City Council

Regular Meetings

  • 6 p.m.
  • The first Tuesday of every month
  • City Hall
    111 W Lyndale
    Council Chambers
    Robinson, TX 76706


Members

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Home Rule Charter

First incorporated in 1955 as a General Law City, Robinson adopted a charter in 1999 and is now a Home Rule City operating with the Council-Manager form of government. The seven-member elected City Council sets policy and appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the day to day operations.

City of Robinson Home Rule Charter: 

City Council Seat Vacancy

The City Council is seeking applications to fulfill the vacant position recently created from the departure of Brenton Lane. The City Charter states, "when a vacancy occurs in the City Council, the remaining members may appoint a qualified person to serve the balance of the unexpired term." The term for this open position will expire in November 2021, unless re-elected through General Election.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a qualified voter of the State of Texas as defined in the Texas Election Code.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
  • Must be a Robinson citizen for no less than twelve (12) months prior to filing for office.
  • Must reside in Robinson city limits the entire term of office.
  • Attendance is expected at all monthly and special called meetings. 

Declaration of Seat Vacancy:

Council seats will immediately become vacant if:

  • Any member of the Council fails to possess any of the above qualifications.
  • Any member is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings without an explanation acceptable to a majority of the other members.

Application Submission:

Applications can be filled out online or by downloading the application as a PDF. Downloaded applications must be submitted to the City Secretary by any of the ways below. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

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