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2026-352 • Regular AgendaCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - July 13, 2026 on 2026-07-13
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the go”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Mayor
YES
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074; Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of P
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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).