DTX-MCK: Impact 11/11/2025

Catch up on the latest government news that came out of McKinney during the month of October. The roundup features Community Impact’s coverage of new ordinances passed by McKinney City Council as well as a new initiative to reduce car crashes within the city.

1. New McKinney ordinances regulate vehicle camping, restrict sleeping in downtown: Council members passed two ordinances that limit where people can sit, lie down or sleep in certain parts of downtown and the rest of the city. One ordinance makes it unlawful to lie down or sit in certain areas of downtown McKinney and another ordinance makes it unlawful to sleep in a vehicle overnight in certain areas of the city.

2. McKinney to update downtown parking plan in 2026: City staff are preparing for a new downtown parking study in summer 2026. Every five years, staff conducts a study of parking in the downtown area to evaluate how parking serves visitors, employees and businesses, according to the city’s website. The study was last updated in 2019.

🍔 A new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant is now open in McKinney, according to a news release.

The gist: The eatery serves cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard that is freshly churned throughout the day, the release states. The restaurant spans over 2,500 square feet and seats 52 guests, with additional seating on the patio.

Quote of note: “We look forward to becoming a new go-to restaurant for area shoppers and movie-goers looking for a quick bite to eat, as well as for those who want to relax and enjoy a fresh meal and dessert treat with family and friends,” Franchise Owner JJ Ramsay said.

📍1530 N. Hardin Blvd., McKinney

💅 Pop of Polish recently opened in McKinney, business owner Sophia Dang said.

The details: The beauty-focused business offers a variety services, including:

• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Waxing

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his bid for a fourth gubernatorial term Nov. 9, laying out an ambitious six-pronged plan to make “out-of-control property taxes finished in Texas.”

The details: Abbott's goals include eliminating property taxes charged by public school districts, which make up the majority of an average homeowner’s property tax bill. Some conservative groups and lawmakers pushed for an end to school property taxes during recent state legislative sessions.

The governor’s plan to limit local tax increases includes:

• Limiting annual local government spending
• Requiring approval from two-thirds of local voters for all tax hikes
• Allowing local residents to petition for an election to roll back tax rates
• Requiring property appraisals to occur once every five years
• Capping appraisal increases at 3% per year, down from 10% today
• Asking voters to eliminate school property taxes