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2025-1197 • ResolutionsCity of Alpine (Brewster County)
Approve Resolution 2026-01-02, a resolution opposing any federal legislation that increases semi-truck size or weight; requesting the federal delegation to oppose such legislation; and approving a letter of support expressing the city’s position. (G. Cald
Presented in: City of Alpine - January 06, 2026 on 2026-01-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Approve Resolution 2026-01-02, a resolution opposing any federal legislation that increases semi-truck size or weight; requesting the federal delegation to oppose such legislation; and approving a let”
CE
Catherine Eaves
Mayor
YES
RP
Richard Portillo
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
EM
Eva Martinez
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
RR
Robert Rückes
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
LE
Lucy Escovedo
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
RS
Rick Stephens
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Approve Resolution 2026-01-02, a resolution opposing any federal legislation that increases semi-truck size or weight; requesting the federal delegation to oppose such legislation; and approving a letter of support expressing the city’s position. (G. Cald
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).