The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting on June 16, 2025, to canvass the results of the recent special runoff election held on June 7, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting was to officially declare the election outcomes for council member positions in Place 3 and Place 5.

During the meeting, the council reviewed the election results as mandated by the Texas election code and the city charter. The council confirmed that the election judges had delivered the returns to the mayor and city secretary, allowing the council to investigate the qualifications of the candidates and declare the official results.

The results of the election were as follows: Ken Waters received 1,314 votes (60.5%) and was declared elected as council member for Place 3. In Place 5, Deborah North secured 1,122 votes (51%) and was also declared elected. The council noted that there were no provisional ballots anticipated and that remaining mail-in ballots did not affect the election outcome.

The council's resolution to canvass the results was recommended for approval, with no financial impact on the city. The official results will be posted at city hall as soon as they are declared official. This meeting marks a significant step in the electoral process, ensuring transparency and adherence to legal requirements in the election of new council members.