Discussion and possible action to adopt a policy and resolution in support of fair housing, to proclaim April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, and April 20th - 24th as Fair Housing Week, and to authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters thereto. Issue: It is a federal requirement that Webb County adopt the Fair Housing Policy within its jurisdiction in order t

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Discussion and possible action to adopt a policy and resolution in support of fair housing, to proclaim April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, and April 20th - 24th as Fair Housing Week, and to authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters thereto. Issue: It is a federal requirement that Webb County adopt the Fair Housing Policy within its jurisdiction in order to continue to be eligible to apply for grants. Solution: Request authorization to adopt fair housing policies as well as to inform the citizens of Webb County of their legal rights in regard to fair housing and non-discrimination initiatives. Result: The federal requirement for fair housing will be met by promoting these efforts by Webb County within its jurisdiction.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.