Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting. The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to any lawful exception contained in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code including any or all of the following topics. a. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 to: i. Consult with the City Attorney and the City's outside property acquisition attorney (Kent A. Sick) concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of property for transportation improvements and related infrastructure, including, but not limited to the City’s road bond projects and water and wastewater utility infrastructure; and ii. Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate related to same.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.