2026-0055-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing an amendment and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - September 03, 2026 on 2026-09-03

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“Moved by Mike Emmons, seconded by Michael Pilkington. Approve FIRST READING - PUBLIC HEARING - FY-26-4-ANX: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing the voluntary annexation of 316.13 +/- acres located in the Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14, located in the City of Temple’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), Bell County, Texas and identified by Bell County Appraisal District Parcels ID numbers 7755, 24955, and 106228.”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Jessica Walker

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Mike Emmons

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing an amendment and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Financing and Project Plans to align with the Master Plans which includes recognizing and allocating funding for infrastructure agreements and related projects, as well as adjusting revenues, allocating funding for future debt service, operating expenditures, and public improvements for fiscal years 2026–2062. 12.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).