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BENJAMIN FLORES

Commissioner of the General Land Office

2026 Texas Commissioner of the General Land Office — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Texas Commissioner of the General Land Office — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Hola! I’m Benjamin Flores

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I came to the U.S. in 1996, leaving behind my studies in geography at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Facultad de Filosofía y Letras in Mexico City. I arrived with two bags of clothes, a strong work ethic and a dream. There was no room for nonsense – I washed cars, fried chicken at KFC, and repaired hotel computers at a Marriott in California before getting deep into computer networking. This led to my 30‑year career in cybersecurity and compliance – where there can be absolutely no nonsense – protecting banks, fintech firms and county government from fraud and systemic errors.

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I came to the U.S. in 1996, leaving behind my studies in geography at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Facultad de Filosofía y Letras in Mexico City. I arrived with two bags of clothes, a strong work ethic and a dream. There was no room for nonsense – I washed cars, fried chicken at KFC, and repaired hotel computers at a Marriott in California before getting deep into computer networking. This led to my 30‑year career in cybersecurity and compliance – where there can be absolutely no nonsense – protecting banks, fintech firms and county government from fraud and systemic errors.

Hola! I’m Benjamin Flores

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In 2016, my wife An, our daughter Nadia and I moved from Austin to Bay City, Texas. We started a ten-acre family business raising heritage-breed pigs. Wrestling with the red tape common to small producers pushed me toward public service. Wanting to see that our local laws were fair and transparent, I ran for and was elected to Bay City’s city council.

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In 2016, my wife An, our daughter Nadia and I moved from Austin to Bay City, Texas. We started a ten-acre family business raising heritage-breed pigs. Wrestling with the red tape common to small producers pushed me toward public service. Wanting to see that our local laws were fair and transparent, I ran for and was elected to Bay City’s city council.

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I'm Benjamin Flores and I'm running to be your next Texas Land Commissioner

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I’ll responsibly manage state lands, expand revenue from traditional and renewable energy, and direct every available dollar to public schools so districts can reduce pressure on property taxpayers.

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I’ll responsibly manage state lands, expand revenue from traditional and renewable energy, and direct every available dollar to public schools so districts can reduce pressure on property taxpayers.

As Texas Land Commissioner, I’ll focus the General Land Office on its core mission: fund our public schools, help our veterans and protect our coastline.

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As Texas Land Commissioner, I’ll focus the General Land Office on its core mission: fund our public schools, help our veterans and protect our coastline.

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As Texas Land Commissioner, I’ll focus the General Land Office on its core mission: fund our public schools, help our veterans and protect our coastline.

I'm Benjamin Flores and I'm running to be your next Texas Land Commissioner

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I’ll expand Veterans Land Board home-loan and support programs, improve outreach, reduce long-distance travel for assistance, and fight for a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.

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I’ll expand Veterans Land Board home-loan and support programs, improve outreach, reduce long-distance travel for assistance, and fight for a VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.

I'm Benjamin Flores and I'm running to be your next Texas Land Commissioner

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I’ll protect Texas beaches and natural resources, strengthen storm-recovery programs, ensure relief funds are distributed fairly, and pursue FEMA money that never reached Houston-area communities.

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I’ll protect Texas beaches and natural resources, strengthen storm-recovery programs, ensure relief funds are distributed fairly, and pursue FEMA money that never reached Houston-area communities.

Increase General Land Office Revenue for Public Education

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Increase General Land Office revenue through innovation and efficiency and direct it to Texas public schools.

  • Preserve the revenue and public-education destination mechanisms.
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Use State-Land Revenue to Reduce Property-Tax Pressure

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Use additional state-land revenue for public schools to reduce property-tax pressure on homeowners.

  • Preserve the stated fiscal linkage without asserting a guaranteed tax reduction.
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Expand State-Land Leasing Across Energy Sectors

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Expand state-land leasing opportunities for oil, gas, solar, wind, geothermal, and other energy producers.

  • Preserve the all-sectors leasing mechanism and named energy sources.
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Put Idle State Acres to Revenue-Producing Use

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Lease or otherwise use idle state acres to increase school funding and support property-tax relief.

  • Preserve the land-use and revenue objectives without inventing lease terms.
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Develop Power Buy Agreements for Energy Expansion

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Develop power buy agreements that encourage energy expansion and attract emerging industries to Texas.

