STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Saab
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution authorizing amendments to the City’s State Legislative Program for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Body
BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas adopts a state legislative program every two years at the beginning of the Texas Legislative session. The program includes statements regarding the City’s legislative goals and a comprehensive list of legislative initiatives on which the City of Dallas will be focused during the session.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on the “2025 Legislative Priorities Submitted To-Date” on December 11, 2023.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on the “Consideration of 2025 State Legislative Priorities” on May 28, 2024.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on the “Consideration of Legislative Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature” on August 27, 2024.
The City Council will be briefed on the “Briefing on the Proposed Legislative Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature” on September 18, 2024.
The City Council adopted the City’s Legislative Program for the 89th Texas Legislature on October 8, 2024, by resolution No. 24-1508.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Affairs was briefed on “Review of Legislative Priorities” on January 6, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.