J) • OrdinancesCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; awarding the sale of the notes; approving an official statement, a paying

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - August 24, 2026 on 2026-08-24

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“Motion to approved Item #J): Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the notes”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; awarding the sale of the notes; approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and other agreements relating to the sale and issuance of the notes; and ordaining other matters relating to the issuance of the notes.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.9/10). 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.