otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action may be placed on a future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion.
Under Sec. 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code, it is a felony of the third degree for a person to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to a public servant who is lawfully discharging an official duty, or to do so in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as public servant. Further, attendees shall not use profanity, make negative/offensive gestures, or act in a hostile, harassing, or threatening manner. The Mayor or her designee has the authority to instruct any person conducting themselves in such manner to leave the meeting. Failure to promptly comply may result in law enforcement escorting the person from the property. (Texas Penal Code 42.05 Disrupting Meeting or Procession. (a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering, the person obstructs or interferes with the meeting, procession, or gathering by physical action or verbal utterance; (b) an offense under this section is a Class B Misdemeanor).
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine and may be approved with one motion and vote; however, should any member of the Council wish to discuss an item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by request of a Councilmember prior to the motion being made.)
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item not listed