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2026-255 • OrdinancesCity of Eagle Pass (Maverick County)

Introductory ordinance of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, amending Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-25 (b) and adding 23-13.2, of the Code of Ordinances by removing 23-25(b) value-based fees and adding 23-13.2 to include a fee schedule.

Presented in: City of Eagle Pass City Council - April 07, 2026 on 2026-04-07
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Introductory ordinance of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, amending Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-25 (b) and adding 23-13.2, of the Code of Ordinances by removing 23-25(b) value-based fees and addi”
AV
Aaron Valdez
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Introductory ordinance of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, amending Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-25 (b) and adding 23-13.2, of the Code of Ordinances by removing 23-25(b) value-based fees and adding 23-13.2 to include a fee schedule.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).