Royse City isn’t just a quiet town on the edge of the Metroplex anymore—our planners and council members are hustling to keep up with growth. Over the last year, the City Council has been annexing land, rezoning property for new neighborhoods, issuing bonds to fund infrastructure and parks, and making sure developers pay their fair share. Here’s a digest of the most notable actions:

June 2025: New Developments and Annexations

In June, the council approved a development agreement with property owners on County Roads 2656 and 2658, setting the stage to annex their land into the city . They also issued specific-use permits allowing Caliber Collision and Sun Auto Tire & Service to build shops in the TSC Royse Addition—a reminder that commercial growth goes hand-in-hand with new neighborhoods . And in a nod to regional infrastructure, council green‑lit a portable concrete recycler plant but made dust control a must .

Later that month, council approved multiple resolutions to prepare bond offerings and assessment plans for the Clearview Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) . They also annexed several tracts of land along State Highway 66 and County Road 590, and approved plats for a QuikTrip gas station and a new commercial project called Royse City Summit .

August 2025: Rates, PIDs and Subdivisions

By August, attention shifted to utility rates and more PIDs. Council adopted an ordinance settling a rate case with Atmos Energy . They also approved annual service and assessment plan updates for half a dozen PIDs—Creekshaw, Creekside, Liberty Crossing, Parkside Village, Union Square and Waterscape—which allow developers to be reimbursed for streets, drainage and other public improvements . On the development front, they finalized plats for the Bloom Corner and Lattimore Addition subdivisions .

September 2025: Budget Season and Appointments

September brought budget housekeeping. The Community Development Corporation (CDC) budget was amended for FY 2024‑25 and approved for FY 2025‑26 . Council filled vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board and appointed four new members to the Planning & Zoning Commission . They also nominated local resident Trace Johannesen for a seat on the Rockwall County appraisal district board . Important I‑30 overlay compliance resolutions for future Caliber Collision, Sun Auto Tire & Service and the Hunt Regional Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center were adopted to ensure upcoming commercial buildings meet design standards.

October 2025: Bonds for Bahamas PID and More

Mid‑October meetings continued the bond trend. Council advanced the Bahamas Public Improvement District by setting a public hearing for assessments and approving preliminary offering documents . They also renewed an interlocal fire‑protection agreement with Rockwall County and approved purchase orders for public works equipment . An anticipated zoning change for property at FM 2642 and I‑30 was tabled again .

At month’s end, Royse City formally levied special assessments for Bahamas PID’s Zone A and authorized up to $16 million in special‑assessment revenue bonds to fund its improvements . The council also approved a preliminary plat for Creekside Phase 2A and a final plat for the TSC Royse Addition . After an executive session, they directed the city manager to purchase property at 115 Church Street for an undisclosed project .

Early 2026: What’s on the Horizon

Minutes for 2026 meetings haven’t been posted yet, but agendas reveal plenty on the horizon. On January 27, council planned to debate amendments to the Liberty Crossing planned development, approve downtown design contracts and review several new subdivision plats—especially a massive Bearpen master plat covering more than 225 acres . On February 5, the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled public hearings for rezoning farmland to planned developments along FM 2453 and SH 66, plus a series of plat extension requests for the Madera and Ridge Park Estates projects .

Meanwhile, the Heritage Preservation Committee posted an agenda to consider certificates of appropriateness for a carport on Wood Street and a home addition on County Line Road—small decisions that keep our historic neighborhoods true to their roots .

What It Means for Residents

The recurring themes across these meetings are clear:

• Managing explosive growth: Annexations, zoning changes and multi‑acre plats dominate every agenda. Council is shaping where and how the city expands.
• Financing infrastructure: Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) let developers fund roads and utilities up front, then repay those costs through special assessments. Expect to see more bonds and assessment plans as new subdivisions break ground.
• Keeping up with infrastructure and public safety: From downtown street design contracts to SAFER grants for firefighters, the city is investing in core services to match its growth .
• Citizen involvement matters: Many decisions—especially zoning changes and annexations—require public hearings. If you care about traffic, school crowding, tax rates or the look of our town, attending a meeting or voicing your opinion can make a difference.