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John Cowen, Jr.

Mayor (At-Large)
City of Brownsville

Elected Mayor for City of Brownsville.

John.Cowen@brownsvilletx.gov(956) 548-6007
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 44.4/100▼ -6.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #27349 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
45.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
44/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)59.0% (17,714 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 41.0% (12,310 votes)
Early Voting: 10,628Election Day: 6,200Mail Ballots: 886
May 2001 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)71.0% (26,878 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (10,978 votes)
Early Voting: 16,127Election Day: 9,407Mail Ballots: 1,344
May 2002 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)64.0% (18,380 votes)
David C. Morales 36.0% (10,338 votes)
Early Voting: 11,028Election Day: 6,433Mail Ballots: 919
May 2003 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)64.0% (16,709 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 36.0% (9,399 votes)
Early Voting: 10,025Election Day: 5,848Mail Ballots: 836
May 2004 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)67.0% (13,994 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 33.0% (6,892 votes)
Early Voting: 8,396Election Day: 4,898Mail Ballots: 700
May 2005 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)58.0% (20,442 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 42.0% (14,803 votes)
Early Voting: 12,265Election Day: 7,155Mail Ballots: 1,022
May 2006 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)65.0% (18,667 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (10,051 votes)
Early Voting: 11,200Election Day: 6,533Mail Ballots: 934
May 2007 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)63.0% (13,980 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (8,211 votes)
Early Voting: 8,388Election Day: 4,893Mail Ballots: 699
May 2008 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)61.0% (20,703 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 39.0% (13,237 votes)
Early Voting: 12,422Election Day: 7,246Mail Ballots: 1,035
May 2009 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)56.0% (14,620 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 44.0% (11,488 votes)
Early Voting: 8,772Election Day: 5,117Mail Ballots: 731
May 2010 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)70.0% (12,793 votes)
David C. Morales 30.0% (5,482 votes)
Early Voting: 7,676Election Day: 4,478Mail Ballots: 639
May 2011 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)72.0% (26,317 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 28.0% (10,234 votes)
Early Voting: 15,790Election Day: 9,211Mail Ballots: 1,316
May 2012 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)64.0% (18,380 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 36.0% (10,338 votes)
Early Voting: 11,028Election Day: 6,433Mail Ballots: 919
May 2013 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)72.0% (13,158 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (5,117 votes)
Early Voting: 7,895Election Day: 4,605Mail Ballots: 658
May 2014 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)57.0% (20,834 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 43.0% (15,717 votes)
Early Voting: 12,500Election Day: 7,292Mail Ballots: 1,042
May 2015 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)61.0% (22,296 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 39.0% (14,255 votes)
Early Voting: 13,378Election Day: 7,804Mail Ballots: 1,114
May 2016 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)68.0% (22,191 votes)
Michael R. Vance 32.0% (10,443 votes)
Early Voting: 13,315Election Day: 7,767Mail Ballots: 1,109
May 2017 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)65.0% (16,970 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 35.0% (9,138 votes)
Early Voting: 10,182Election Day: 5,940Mail Ballots: 848
May 2018 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)72.0% (26,317 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 28.0% (10,234 votes)
Early Voting: 15,790Election Day: 9,211Mail Ballots: 1,316
May 2019 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)65.0% (26,304 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (14,163 votes)
Early Voting: 15,782Election Day: 9,206Mail Ballots: 1,316
May 2020 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)69.0% (13,511 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 31.0% (6,070 votes)
Early Voting: 8,107Election Day: 4,729Mail Ballots: 675
May 2021 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)71.0% (17,609 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (7,193 votes)
Early Voting: 10,565Election Day: 6,163Mail Ballots: 881
May 2022 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)68.0% (21,304 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 32.0% (10,025 votes)
Early Voting: 12,782Election Day: 7,456Mail Ballots: 1,066
May 2023 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)54.0% (21,147 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (18,014 votes)
Early Voting: 12,688Election Day: 7,401Mail Ballots: 1,058
May 2025 City of Brownsville Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-14)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
John Cowen, Jr. (Current Profile)100.0% (21,825 votes)
Early Voting: 13,313Election Day: 7,421Mail Ballots: 1,091

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
879
Yes Votes
866 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
13 (1%)
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 (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Finance Director's calculation of the City's No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates for tax year 2026/fiscal year 2027. (Financial Services Department)
#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1820 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget. (Financial Services Department)
#3VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1815 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. (BCIC)
#4VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector's certification of the estimated ad valorem tax debt collection rate for tax year 2026, and the excess debt tax collections for tax year 2025. (Financial Services Department
#5VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1822 levying ad valorem taxes for the Tax Year 2026 for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Brownsville, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2027, providing
#6VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and ACTION to discuss a possible ad valorem tax rate increase and to authorize a public hearing on August 18, 2026, to discuss the proposed ad valorem tax rate that will exceed the No-New-Revenue tax rate. (Financial Services Department)
