Primary Department: Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tammy Narvaez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an order authorizing travel and related expenses during the 2027 and 2028 biennium session of the Texas Legislature and other legislative purposes within the State of Texas and out of state.
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Background and Discussion:
Requesting approval of a Travel Order for the 2027 - 2028 biennium, which authorizes legislative travel for the
biennium session of the Texas Legislature and other legislative purposes within the State of Texas and out of
State. This order is consistent with previous travel policies that have been in place for the last several sessions.
Expected Impact:
Advocate for County legislative priorities, monitor and engage in legislative and policy issues at state, federal,
and global levels. Develop and carry out the County’s Legislative Platform and Agenda.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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8/27/2024 |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Elizabeth Penagos, Department Administrator, Intergovernmental & Global Affairs; Francis Nugent, Legislative Director, Intergovernmental & Global Affairs
Attachments (if applicable): Intergovernmental & Global Affairs Travel Order.