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The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution to assign private activity bond authority to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs during its regular meeting on August 18, 2026.
Cody Esparza
August 15, 20261 min read
The McKinney City Council scheduled a regular meeting for August 18, 2026. The agenda includes a resolution regarding municipal bond authority.
Council members will review a proposal to assign private activity bond authority to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The item contains additional provisions related to the subject.
The council will discuss and act on the resolution during the scheduled session. No financial figures or implementation timelines were provided in the agenda materials.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-08-18). Retrieved from https://mckinney.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30639
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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