The council approved a negotiated settlement between Atmos Energy and the Atmos City Steering Committee, which staff said would reduce Atmos's original request and raise the average residential bill by about $13.37 per month; the measure passed 5–0 on first reading and will require final ordinance adoption to take effect.

Several residents told the Temple City Council during public comment that easements and data‑center proposals tied to Rowan/Quinbrook raise questions about water use, eminent domain and council transparency. One speaker urged baseline testing and legal compliance before any work proceeds.