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2026-861 • Regular AgendaCity of Alpine (Brewster County)

Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding the City’s nomination for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees, and authorize the submission of the nomination prior to the August 2, 2026 deadline. (H. Arredondo, C

Presented in: City of Alpine - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding the City’s nomination for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees, and authorize the submission of the nomination”
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

Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding the City’s nomination for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees, and authorize the submission of the nomination prior to the August 2, 2026 deadline. (H. Arredondo, C

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.