#7VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance 2026-1801, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 94 Taxation, Article II — Ad Valorem Taxes. Division 2 - Exemptions, Section 94-57 Historic Sites, by repealing and replacing Section 94-57 (b) 202
#8VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-098 designating an officer or employee to calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate, and De Minimis Rate, if applicable, in accordance with section 26.04 of the Texas Tax Code
#9VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1816 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation. (GBEDC)
#10VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-115 to approve a one-time waiver of the maintenance bond required for the construction of improvements serving the Greater Brownsville Tech Park. (City Manager's Office/ GBEDC)
#11VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance 2026-1801, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 94 Taxation, Article II — Ad Valorem Taxes. Division 2 - Exemptions, Section 94-57 Historic Sites, by repealing and replacing Section 94-
#12VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property descr
#13VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-28
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property descr
#14VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818 accepting and approving an update to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One (PID) Operations and Maintenance Service and Assessment Plan; accep
#15VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1811 accepting and approving an update to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Public Improvement District (PID) Operations and Maintenance Service and
#16VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1809 designating a +/- 1,021.48 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of di
#17VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-109 authorizing preparation of an updated Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) for the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District (PID) Number One; calling for and authorizing the publication of a No
#18VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1809 designating a +/- 1,021.48 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for
#19VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1810 designating a +/- 804.13 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for th
#20VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-103 authorizing preparation of an updated Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) for the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Public Improvement District (PID); calling for and authorizing t
#21VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION, on Resolution Number 2026-095 accepting a petition requesting designation of a tax increment reinvestment zone, authorizing preparation of a preliminary Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan, calling for a public hearing under Chapter
#22VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-096 accepting a petition requesting designation of a tax increment reinvestment zone, authorizing preparation of a preliminary Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan, calling for a public hearing under Chapter
#23VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Public Hearing and ACTION on Ordinance Number 2026-1803 approving a Project and Financing Plan for the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #3) pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code. (Planning and Redevelopment Department)
#24VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to appoint one member of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors to serve as Chairperson, for a one-year term beginning upon approval, pursuant to Section 311.009 of the Texas Tax Code. (Office of the City Se
#25VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-033-A to appoint or reappoint board member(s) to the Downtown Tax Reinvestment Zone #3 (TIRZ #3). (Planning and Redevelopment Department)
#26VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION on Ordinance Number 2026-1803 approving a Project and Financing Plan for the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #3) pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code. (Planning and Redevelopment Department)
#27VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and ACTION to appoint one member of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors to serve as Chairperson, for a one-year term beginning upon approval, pursuant to Section 311.009 of the Texas Tax Code. (Office of the City Se
#28VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-034 to amend a Chapter 380 agreement for Rich Products Corporation. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#29VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-010, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex for Lot 4, Block 4, McKenzie Estates Subdivision, Cameron County, Texas, located at
#30VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-008, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex and alternative dwelling unit for a 0.501-acre tract of land comprised
#31VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-004, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-2) to allow a duplex and alternative dwelling unit for 0.87-acre tract of land out of the
#32VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-14
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#33VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-902, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for a 7.5-acre tract out of Tract L, Share 12, Espir
#34VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-003-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 4, Block 4, Replat of Lots 3 & 4, Block 4, Veter
#35VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2025-029, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for 23.40 acres of land comprised of 5.434 acres out
#36VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#37VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#38VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#39VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Brownsville and amend pertinent sections of the Code of Ordinances to reflect those up
#40VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-903-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow a commercial plaza and establish reduced setbacks for Lots 16, 17, and
