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Delia Cavazos-Gamez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
City of Harlingen

Elected Councilmember, District 1 for City of Harlingen.

DeliaCG@harlingentx.gov(956) 216-5000
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 49.9/100▼ -3.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #24875 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
49.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
51.2/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 City of Harlingen Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
ELECTED / WON
Delia Cavazos-Gamez (Current Profile)100.0% (8,212 votes)
Early Voting: 5,009Election Day: 2,792Mail Ballots: 411

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
1496
Yes Votes
1491 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
5 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-03
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading adopting the Tax Year 2025 Ad Valorem Tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) together with the Interest and Sinking (I&S) Rate for Fiscal year 2026 by record vote
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Public hearing on the proposed City of Harlingen Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Finance)
#3VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading, authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (WLAF); in the amount of $2,495,000 author
#4VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action by the Harlingen Waterworks System and the Harlingen City Commission to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (W
#5VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action by the Harlingen Waterworks System and the Harlingen City Commission to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B (E
#6VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Public hearing on the adoption of the City of Harlingen’s Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. (Finance Dept.)
#7VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Public hearing on the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026. (Finance Dept.)
#8VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading, authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B (EDAP); in the amount of $12,560,000 autho
#9VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-06
Consideration and possible action to propose a desired tax rate for Tax Year 2025. (Finance Dept.)
#10VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action to approve on first reading an ordinance levying the Tax Year 2026 ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) purposes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, by record vote. Attachment (Fi
#11VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action by the Harlingen Waterworks System and the Harlingen City Commission to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (WL
#12VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consideration and possible action to propose a property tax rate of $0.531060 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2026, take a record vote on the proposal to consider the tax increase, and schedule the required public hearing on the proposed tax rate. Attachm
#13VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Public hearing on the proposed Tax Year 2026 property tax rate. (Finance)
#14VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading, authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City of Harlingen, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (WLAF); in the amount of $2,480,000 authori
#15VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading adopting the Tax Year 2025 ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operations (M&O) together with the interest and sinking (I&S) rate for Fiscal Year 2026 by record vote. Attachmen
#16VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Public hearing requesting release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), consisting of the South 5.00 acres comprised of two tracts, Tract 1 being 3.51 acre tract of land out of the South 5.00 acres out of Block 8, S.A. Thompson S
#17VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading requesting release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), consisting of the South 5.00 acres comprised of two tracts, Tract 1 being 3.51 acre tr
#18VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), consisting of all of Block 54 (9.92 acre tract), McLeod Hood Properties No. 1, located on
#19VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), consisting of all of Block 54 (9.92 acre tract), McLeod Hood Properties No. 1, located on the south
#20VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Public hearing for an Ordinance on First Reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), consisting of all of Block 54 (9.92 acre tract), McLeod Hood Properties No. 1, located on the south side of FM 508 approximate
#21VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-15
Consideration and possible action to approve an Ordinance on Second and Final Reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 8.30 acres out of the North 9.685 acres out of the South 19.37 acres out of
#22VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Consideration and possible action to approve an Ordinance on First Reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 8.30 acres out of the North 9.685 acres out of the South 19.37 acres out of Block 75, M
#23VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Public hearing on an ordinance on first reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 8.30 acres out of the North 9.685 acres out of the South 19.37 acres out of Block 75, Minnesota Texas Land and Irr
#24VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-01
Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Flock Safety Mobile Security Trailer Agreement between the City of Harlingen and Flock Safety. Attachment (Police Department).(This item was tabled at the Regular City Commission M
#25VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute Flock Safety Mobile Security Trailer Agreement between the City of Harlingen and Flock Safety. Attachment (Police Department).