  • Preserve the named agreement mechanism and investment purpose.
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Negotiate Energy and Infrastructure Investment Agreements

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Negotiate agreements intended to attract energy and infrastructure investment from advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, semiconductor, aerospace, and similar industries.

  • Preserve the agreement mechanism and example industries.
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Use Strategic Land Swaps to Encourage Affordable Housing

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Explore strategic state-land swaps that encourage affordable-housing development while returning fair value to Texas.

  • Preserve both the housing mechanism and fair-value condition.
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Coordinate State-Land Development With Local Communities

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Work with local communities to identify responsible state-land development opportunities that serve working families.

  • Preserve the local-coordination mechanism and beneficiary group.
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Expand Veterans Land Board Outreach and Service Access

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Direct the Veterans Land Board to reach veterans and their families with more services delivered more easily and quickly.

  • Preserve the outreach, access, and timeliness commitments.
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Audit Every Veterans-Care Vendor Within 90 Days

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Conduct a comprehensive audit of every vendor serving Texas veterans within the first 90 days and apply a four-star quality standard.

  • Preserve the scope, deadline, and quality benchmark.
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Establish a Coastal Bend Assisted-Living Home for Veterans

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Work to establish a new assisted-living home for veterans in the Coastal Bend region.

  • Preserve the facility type, beneficiary group, and location.
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Advocate for a Full-Service VA Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley

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Use the Land Commissioner's office to advocate for a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.

  • Preserve the advocacy mechanism, facility type, and region.
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Build Coalitions to End Veteran Homelessness

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Build coalitions with local governments, nonprofits, and federal agencies to address veteran homelessness across Texas.

  • Preserve all named partners and the statewide objective.
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Make Veterans Land Board Services Accessible to Mothers

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Ensure Veterans Land Board services accommodate women veterans caring for children.

  • Preserve the access commitment without inventing a child-care benefit.
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Advocate for the Repatriation of Deported Veterans

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Advocate to allow deported United States veterans to return home and access earned benefits.

  • Preserve the repatriation and benefits-access objectives.
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Coordinate Coastal Management With TCEQ

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Work with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality so coastal management serves both economic and environmental objectives.

  • Preserve the named interagency partnership and dual objectives.
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Develop Natural Storm-Surge Protections

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Partner with communities, conservation organizations, and federal agencies to develop living shorelines, restored wetlands, and other natural storm-surge barriers.

  • Preserve the named partners and natural-infrastructure mechanisms.
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Release Pending Harvey Recovery Funds Within 30 Days

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Disburse any remaining pending Hurricane Harvey recovery funds within the first 30 days in office.

  • Preserve the covered funds and explicit deadline.
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Create Disaster Rapid Response Teams

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Deploy rapid-response teams before, during, and after disasters to help local leaders navigate federal processes, communicate with FEMA, and advocate for residents and businesses.

  • Preserve the timing, assistance functions, and beneficiary groups.
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Pursue All Federal Disaster Relief Owed to Texas

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Fight for all federal disaster-relief funding owed to Texas and move it into communities within weeks or months rather than years.

  • Preserve the federal-funding objective and timeliness standard.
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Maintain a Roster of Pre-Vetted Texas Disaster Vendors

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Maintain a roster of pre-vetted Texas contractors ready to mobilize after storms to keep recovery work local and deter price gouging.

  • Preserve the vendor-screening mechanism and stated purposes.
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Distribute Recovery Funds Transparently and Equitably

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Use transparent and equitable procedures to distribute disaster-recovery funds among Texas communities.

  • Preserve the transparency and equity standards without inventing a formula.
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Public record

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231 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 231 exact attributed records from the official Bay City City Council, Position 1 minutes archive (216 yes, 5 no, 0 present, 8 not voting, 0 abstained, 0 recused, and 2 other explicitly attributed actions, statements, or unlabeled choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: January 14, 2025 through June 23, 2026
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231
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216 / 5
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0 / 0

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local governing body voteNot voting

189g CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BAY CITY Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 1901 5th Street COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor: Robert K. Nelson Mayor Pro Tem: Jim Folse Council Members: Benjamin Flores, Jim Folse, Bradley Westmoreland, Susan Reardon, Blayne Finlay

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as not voting in the official record for 189g city council regular meeting city of bay city tuesday, june 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm council chambers | 1901 5th street council members mayor: robert k. nelson mayor pro tem: jim folse council members: benjamin flores, jim folse, bradley westmoreland, susan reardon, blayne finlay.

