Brenham City Council
Your guide to Brenham City Council meetings, agendas, and public participation. Every meeting is open to the community, and your voice matters. Curated by De Wayne Mortensen II.
Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Meeting Dates
About City Council
The Brenham City Council is the governing body of the City of Brenham, Texas. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 200 W Vulcan Street, Brenham TX 77833.
All regular meetings are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours before each meeting on the official City Council Agenda portal.
At its August 6, 2026 meeting, the council approved updated sanitation and recycling rates and proposed a fiscal year 2026-27 property tax rate of $0.4750 per $100 valuation. Council also amended an engineering services agreement with Strand Associates and approved a medical coverage plan agreement for the coming year. The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and full meeting archives are available on the CivicClerk portal.
Whether you are a longtime resident or new to the area, City Council meetings are a wonderful way to stay connected with the decisions that shape Brenham. Mark your calendar and come be part of the conversation.
The Brenham Buzz keeps you informed about local government so you can stay engaged with the community that makes Brenham and Washington County such a special place to live.
Curated by De Wayne Mortensen II
Updated August 17, 2026
Recent Meeting Recap
- Approved higher sanitation and recycling rates as requested by Brannon Industrial Group - BVR Waste and Recycling, effective for the coming fiscal year.
- Proposed a new property tax rate of $0.4750 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including $0.3330 for maintenance and operations and $0.1420 for debt service (I&S). A public hearing will precede the final vote.
- Amended the professional services agreement with Strand Associates for on-call engineering services, adding $35,000 for infrastructure projects.
- Approved medical coverage plan agreements for city employees covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Stay Informed
The next regular meeting is August 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers. Agendas are posted 72 hours before each meeting on the CivicClerk portal. Mark your calendar and come be part of the conversation.
View Agenda & MinutesHow to Participate
Your voice helps shape Brenham. Here is how you can get involved in the City Council process.
Show up to Council Chambers at City Hall, 200 W Vulcan Street. Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1:00 PM.
Agendas are published online at least 72 hours before each meeting on the CivicClerk portal.
Citizens are welcome to address the council during the public comment portion of each regular meeting.