#26VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 7.70 acres of land out 15.407 acres of land out of Block 247, San Benito Lan
#27VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 7.70 acres of land out of 15.407 acres of land out of Block 247, San Benito Land and Wa
#28VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Public Hearing for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271-272, Cameron County, Texas, located along the south side of Bowen Road, 655
#29VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 8.30 acres out of the North 9.685 acres out of the South 19.37 acres out of Block 75, M
#30VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Public hearing for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 8.30 acres out of the north,9.685 acres out of the South, 19.37 acres out of Block 75, Minnesota Texas Land and Irrigation Company Subdivision, loc
#31VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading  for the de-annexation from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271-272, Cam
#32VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Public hearing for the release from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 7.70 acres of land out 15.407 acres of land out of Block 247, San Benito Land and Water Company Subdivision, located west of State Highway 345 (Nor
#33VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute an annexation services agreement between the City of Harlingen and Rhodes Development, Inc. Attachment (Planning & Development)
#34VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Consideration and possible action to authorize staff to commence the process of creating a Tax Increment Finance Zone in the downtown area. (City Manager)
#35VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-29
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#36VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Board Appointments: Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: Airport (1) Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (4) Audit Committee (Terms expire in June) (3) Civil Service Commission Community Development Advisory Board (CDBG) (1) Construction Board of Adjustment
#37VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Ordinances:
#38VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading adopting the water and sewer rate adjustments necessary to fund forecasted operating expenses, capital assets costs, and Harlingen Waterworks System capital improvements
#39VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading to authorize the closing, vacating, abandonment, and conveyance of a 0.129 of an acre (approximately 5,612 square foot) tract out of a 20-foot alley, of the Benoist Addition, and b
#40VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
<strong>Action Items: </strong><em>City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.</em>
#41VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a rezoning request from Not Designated (“N”) District to Residential, Multi-Family (“M2”) District for 1.121 acres of land out of Block 24, F.Z. Bishop Subdivision of the Rice
#42VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Public hearing on an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas, amending Chapter 105, “Flood Damage Prevention”, of the Code of Ordinances; amending definitions; updating flood hazard data and floodplain management standards; clarif
#43VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on seconded and final reading for a rezoning request from Neighborhood Services ("NS") District to Residential, Patio Home ("RPH") District for Lot C-1, Block 1, Dixieland Crossing Subdivision, loc
#44VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending the City of Harlingen's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Attachment (Finance)
#45VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a food truck park in Light Industry (“LI”) District, located at 6121 FM 106, bearing a legal description of Lot 3, Block 2, Arroyo View Subd
#46VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-06
Ordinances:
#47VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-06
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the Harlingen Teen and Young Adult Advisory Board. Attachment (Mayor).
#48VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-06
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 Master Fee Schedule to include free or reduced fee adoption events in conjunction with national organizations as opp
#49VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-01
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final  reading to rezone from General Retail (“GR”) District to Planned Development (“PD”) District to allow a mixed-use development (commercial and multifamily) for properties bearin
#50VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-01
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the loading/unloading of bulk liquid (ethanol) in a Light Industry ("LI") District located at 2201 N. Commerce Street, bearing a
#51VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve the preliminary construction plans and final plat with conditions of the proposed Tesoro Village Subdivision, bearing a legal description of a 20.00-acre tract of land, more or less, being the west 20.00 acres
#52VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading to abandon and vacate an existing 20-foot utility easement located within Midway Subdivision, being a 0.30 acre out of Lots 1-9, Block 4, Midway Subdivision, located at
#53VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a rezoning request from General Retail (“GR”) District to Planned Development (“PD”) District to allow a mixed-use development (commercial and multifamily) for properties beari
#54VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-10
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#55VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-18
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading, amending Ordinance No. 2025-10 to ensure the full compliance with Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code. Attachment (HEDC)
#56VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an adult business (smoke shop) in a General Retail ("GR") District located at 1616 N. Ed Carey Drive, bearing a legal description of Lot 9,
#57VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading, Chapter 111-Zoning, by adding the new Article XXII — Historic Preservation and dealing with related matters. Applicant: City of Harlingen. Attachment (Planning & Develo
#58VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-07
Ordinances:
#59VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-13
