2026-1291 • Public HearingCity of Pharr (Hidalgo County)

Public Hearing: Solicitation of comments from the general public on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Pharr.

Presented in: City of Pharr City Council - September 21, 2026 on 2026-09-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“Motion to approve: Public Hearing: Solicitation of comments from the general public on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Pharr.”

A“

Ambrosio “Amos” Hernandez

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Public Hearing: Solicitation of comments from the general public on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Pharr.

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.