#41VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-009, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Estate (RE) to allow a single-family residence for 2.64 acres out of 5.0 acres out of the Baldauf 10.88-acre tract out of t
#42VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#43VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-19
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#44VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1802, to repeal and restate Chapter 2, Administration, Article IV, Boards, Committee, Commissions, Division 2, to repeal the Natural Resource Conservation Committee and codify the Brownsv
#45VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-23
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#46VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#47VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-006, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) for an approximate 35.17 acres and Commercial Corridor (CC) for an approximate 28.17 acre
#48VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION regarding city towing rotation list application by Ramiro Sanchez, All Valley Wide Towing #1 LLC, pursuant to Chapter 110-63 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinances.  (Police Department)
#49VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1799, amending Chapter 40, Elections, Article II, Electoral Districts, to adopt updated Electoral Districts within the City, including the adoption of updated Electoral District, City Lim
#50VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2025-028-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 1, Block 1, M.G. Estates Subdivision, a resubdivisio
#51VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1788, Vehicles for Hire. Repealing and Replacing Chapter 106-Vehicles for Hire, in its entirety of the City Code of Ordinances and Adopting a Revised Chapter 106: Vehicles for Hire; provi
#52VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#53VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#54VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#55VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-021-PD, to establish a Planned Development District (PD) to establish development-specific zoning regulations that would permit reduced setbacks, detached accessory structures in the
#56VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2025-1781-B to adopt an end-of-year amendment to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. (Financial Services Department)
#57VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Discussion and consideration of proposed zoning and development regulations for self-storage facilities, quick-lube and oil-change establishments, poker lounges or clubs, data centers, and event centers, including permitted locations, site-development sta
#58VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-016, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) and Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to allow a multifamily developme
#59VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-010, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex for Lot 4, Block 4, McKenzie Estates Subdivision, Cameron County, Texas
#60VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1798, to adopt a tire ordinance establishing regulations for the storage, handling, transport, and disposal of scrap tires within the City of Brownsville. The ordinance is int
#61VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-27
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#62VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-30
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#63VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION on Ordinance Number 2026-1804 amending Chapter 22, Businesses, to add Article XV, Mobile Billboards, to regulate Mobile Billboards within the City. (Office of the City Attorney)
#64VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#65VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND AND FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1799, amending Chapter 40, Elections, Article II, Electoral Districts, to adopt updated Electoral Districts within the City, including the adoption of updated Electoral District
#66VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2025-030-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Downtown Core (DC) zoning district to allow a surface parking lot for Lots 7 & 8, Block 56, Original Townsite of Brownsville,
#67VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1795-B, to amend Chapter 6, "Amusements and Entertainment", of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinances to amend Article IV establishing the "Central Entertainment District"
#68VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#69VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#70VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#71VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#72VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and ACTION to authorize the approval of a Tree Removal Permit as an alternative to the preservation of Protected and Heritage Trees under the Unified Development Code, Section: 5.1.3.B – Heritage Tree, for a proposed fuel station and conveni
#73VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01 (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#74VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Brownsville and amend pertinent sections of the Code of Ordinances to reflect those updates, and
#75VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#76VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.127, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 3 – Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.4 – Subdivision Design Standards; Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Sectio
#77VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.6 – Zoning Development Standards, Subsection 4.6.3 – Landscaping; Articl
#78VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and ACTION to authorize the approval of a Heritage Tree Removal Permit as an alternative to the preservation of Heritage Trees under the Unified Development Code, Section: 5.1.3.B – Heritage Tree, for a proposed fuel station and convenience
#79VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#80VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-001, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex for 0.167 acres of land out of Block 21, Chicago Gardens Subdivision, S
#81VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1798 to adopt a regional tire ordinance aimed to safeguard public health, safety, and the environment by regulating the proper storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap tires. the pu
