Place 5 Council Member· 2026-2029
Carter Holston
Rowlett
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:58
- Avg per meeting
- 5:34
- Segments
- 3740
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Top issues during term (17)(Development)
Summit Wood Estates Subdivision Plat
Generates new residential development and future property tax revenue for the city.
The Trails at Cottonwood Creek PID Assessment and Development
The city takes on maintenance of 685 feet of Troy Road frontage, and the developer pays nothing toward it under the agreement.
Hereford Park Municipal Complex Proposal
Utilizes previously issued bond funds, with ongoing discussions regarding total project costs and potential real estate acquisition.
Residential Accessory Structures and Drainage Impacts
Property damage costs incurred by the affected homeowner.
Merritt Crossing Townhome Development and Tree Removal
The applicant was required to pay $31,917.50 into the city's tree reforestation fund.
Proposed After-Hours Construction Regulations
Nominal permit and inspection fee revenue to offset administrative costs.
Downtown TIRZ #3 Financial Strategy
Commercial development directly impacts the city's property and sales tax base, influencing residential tax burdens.
Lakeview District Business District Phase 3 Replat
Property tax revenues may increase as the land is developed.
Troy Road Annexation
Brings additional property into city limits and shifts maintenance responsibilities for adjacent Troy Road.
Sapphire Bay development default
Impacts long-term municipal tax revenues and commercial development potential along Lake Ray Hubbard.
Martinez on Dalrock Edition Final Plat
Standard platting fees paid to the city.
Troy Road Residential Development Agreement
Includes sanitary sewer impact fee credits capped at $1,189 per lot.
Donation Bin Regulation and Enforcement
Establishment of permit fees, impoundment charges ($200), and storage fees ($30/day).
Coyle Lakes Townhouse Phase 1 Final Plat Approval
Permitting Process Integrity
Unknown, but involves potential legal and administrative costs.
Zipline Drone Hub Expansion and Compliance Timeline
Capital investment by the applicant into local delivery infrastructure and increased sales tax generation from partner businesses.
industrial park development
The approval allows for a commercial development that is expected to contribute to the local economy, though specific financial projections were not detailed.
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Holston was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Dessert
Approve Development Agreement with Trail Creek Partners
Economic Development Agreement with RK DFW Rowlett LLC
Fuqua Road Planned Development Zoning
Consider action approving an appointment of an ex-officio position to the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB)
Planned Development Amendment for Heavy Vehicle Repair (Caliber Collision)
Table Item 4B (Request for Planned Development)
Consider and make a recommendation on a planned development amendment for multifamily residential use (Tabled).
Approval of Rowlett Development Code Amendments (HB 24)
Rezoning 2345 Fuqua Road from C1 to Planned Development
Amendments to Chapter 77-800, Review and Approval Procedures of the Rowlett Development Code
Development Code Amendments for HB 24
Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Community Development and Parks & Rec
Voting record (1)(Development)
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