Notice Regarding Public Participation

Council & Board Meetings

Effective September 1, 2021, Gov. Abbott issued a repeal of the proclamation which suspended many procedures for City Council and Boards and Commissions meetings. At which time, the usual Texas Open Meetings Act requirements, including those applicable to videoconference meetings, will once again be in effect.

Watch a Meeting

City Council Meetings: 

To watch City Meetings live: http://www.lancaster-tx.com/324/Watch-Meetings

How to speak at the Meeting during Public Testimony/Citizen Comments or Public Hearing:

Those wishing to address the Council during Public Testimony/Citizens' Comments or Public Hearings are asked to complete the appropriate Request to Speak Form. 

Please turn the form in to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council Meeting.

The Mayor will ask for those wishing to address the Council to do so at the appropriate time. Please approach the speaker's podium, state your name and address for the record, and discuss the topic of interest or public hearing item. Please direct your comments to the Mayor and City Council. Public Testimony/Citizens' Comments will be limited to 3 minutes.


Boards and Commissions Meetings: 

To watch Boards and Commissions Meetings live: http://www.lancaster-tx.com/324/Watch-Meetings

How to speak at Boards and Commissions Meetings during Public Testimony or Public Hearing: 

Those wishing to address the Board during Public Testimony or Public Hearings are asked to complete the appropriate Request to Speak Form.

Please turn the form in to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Board Meeting.

The Chair/President will ask for those wishing to address the Board to do so at the appropriate time. Please approach the speaker's podium, state your name and address for the record, and discuss the topic of interest or public hearing item. Please direct your comments to the Board. Public Testimony or Public Hearing comments  will be limited to 3 minutes.