2026-0061-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING – FY-26-5-ANX: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing the voluntary annexation of 298.062 +/- acres located in the Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - October 01, 2026 on 2026-10-01

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 3.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (10 - 0)

“Motion to approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING – FY-26-5-ANX: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing the voluntary annexation of 298.062 +/- acres located in the Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No”

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

Jessica Walker

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

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

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING – FY-26-5-ANX: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing the voluntary annexation of 298.062 +/- acres located in the Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14, located in the City of Temple’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Bell County, Texas, and identified by Bell County Appraisal District Parcel ID numbers 114032, 210650, 331218, 38058, and 523521. 13.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 3.5/10). 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).