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189g CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BAY CITY Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 1901 5th Street COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor: Robert K. Nelson Mayor Pro Tem: Jim Folse Council Members: Benjamin Flores, Jim Folse, Bradley Westmoreland, Susan Reardon, Blayne Finlay Vision Statement We envision Bay City as a thriving, family-centered community where our citizens can live, work, worship, and play, while welcoming visitors to experience our beautiful environment and diverse culture. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert K. Nelson at 6:01 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Robert K. Nelson Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse Council Member Susan Reardon Council Member Blayne Finlay Council Member Brad Westmoreland Council Member Cory McCray ABSENT: Council Member Benjamin Flores INVOCATION & PLEDGE Texas State Flag Pledge: "Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible." Councilwoman Susan Reardon MISSION STATEMENT The City of Bay City promotes economic growth and invests in quality-of-life initiatives through collaboration. We respond promptly and professionally to residents' concerns and strive to deliver superior municipal services. Councilwoman Susan Reardon

June 23, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF BAY CITY

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as not voting in the official record for city council workshop city of bay city.

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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF BAY CITY Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 1901 5th Street COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor: Robert K. Nelson Mayor Pro Tem: Jim Folse Council Members: Benjamin Flores, Jim Folse, Bradley Westmoreland, Susan Reardon, Blayne Finlay Vision Statement We envision Bay City as a thriving, family-centered community where our citizens can live, work, worship, and play, while welcoming visitors to experience our beautiful environment and diverse culture. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert K. Nelson at 4:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Robert K. Nelson Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse Council Member Susan Reardon Council Member Blayne Finlay ABSENT: Council Member Benjamin Flores Council Member Brad Westmoreland PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no Public Comments.

June 23, 2026
local governing body voteVoted yes

Ordinance ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bay City, Texas, ordering a Runoff Election to be held on June 13, 2026; authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Matagorda County to conduct the Runoff Election on behalf of the City of Bay City;…

Motion carried.

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as voting yes in the official record for ordinance ~ discuss, consider, and/or approve an ordinance of the city council of the city of bay city, texas, ordering a runoff election to be held on june 13, 2026; authorizing the mayor, or designee, to enter into an agreement with matagorda county…

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8. Ordinance ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bay City, Texas, ordering a Runoff Election to be held on June 13, 2026; authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Matagorda County to conduct the Runoff Election on behalf of the City of Bay City; designating the places and manner of holding the election; providing for the posting and publication of notice; providing a savings clause; providing an open meetings clause; and, providing an effective date. Moy, mas, by Cos ail Member loes to hero on ane i ane, fthe city the Mayor, e City f Bay to enter into an agreement with Matagorda County to conduct the Runoff Election on behalf od the City of Bay City; designating the places and manner of holding the election; providing for the posting and publication of notice; providing a savings clause; and, providing an effective date. Seconded by Council Member Finlay. Voting Yea: Council Member Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Folse, Council Member Westmoreland, Council Member Reardon, Council Member Finlay. A poll was taken, all in favor. Motion carried.

May 12, 2026
local governing body voteVoted yes

Discuss, consider, and/or approve authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services, including design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and management, for the Critical Facilities Generators project under HMGP DR-4485-0062.

Motion carried.

What this issue meant

BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as voting yes in the official record for discuss, consider, and/or approve authorization to advertise a request for qualifications (rfq) for professional engineering services, including design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and management, for the critical facilities generators project under hmgp dr-4485-0062..

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12. Discuss, consider, and/or approve authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services, including design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and management, for the Critical Facilities Generators project under HMGP DR-4485-0062. Engineering Tech, Gabriel Lopez, discussed and requested authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering services for the Critical Facilities Generators project under HMGP DR-4485-0062, including design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and management. Motion made by Council Member Finlay to approve authorization to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services, including design, bid phase services, and construction inspection and management, for the Critical Facilities Generators project under HMGP DR-4485-0062. Seconded by Council Member Westmoreland. Voting Yea: Council Member Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Folse, Council Member Westmoreland, Council Member Reardon, Council Member Finlay. Motion carried.

May 12, 2026
procedural local voteVoted yes

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Council Member Flores to approve the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Finlay.

