2026-978 • Public HearingCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)

Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event center for Lots 13 & 14, Block 120, Brownsville Original Townsite, Cameron Coun

Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-978: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event cent”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event center for Lots 13 & 14, Block 120, Brownsville Original Townsite, Cameron Coun

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.