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2026-311 • ResolutionsCity of Wichita Falls (Wichita County)
Resolution authorizing the retention of Jackson Walker LLP as outside legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, to represent the City in legal matters regarding flooding, flood mitigation efforts, and associated state and federal legal issues
Presented in: City of Wichita Falls City Council - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Resolution authorizing the retention of Jackson Walker LLP as outside legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, to represent the City in legal matters regarding flooding, flood mitigation efforts, and associated state and federal legal issues”
TS
Tim Short
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
WF
Whitney Flack
Councilmember (District 1)
YES
RB
Robert Brooks
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
JB
Jeff Browning
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
MB
Mike Battaglino
Councilmember (District 4)
YES
TT
Tom Taylor
Councilmember (District 5)
YES
AC
Austin Cobb
Councilmember (Councilor At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Resolution authorizing the retention of Jackson Walker LLP as outside legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, to represent the City in legal matters regarding flooding, flood mitigation efforts, and associated state and federal legal issues
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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).