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10. • ResolutionsCity of Coppell (Dallas County)
Consider approval of a Resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League seek legislation providing municipal authority to regulate or prohibit the use of electric bicycles on sidewalks, trail systems, and other pedestrian facilities; and authorizing
Presented in: City of Coppell City Council - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #10.: Consider approval of a Resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League seek legislation providing municipal authority to regulate or prohibit the use of electric bicycles on sidewalks, trail sys”
WM
Wes Mays
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
BM
Biju Mathew
Councilmember (Place 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider approval of a Resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League seek legislation providing municipal authority to regulate or prohibit the use of electric bicycles on sidewalks, trail systems, and other pedestrian facilities; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).