LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY –
ORDINANCE 2026-19
The City of Balcones Heights has adopted Ordinance 2026-19, amending the City's Council Relations Policy, Code of Ethics, and Rules of Procedure. The ordinance updates responsibilities of the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator; strengthens standards of conduct and ethics for elected officials; clarifies communication procedures established under Ordinance 2026-17; and revises meeting procedures, agenda rules, and public-participation guidelines. The ordinance also reaffirms rules governing personnel interactions, decorum, nepotism, and administrative authority. Ordinance 2026-19 provides a comprehensive framework for effective governance and becomes effective upon adoption. The ordinance was passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 24, 2026, and is effective upon publication as required by law. A complete copy of Ordinance No. 2026-19 is available for public inspection in the office of the City Secretary and online at bhtx.gov.
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