2026-327 • Regular AgendaCity of Texarkana (Bowie County)

Z-26-25: rezoning on an approximate 13.344-acre tract of land (being Tracts 117, 118, 119), H.S. Janes HRS, A-306, located at 2014 S Bishop from Single Family-2 to Multiple Family-2 and General Retail. Shawn Bhagat, owner.

Presented in: City of Texarkana City Council - September 08, 2026 on 2026-09-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-327: Z-26-25: rezoning on an approximate 13.344-acre tract of land (being Tracts 117, 118, 119), H.S. Janes HRS, A-306, located at 2014 S Bishop from Single Family-2 to Multiple Family-”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Z-26-25: rezoning on an approximate 13.344-acre tract of land (being Tracts 117, 118, 119), H.S. Janes HRS, A-306, located at 2014 S Bishop from Single Family-2 to Multiple Family-2 and General Retail. Shawn Bhagat, owner.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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).