2025-0264-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution to release from the City of Temple extraterritorial jurisdiction, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of 53.548 +/- acres, described as being a part of the D

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 21, 2025 on 2025-08-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (8 - 0)

“Motion to approve Consider adopting a resolution to release from the City of Temple extraterritorial jurisdiction, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of 53.548 +/- acres, described as being a part of the D”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Zoe Grant

Councilmember (District 2)

YES

Karl Kuykendall

Councilmember (District 3)

YES

Mike Pilkington

Councilmember (District 4)

YES

Mike Emmons

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Dr. Zoe Grant

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution to release from the City of Temple extraterritorial jurisdiction, pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 42, Subchapter D, of 53.548 +/- acres, described as being a part of the D. H. Campbell Survey, Abstract No. 2, in the Official Records of Bell County, Texas, being generally located on Bottoms Road, and being identified with Bell County Appraisal District Ids. 72021 and 72022. (W)

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.