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2025-1410 • OrdinancesCity of Harlingen (Cameron County)
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the de-annexation from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271-272, Cam
Presented in: City of Harlingen City Commission - January 07, 2026 on 2026-01-07
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the de-annexation from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271-272, Cam”
NS
Norma Sepulveda
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
DC
Delia Cavazos-Gamez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
DN
Daniel Nemecio Lopez
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
MM
Michael Mezmar
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
FM
Frank Morales
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
RP
Rene Perez
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the de-annexation from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271-272, Cam
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.0/10). 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.