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County & City Government Meetings

Attend these critical government meetings to make your voice heard on local issues.

Austin / Travis County
Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting sessions and special meetings for Travis County government.
August 7, 2025
9:00 AM (Regular Session)
August 14, 2025
Special Meeting (Dallas County)
August 19, 2025
Confirmed Agenda Published (Documenters.org)
August 26, 2025
10:00 AM (Confirmed via Legistar)

Regular Court Dates: September 9, October 16, October 30, November 13, December 11, December 18, 2025

Joint Committee: Last held June 16, 2025. No additional 2025 meetings currently scheduled.

Plano (Collin County)
Plano City Council & Commissions
Regular meetings and special sessions for Plano city government.
August 11, 2025
5:00 PM (City Council Meeting)
August 25, 2025
7:00 PM (Regular Meeting)
August 17-23, 2025
Planning & Zoning Commission (4:00-5:00 PM)
August 20, 2025
Board & Commission Reception

Upcoming Regular Sessions: September 8 and September 22, 2025 (following second and fourth Monday pattern)

Harris County (Houston)
Harris County Commissioners Court
Regular and special sessions for Harris County government.
August 7, 2025
10:00 AM (Regular Session)
August 14, 2025
10:00 AM (Special Meeting)
August 26, 2025
10:00 AM (Confirmed Future Meeting)

Ongoing Schedule: Likely bi-weekly Thursday sessions beyond August (exact dates not yet listed)

Dallas County
Dallas County Commissioners Court
First & Third Tuesdays of each month at 9:00 AM.
August 19, 2025
9:00 AM (Regular Meeting)
September 2, 2025
9:00 AM (Regular Meeting)
September 16, 2025
9:00 AM (Regular Meeting)

Additional Likely Dates: October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 16, 2025

Galveston County
Commissioners' Court Special Meetings
Special court meetings scheduled for August 2025.
August 4, 2025
9:30 AM
August 15, 2025
1:30 PM
August 18, 2025
9:30 AM
August 29, 2025
3:30 PM @ 174 Calder Rd., League City (Room 100)
Williamson County
County Commissioners' Court
Public sessions and budget hearings for Williamson County.
August 26, 2025
Public Session
September 3, 2025
Public Hearing on 2025-2026 Budget
September 9, 2025
Regular Meeting - Tax Abatement Discussion
Smith County (Tyler Region)
Commissioners' Court
Regular meetings with public attendance welcome.
Meets Tuesdays at 9:30 AM
Specific dates not listed - check county agenda page

Note: Agendas are posted in advance and open to public attendance.

Next Steps for Effective Civic Engagement
Make the most of these government meetings

Before Attending:

  • • Check agendas before attending to align participation with relevant items
  • • Many agendas require sign-up 72 hours in advance
  • • Register as a speaker if you want to address the body

Access Options:

  • • Attend in person or online (most meetings allow both)
  • • View livestreams or recordings if remote access needed
  • • Target based on legislative interest in your area

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