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Council approves public notice of tax rate

The Hallettsville City Council is proposing a property tax rate of .5408 per $100 of taxable value for the 2026 tax year. They approved a public notice of the 2026 tax rate at the Aug. 17 meeting.The proposed tax rate is higher than the city’s no-new-revenue tax rate of .

Citizens speak out to council about stormwater incident

Two citizens spoke out to the Hallettsville city council regarding property damage due to stormwater infiltration in their house at the July 20 meeting.This incident occurred on June 5 to Benjamin and Melissa Leita.“This has been stressful,” Benjamin Leita said.

Council bans game rooms in the City

The Hallettsville City Council approved a couple of ordinances at the Monday evening meeting.One of the ordinances approved would prohibit game rooms and amusement redemption machines, known commonly as eight-liners, within city limits.

Council approves new U.S. 77 speed limits, backs Veterans

The Hallettsville City Council approved an ordinance establishing new speed limits on portions of U.S. Highway 77 within the city limits at the May 18th meeting.Under the ordinance, the speed limit on North Texana Street/U.S. 77 from the north city limit south for approximately .

Council issues proclamation, hears public comment

The Hallettsville City Council recognized April as Fair Housing Month at the April 20th meeting, highlighting the importance of equal access to housing and anti-discrimination protections.

Council approves final draft of Comprehensive Plan

The Hallettsville City Council approved the adoption of the city’s Comprehensive Plan presented by Langford Community Management Services at the March 16 meeting.

Council approves Operation Lone Star Grant for HPD

The Hallettsville City Council approved the submission of an application to the Operation Lone Star Grant Program for the Hallettsville Police Department at the Feb. 17 meeting.

Council receives HPD Racial Profiling Report

The Hallettsville City Council received the Racial Profiling Report from the Hallettsville Police Department (HPD) at the Jan. 20 meeting.This report is data collected from last year, 2025.

Golf carts/UTVs to be allowed on city streets

The City of Hallettsville wishes to verify the upgrade of city codes regarding the use of golf carts or utility task vehicle (UTV) on city streets.According to city administrator/secretary Grace Ward, the code will become effective April 1, 2026.

Revving Up Discussion: Council Considers UTV Access Across Town

The Hallettsville City Council continued its ongoing discussion about allowing the operation of utility task vehicles in the city at the Nov. 17 meeting.Citizens must obtain a license plate by the Lavaca County Tax Office and must be a licensed driver to use these vehicles.