#82VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#83VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#84VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-022-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Regional Center (RC) zoning district to allow an event center for Suite G, Lot 3, Block 1, Springmart I Subdivision Replat #2, Cameron Cou
#85VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1821 to ratify the Fiscal Year 2027 budget that will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget. (Financial Services Department)
#86VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event center for Lots 13 & 14, Block 120, Brownsville Original Townsite,
#87VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1806, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as a 47.27-acre tract being Lot 1, Block 202, El Jardin Resubdivision, according to the map o
#88VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.6 – Zoning Development Standards, Subsection 4.6.3 – Landscaping; Articl
#89VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the issuance of sea
#90VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1798 to adopt a tire ordinance establishing regulations for the storage, handling, transport, and disposal of scrap tires within the City of Brownsville. The ordinance is intended to prot
#91VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-007, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Commercial Corridor (CC) to allow an HVAC Office (Air Conditioning Business) and Warehouse for 4.526 acres of land, gross, m
#92VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Public Hearing and ACTION on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-005, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, Dream Brownsville Subdivisi
#93VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-902, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for a 7.5-acre tract out of Tract L, Share 12, Espiritu Santo Gr
#94VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-06
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the drafting of an ordinance pursuant to Article V, Section 28A of the Charter.
#95VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-05
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#96VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-06
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#97VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#98VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-905, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow an existing single-family development for an approximate 2.09 acres out of Lots 1, 2,
#99VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.127, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 3 – Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.4 – Subdivision Design Standards; Article 4 – Zoning Regulat
#100VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the iss
#101VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1805 amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Officers and Employees, to amend the positions within the City Manager's Office. (City Manager's Office)
#102VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-005, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, Dream Brownsvil
#103VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-29
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#104VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-002, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex development for Lots 12 through 14, Block 5; and, Lot 11, Block 6, all being out of
#105VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#106VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#107VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-019, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential development for a 1.00-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block 307,
#108VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-012, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a townhome development for 3.205 acres out of Share 4, Espiritu Santo Grant, C
#109VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-26
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#110VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the iss
#111VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)
#112VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#113VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1800, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as being 3.23 acres out of a 53.09-acre tract comprised of the west 20.47 acres of Block 179,
#114VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and Action on SECOND AND FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1788, amending Chapter 106, Vehicles for Hire, to include regulations related to Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), commonly known as Uber and Lyft; amending Section 106-2
#115VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING to adopt Ordinance Number 2026-1781-A amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. (Financial Services Department)
#116VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-25
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#117VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#118VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1795-A, to amend Chapter 6, "Amusements and Entertainment", of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinances to amend Article IV establishing the "Downtown Entertainment District
#119VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#120VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-02
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#121VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential subdivision for all of Summer Lakes Subdivision Phase 4, Camer
#122VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the iss
#123VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1805 amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Officers and Employees, to amend the positions within the City Manager's Office. (City Manager's Office)
#124VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-901, to rezone from Residential Suburban (R-2) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow for a multifamily development for Lots 1, 2, and 21 through 30, Block 1; and, Lots
#125VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-003-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TN-C) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 4, Block 4, Replat of Lots 3 & 4, Bl
#126VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-006, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) for an approximate 35.17 acres and Commercial Corridor (CC) for an approximate 28.17 acres to allow d
