2026-113 • MAYOR'S REMARKS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTCity of Texarkana (Bowie County)

Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Events <table style="width: 100%; height: 171px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25.9237%;"><col style="width: 40.7411%;"><col style="width: 33.3352%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="verti

Presented in: City of Texarkana City Council Meeting on 2026-07-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to approve Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Events <table style="width: 100%; height: 171px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25.9237%;"><col style="width: 40.7411%;"><col style="width: 33.3352%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="verti”

Bob Bruggeman

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jean H. Matlock

Councilmember, Ward 1 (Ward 1)

YES

Mary Hart

Councilmember, Ward 2 (Ward 2)

YES

Steve Thompson

Councilmember, Ward 3 (Ward 3)

YES

Christie Page

Councilmember, Ward 4 (Ward 4)

YES

Cole Meador

Councilmember, Ward 5 (Ward 5)

YES

Jay Davis

Councilmember, Ward 6 (Ward 6)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Events <table style="width: 100%; height: 171px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 25.9237%;"><col style="width: 40.7411%;"><col style="width: 33.3352%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 18th, & 25th (Saturday)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Texarkana Farmers Market - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">500 N. State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 16th, 23rd, & 30th (Thursday)</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Popsicles in the Park - 2:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Spring Lake Park Splash Pad</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 17th</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Fun in the Sun Kids Day - hosted by the Children and Family Institute - 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Southwest Center</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">July 25th</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">BASE Softball Tournament</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Grady T.Wallace Sofball Complex</td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">August 1st</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Texarkana Farmers Market - Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex Competition - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</td><td style="vertical-align: top;">500 N. State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas</td></tr></tbody></table>Additional Parks & Recreation information can be found on the city's website at http://www.texarkanatexas.gov. State of Lithium The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce will host at 11:00 a.m. the State of Lithium on July 15, 2026, at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.