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#60VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a Special Use Permit ("SUP") to allow a bar/lounge in a General Retail ("GR") District located at 323 W. Jackson Avenue, Suite A, bearing a legal description of Lots
#61VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-20
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws. Airport Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (2)   Audit
#62VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-20
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Master Fee Schedule, Chapter 18, by increasing the green fee/cart membership and coupons by 10%. Attachment (Golf)
#63VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second reading adopting a change in TMRS plan design authorizing updated service credits and transfer updated service credits and removal of the statutory maximum contribution rate limit beginni
#64VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws. AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2) Audit Com
#65VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-06
Consideration and possible action to adopt an Ordinance on Second and Final Reading to rezone from Not Designated (“N”) District to Light Industry (LI) District for a 479.25-acre tract of land out of Survey 279, located along the north side of Rio Hondo R
#66VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 109, Subdivisions, Section 109-91, Plat Requirements, Form, and Content; by adding a section pertaining to the expiration
#67VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-16
Public hearing amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 109, Subdivisions, Section 109-91, Plat Requirements, Form, and Content, by adding a section pertaining to the expiration of the plat and moving the current content of Section (f) to
#68VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-16
Ordinances:
#69VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#70VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#71VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
<strong>Board Appointments: </strong><em>Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: </em><br><br>​Airport <strong data-pasted="true">(1)</strong><br>Animal Shelter Advisory Committee <strong>(4)</strong><br>Audit Committee (Terms expire in June) <strong>(3)</st
#72VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading to authorize the closing, vacating, abandonment, and to sell a 0.129 of an acre (approximately 5,612 square foot) tract out of a 20-foot alley, of the Benoist Addition,
#73VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-11
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#74VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-01
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#75VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-24
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#76VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading adopting the water and sewer rate adjustments necessary to fund forecasted operating expenses, capital assets costs, and Harlingen Waterworks System capital improvements supported
#77VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Public hearing for a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a food truck park in a General Retail (“GR”) District, located at 215 E. Monroe Avenue, bearing a legal description of Lot 9, Block 35, Harlingen Original Townsite Subdivision. Applicant
#78VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending Chapter 48 Division 4: Industrial Water Subdivision I Sections 48-255 thru 48-270 to amend Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) as part of the approved pretre
#79VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Ordinances:
#80VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading to rezone from Not Designated (“N”) District to Residential, Single Family (“R-1”) District for 41.72 acres of land comprised of 39.59 acres out of Survey 140, L.L. Adam
#81VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-20
Consideration and possible action to recommend to the City Commission the preliminary construction plans and final plat with conditions of the proposed replant of Lots 19&20, Parkwood Addition Subdivision, located North of Mesquite Drive and consideration
#82VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-15
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending the Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Master Fee Schedule to include free or reduced free adoption events in conjunction with national organizations as opportunitie
#83VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-01
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws.AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2)  Audit Com
#84VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Public hearing for a rezoning request from Not designated (“N”) District to General Retail (“GR”) District located at 33470 FM 509, bearing a legal description of 1.75 acres out of Block 167, San Benito Land and Water Company Subdivision. Applicant: Raul
#85VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the loading/unloading of bulk liquid (ethanol) in a Light Industry ("LI") District located at 2201 N. Commerce Street, bearing
#86VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading to create an advisory committee to advise the City Commission regarding the needs of the Blind and Visually Impaired. (Mayor)
#87VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a Special Use Permit ("SUP") to allow a bar/lounge in a Light Industry ("LI") District located at 2669 North Expressway 77, Building D, bearing a legal description o
#88VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#89VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an adult business (smoke shop) in a General Retail ("GR") District located at 803 Dixieland Road, Suite A, bearing a legal description of Lot 2, Dixieland Center Subdivision. Applicant: Ahmed Alsabahi
#90VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a rezoning request from Not Designated ("N") District to General Retail ("GR") District for 13.58 acres of land out of Survey 140, L.L. Adams Subdivision, located sout
#91VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-03
Public hearing regarding a request to consider an appeal of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission on First Reading of denying the request to amend the previously approved Planned Development (“PD”) District to allow a second detached dwelling
#92VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-03
Public hearing for a rezoning request from Not Designated (“N”) District to General Retail (“GR”) District for 13.58 acres of land out of Survey 140, L.L. Adams Subdivision, located south of Wilson Road, approximately 4,800.46 feet east of Bass Boulevard.
