IV.E • Action ItemsBROWNSVILLE ISD (Cameron County)

Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building. Budget planning to take place during the 2026-2027 budget year and implementation in the 2027-2028 budget year. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)

Presented in: BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting on 2026-09-15

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Action on Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building. B”

Frank Ortiz

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

Minerva Pena

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Vacancy Vacancy

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)

YES

Jessica Gonzalez

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Daniella Lopez Valdez

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

Denise Garza

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Carlos Elizondo

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

IV.E. Discussion and possible action on the feasibility of erecting a metal building for the purpose of housing transportation, administrative and staff operations instead of a brick and mortar building. Budget planning to take place during the 2026-2027 budget year and implementation in the 2027-2028 budget year. (Board Member Request Neida Ruth Grantland)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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.