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5 • EXECUTIVE_SESSIONAGUA Special Utility District (Hidalgo County)

Manager to retain J Pena Law, PLLC for professional legal services related to existing

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - July 15, 2024 on 2024-07-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion on Item 5: Manager to retain J Pena Law, PLLC for professional legal services related to existing”
ABSENT
RD
Roel De Hoyos
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
AM
Ana Maria Perez
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JL
Jose Luis Ochoa
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
RP
Ricardo Perez
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
ABSENT

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The Board of Directors moved item five into executive session to authorize the General Manager to retain J Pena Law, PLLC for professional legal services related to existing litigation, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). The motion was made by Mr. Homero Tijerina and seconded by Mr. Jose Luis Ochoa, Jr., and was unanimously approved by the Board.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.