11 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0775

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (September 09, 2026) on 2026-09-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0775”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0775 ORDINANCE approving creation of Segregated Account “Texas Water Development Board Grant 21928 - Spring Shadows Drainage and Paving Improvements” to receive and disperse proceeds received from Texas Water Development Board Grant awarded to City of Houston; approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD - DISTRICT A - PECK

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.