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6. • FIRST BRIEFINGSCity of Texarkana (Bowie County)
Ordinance No. 2026-138 granting a Specific Use Permit to allow one additional use of a cellular tower on an approximate 1.02-acre tract of land (being Tract 71B), George Brinlee HRS, A-18, located in the 4300 block of Gibson Lane (Ward 4). Kirk Patton and others, owners, and Gregory Ferris, agent.
Presented in: City of Texarkana City Council Meeting on 2026-08-10
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-138 granting a Specific Use Permit to allow one additional use of a cellular tower on an approximate 1.02-acre tract of land (being Tract 71B), George Brinlee HRS, A-18, located in the 4300 block of Gibson Lane (Ward 4). Kirk Patton and others, owners, and Gregory Ferris, agent.”
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
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Ordinance No. 2026-138 granting a Specific Use Permit to allow one additional use of a cellular tower on an approximate 1.02-acre tract of land (being Tract 71B), George Brinlee HRS, A-18, located in the 4300 block of Gibson Lane (Ward 4). Kirk Patton and others, owners, and Gregory Ferris, agent.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.