Seek amendments to S.B. 2038 (2023) to provide exemptions for fast-growing cities, clarifications, and other challenges now created due to contiguity requirements. 

Seek amendments to TLGC 21.006 (H.B. 3613) to only require the election of the representative of those impacted by redistricting and not all members of the City Council.

Seek the preservation of the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.  

Supports increased municipal land use authority in the city limits and extra-territorial jurisdiction.

Supports funding for training for law enforcement.

Supports protection for first responders. 

Supports funding for workforce development at the local level.

Supports the preservation of all economic development tools.   

Supports funding for historical preservation. 

Supports funding for infrastructure, and the ability to resolve short term issues along TxDOT managed roadways through H.B. 1624.  

Opposes unfunded mandates. 

Opposes the erosion of the City’s ability to make decisions as the level of government closest to its residents. 

Opposes limitations on the ability for cities to engage professionals to represent the needs of the local area to the Texas Legislature. 

Opposes additional limitations on financing tools such as H.B. 325, H.B. 924, H.B. 1453 and S.B. 404, particularly given existing limitations and requirements for such tools and the City’s need to keep pace with infrastructure and public safety needs.