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Pugerville Hutto Edition VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 OCT. 10NOV. 7, 2025

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Michael Postar’s Aordable Storage in Hutto oers a variety of retail spaces for small-business owners. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

and then they elevate up,” Postar said. “They cannot aord or do not need retail spots.” Michael Postar’s Aordable Storage is just one of several enterprises underway in the Hutto, Pugerville and Round Rock area to support small businesses.

storage, personal storage and retail space to share the burden of infrastructure and lower the cost of entry for small businesses. Retail spaces like Postar’s provide an intermediary step for businesses, he said. His goal is ultimately to provide a right-sized option for clients. “A lot of them start in their house, in their garage,

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In recent years, developers and economic devel- opment professionals in the area have taken on local projects to address needs of small business owners for appropriately scaled oce and retail space. Michael Postar, who owns Michael Postar’s Aordable Storage in Hutto, combines boat and RV

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Impacts: Learn about new restaurants in Hutto (Page 8)

Election: Get to know Pugerville mayoral candidates (Page 15)

Development: Read about a new 3D manufacturing HQ (Page 19)

Business: See what BBK Ceramics has to oer (Page 27)

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3 Teakeasy Tea The business, owned by Duane and Tara Godby, provides a curated collection of luxury teas sourced from around the world. The shop recently leased space in Pflugerville and will sell black, chai, green, caffeine-free and other varieties of tea. One popular tea is the Pecan Street, a tribute to the city of Pflugerville that includes apple pieces, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, dark chocolate chips and marigold flowers.

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137 1 Monument Pilates The business offers three types of Pilates classes, including classical, contemporary and beginner sessions. The studio, owned by Maggie Jones and Andrew Abrahamson, offers memberships ranging from four to twelve months, as well as single-class passes and private instruction. • Opened Sept. 9 • 1900 E. Howard Lane, Ste. G2, Pflugerville • www.monumentpilates.com

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4 Hopdoddy Burger Bar The Austin-based restaurant serves a variety of handcrafted burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, fries and loaded brussel sprouts. The menu includes the Wagyu Smash, which comes with two wagyu beef patties, shaved onions, pickled jalapeños and Hopdoddy’s secret sauce; and the Buffalo Bill, which includes blue cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, buffalo sauce and Doddy Mayo. • Opening in 2026 • 500 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pflugerville • www.hopdoddy.com 5 Shake Shack International food chain Shake Shack is set to open a location in North Austin’s mixed-use urban center EastVillage. The eatery serves American-style cuisine

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2 The Card Gurus Comics & Collectibles The new shop will offer trading cards and collectibles. Owned by Blake Perkins, Justin Johnson and Vo Nguyen, the business will provide space for not only The Card Guru’s merchandise, but also other vendors specializing in trading cards, comics, games, action figures, memorabilia and more. • Opening Oct. 25 • 2401 W. Pecan St., Ste. 102, Pflugerville • Facebook: Card Gurus

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6 Cinemark Stone Hill Town Center The movie theater filed plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate 21,500 square feet, with plans to convert the auditorium seating into recliner seating and upgrade the building. The project is expected to begin in January. • 18820 Hilltop Commercial Drive, Pflugerville • https://tinyurl.com/yeyucwvx 7 Red Rooster’s Pub and Grub The bar known for its LED dance floor and karaoke nights reached its 15-year anniversary in September. The bar also serves classic and boneless wings, fried ravioli, cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers, fried pickles, truffle parmesan fries and corndogs. • 109 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville • www.facebook.com/PartyPubAndGrub

8 Soccer Pups Founded by Tim Medina and Noel Rubert, the business offers classes offers classes for children 3 years and older, with a variety of curriculum for youth of all skill levels. Soccer Pups also provides advanced soccer training for ages 5-9 through its academy. The business has multiple locations, including in Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Leander and Austin. • Opened July 26 • 15803 Windermere Drive, Ste. 301, Pflugerville • www.soccerpups.com

9 Tortilleria Rio Grande The restaurant makes its own tortillas to serve gorditas and tacos with bistec, chicken, barbacoa, lengua and more. Customers will also find enchiladas, salsas, churros, stuffed chiles and other dishes. The restaurant has additional locations on East Braker Lane in Austin and West William Cannon Drive in Austin. • Opened Aug. 14 • 907 FM 685, Pflugerville • www.facebook.com/tortilleriariogrande