#127VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#128VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#129VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#130VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#131VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1817 to adopt the City of Brownsville's Downtown Renaissance's Master Plan. (Planning & Redevelopment)
#132VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Public Hearing and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1813, amending Chapter 54, Health and Sanitation, Article VI, Smoking in Public Places, to modify regulations related to smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and ot
#133VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-015, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) for an approximate 105.29 acres and Commercial Corridor (CC) for an approximate 14.67 acres to allo
#134VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-009, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Estate (RE) to allow a single-family residence for 2.64 acres out of 5.0 acres out of the Baldauf 10.88-acre tr
#135VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-011-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 2, Block 1, Juan Garza Subdivision Replat, Cam
#136VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.128, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.2 – Zoning Procedures, to establish state regulations adopted at
#137VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Discussion and ACTION to acknowledge compliance with the required boards and commissions Personal Financial Statement (PFS) filings as mandated by the Code of Ethics, Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances. (Office of the City Secretary / Office of the City
#138VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-011-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 2, Block 1, Juan Garza Subdivision Replat, Cameron County,
#139VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-008, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex and alternative dwelling unit for a 0.501-acre tract of land comprised of Tracts I
#140VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Public Hearing and ACTION on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-007, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Commercial Corridor (CC) to allow an HVAC Office (Air Conditioning Business) and Warehouse for 4.526 acres of land, gross, more or less,
#141VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Public Hearing and ACTION on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-004, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for 0.87-acre tract of land out of the North 14.50 acres of the
#142VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to approve SECOND AND FINAL READING to adopt Ordinance Number 2026-1781-A amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. (Financial Services Department)
#143VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-002, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex development for Lots 12 through 14, Block 5; and, Lot 11, Block 6, all
#144VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-901, to rezone from Residential Suburban (R-2) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow for a multifamily development for Lots 1, 2, and 21 through 30, Block 1; and, Lots 1 through 5,
#145VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#146VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#147VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#148VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Subsection 4.4.3 – Permitted Use Chart, Subsection 4.4.4 – Additional Use Standard
#149VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-904, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow an existing duplex subdivision for all of Hidden Meadows Subdivision Section 2,
#150VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-24
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#151VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1806, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as a 47.27-acre tract being Lot 1, Block 202, El Jardin Resubdivision, according to the map or plat there
#152VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-02
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.128, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.2 – Zoning Procedures, to establish state regulations adopted at the 89th Leg
#153VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-07
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#154VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-004, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a multifamily development for 0.87-acre tract of land out of the North 14.50 acres of the
#155VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1800, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as being 3.23 acres out of a 53.09-acre tract comprised of the west 20.47 acres of Block 179, Fresnos lan
#156VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#157VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 2026-1788, amending Chapter 106, Vehicles for Hire, to include regulations related to Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), commonly known as Uber and Lyft; amending Section 106-26 to add d
#158VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-27
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#159VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#160VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#161VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#162VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Consideration and ACTION to approve a three-year purchase of VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vDefend licensing and support from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5241, in a total amount n
#163VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-18
Consideration and ACTION to authorize the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Brownsville and the Cameron County Elections Office for election services for the purpose of the Charter Amendment; and dealing with rela
#164VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-07
Consideration and ACTION to authorize contracts with Ceballos Lawn Care and NVS Corporate Services for Contract No. 135-26-HLH-RFP, Mowing Services for Vacant Lot, in an estimated amount of $55,000 annually per vendor, for a term of two (2) years with one
#165VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the appointment or employment of a city manager, and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with the appointed individual. (City Commission/ Office of the City Attorney/ OD&HR Department)
#166VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-27
