Border Wall Legal Services

At a glance

• What: Council ratified a professional services contract with Jackson Walker, LLP of Austin, not to exceed $194,500, for legal assistance and potential actions about the planned Border Wall.
• Where it stands: Approved September 21, 2026 on the consent agenda (9-0).

Detail

• Item 26-1772, funded from the General Fund. The minutes record no discussion.
• City Attorney Nguyen sponsored the item.
• Related: Rio Grande Border Buoys.

Who did what

• Nguyen: City Attorney sponsoring the contract.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes (preliminary), September 21, 2026: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/9/1334_M_City_Council_26-09-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-21 - City Council

Item 31: ratified with the consent agenda.