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Beeware Beekeeping The business, owned by Ethan Witt, leases bees to landowners who own 5-20 acres and are looking for an agricultural tax exemption on their property. Depending on the acreage, owners would need roughly 5-12 beehives to acquire the exemption, which in Texas requires proof of agricultural activity for five of the previous seven years. For land that doesn’t currently meet the requirement, owners can start the process and file for the exemption once the land becomes eligible. The company provides the bees and equipment, and manages the hives. • Opened Aug. 1 • www.beewarebeekeeping.com

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1 Panera Bread The fast-casual restaurant serves cold and hot sandwiches such as the Chicken Bacon Rancher and Ciabatta Cheesesteak. Customers will also find soups, pizzas and breakfast options, including egg sandwiches, avocado toast, parfaits and more. The restaurant also offers catering. • Opened Sept. 30 • 320 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto • www.panerabread.com 2 Village at Hutto Station The residential project by Empire Group of Companies is now open with one-, two- and three-bedroom single- family homes. The 276-home neighborhood features rental homes ranging from 680 to 1,300 square feet, according to a news release. Each home comes with a private backyard and smart home technology, with garages and storage units also available for rent. The neighborhood provides onsite management and maintenance. It also includes a pool, fitness center, co- working rooms, outdoor fire pits, dog parks, a car care station, clubhouse and walking paths.

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3 Rice Stop The restaurant, where Stockade Kitchen was previously located, will offer a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine along with boba tea. The menu will include dishes such as orange chicken, lo mein, banh mi, fried rice and vermicelli bowls. • Opening this fall • 210 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 100, Hutto • Facebook: Rice Stop Hutto

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4 Salad and Go The restaurant is no longer open after the company announced the closure of 41 locations across Texas and Oklahoma. The menu included salads, wraps and soups. Company officials plan to maintain a presence in the Dallas area and also in Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas. • Closed Sept. 19 • 130 Chris Kelley Blvd., Hutto • www.saladandgo.com 5 East Street Pizza The restaurant announced on social media it closed its doors in September. “We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the support you have given us,” the restaurant wrote. The restaurant first opened in the downtown area in September 2023, serving a variety of pizza combinations and side dishes. • Closed Sept. 15 • 113 East St., Hutto

6 Freebirds World Burrito The restaurant serves burritos, bowls, nachos and salads. Customers can choose from a selection of proteins, including steak, carnitas, chicken and ground beef. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options. Sides include queso, salsa, guacamole, corn salsa and potatoes. Freebirds also provides catering. The company has locations throughout the area, including in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. • Opened Oct. 2 • 126 Chris Kelley Blvd., Ste. 100, Hutto • www.freebirds.com

7 Jump! Gymnastics The business offers gymnastic classes and camps for ages 1-10. Instruction involves structured, curriculum-driven classes to teach students gymnastics skills quickly. Jump! Gymnastics also offers preschool for ages 3-5, which incorporates literacy, science, engineering, art, math and imaginative play. Jump! Gymnastics also has three other locations in Austin. • Opened Sept. 29 • 571 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 140, Hutto • www.jumpgymnastics.com

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4 Highland Rejuvenation Clinic A new clinic, owned by husband and wife Dr. Bruce Beheshtin and Mona Madjid, offers cosmetic treatments, spa services, and reconstructive and rejuvenation surgeries. • Opened June 2 • 2951 FM 1460, Ste. 1801, Georgetown • www.highlandrejuvenation.com 5 Homegrown Physical Therapy Tiffany Sheffield recently opened Homegrown Physical Therapy in Round Rock, providing individualized care for community members. With the private practice, Sheffield helps patients address orthopedic injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction, headaches and migraines. • Opened Aug. 18 • 3309 Forest Creek Ave., Ste. 104, Round Rock • www.homegrownphysicaltherapy.com 6 Ida Mayes Floral Design House Tiffany Weinbender opened a physical location for her floral service in downtown Round Rock in late August. The shop is closed to the public, Weinbender said, but customers can place orders and book workshops online. • Opened Aug. 26 • 306 W. Main St., Round Rock • www.idamayes.com 7 Instill Coffee Owned by Michelle and Ryan Bell, the shop sells coffee, cold brew, matcha and avocado toasts. • Opened Sept. 17 • 1551 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock • www.instillcoffee.com 8 Monk’s Indian Fusion Franchise owner Jagadish Vallabaneni said the restaurant’s menu consists of noodles, curries, biryanis and street-style starters. • Opened mid-September • 200 University Blvd., Ste. 200, Round Rock • Facebook: The Monk’s Indian Fusion — Round Rock 9 Rally House The purveyor of licensed sports gear, featuring teams

