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2026-0012-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 13.277 +/- acres, described as being a part of the John Hennings Survey, Abstract No

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - January 15, 2026 on 2026-01-15
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 8.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Karl Kuykendall. Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following:”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
KK
Karl Kuykendall
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
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 13.277 +/- acres, described as being a part of the John Hennings Survey, Abstract No. 409, in the Official Records of Bell County, Texas, being addressed as 6123 Shine Branch Road. (O)

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.