Ord. 2026-10-06-1.City of Keller (Tarrant County)

Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Di

Bastiat Overreach Score: 68/100

Passed: 2026-10-06 • Effective: 2026-10-06

Executive Summary & Impact

Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

1. • City of Keller City Council Meeting2026-10-06

Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Di

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Di

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF KELLER
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-10-06-1. (Agenda Item 1.)
Meeting: City of Keller City Council Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-10-06
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Zoning & Land Use
Source Document: https://cityofkeller.legistar1.com/cityofkeller/meetings/2026/10/2472_A_City_Council_26-10-06_Agenda.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Section 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except:
(1)  when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about:
     (A)  pending or contemplated litigation;  or
     (B)  a settlement offer;  or
(2)  on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.