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2026-1123 • ResolutionsCity of Weslaco (Hidalgo County)

Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution 2026-63 proposing an ad valorem tax rate and setting a date to adopt the 2026–2027 ad valorem tax rate. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.  (Staffed by Finance Department.)

Presented in: City of Weslaco - August 18, 2026 on 2026-08-18
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution 2026-63 proposing an ad valorem tax rate and setting a date to adopt the 2026–2027 ad valorem tax rate. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.  (Staffed by Finance”
AG
Adrian Gonzalez
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JP
Josh Pedraza
Councilmember (District 1)
YES
L"
Leticia "Letty" Lopez
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
J"
Jose "JP" Rodriguez
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
AF
Adrian Farias
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
PG
Pete Garcia Jr.
Councilmember (At-Large Place 5)
YES
IG
Israel Gonzalez Jr.
Councilmember (At-Large Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution 2026-63 proposing an ad valorem tax rate and setting a date to adopt the 2026–2027 ad valorem tax rate. ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED.  (Staffed by Finance Department.)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). 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).