Order 2026-09-28-47Webb County (Webb County)

Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the City of Laredo's legislative effort, during the 90th Texas Legislature, to seek authorization for the establishment of a Project Financing Zone (PFZ) centered around the Sames Auto Arena, which would provide a mechanism to capture eligible incremental State tax revenues generated within the zone for a period of up to 30 years t

Bastiat Overreach Score: 78/100

Passed: 2026-09-28 • Effective: 2026-09-28

Executive Summary & Impact

Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the City of Laredo's legislative effort, during the 90th Texas Legislature, to seek authorization for the establishment of a Project Financing Zone (PFZ) centered around the Sames Auto Arena, which would provide a mechanism to capture eligible incremental State tax revenues generated within the zone for a period of up to 30 years to support the development, expansion and improvement of a future convention center and related facilities; recognizing the potential regional economic development, tourism, hospitality, and quality-of-life benefits of such a project for Laredo and Webb County; and authorizing the County Judge to execute the resolution and any related letters of support and any matters incident thereto.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

47 • Webb County Commissioners Court - September 28, 20262026-09-28

Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the City of Laredo's legislative effort, during the 90th Texas Legislature, to seek authorization for the establishment of a Project Financing Zone (PFZ) centered around the Sames Auto Arena, which would provide a mechanism to capture eligible incremental State tax revenues generated within the zone for a period of up to 30 years t

Outcome: PASSED (5-0) • Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the City of Laredo's legislative effort, during the 90th Texas Legislature, to seek authorization for the establishment of a Project Financing Zone (PFZ) centered around the Sames Auto Arena, which would provide a mechanism to capture eligible incremental State tax revenues generated within the zone for a period of up to 30 years t

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — WEBB COUNTY
Instrument / Docket Number: Order 2026-09-28-47 (Agenda Item 47)
Meeting: Webb County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-09-28
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://public.destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?id=93222&mt=ALL&get_month=9&get_year=2026&dsp=ag&seq=1158

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the City of Laredo's legislative effort, during the 90th Texas Legislature, to seek authorization for the establishment of a Project Financing Zone (PFZ) centered around the Sames Auto Arena, which would provide a mechanism to capture eligible incremental State tax revenues generated within the zone for a period of up to 30 years to support the development, expansion and improvement of a future convention center and related facilities; recognizing the potential regional economic development, tourism, hospitality, and quality-of-life benefits of such a project for Laredo and Webb County; and authorizing the County Judge to execute the resolution and any related letters of support and any matters incident thereto.