2026-1113 • Public HearingCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)

Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential subdivision for all of Summer Lakes Subdivision Phase 4, Cameron County, T

Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - August 18, 2026 on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-1113: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential subdivision for all of Summer Lakes Subdivision Phase 4, Cameron County, T

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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.