Item 4BItem 4B City of Southlake Legislative Agenda
Ben Thatcher
November 18, 2008
Legislative Agenda
Preserve City’s authority to govern
Ensure awareness of City’s positions
Assist local State Representatives
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Preserve City’s interests
Support legislation advancing City’s strategic goals and interests
Form coalitions
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Preserve Local Budgeting Authority and Revenue Sources
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Preserve Local Control of Land Use Planning and Zoning
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Allow Municipal Regulation of Pipelines
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Amend “place of business” definition in Texas Tax Code Ch. 321
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Amend the parameters of allowable homestead exemption amounts.
Legislative Agenda
January 13 – June 1, 2009
Next regular legislative session
Questions?
Ben Thatcher @ 817-748-8005