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2026-204 • ResolutionsCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)
F. Approval of a resolution in support of designation of the Balch Springs Census Tract for an Opportunity Zone by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office of the Governor to support economic development initiatives.
Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - June 08, 2026 on 2026-06-08
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-204: F. Approval of a resolution in support of designation of the Balch Springs Census Tract for an Opportunity Zone by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office of the Governor”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
F. Approval of a resolution in support of designation of the Balch Springs Census Tract for an Opportunity Zone by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office of the Governor to support economic development initiatives.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.