8. • ResolutionsCity of Killeen (Bell County)

Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a petition submitted by James Rich, requesting release from the City of Killeen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 6.5 acres of land being Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, out of D.W. Wallace Addition.

Presented in: City of Killeen City Council - June 02, 2026 on 2026-06-02

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 2)

“Motion to approved Item #8.: Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a petition submitted by James Rich, requesting release from the City of Killeen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 6.5”

Joseph Solomon

Mayor (At-Large)

Debbie Nash-King

Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)

YES

Anthony Kendrick

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

Jessica Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a petition submitted by James Rich, requesting release from the City of Killeen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 6.5 acres of land being Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, out of D.W. Wallace Addition. The subject properties are generally located southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Highway No. 2484 and Brewer Road, Salado, Texas.

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.