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Farmers Branch lays out 2025 legislative platform, emphasizes local control and readiness to act
Summary
City staff presented a draft 2025 legislative platform calling for protection of local control, opposition to unfunded mandates and revenue reductions, and flexibility to support aligned partner priorities; staff warned a proposed sales-tax distribution change could cost the city about $1,000,000 a year.
Jennifer Rainey, assistant to the city manager, told the Farmers Branch City Council at a study session that staff has prepared a draft 2025 legislative platform to guide the city's interactions with the Texas Legislature. The presentation reviewed calendar milestones and the bill process, and explained why a standing platform helps the city respond quickly when bills move through committees.
"The first date of bill filing is quickly arriving, that's Monday, November 11," Rainey said, and she noted the 89th legislative session is…
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