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1 El Callejón Del Beso Bakery The bakery sells traditional Mexican sweet bread as well as beverages and breakfast tacos. Customers will find pan dulce, feite, cookies and other pastries. • Opened Aug. 30

3 Golden Chick The Texas-based fast food restaurant offers chicken tenders, sandwiches, wings, salads and fried catfish. The franchise is locally owned by father-son duo Bill and Chad Glendening. The pair own six more Golden Chick locations throughout Central Texas. • Opened Sept. 8 • 3220 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.goldenchick.com

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Wings is set to open in October in the Round Rock Town Centre retail center, according to a representative of the restaurant. The restaurant will offer a variety of wings with sauce, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and more. • Opening in October

from several major professional sports leagues, opened a retail storefront at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. • Opened Sept. 5 • 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 0149A, Round Rock • www.rallyhouse.com 10 Snatched Shapewear A shapewear brand offering slimming solutions for both men and women opened in the Round Rock Premium Outlets, according to a retail center representative. • Opened July 23 • 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 269, Round Rock • www.snatchedshapewear.us 11 Starbucks A new Starbucks Coffee location is now open near the Sunglass Hut at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, a representative of the shopping center confirmed in September. • Opened Aug. 5 • 4401 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.starbucks.com 12 Texas MedClinic Texas MedClinic offers a variety of injury and illness urgent care services, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic X-rays and lab tests, sports rehabilitation, physical examinations, and more. • Opened in August • 16191 RM 620, Austin • www.texasmedclinic.com 13 Nana B’s Country Kitchen The restaurant, owned by Victor Friar and Keysha Nichols-Friar, is located in the former space of Mi Vida Comida and offers comfort food. The menu includes smash burgers, fried catfish, wings, chili and more. • Opened Sept. 18 • 101 Limmer Loop, Ste. 100, Round Rock • Facebook: Nana Bs Country Kitchen

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15 Los Campeones Gym The gym will feature over 200 new exercise machines, 100 feet of cable stations, 100 feet of turf and 100 feet of dumbbells and benches. The facility will also include a HYROX Performance Center and over 20 Eleiko platforms and racks for power lifters. • Opening this fall

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19 Round Rock Art Classes Art instructor Jessica Padgett opened her art studio near the banks of Brushy Creek in early September. The business offers classes in a variety of mediums, including pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, graphite, acrylic paint, oil paint, sculpture, crochet and others. Lessons are available to students age four and up, Padgett said. • Opened in September • 900 Round Rock Ave., Ste. 305, Round Rock • www.roundrockartclasses.com

Relocations

16 Gardner Chiropractic Family & Wellness Center The center, which moved just down the road from its previous location, provides chiropractic care, perinatal chiropractic care and pediatric chiropractic care. Owned by Dr. Jennifer Gardner, the practice treats a variety of conditions. With the new location, the business added a new massage therapist. • Relocated July 2025 • 3000 Joe Dimaggio Blvd., Ste. 23, Round Rock • www.drgardnerchiro.com 17 VeraBank The bank will relocate from its current location near East Palm Valley Boulevard to the corner of I-35 and Hesters Crossing later this year.

first opened Sept. 28, 2015, and is celebrating 10 years in business. • 107 W. Main St., Round Rock • www.longbranchsaloonrrtx.com

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• Relocating in December • 2300 S. I-35, Round Rock • www.verabank.com