#93VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-03
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading approving the Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Plan, and Parks Plan, to serve as the official plans for the City of Harlingen in accordance with Chapter 213 of the Texas Local
#94VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a rezoning request from Not Designated (“N”) District to General (“GR”) District for 6.08 acres, more or less, out of the South Part of Block 5, Highland Subdivision
#95VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading establishing a uniform procedure for placing items on the agenda of City Boards, Commissions, and Departments; Providing for equal access by Board Members. (City Attorney)
#96VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the City of Harlingen’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Attachment (Finance)
#97VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Consideration and possible action to approve the preliminary construction plans and final plat with conditions of the proposed Altas Palmas Phase I Subdivision, bearing a legal description of a 25.78 acres of land comprised of Survey 140, L.L. Adams, Orig
#98VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-03
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a request to amend the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations, Article VI, Limousines, Vans and Other Commer
#99VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Ordinances:
#100VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a rezoning request from Not Designated (N) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Single Family residential use with smaller lot sizes and 32 ft. wide paved
#101VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Food Truck Park in a General Retail (GR) District located at 2906 South Expressway 83, bearing a legal description of Lot 1, E & L Subdivision.
#102VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-06
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws.AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2) Audit Comm
#103VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-06
Consideration and possible action to adopt an Ordinance on Second and Final Reading amending the previously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-26 to extend the waiver of certain permit fees within the City of Harlingen caused by the recent State of Emergency, and
#104VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IX "Coordination of meetings of the City Boards and Corporations" requiring the Harlingen Airport Board, t
#105VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending the City of Harlingen's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Attachment (Finance).
#106VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-27
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#107VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#108VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-25
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#109VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on the second and final reading for a request for an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter
#110VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a storage container in a General Retail (“GR”) District located at 602 and 606 W. Van Buren Avenue, bearing a legal
#111VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-17
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#112VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Ordinances:
#113VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading for a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a food truck park in Light Industry (“LI”) District, located at 6121 FM 106, bearing a legal description of Lot 3,
#114VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading imposing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for the High-Intensity Data Processing facilities within the City of Harlinge
#115VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an adult business (microblading studio) in a General Retail (“GR”) District, located at 310 S. Eye Street, bearing a legal description of Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Benoist Subdivision. Applicant: Daisy N
#116VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (1)Audit Comm
#117VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on Second and Final Reading for a request to amend the previously approved Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Civic Lodge in a Multi-Family (“M-2”) District, located at 2006 Whalen Road, bearing a
#118VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-15
Ordinances:
#119VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-01
Ordinances:
#120VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a rezoning request from Not designated (“N”) District to General Retail (“GR”) District located at 33470 FM 509, bearing a legal description of 1.75 acres out of Block 167, San
#121VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Public hearing for a rezoning request from General Retail (“GR”) District to Planned Development (“PD”) District to allow a mixed-use development (commercial and multifamily) for properties bearing a legal description of 30.52-acre tract of land, more or
#122VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws. AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2)  Audit Co
#123VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading to rezone from Residential, Single Family (“R-1”) District to Residential, Duplex (“R-2”) District for a property located at 1301 S. 1st Street, bearing a legal description of Lot
#124VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading, amending the previously-approved Planned Development (“PD”) District to allow for 28-foot wide streets with 30-feet of Right-of-Way and smaller lot sizes, reduce a common area, an
#125VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading amending Chapter 111 Zoning, Sections 111-1, 111-62, 111-275 and 111-280 of the Code of Ordinances to authorize model homes/model home sales offices and home identificatio
#126VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-19
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws. AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (1)  Audit Co
#127VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-13
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on first reading approving and adopting the Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Plan, and Parks Plan, to serve as the official plans of the City of Harlingen in accordance with Chapter 213 of the Texas Loca
#128VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-06
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#129VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-03
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws. AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2) Audit Com
#130VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-03
