AI-102031: 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the "Jumpstart" Initiative, under the Hidalgo County Literacy Program, as authorized under Section 381.004(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Pursuant to action taken by HCCC 03-03-15 Regular Agenda 6.F. AI#48701 under TxLGC, Ch/Sect. 381.004(b)(6) & (c)(1); requesting exemption from competiti

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AI-102031 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the "Jumpstart" Initiative, under the Hidalgo County Literacy Program, as authorized under Section 381.004(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code. 2. Pursuant to action taken by HCCC 03-03-15 Regular Agenda 6.F. AI#48701 under TxLGC, Ch/Sect. 381.004(b)(6) & (c)(1); requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under TxLGC, Ch/Sect. 262.024(a)(10), 'work performed under a contract for community and economic development made by a county'; 3. Acceptance and approval of an Agreement between Hidalgo County and McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the administration of the "Jumpstart" Initiative for the Hidalgo County Literacy Program.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).