20 PhoNatic Vietnamese Owners Pat and Sara Lee announced the closure of both their Cedar Park and Round Rock locations on Aug. 27 on Facebook. The Cedar Park location closed on Aug. 27 and the Round Rock location closed on Sept. 14, according to the restaurant’s post. • Closed Sept. 14 • 200 University Blvd., Ste. 530, Round Rock • www.pho-natic.com

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The average Pflugerville home- owner will see an increase to their property taxes for fiscal year 2025- 26, after City Council approved its tax rate and budget Sept. 9. The overview Council approved a property tax rate of $0.5350 per $100 val- uation for FY 2025-26. Although the rate is lower than last year’s, the average home value rose by about 3.8%, causing the average property tax bill to increase. Pflugerville approves $783M budget, tax rate

At the approved rate, the average Pflugerville home, valued at $378,234, will see an annual increase of $45.41 in property taxes, or $3.78 per month. Breaking it down Officials also approved next year’s budget, which went into effect Oct. 1, to the sum of $783.2 million. Broken down, the budget’s expenditures are: • Government fund: $387 million • Special revenue projects: $8.2 million • Utility fund: $365.2 million • Pflugerville Community Devel- opment Corporation fund: $22.8 million

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Hutto officials ratified a property tax rate for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Sept. 4, as well as a $299M budget. What you need to know City council approved a total tax rate of $0.385928 per $100 of valuation, made up of a $0.252808 per $100 maintenance and operations rate to generate revenue for the general fund, and a $0.13312 per $100 rate to fund debt payments, such as bonds. Hutto adopts $299M budget, new tax rate

The average home valued at $345,951 will pay $1,335.12, or $111.26 per month, in property taxes to the city for the year. Of that monthly bill, about $73 will go towards city services, such as police, streets and drainage, and parks and recreation. What else? While the new tax rate is lower than last year’s, it will raise an additional $1.5 million in revenue for the city due to new properties added to the tax roll. In the $299-million budget approved by council, more than $147 million was allocated for capital improvement projects, such as street reconstructions.

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1849 Park phase 2 nears completion

Work on 1849 Park in Pfluger- ville continues as City Council approved a $353,000 budget modification for phase 2 of the expansion project in September. The overview With the change order, the contract with G. Hyatt Con- struction for phase 2 of the park increased to around $9.5 million, a 3.8% increase from the

original contract, according to city documents. The increased cost is due to a requirement by Oncor to run an additional 2,353 feet of electrical wiring. The new conduit will create a looped electrical circuit for the park and decrease the chance of power outages. Phase 2 of 1849 Park is expected to be substantially complete by mid-December, and fully com- plete by mid-January.

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Election

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Travis County early voting Oct. 20-25: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 26: noon-6 p.m.

Local elections Pflugerville City Council – Place 1

Travis and Williamson counties are both open counties, meaning residents may vote at any location within their county for the November election. Polling locations can be found at www.wilco.org/ departments/elections and www.votetravis.gov. During early voting and on Election Day, voters can bring written materials to the polls to help them cast their ballots, according to the secretary of state’s office. This includes notes, sample ballots or information from Community Impact’s articles. Texans cannot post or distribute written materials to other voters, as this is considered campaigning or electioneering. Both are prohibited within 100 feet of an entrance to a polling place.

Sam Aly (write-in) Jonathan Coffman Phil Davis Pflugerville Mayor Gregory L. Harrington Andy Lindsey

Oct. 27-29: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30-31: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Williamson County early voting Oct.20-25: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26: noon-6 p.m. Oct. 27-31: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Travis County and Williamson County Election Day voting Oct. 4: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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If elected, what are your priorities for the city of Pflugerville?

1) Create affordable and effective public transportation for all Pflugerville residents, even in the ETJ. My proposal is 24/7 door-to-door service using shuttle vans for $2.50. 2) Help Pflugerville to join the Austin Community College District to stop our residents from overpaying by $201 per credit hour—3 credit-hour classes; $255 (in-district), $858 (Pflugerville residents).

Support our veterans with job opportunities, ensure our homeowners are not paying for all the growth and expansion of the city and reel in the spending with a common sense approach to government.

Top 3 priorities: Lower water rates, lower taxes, control spending. Work with developers to provide housing that attracts first time home buyers. Less apartments.

