2-3 Unanimously carried: 7 to 0
Two executive-session economic development motions passed on split votes, and the State Legislative Agenda resolution was amended and then adopted unanimously.[#2][#EX4][#EX5][#2]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectTwo economic development negotiations (HQ#25-5205 and HQ#26-ECON-1245) advanced on split votes while the El Paso Electric Company 366 MW gas facility item got no action. The project identities behind the HQ numbers are open questions.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Legislature was amended and adopted 7 to 0 (File 26-0982), setting the City's state-level positions. Advocates should engage Strategic and Legislative Affairs on the adopted text.

Resident

LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemThe Concord Group presented a 2026 housing market analysis for the El Paso MSA (File 26-0986) with no action taken. Residents can track the file number for follow-up.

Charts & Data

21 items(5 procedural hidden)

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AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.

#1Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 850-324-378#

#2Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 31, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following mea

#3Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.

#4In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council regarding agenda items by calling the follo

#5At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 850-324-378#

#6The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb

#7A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.

#1Presentation by the Concord Group on a 2026 market analysis of market-rate rental, affordable rental, and for-sale housing for the El Paso MSA, prepared for Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME).

NO ACTION was taken on this item
Concord GroupHousing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME)

#2Resolution to adopt amendments to the City of El Paso's State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, based on City Council direction and staff recommendations.

AmendEl Paso State Legislative Agenda Amendments for 90th Texas Legislature (26-0982)
City CouncilStrategic and Legislative Affairs

#12The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any

#13Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.0

#EX1Executive session discussion of pending litigation, Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso, Cause No. 2024DCV5250, under Texas Government Code 551.071.

NO ACTION was taken on this item
Joseph PickettCity Attorney's Office

#EX2Executive session to discuss legal matters in the litigation The State of Texas v. City of McAllen et al., under Section 551.071, requested by the City Attorney's Office.

NO ACTION was taken on this item
City of McAllenState of TexasCity Attorney's Office

#EX3Executive session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney's Office on El Paso Electric Company's application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW natural gas generation facility before the Public Utility Commission.

NO ACTION was taken on this item
El Paso Electric CompanyCity Attorney's Office366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility

#EX4Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, held under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development negotiations). Requested by the City Attorney's Office.

Carried: 5 to 2
City Attorney's Office

#EX5Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso under Texas Government Code 551.087, requested by the City Attorney's Office.

Carried: 6 to 1
City Attorney's Office

#EX6Executive session for legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation, and duties of City Council appointed employees, the City Manager and City Attorney.

NO ACTION was taken on this item
City AttorneyCity ManagerCity Attorney's Office

Rollcall

Note

Note

#2Discussion and action on a resolution adopting amendments to the City's State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session per City Council direction and staff recommendations.

Unanimously carried: 7 to 0El Paso State Legislative Agenda Amendments for 90th Texas Legislature (26-0982)
City CouncilStrategic and Legislative Affairs

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