Ord. 2026-10-05-49City of Mesquite (Dallas County)

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas th

Bastiat Overreach Score: 68/100

Passed: 2026-10-05 • Effective: 2026-10-05

Executive Summary & Impact

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas that conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551. The following subjects may be discussed:

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

49 • City of Mesquite City Council2026-10-05

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas th

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas th

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF MESQUITE
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-10-05-49 (Agenda Item 49)
Meeting: City of Mesquite City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-10-05
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Zoning & Land Use
Source Document: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/10/1611_A_City_Council_26-10-05_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas that conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551. The following subjects may be discussed: