Parking Rules Near Schools
City Council meeting · Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
The decision
Should Bastrop change its parking restrictions near schools?
Who notices: Families driving to school, school staff, and residents on nearby streets could notice the changes.
We used AI to help explain this decision using official city records.
How the council voted
Passed5–0 September 8, 2026
The council approved a first vote to change parking restrictions near schools; the change is not final yet. It also approved placing the second reading on the September 22, 2026, consent agenda.
0 Yes · 0 No · 0 Didn't vote
- Perry LowePlace 1 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Cynthia MeyerPlace 2 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kevin PlunkettPlace 3 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kerry FosslerPlace 4 (citywide)Didn't vote
- John KirklandPlace 5 (citywide)Didn't vote
Each council member's vote, as recorded by the City of Bastrop.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
The City's documents don't give us enough detail to explain this.
Possible concerns
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What changes for you
The proposed parking changes would advance to a second reading on September 22, 2026.
What it was like before: Bastrop already has rules restricting parking near schools.
Where we got this information
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2026-33
Read the City's own words
Consider action to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-33, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, titled “Traffic and Vehicle,” Article 12.06.003 titled “Restricted Parking Near Schools” amended to read as described and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and move to include on the September 22nd, 2026, Consent Agenda for the second reading.