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2026-967 • OrdinancesCity of Weslaco (Hidalgo County)
Discussion and consideration of Ordinance 2026-24 amending the Weslaco Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection, creating Article VII Section 50-82 to 50-101 —Fireworks Ordinance prohibiting the sale, exhibition and possession of fire
Presented in: City of Weslaco - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and consideration of Ordinance 2026-24 amending the Weslaco Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection, creating Article VII Section 50-82 to 50-101 —Fireworks Ordinance ”
AG
Adrian Gonzalez
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JP
Josh Pedraza
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
L"
Leticia "Letty" Lopez
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
J"
Jose "JP" Rodriguez
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
AF
Adrian Farias
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
PG
Pete Garcia Jr.
Councilmember, At-Large Place 5 (At-Large Place 5)
YES
IG
Israel Gonzalez Jr.
Councilmember, At-Large Place 6 (At-Large Place 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and consideration of Ordinance 2026-24 amending the Weslaco Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 Fire Prevention and Protection, creating Article VII Section 50-82 to 50-101 —Fireworks Ordinance prohibiting the sale, exhibition and possession of fire
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). 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.