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2026-1042 • Contracts & ProcurementCity of Weslaco (Hidalgo County)

Discussion and consideration of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) interface for conviction submissions.  (Staffed by Municipal Court.)

Presented in: City of Weslaco - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and consideration of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) interface for conviction submissions.  ”
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 an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) interface for conviction submissions.  (Staffed by Municipal Court.)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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