HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24940: ADOPTING THE CITIY OF PORT ARTHUR'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES FOR THE 90TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE, 2027 P.R. NO. 24940
05/07/2026 RPC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ADOPTING THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 90TH
SESSION OF THE TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE,2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, desires to adopt the attached
legislative priorities of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,for the 90th session of the Texas Legislature
in 2027; and
WHEREAS,on November 9,2026,Texas state legislators will begin filing legislation that will impact
City operations,finances, and our citizens; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, the 90th Session of the Texas State Legislature will
convene in Austin, Texas, for a 140-day session to consider legislation; and
WHEREAS,during the 90th Session,it is anticipated that the Texas State Legislature will decide many
significant issues that directly and indirectly impact residents and businesses of Port Arthur, their
local government, and their quality of life.
Now THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,hereby approves and adopts the
City of Port Arthur's Legislative Priorities for the 90th Session of the Texas State Legislature in
2027, which are hereby incorporated for all purposes as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby direct themselves, the City Manager, and the
City Attorney to distribute and communicate the approved Legislative Priorities for the 90th Session
of the Texas State Legislature to members of the Texas Legislature, in general, and to appropriate
legislative committees, committee members,the City's legislative consultant,and other persons or
groups that may influence the 90th Legislative Session, as appropriate.
SECTION 3. For legislative priorities designated as"support",the Mayor,Councilmembers,the
City Manager and/or the City Manager's designee are directed to actively pursue the passage of the
appropriate legislation if it is introduced by another entity.Efforts to obtain passage of the legislation
may include drafting appropriate legislation,seeking a sponsor,or actively pursuing passage of such
legislation by providing testimony and through other legal matters.
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SECTION 4. For legislative priorities designated as "oppose", the Mayor, Councilmembers, the
City Manager, and/or the City Manager's designee are directed to attempt to impede the passage of
any such legislation.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and the City Manager are specifically authorized to sign any and all
letters, petitions, and/other documents on behalf of the City in order to promote the City's
Legislative Priorities and Agenda.
SECTION 6. When testimony before various committees or subcommittees is needed to support or
oppose a bill, the Mayor, the Councilmembers, the City Manager, and/or the City Manager's
designee are authorized to testify,provided the testimony is consistent with the approved Legislative
Priorities and Agenda. Travel to provide legislative testimony or to support or oppose a bill is pre-
approved in compliance with Section 78-269(b)(10) of the Code of Ordinances. Before departing,
the Mayor or Councilmembers must provide written notice to the City Council.Travel requirements
must comply with GSA guidelines.A travel budget for these purposes is subject to approval by the
City Council in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
SECTION 7. Further,the City's Legislative Priorities for 2027 may be amended from time to time
by City Council resolution.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and is so resolved.
SECTION 9. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED,this 196'day of May,2026 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: •
Councilmembers: •
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NOES: .
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED F^ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald Burto-, CPM, City Manager
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The City of Port Arthur's 2027 Legislative Agenda outlines the City's priorities and policy
positions for the 90th Texas Legislature. These priorities focus on strengthening
infrastructure, supporting economic growth, protecting the health and safety of our
,; community,and preserving the local authority.
SUPPORT OF STATE APPROPRIATIONS
The City of Port Arthur supports state appropriations that invest in critical infrastructure
_ and essential services for our community.
4 1 FUNDS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Support funding for the construction c highway connecting Port Arthur to
Sabine Pass.
2 FUNDS FOR WATER INFRASTr CTURE ANC ',!SAGE
Support funding for water ir astruc*._ire improN.ements and sustainable
water usage.
tFUNDS FOR MENTA' 'aEALTH S.� `VICES FOR THE HOMELESS
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' Su ort for r er ',.,alth vices and resources for the homeless
population.
- LOCAL GOV RNANCE
The City of Port Art. • supports preserving local authority and the ability to govern in
the best i- of c, community.
1 OPPOSE L SISLATION
repose leg lation to eliminate a City's authority to designate any part of its
ex, tern` vial jurisdiction as an industrial district.
2 OPPOSE LEGISLATION
Oppose legislation that results in the City's loss of revenue or negatively
impacts that authority to generate revenues.
3 SUPPORT LEGISLATION
Support legislation that would benefit the City and the continued ability of
local elected officials to pass ordinances that meet the unique needs of the
community.
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