Discuss and consider action to approve a resolution establishing a legislative agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session.
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Mayor Weiss opened the item for discussion. Ms. Miller provided information about the timeline of the 90th legislative session and reviewed the proposed legislative agenda including not seeking introduction of bills, reformatting, and three primary areas of concern: community interests, municipal resources, and local authority. Mr. Rogers moved to approve the resolution with amendment to Section 4 Community Collaboration adding Round Rock, Hutto, Manor, Taylor, and Elgin. Ms. Ryan seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding if there was a need to include cities in addition to CAPCOG and CAMPO. Mayor Weiss called for the vote. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday voted no, all others voted in favor.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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).