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a request to amend the City of Harlingen Comprehensive Plan, One Vision, One Harlingen, Chapter 2, Figure 2.1, Thoroughfare Plan, by removing the proposed extension of
#131VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations, Article VI, Limousines, Vans and Other Commercial Passenger Vehicles by amending defi
#132VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-16
Public hearing amending the previously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-26 to extend the waiver of certain permit fees within the City of Harlingen caused by the recent State of Emergency, and amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 103, “Bui
#133VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#134VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#135VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#136VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#137VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#138VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the City of Harlingen's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Attachment (Finance)
#139VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to TX Govt. Code Section 551.071 (2) regarding an update on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Harlingen Police Officers. (City Manager)
#140VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to TX Govt. Code Section 551.071 (2) regarding an update on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Harlingen Police Officers. (City Attorney)
#141VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to TX Government Code Section 551.071 (2) regarding an update on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Harlingen Police Officers. (City Attorney)
#142VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a request for an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2, Land Use an
#143VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Public hearing for a request an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2, Land Use and Development, Map 5, Future Land Use Map, by changing the desig
#144VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-15
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#145VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-15
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to TX Government Code Section 551.071 (2) regarding an update on the Collective Bargaining agreement with Harlingen Police Officers. (City Attorney)
#146VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-01
Board Appointments:Appointment, discussion and possible action of any board position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (1)Audit Committee (Terms expire in June)Civil Service Commis
#147VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an adult business (microblading studio) in a General Retail (“GR”) District, located at 310 S. Eye Street, bearing a legal description of Lo
#148VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-17
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#149VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading to rezone from Not Designated (“N”) District to Residential, Single Family (“R-1”) District for 41.72 acres of land comprised of 39.59 acres out of Survey 140, L.L. Adams Subdivisi
#150VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-06
Consideration and possible action to approve the initiation of Collective Bargaining Negotiations between the City of Harlingen and the Harlingen Police Officers Law Enforcement Association (HPLOEA) and approve the Collective Bargaining Team representing
#151VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-15
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#152VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-15
Discussion and possible action to amend the Teen and Youth Advisory Board ordinance. (Mayor)
#153VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Ordinances:
#154VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-18
Consideration and possible action to approve the preliminary construction plans and final plat with conditions of the proposed Aloch II Subdivision, bearing a legal description of 1.959 acres of land out of 8.53 acres out of the South half of Block 23, of
#155VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-04
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on second and final reading amending the City of Harlingen's budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Attachment (Finance)
#156VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation, expansion, or relocation of smoke shops within the city limits to allow for review of potential amendments to City regulations and d
#157VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Special Projects Director to submit a grant application to the Office of Governor under the FY 2027 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program to fund ballistic plates and carriers fo
#158VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance in second and final reading for the deannexation from the City of Harlingen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) consisting of 5.50 acres out of Block 41, Briggs & Coleman Subdivision in Surveys 271
#159VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#160VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 111- Zoning by adding the new Article XXII – Historic Preservation and dealing with related matters. Applicant: City of Harlingen. Attachment (Planning & Developme
#161VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to approve the preliminary construction plans and final plat with conditions of the proposed Oostenwind Subdivision, bearing a legal description of 11.00 acres of land out of Block 5, Lee Miner Subdivision, located south
#162VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow an adult business (smoke shop) in a General Retail ("GR") District located at 803 Dixieland Road, Suite A, bearing a legal description of Lo
#163VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-17
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#164VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#165VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Presentation and discussion on a variance to the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances to allow one instead of two required entrances for the proposed Horseshoe Pointe Subdivision, located in the 3.5-mile ETJ, on the south side of Morris Road, approximatel
#166VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-06
Consideration and possible action to approve a variance to the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances to allow one instead of two required entrances for the proposed Horseshoe Pointe Subdivision, located in the 3.5-mile ETJ, on the south side of Morris Road
#167VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a storage container in a General Retail (“GR”) District located at 302 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, bearing a legal description of 3.245 a
#168VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading adopting the City of Harlingen’s budget for fiscal year 2026 by record vote. Attachment (Finance Dept.)
