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Ord. 2026-09-15-D.2City of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)
The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Legal Advice, to receive legal advice and consultation from the city attorney regarding a request for legal defense by a councilmember 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
Bastiat Overreach Score: 54/100
Passed: 2026-09-15 • Effective: 2026-09-15
Executive Summary & Impact
The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Legal Advice, to receive legal advice and consultation from the city attorney regarding a request for legal defense by a councilmember 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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History
D.2 • City of Farmers Branch City Council Meeting2026-09-15
The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Legal Advice, to receive legal advice and consultation from the city attorney regarding a request for legal defense by a councilmember 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 Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion to approve The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Legal Advice, to receive legal advice and consultation from the city attorney regarding a request for legal defense by a councilmember 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
Official Legal Text & Codified Sections
OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-09-15-D.2 (Agenda Item D.2) Meeting: City of Farmers Branch City Council Meeting Date Enacted: 2026-09-15 Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO) Category: General Regulation Source Document: https://legistar.granicus.com/FarmersBranch/meetings/2026/9/2724_A_City_Council_26-09-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY: The City Council will convene in a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Legal Advice, to receive legal advice and consultation from the city attorney regarding a request for legal defense by a councilmember 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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.