Ord. 2026-09-28-5ACity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

The City Council will convene into closed, executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the gove

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100

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

Executive Summary & Impact

The City Council will convene into closed, executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described herein, to wit: Project Laser.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

5A • City of Rowlett City Council Special Work Session2026-09-28

The City Council will convene into closed, executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the gove

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve The City Council will convene into closed, executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the gove

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF ROWLETT
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-09-28-5A (Agenda Item 5A)
Meeting: City of Rowlett City Council Special Work Session
Date Enacted: 2026-09-28
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://rowletttx.civicclerk.com/Web/Gen/MeetingDetails?meetingId=80

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
The City Council will convene into closed, executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described herein, to wit: Project Laser.