#169VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-28
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#170VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-16
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a request to rezone from Not Designated (“N”) District to Light Industry (LI) District for a 479.25-acre tract of land out of Survey 279, located along the north side of Rio Ho
#171VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-22
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#172VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-09
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#173VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
<strong>Board Appointments: </strong><em>Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: </em><br><br>Airport <strong>(1)</strong><br>Animal Shelter Advisory Committee <strong>(4)</strong><br>Audit Committee (Terms expire in June) <strong>(3)</strong><br>Civil Servi
#174VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Board Appointments:Appointment, discussion and possible action of any board position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws: AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (2)Audit Committee (Terms expire in June)Civil Service Commis
#175VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-15
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance authorizing the amendment Chapter 48 Division 4: Industrial Water Subdivision I sections 48-255 thru 48-270 to amend Technically Based Local Limits (TBLLs) as part of the approved pretreatment prog
#176VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Public hearing  to consider a request to rezone from Not Designated (“N”) District to Light Industry (“LI”) District for 7.899 acres of land, more or less, out of Lot 16, Cunningham’s Subdivision, located on the south side of Primera Road approximately 1,
#177VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-03
Public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a food truck park in Light Industry (“LI”) District, located at 6121 FM 106, bearing a legal description of Lot 3, Block 2, Arroyo View Subdivision. Applicant: Tim Pus. Attachmen
#178VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-20
Ordinances:
#179VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-15
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylawsAirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (3)Audit Commit
#180VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-04
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#181VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-03-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#182VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-21
Consideration and possible action to consider an ordinance on first reading for a Special Use Permit ("SUP") to allow a bar/lounge in a Light Industry ("LI") District located at 2669 North Expressway 77, Building D, bearing a legal description of 0.32 acr
#183VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance on second and final reading for a rezoning request from Office ("O") District to General Retail ("GR") District located at 1616 & 1620 N. Ed Carey Drive, bearing a legal description of Lot 9, Medical
#184VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-17
Ordinances:
#185VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-03
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading for a rezoning request from Office (“O”) District to General Retail (“GR”) District located at 1616 & 1620 N. Ed Carey Drive, bearing a legal description of Lot 9, Medical Subdivis
#186VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-13
Ordinances:
#187VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-05
Board Appointments:Specifically, appointment or discussion and possible action to include appointment and/or removal of any position subject to appointment or removal by statute, ordinance, or bylaws.AirportAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee (1) Audit Comm
#188VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-27
Consideration and possible action to schedule a City Commission Workshop on November 5, 2025, to discuss a variance to the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances to allow one instead of two required entrances for the proposed Horseshoe Pointe Subdivision, l
#189VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-06
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending the City of Harlingen Code of Ordinances Master Fee Schedule, Chapter 18 by increasing the green fee/cart membership and coupons by 10%. Attachment (Golf)
#190VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-17
Ordinances:
#191VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-03
Ordinances:
#192VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-20
Public hearing for a rezoning request from Not Designated (“N”) District to Residential, Single Family (“R-1”) District for 25.78 acres of land out of Survey 140, L.L. Adams Subdivision, located on the east side of Rodeo Drive, approximately 4,696 feet no
#193VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-06
Public hearing for a rezoning request from Not Designated (N) District to Planned Development (PD) District for single-family residential use with smaller lot sizes and 32 ft. wide paved streets within 50 feet of right-of-way for a 77.89-acre tract of lan
#194VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#195VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#196VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-16
Ordinances:
#197VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-02
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IX. "Coordination of meetings of the City Boards and Corporations." requiring the Harlingen Airport Board, the Utilit
#198VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Ordinances:
#199VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-19
Action Items: City Commission will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including the adoption of a resolution or an ordinance.
#200VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-05
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on first reading to adopt regulations that ensure that meetings of the City Commission are conducted in a way that allows the business of the City to be undertaken effectively and efficiently; prov