My top priority is public safety, beginning with hiring our next police chief. I created a community advisory team that will provide input to ensure leadership reflects our citizens’ values. Quality business growth to drive increased tax revenue and reduce residents’ property tax obligation. Infrastructure. Keeping pace with road and transportation needs as Pflugerville continues to welcome new neighbors.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for the city, and how will you work to address it?

Pflugerville has too many residents not to have public transportation. Public transportation is not a “nice to have.” It’s a “must have.” The current Pfetch A Ride program is neither affordable nor effective. It’s only 10 vouchers of $10 per month. Riders pay the first $4 and anything after $14. Great economies are built with great public transportation. Reform’s required.

The city’s growth is the greatest challenge. We need to ensure there are adequate resources to support all the new construction and multifamily dwellings.

The debt of the city if nearly $2 billion. Reduce debt to reduce taxes. Keeping everyone in Pflugerville, connected, informed and engaged. We didn’t get here by accident. Every resident should feel like they are appreciated and are part of the success of the city.

Our greatest challenge is recruiting the businesses and amenities our diverse community wants and deserves. I will continue working closely with the development community to recruit a targeted list of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues that add value, strengthen our economy, and improve the quality of life in Pflugerville.

What is something you want Pflugerville residents to know about you?

I’ve been a community organizer for all of my 28 years of being in the Austin area—27 of them as a citizen of Pflugerville. I’ve served local communities, state level and national level on a host of pressing issues. My mayoral opponents are simply out of touch and out of date. I’m “of the people, for the people!”

I am a mechanic on a top fuel nitro dragster, and race on weekends at IHRA tracks.

I am like them, not perfect, but focused on my community. I enjoy hard work. I love photography, most of what I do is free. I know my neighbors and a few thousand residents by name. We care about Pflugerville. I want Pflugerville to continue to be the gift that it is. Pflugerville should be a place to settle, raise a family and live a fulfilling life.

I want you to know I take great pride in being accessible, reasonable and dependable with the responsibilities you’ve entrusted to me as an elected leader. I will focus on solutions that strengthen our community today and lay the groundwork for tomorrow— delivering real benefits to Pflugerville while balancing the cost and impact on our city.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 60 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Election

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

Pflugerville City Council, Place 1

Sam Aly (write-in) Experience: Dad, husband and financial analyst with decades of experience fixing budgets Occupation: Business financial consultant www.PFSamAly.com

Jonathan Coffman Experience: Planning & zoning chair, HOA treasurer, PF101

Phil Davis Experience: I have never been in politics Occupation: Security vote4phildavis@gmail.com

graduate and volunteer Occupation: Technology

executive focused on innovation JonathanForPflugerville.com

I’m running because families like mine are being crushed by skyrocketing water bills and taxes caused by reckless city spending and catastrophic mismanagement. I didn’t plan on running, but when my water bill hit nearly $300 and we were just going to get more of the same with no end in sight, I knew someone had to fight for fiscal responsibility and tax relief. Somebody on City Council has to want to lower costs for residents. Why are you running for this position?

I’m running to keep Pflugerville affordable and livable for families, seniors and future generations. As chair of key city commissions, I’ve seen where we can do better on utility costs, housing and growth. I want to bring pragmatic, community-focused leadership that listens first and ensures residents’ voices shape the city’s future.

I want to be the voice for the people in city hall.

My priorities are stopping reckless borrowing, cutting wasteful spending and focusing on essentials like lowering water bills, stabilizing and decreasing taxes, and making Pflugerville affordable and safe for all of us. I’ll push for full transparency, eliminate unnecessary projects and ensure residents, not political insiders, come first when decisions are made at city hall. If elected, what are your priorities for the city of Pflugerville?

My top priorities are lowering utility bills, improving housing affordability, investing in infrastructure and mobility, and ensuring public safety remains strong. I’ll work to balance smart growth with preserving Pflugerville’s character, strengthen partnerships with our schools, first responders, and regional leaders, and keep our community connected through safe neighborhoods, strong public spaces and fair, resident- focused decision-making.

Making sure the cost of living is affordable for everyone, and ensuring citizens’ needs and concerns are heard and met.

