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13. • ResolutionCity of Texarkana (Bowie County)
Resolution No. 2026-075 supporting the nomination and designation of eligible census tracts within the City of Texarkana, Texas, as Opportunity Zones to encourage private investment, economic development, job creation, and community revitalization.
Presented in: Agenda 8 JUN 2026 on 2026-06-08
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-075 supporting the nomination and designation of eligible census tracts within the City of Texarkana, Texas, as Opportunity Zones to encourage private investment, economic development, job creation, and community revitalization.”
BB
Bob Bruggeman
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JH
Jean H. Matlock
Councilmember, Ward 1 (Ward 1)
YES
MH
Mary Hart
Councilmember, Ward 2 (Ward 2)
YES
ST
Steve Thompson
Councilmember, Ward 3 (Ward 3)
YES
CP
Christie Page
Councilmember, Ward 4 (Ward 4)
YES
CM
Cole Meador
Councilmember, Ward 5 (Ward 5)
YES
JD
Jay Davis
Councilmember, Ward 6 (Ward 6)
YES
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).