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NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY OF SAN BENITO CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
12:00 PM
SAN BENITO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CESAR GONZALEZ MEETING HALL
401 NORTH SAM HOUSTON BOULEVARD
SAN BENITO, TEXAS 78586
During the course of this meeting, the City Commission may retire into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071 (2) to consult with its legal counsel on legal matters relating to any item on
this agenda when the duty of the attorney to the City Commission under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code. The City Commission reserves the right to consider and address any of the items in this agenda in any
order during the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER:
1. Roll call and possible action on the excusing of any absent member of the governing
board.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag.
3. Invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Speaker remarks limited to three minutes)
● Non-Agenda Items: Kindly submit a "Public Comment Form" stating the City
business or City policy you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled
meeting time with the City Secretary. Forms are not reserved for anyone nor may time
be deferred to anyone. PowerPoint presentations may not be accommodated. This
period is limited to five (5) speakers with a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker.
● Agenda Items: Kindly submit a "Public Comment Form" stating which item(s) on the
agenda you wish to speak to an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting time
with the City Secretary. Speakers will be allowed to address the Commission on the
agenda item before it is to be considered. The speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
● Time Limits: The City Commission shall have the discretion to modify its regulations
regarding time limits on public comment if necessary. For example, the time limit may
be shortened to accommodate a lengthy agenda or it could be lengthened to allow
additional time for discussion on a complicated matter or if there is a need for an
interpreter.
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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)
1. Consideration and possible action to approve Order Number 2026-002 calling the City
of San Benito Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing a
Commissioner, Place 3.
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The City of San Benito does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to,
treatment of, or employment in its programs, activities, or public meetings. Any individual with a disability in
need of an accommodation is encouraged to contact the City Secretary at (956) 361-3800, Extension 103, by
Monday, no later than 5:00 P.M., to make proper arrangements.
Dated: February 13, 2026
CITY OF SAN BENITO
Honorable Ricardo Guerra
Mayor
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF CAMERON §
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of the Special Meeting
of the City of San Benito City Commission is a true and correct copy of said Notice posted
on the front outdoor bulletin board cabinet for agendas at the San Benito Municipal
Building, 401 North Sam Houston Boulevard, in San Benito, Texas, a place convenient and
readily accessible to the general public at all times which has been continuously posted for
a period of three (3) working days prior to the date and time said meeting was convened.
This agenda may be downloaded by accessing: http://cityofsanbenito.com/AgendaCenter.
ATTEST:
Ruth A. McGinnis
City Secretary
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February 20, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
REQUEST:
Consideration and possible action to approve Order Number 2026-002 calling the City of San Benito
Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Commissioner, Place 3.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of Order Number 2026-002 calling the City of San Benito
Special Election on May 2, 2026, for the election of a Commissioner Place 3.
RATIONALE:
Approval of Order Number 2026-002 is required to formally call the City’s Special Election in
accordance with the Texas Election Code. Adoption of the order establishes the election date, authorizes
the election, and ensures that qualified voters of the City of San Benito have the opportunity to elect a
candidate. Timely approval allows election preparations to proceed in compliance with all statutory
deadlines.
There is no extra cost to run the Special Election during the General Election.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No additional.
RESOURCE PERSONNEL:
Ruth McGinnis, City Secretary
EXHIBITS: DOC021326-02132026162555
PREPARED BY: Ruth A. McGinnis
02/13/2026
City Secretary
Date
Fred Sandoval
City Manager
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