City of Corpus Christi

Built World

Sponsoring Alameda and Sam Rankin Street reconstruction through its capital improvement plan

Two Corpus Christi street projects are waiting on a funding decision from the city's Type B corporation, a local board funded by sales tax. The board scheduled a required public hearing for Thursday, Sept. 3, on rebuilding Alameda Street from Texan Trail to Doddridge Street and Sam Rankin Street from Port Avenue to Interstate 37.

Updated Oct 27

Rule Changes

Approved TPID renewal October 13, 2026

The Corpus Christi City Council approved renewal of the 2% hotel assessment that funds tourism promotion. The ordinance passed on second reading October 13 on the consent agenda, after a public hearing September 15.

Updated Oct 18

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Proposing fiscal 2027 budget and tax rate

Corpus Christi set a city property tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 of assessed value for the fiscal year that starts in October. The City Council held a public hearing and passed the ordinance on first reading Sept. 1, then passed it on second reading Sept. 8.

Updated Aug 30

Money Moves

As of August 2026: Defendant in LM & JM Investments LLC lawsuit

Three Corpus Christi council members asked to move the pending LM & JM Investments lawsuit behind closed doors. Carolyn Vaughn, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez requested an executive session on the August 11 city council agenda to consult with attorneys about the case, including any potential settlement, attorney's fees, and expert witness costs.

Updated Aug 26