VOTE COMING UPHouston City Council · 2026-10-27

The City Council is asked to approve an ordinance declaring that public need exists to acquire two parcels of land (as fee simple ownership or easements) for the 66-Inch Water Line project along Veterans Memorial Drive and West Gulf Bank Road, and to authorize acquisition by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain if necessary.

What it means for you

If approved, the City would be authorized to obtain the two land parcels needed to build or expand a major water line in the Veterans Memorial Drive and West Gulf Bank Road corridor, including the ability to use eminent domain and pay related costs such as appraisals, title services, relocation assistance, and legal fees.

Outcome

Scheduled for the October 27, 2026 council meeting (ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 5 through 24). No vote has happened yet.

Utilities — see all →Veterans Memorial Drive and West Gulf Bank Road, Harris County (G. Green Survey, Abstract No. 281)

Official sources

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How to weigh in

Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
When: Council meets Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Public Session — when you can speak — is Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month).
Speak: Register by 3:00 p.m. the Monday before: call 832.393.1100, email speakers@houstontx.gov, or go in person to the City Secretary (City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, Room P101). Each speaker gets 1–3 minutes.
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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Taken up at the October 27, 2026 meeting — vote scheduled.agenda ↗

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Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-pg20261027-23 — data from official records via PlainDocket.