On February 10, Katy’s city council debated potential changes to the city’s home rule charter and approved a special election in May for voters to decide on potential amendments.

The potential amendments to the charter for the City of Katy were first introduced by Councilmember Dan Smith at the January 27 council meeting, then sent to city staff city staff to be drafted as an ordinance calling for an election for six proposed charter amendments. The city’s Charter Review Commission, which met in December 2024, had recommended no changes to the charter.

Five of the six proposed amendments were approved by council at the February 10 meeting for placement on the May 3 ballot.

The proposed changes will not take effect unless approved by voters.