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2026-392 • ResolutionsCity of Rockport (Aransas County)
Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-40R increasing the authorized strength of the Rockport Police Department from twenty-seven (27) to thirty-two (32) full-time sworn peace officer positions, effective October 1, 2026.
Presented in: City of Rockport City Council - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-40R increasing the authorized strength of the Rockport Police Department from twenty-seven (27) to thirty-two (32) full-time sworn peace officer positions, eff”
TJ
Tim Jayroe
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-40R increasing the authorized strength of the Rockport Police Department from twenty-seven (27) to thirty-two (32) full-time sworn peace officer positions, effective October 1, 2026.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).