Res 2024-253 adopting City of San Marcos Guiding Principles for 89th Texas Legislative Session (2025)

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Approved by City Council on December 17, 2024 takings, tree preservation, building codes, and short-term rentals. • Support legislation to enhance cities' ability to protect historical, cultural and natural resources and property values by implementing development standards. • Support the maintenance of cities' ability to regulate lot sizes. Economic Development • Support the developments on and near the San Marcos Regional Airport, FM 110, and adjacent railroad which will provide intermodal freight capacity and a key link to national transportation infrastructure as well as bring thousands of jobs to the area. • Increase action to promote strategic economic development and provide incentives to attract and retain businesses and that supports a strong local economy. • Support the maintenance of economic development incentives, including those that stimulate the local economy, promote job creation, and attract primary employers. This includes film incentives and legislation that grants local elected officials flexibility to offer targeted tax relief aligned with community needs. Workforce Training • Support the increase of funding for workforce housing for workers who are the backbone of the City of San Marcos, strengthen and enhance veteran housing programs, and increase the availability of affordable housing for all. • Support legislative funding for workforce training and programs including skills development funding and customized training to employ veterans and civilians, including career transitioning and second career adults. • Support legislative funding for programs pertaining to small business education and entrepreneurial ideas. • Support legislation that builds more equitable, accessible, and affordable childcare systems. Water Resources & Environmental Protection • Support legislative action to: protect the City's authority to utilize 3