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2026-0275-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas State University for the purpose of enforcing Section 161.082 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes,

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas State University for the purpose of enforcing Section 161.082 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, ”
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
Mike Pilkington
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
ME
Mike Emmons
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
DZ
Dr. Zoe Grant
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas State University for the purpose of enforcing Section 161.082 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to persons under the age of 21, and accepting grant funding through the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University (TxSSC) in an amount not to exceed $10,000 as reimbursement for the City’s services under the contract. (G)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). 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).