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Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
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DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Governing Standards and Expectations sets forth direction that state legislative principles shall be adopted by City Council to guide representation of City Interests at the state level.
At the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting, a formal list of state legislative priorities was developed to enumerate actions the City of Killeen will pursue during the upcoming legislative session, as well as a formal list of state legislative principles to enumerate general positions of support and opposition that can be applied to proposed legislation during the legislative process.
The adopted 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles document will be provided to state representatives of the City of Killeen and other legislators or agencies with an interest in issues that affect the City. It will also be provided to our state legislative consultant to guide work on behalf of the City of Killeen.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Revise and adopt a different list of 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
2. Adopt 2026-2027 State Legislative Priorities and Principles as presented
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
City Staff recommends adoption of 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities as presented to provide the framework for representing the City of Killeen’s interests at the state government level during the 90th Texas Legislature.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The adoption of this document adheres to the policy set forth in the Governing Standards and Expectations Section 2-10.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Staff recommend City Council approve the adoption of the 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Redlined 2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
2027-2028 State Legislative Priorities and Principles
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