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#167VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a contract with Holt Industrial Rentals, LLC in the amount of $287,036.74 for Contract No. 247-26-ISD-CP, for a term of six (6) months, for the rental of two (2) generators for the Impala Pump Station, as budgeted. (I
#168VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to approve an amendment to DSHS Contract No. HHS001564000001 Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies, to add funds for authorized services for the State Fiscal Year 2027 in the amount of $85,000, and to authorize the City Manager to exec
#169VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Consideration and ACTION on a severance agreement with the City Auditor. (Audit and Oversight Committee)
#170VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#171VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-01
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#172VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#173VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#174VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Consideration and ACTION to approve the first renewal of Contract No. 093-24-FIN-RFP with Deep Blue Investment Advisors for Investment Advisory Services for $34,500. (Financial Services Department)
#175VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-18
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
#176VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-18
Consideration and ACTION to authorize the execution of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). (Multimodal Transportation)
#177VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION to amend the phased contract with Noble Texas Builders for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Brownsville Public Safety Complex, RFQ #142-25-EPW-RFQ, and authorize staff to negotiate and finalize Guaranteed Maxim
#178VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION to approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement No.199-26-AIR-CP with SpawGlass Contractors Inc. for the furnishing and installation of an illuminated monument sign in the amount of $256,470, as budgeted, using TIPS Contract #24010402
#179VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-074 accepting the highest received bid from the Tax Resale conducted on March 3, 2026, for the tax-foreclosed property legally described as Lot 12, Block “G,” Frontier Addition, an addition to the City of
#180VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and ACTION to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brownsville and Cameron County regarding the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation application for the amount of $83,138, whi
#181VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-05
Consideration and ACTION to authorize the first amendment and second renewal of the contract with Rio Grande Valley Communications Group for a 1-year term (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) in the amount of $145,040, to reflect an increase in the radi
#182VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to Award Contract No.202-25-BMT-RFP-WRT to TEDSI Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $617,599 for Professional Engineering Services for West Rail Trail to Brownsville Sports Park Trail Project (CSJ 0039-08-109). (Multimodal Trans
#183VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to authorize a Contract with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for Contract No.169-26-HLH-SS, for a term of 2 years, for the purchase and delivery of mosquito control products. (Department of Health,
#184VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a Sole Source Contract with Stryker Sales, LLC in the Annual Amount of $130,630.33 for ProCare Maintenance Services for a One (1) Year Term with Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options, Subject to Annual Sole Source Review.
#185VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-17
Consideration and ACTION to authorize a contract with Dodson House Moving, LLC in the amount of $404,256.59 for moving the Neale House, Contract No. 064-26-EPMO-CP, with an estimated term of six (6) to eight (8) weeks or until completion of work. (Enterpr
#186VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-06
Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the one-year performance evaluation and compensation for the City Auditor, including a severance agreement.
#187VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-03
Consideration and ACTION to approve a Lease of a John Deere 460 P- Tier Dump Truck with D & M Leasing for Monthly Lease Payments of $12,922.94 for Contract No. 173-26-ISD-CP, for a 60-month term, as budgeted. (Internal Services Department)
#188VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#189VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#190VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#191VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#192VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#193VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#194VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a Contract with RM Walsdorf Inc. for the Abilene Trail Storm Sewer Improvements Project (246-26-EPW-IFB), in the amount not to exceed $104,911.70, as budgeted. (Engineering and Public Works Department)
#195VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-21
Consideration and ACTION to approve a contract with Nueces Farm Center, Inc. in the Amount of $482,928.23 for Contract No. 273‑26‑ISD‑CP, for the Purchase and Delivery of an SP 33 Slip Form Paver and Related Equipment for Engineering & Public Works Depart
#196VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-16
Consideration and ACTION to authorize Contract No.250-26-BMT-CP with EnGo Planet Energy Solutions LLC for the purchase and delivery of 17 monopoles and 1 bus shelter in the amount of $185,323, as budgeted. (Brownsville Metro)
#197VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a Contract with GO Underground LLC in the amount of $154,491.65 for Contract No. 163-26-EPW-IFB for Traffic Signal Improvements at Coffee Road at Hike and Bike Trail. (Engineering and Public Works Department)
#198VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-21
Consideration and ACTION to authorize a Contract with Casco Industries, Inc in the amount of $114,445.60 for Contract No. 203-26-FIRE-CP, for the purchase of fire department air compressor equipment and related installation services, as budgeted. (Fire De
#199VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#200VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-07
Consideration and ACTION to renew a one-year professional services agreement for Economic Analysis, Forecasting, and Research Services to TXP, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (City Manager's Office)