What do you see as the greatest challenge for the city, and how will you work to address it?

Pflugerville’s biggest challenge is a looming debt crisis driven by years of mismanagement. The city owes over $1.5 billion, and nearly 50% of every property tax dollar is already swallowed by debt service. I’ll fight to restructure and pay down debt, end wasteful projects and put residents, not insiders, back in charge. Without a change in management, Pflugerville will not be affordable for anybody who lives here.

Pflugerville’s greatest challenge is affordability, especially utility rates and housing costs. Too many families are stretched thin. I’ll push for utility reforms, fairer rate structures and diverse housing options while keeping taxes reasonable. By making smarter, more transparent financial decisions, we can protect affordability, deliver reliable services and ensure Pflugerville remains welcoming to pfolks at every stage of life.

Keeping Pflugerville affordable. I intend to work diligently to prevent tax and utility increases, and strive to lower both.

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Breaking down the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election. The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute. SOURCES: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE, TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT DISCLAIMER: AMENDMENT TEXT DOES NOT REFLECT OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE.

Proposition 6

Proposition 12

Ban on securities transaction taxes HJR 4 would bar lawmakers from imposing taxes on the purchase and sale of financial assets or requiring financial market operators to pay a tax to conduct business.

Judicial oversight SJR 27 would rework the 13-member State Commission on Judicial Conduct to include six judges appointed by the Texas Supreme Court and seven citizens appointed by the governor.

Proposition 1

Proposition 7

Proposition 13

Texas State Technical College funding Senate Joint Resolution 59 would create two new funds to support the Texas State Technical College System, which has campuses statewide. Up to $52 million could be appropriated this year.

Tax exemption for military spouses HJR 133 would allow lawmakers to create a future property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a veteran who died from an illness related to their military service.

Increasing homestead exemption SJR 2 would raise the property tax exemption on a person’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. This would apply to taxes charged by public schools.

Proposition 2

Proposition 8

Proposition 14

Ban on capital gains taxes SJR 18 would prohibit the Texas Legislature from imposing any future taxes on capital gains, which is income received from selling an asset. Texas does not currently have such a tax.

Ban on death taxes HJR 2 would prohibit the legislature from imposing future taxes on a deceased person’s estate or an inheritance passed to their heirs. Neither tax currently exists in Texas.

State dementia research institute SJR 3 would allocate $3 billion to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. An additional $300 million would be available for dementia-related research grants.

Proposition 3

Proposition 9

Proposition 15

Tightening bail rules SJR 5 would require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, including murder and aggravated assault, if the state demonstrates that a defendant is a flight risk or threat to public safety.

Business tax exemption HJR 1 would exempt up to $125,000 of businesses’ personal property, such as equipment and vehicles, from taxation. Texas business owners currently receive a $2,500 exemption.

Parental rights SJR 34 would add language to the Texas Constitution stating that parents have the right to “exercise care, custody and control” of their children and determine how to raise them.

Proposition 4

Proposition 10

Proposition 16

Water supply funding House Joint Resolution 7 would send $1 billion in sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund each year from 2027-47. The state fund was formed in 2023 to finance water projects.

Homes destroyed in fire SJR 84 would allow a future state legislature to create a property tax exemption for someone rebuilding a home that is completely destroyed in a fire.

Requiring citizenship to vote SJR 37 would enshrine in the Texas Constitution that people who are not U.S. citizens may not vote in Texas elections. Only U.S. citizens are currently eligible to vote under state law.

Proposition 5

Proposition 11

Proposition 17

Animal feed tax exemption HJR 99 would allow state lawmakers, in a future legislative session, to create a property tax exemption for stores that sell animal feed.

Exemption for elderly homeowners SJR 85 asks voters to raise the property tax exemption for homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability to $200,000. This would apply to taxes charged by public schools.

Border security tax exemption HJR 34 would exempt increases in a property’s value from taxation if the land is along the Texas- Mexico border and the added value is due to the installation of border security infrastructure.

