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2026-1039 • OrdinancesCity of Harlingen (Cameron County)
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on the second and final reading for a request for an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter
Presented in: City of Harlingen City Commission - August 19, 2026 on 2026-08-19
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on the second and final reading for a request for an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter”
NS
Norma Sepulveda
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
DC
Delia Cavazos-Gamez
Councilmember (District 1)
YES
DN
Daniel Nemecio Lopez
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
MM
Michael Mezmar
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
FM
Frank Morales
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
RP
Rene Perez
Councilmember (District 5)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action to approve an ordinance on the second and final reading for a request for an ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Harlingen, Texas amending the Harlingen Horizon – A City on the Rise Comprehensive Plan, Chapter
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).