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2026-39 • Regular AgendaCity of Hondo (Medina County)
Consideration and possible action on a Specific Use Permit request by Amir Khurshid, representative of Howdy Smoke & Vape Shop, (“Applicant”) to allow operation of a smoke and vape shop on a 0.5886-acre tract of land located within the corporate limits o
Presented in: City of Hondo - January 26, 2026 on 2026-01-26
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consideration and possible action on a Specific Use Permit request by Amir Khurshid, representative of Howdy Smoke & Vape Shop, (“Applicant”) to allow operation of a smoke and vape shop on a 0.5886-a”
JM
John McAnelly
Mayor
YES
BW
Brett Williams
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JC
Joe Claire
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
J"
Jose "Porky" Ytuarte
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
RR
Rachel Ramirez
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
ML
Makenna Lange
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action on a Specific Use Permit request by Amir Khurshid, representative of Howdy Smoke & Vape Shop, (“Applicant”) to allow operation of a smoke and vape shop on a 0.5886-acre tract of land located within the corporate limits o
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.