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Development

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON, GRANT CRAWFORD & GRACIE WARHURST

Highest beam placed on new city hall downtown Crews placed the highest beam of the new Pflugerville City Hall under construction on Sept. 22, marking a major milestone in the city’s Downtown East project. Overview The new city hall is part of Phase 1 of the Down- town East project, which will also include a mul- tigenerational recreation center and civic plaza. The $86-million, four-story city hall is funded by a variety of sources, including general obligation bonds, certificate of obligation bonds, tax incre- ment reinvestment zone funds and the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation’s budget. The building will house city staff and City Council meetings, and will have a cafe. Design plans also show indoor- and outdoor-gathering spaces. Downtown East is part of a long-range plan to expand the downtown area, support local

Samsung’s Taylor plant awarded $250M The Samsung semiconductor plant in Taylor will receive $250 million from a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office announced Sept. 17. About the program The TSIF is a part of the Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconduc- tors and Science Act, which Abbott signed into law in 2023. The incentive program aims to bring more semiconductor-related businesses to Texas. The history Samsung has already received $6.4 billion from the federal CHIPS Act, signed into law in 2022. Samsung announced plans to build a semiconductor plant in Taylor in 2021.

Italian-based Caracol opens U.S. headquarters The Italian-based advanced manufacturing company Caracol opened its U.S. headquarters in Pflugerville this month. The overview Caracol is an industrial 3D printer manufacturer that works with aerospace, construction, automo- tive and other industries. The 10,000-square-foot facility in Pflugerville triples the company’s space for systems production and application develop- ment, according to a news release. The company’s Heron AM robotic platform prints parts in composite material with no shape or scale limits, while its Vipra AM system prints metal parts for various industrial machinery. These systems build objects layer by layer, depos- iting materials such as plastics, metals, ceramics and biomaterials. Caracol’s new location also includes space for

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business growth and provide more walkable community spaces. “This structure rising in the heart of downtown is more than steel and concrete. It represents transparency, accessibility and service, values at the core of local government,” said Mayor Victor Gonzales. “When these doors open, this building will not only house our public servants, it will belong to the Pflugerville community.” Construction on Downtown East began with in December 2024. The first phase is expected to be completed in fall 2026.

local manufacturing companies, providing access to the company’s engineering services and product testing. The facility, built to the same standards as Caracol’s European sites, has the capacity to produce up to 100 of its 3D printing platforms annually. “This expansion means faster progress, closer collaboration with our customers and solutions designed for their unique challenges—not to mention supporting domestic production in the U.S.,” Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol, said in the release.

The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees established a workforce housing PFC to support an affordable housing project during a Sept. 18 board meeting. The overview The project stems from a 2022 bond, which included $43.9 million to build housing for educators. The site will include 66 duplexes, 36 townhomes and up to 140 apartments. A timeline is not yet finalized.

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Education

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON & BROOKE SJOBERG

Pflugerville ISD board approves local tax rate Pflugerville ISD’s 2025-26 tax rate will stay the same as last year as the district’s budget shortfall is expected to shrink following new state funding. The board of trustees adopted the tax rate and approved a budget amendment to lower the shortfall during the Aug. 28 board meeting. What you need to know The adopted $1.1069 tax rate is broken down into: • $0.7869 for maintenance & operations, which funds classrooms, staff and daily operations • $0.3200 for interest & sinking, which pays off voter-approved debt Also on the agenda The board also approved a budget amendment to the 2025-26 general fund, which will reduce the budget shortfall. The board adopted the budget in June with a

Hutto ISD adopts tax rate for FY 2025-26 Hutto ISD trusted voted Aug. 28 to adopt a district tax rate of $1.2052 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2025-25, the same as the year prior. The overview The rate breaks down into on a $0.7552 maintenance and operation rate, which is used to fund most district operations, and a $0.45 interest and sinking rate used to

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$10.3 million shortfall, but included a motion to amend the budget following further guidance from House Bill 2. The bill provided funding to districts for pay raises for educators and staff, special education and safety allotments, and other expenses. PfISD’s budget could also be impacted by the Nov. 4 election, when a proposed $40,000 increase to the homestead exemption will be decided.

service debt. What’s next

HISD Chief Financial Officer Caleb Steed said the district’s budget and tax rate could change as a result of the Nov. 4 election, when a proposed $40,000 increase to the homestead exemption in Texas will be decided.

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