Texas Record
Bryan
PT

Paul Torres

District 1 Council Member2022-2027

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
39
Total speaking time
43:09
Avg per meeting
1:06
Segments
1095

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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)

critical→Dec 2025[21]

Surveillance Technology (Flock Cameras)

None discussed directly at this meeting.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

crime statistics and public safety

Lower crime rates mean less money spent dealing with property loss and police response, keeping our local economy and property values on solid ground.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

Municipal Court Leadership

Minimal, primarily administrative efficiency.

medium↓Mar 2025[3]

Racial Profiling Compliance

critical↓Nov 2025[1]

public safety labor relations

The department estimates that retaining just three certified firefighters would save the city approximately $300,000 in training and recruitment costs.

high↓Dec 2025[1]

Flood Early Warning System Public Portal

The preferred option is estimated to cost $9.7 million.

medium↓Sep 2025[1]

Legal Settlement: Amy Luna v. City of Bryan

The specific financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed during the public portion of the meeting.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

firefighter scheduling

Adjusting shift patterns could lead to higher overtime costs or the need for additional hiring to maintain full coverage.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

crime rates and public safety

Lower crime rates can save taxpayers money on property loss, insurance premiums, and municipal security costs while boosting local economic development.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

firework restrictions

You could get hit with a steep municipal fine if you light fireworks in the wrong spot.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

crime statistics

Lower crime rates save residents money on property insurance and reduce the strain on our city's emergency and legal resources.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Torres was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.