City Announces Changes to Public Comment Process at City Council Meetings

July 08, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Beginning Tuesday, July 15, 2025, updated procedures for public comment at City Council meetings will go into effect. These changes were approved by City Council on June 10, 2025.

New Guidelines to Speak at Council Meetings

Residents wishing to speak during any public comment period, whether on an agenda action item or during General Public Comment, must now sign up at least one hour before the meeting begins.

Sign-up options:

·         Online: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/public-comment-procedures

·         In-person: City Hall kiosk outside the City Council Chambers

Public Comment Options

     I.        Agenda Item Public Comment:

·         Held prior to the General Public Comment period.

·         Limited to action items listed on the current City Council agenda, unless otherwise specified.

·         Each speaker is limited to three minutes. The Mayor may further limit time at any meeting as needed.

    II.        General Public Comment (Approx. 5:30 p.m.):

·         Open to comments on City-related matters not listed as action items on the City Council agenda.

·         This period may continue even if a quorum is not present.

·         Corpus Christi residents will be allowed to speak for three minutes

·         Non-residents will be allowed to speak for one minute

Additional Information:

·         Written comments may be submitted online at: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary

·         Materials, including petitions or handouts, may be provided to the City Secretary.

·        Any electronic media for use during the meeting must be approved by the City’s Secretary’s Office at least 24 hours in advance. Call (361) 826-3105 to coordinate.

·         These changes apply to all regular City Council meetings starting on July 15, 2025.

For additional details or questions about public comment procedures, visit www.corpuschristitx.gov or contact the City Secretary’s Office.

To view meeting agendas or learn more about participating in City Council meetings, please visit www.corpuschristitx.gov