BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas - The city of Balcones Heights this week confirmed it is reviewing a 2025 incident in which Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Jr. referenced a past quote about rape during a staff meeting.

The comment, which Rodriguez incorrectly attributed to the late T. Boone Pickens, was made during a Sept. 19, 2025 meeting while the mayor discussed the need to rebrand the city.

"Like T. Boone Pickens said, 'if you're going to get raped, just lay down and enjoy it' (laughs)," said Rodriguez.