Council presses staff for a focused, aggressive 2027 state legislative program
City staff presented a draft 2027 state legislative program and councilmembers urged a smaller set of pursuit items, clearer timelines and a special work session before December to align on priorities such as home rule, affordable housing incentives and infrastructure funding.
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City staff led by Eric Dominguez, Director of Governmental Affairs, briefed the Dallas City Council on a draft 2027 state legislative program that compiled 169 proposed items and recommended nine priority items, 47 items to "monitor" and two items to oppose. Dominguez described the briefing as a transparency measure and a foundation for engagement during the 90th Texas Legislature, which staff said will convene Jan. 12, 2027.
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