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L.1 • OrdinancesCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)

Discuss electioneering requirements associated with City elections, and determine if amendments to the Code of Ordinances are necessary.

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #L.1: Discuss electioneering requirements associated with City elections, and determine if amendments to the Code of Ordinances are necessary.”
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss electioneering requirements associated with City elections, and determine if amendments to the Code of Ordinances are necessary.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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).