Motion carried.

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as voting yes in the official record for approval of agenda motion made by council member flores to approve the agenda. seconded by council member finlay..

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Council Member Flores to approve the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Finlay. Voting Yea: Council Member Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Folse, Council Member Reardon, Council Member Finlay. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS

May 12, 2026
procedural local voteVoted yes

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Council Member Flores to approve the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Finlay.

Motion carried.

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as voting yes in the official record for approval of agenda motion made by council member flores to approve the agenda. seconded by council member finlay..

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Council Member Flores to approve the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Finlay. Voting Yea: Mayor Nelson, Council Member Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Folse, Council Member Reardon, Council Member Finlay. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Nelson recognized the Bay City SWAT Team. Meghan Griffith gave a brief update on the Aquacats. CEREMONIAL

April 28, 2026
local governing body voteVoted no

Planning ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve a Letter of Support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Merger. Robert K. Nelson,

Motion carried.

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as voting no in the official record for planning ~ discuss, consider, and/or approve a letter of support for the union pacific and norfolk merger. robert k. nelson,.

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10. Planning ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve a Letter of Support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Merger. Robert K. Nelson, Mayor The Letter of Support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Merger was read by Mayor Pro Tem Folse. Motion made by Council Member Reardon to approve a Letter of Support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Merger. Seconded by Council Member Finlay. Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Folse, Council Member Westmoreland, Council Member Reardon, Council Member Finlay. Voting Nay: Council Member Flores. Motion carried.

November 18, 2025
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Committee ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve the creation of an Efficiency Task Force Committee and provide staff direction.

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BENJAMIN FLORES is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for committee ~ discuss, consider, and/or approve the creation of an efficiency task force committee and provide staff direction..

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11. Committee ~ Discuss, consider, and/or approve the creation of an Efficiency Task Force Committee and provide staff direction. Mayor Pro Tem, Becca Sitz, proposed an efficiency committee outline to council. Mayor Robert K. Nelson and Council Member Bradley Westmoreland asked that this matter not be voted on since they would not be in attendance and wanted to be part of the discussion. An efficiency committee has been used in the past. Committee members may come and go as they wish. The committee will be made up of community members where subject-matter experts may be helpful with guidance to bring new ideas from the private sector to the public sector. The members may have a committee of their own to bring ideas and suggestions to the efficiency committee and can bring to council. Motion made by Council Member Finlay to table agenda item 11 to discuss, consider, and/ or approve the creation of an Efficiency Task Force Committee and provide staff direction. Seconded by Council Member Flores. Voting Yea Mayor Pro Tem Sitz, Council Member Flores, Council Member Folse, Council Member Finlay. Motion carries. CLOSED / EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no Closed/ Executive Session RECONVENE AND ACTION ITEMS / COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER City Secretary, Jeanna Thompson, reminded everyone that the next Regular Council Meeting is March 25th ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25 day of March, 2025. ROBERT Заков отом CITY OF BAY CITY, TEXAS аппи JEANNA THOMPSON homn CITY SECRETARY OF.,

February 25, 2025

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Campaign finance

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Texas Ethics Commission report-period totals for February 22, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

Total contributions
$0.00
Total expenditures
$53,660.32
Ending cash
$3,001.43
Outstanding debts
$100,000.00

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Filer ID: 89819

Filer name: Flores, Benjamin

CTA office sought: Land Commissioner

Report ID: 101062076

Filer ID: 00089819

Total political contributions: $0.00

Total political expenditures: $53660.32

Total political contributions maintained: $3001.43

Outstanding loans: $100000.00

Period covered: 2026-02-22 through 2026-06-30

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  1. Election record

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  2. Government website identity record

    BENJAMIN FLORES — official website identity bridge

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    BENJAMIN FLORES — candidate-owned primary source 1

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  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    BENJAMIN FLORES — candidate-owned primary source 2

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  5. Government public record

    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-06-23

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-06-23

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-05-12

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-05-12

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-05-12

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2026-04-28

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2025-11-18

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    BENJAMIN FLORES — Bay City City Council approved minutes — 2025-02-25

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  13. Campaign-finance record

    BENJAMIN FLORES — official Texas Ethics Commission latest report totals

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  14. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

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  15. Candidate-owned primary source

    BENJAMIN FLORES — Part 96 verified source

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