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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeSoto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City IT network equipment purchase
The council will consider a $251,867 purchase of twelve Cisco network devices to keep city computer networks current under the FY 2027 replacement cycle.
May 2026 Financial Report Review
Board members raised concerns about how long-term assets, such as purchased property, are reflected on financial balance sheets.
Fiscal Year Reserve Fund Reallocation
Staff reviewed the end-of-year financial position, showing healthy fund balances and discussing overtime costs and water billing delays.
State Legislative Agenda Priorities
The city council adopted its official legislative agenda for the upcoming Texas legislative session to protect local control, secure funding for transportation and broadband, and oppose revenue caps and unfunded mandates. The platform guides city lobbying efforts and informs residents about local priorities in Austin.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate
The council spent a full day reviewing the proposed FY2027 budget before formal adoption later in the year. What gets funded — services, staff, and capital projects — will shape taxes and city services for the next year.
Danieldale Homestead PID Delinquent Assessment Collection and Penalties
The city established formal collection procedures and a 20% penalty with law firm Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson to recover delinquent property assessments for the Danieldale Homestead Public Improvement District.