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EDITED – RESCINDED ***Boil Water Notice***

Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems

May 6, 2026

Due to a main service line repair, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the

City of Shoreacres, public water system 1010207, to notify certain customers to boil their water

prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and

persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all

customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and

ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption

purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable

source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify

customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to

customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who

may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes,

schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing

copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact LaWanda Weiss at (832) 942-1041.

Troy D. Harrison, Sr.

Message From Troy Harrison

Following the results of the recent election on May 2, 2026, in which the residents of Shoreacres voted to consolidate with the City of La Porte, all administrative and business matters pertaining to Shoreacres are now being transitioned.

Effective immediately, please direct all inquiries to Mr. Corby Alexander, La Porte City Manager.

Contact Information

Consolidation Information

Voters to decide on consolidation with La Porte on May 2


The citizens of Shoreacres will have an additional ballot item to consider for the May
2 election. At its January 12 meeting, the Shoreacres City Council officially ordered
the mandated consolidation election with the City of La Porte. La Porte voters will
also consider the same question on their ballots that day.


Residents of Shoreacres began discussing consolidation with the City of La Porte in
mid-2025 and citizens of both communities ultimately conducted the petition
process called for in state law (Local Gov’t. Code Ch. 61). The completed petitions
were submitted to the two cities in December and the respective verified signatures
exceeded the number needed to require a consolidation election in both cities.


Both elections must be approved by the voters in order for consolidation to occur. If
either election fails, there is no change to the independent and incorporated cities as
they are today, and the measure cannot be placed on a ballot again for two years.


A total of four town hall meetings are scheduled to provide factual information and
answer questions. These events are open to all, and no registration is required. The
town hall meetings in La Porte will be livestreamed on their YouTube channel and
archive the recordings on the City website.


Each evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. as noted below:

  • February 10 at City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway*
  • March 3 at the Maritime College, 3700 Old Hwy 146
  • March 24 at Brookglen Community Center, 3324 Somerton*
  • April 9 at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 North 4th Street*
    *Sponsored by the City of La Porte

If voters in both elections decide the cities will consolidate, Shoreacres residents
will become residents of the City of La Porte without reservation, subject to the
same tax rates, code of ordinances, etc. City of La Porte departments and divisions
would begin overseeing municipal functions in what is now the City of Shoreacres.
The La Porte leadership team is currently working with the City Manager and the
City of Shoreacres to make assessments and develop a fuller understanding of what
that could be entailed and develop estimates of timing and sequencing, were
consolidation to occur.

City Hall Closure – 1/26/2026 & 1/27/2026

FROM CITY MANAGER TROY HARRISON

Surrounding municipalities appear to be making preparations to be closed on Monday. LP and LPISD have already announced their closures.

We will close city hall on Monday as well. I have spoken to staff and told them we’ll make the call later today likely. With the situation like it is we do not want to encourage people to be on the roads to come to City Hall. That’s a secondary reason for remaining closed. Of course staff safety would be number one.

Obviously, the police department WILL remain staffed throughout. I’ve got somebody with our public works company that will stay on location during the night time freezes. We’ve also brought in a bypass pump in case one of our lift stations goes down.

We normally whether the storm is pretty well because our preparations are done. But you never know so I always expect something!

Stay safe.

Troy Harrison

City Auction: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

May 9, 2025

The City of Shoreacres will be conducting an auction of a used Chevrolet Tahoe that was in use in the City of Shoreacres until it was placed out of service. This equipment is sold “as is.”  

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a 2018 year model and will start but is not legal to be operated on public roads due to not having a valid inspection and up to date registration. It is available to view in its current state by appointment during normal business hours by making an appointment at (281) 471-2244.

The City will accept sealed offers at Shoreacres City Hall in person from May 12, 2025 until May 28, 2025 during normal business hours and on May 29, 2024 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. The sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 am on May 29, 2025 in the council chambers located at 601 Shore Acres Blvd, Shoreacres, TX 77571. You are welcome to attend the event as it will be open to the public.

The following procedures will be used as guidelines:

  • All offers must be in writing and contain your name, address, phone number, email and the amount of your offer in dollars and cents
  • The offer must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to City Hall by the end date and time
  • City staff will accept the envelope and mark it with the date and time of arrival, any exact bids received will be honored by the first one received
  • The auction item will be auctioned “as is,” with no warranty or refund
  • Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on June 2, 2025. If not received by then, it can go to the next highest bidder
  • The winner of the item assumes all responsibility for the pickup and delivery of the item. It must be removed from the current location no later than 12 noon on  

June 3, 2025.

  • Payment must be by check, money order, cashier’s check, cash or credit card (plus 5% for credit card fee)
  • Bill of sale provided upon request

For any questions, please contact City Manager Troy Harrison at (281) 471-2244 during normal business hours.

  • 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Model TAH
  • Body Style LL
  • Weight is 5200
  • 72199 mileage
  • Some mechanical issues, will be sold as is
  • Former police vehicle
  • Broken motor mount
  • A/C issues
  • Dent
  • If purchased by an individual who is not a licensed peace officer, all emergency equipment must be removed by buyer before delivery. An estimate of $800 has been received for proper removal of all the items.

Job Posting: City Manager

The City of Shoreacres is searching for a City Manager.

Description

The City of Shoreacres (population 1,500) is a General Law Type A City in Harris County. We are a bedroom community with no commercial tax base.

The City of Shoreacres employs 9-12 full time employees.

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and works under the Council and Mayor.  The City Manager plans, directs, manages and oversees the daily activities and operations of the City of Shoreacres.  The City Manager provides highly responsible and administrative policy development and implementation to the Mayor and City Council, preparation and recommendation of the annual budget, appointment, supervision of staff and serves as a visible leader within the community.

The City of Shoreacres offers the following benefits:  Texas Health Benefits Pool health/dental/vision insurance; Texas Municipal League Retirement; longevity pay; sick leave, vacation, 10 holidays.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to mayor@shoreacrestx.us.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in City Administration or Business.  City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Certified Public Manager Certification.

Requirements:  Administrative experience in municipal government.  Relocation to Shoreacres, Texas within 90 days.