Consider and take all appropriate action to review applications, interview Applicants and approve allocations for  Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding for FY 2026-2027, fiscal year starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.<ol><li>Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theater</li><li>Barge295 Fall Fest</li><li>Keels & Wheels</li><li>Safety at Sea</li><li>Seabrook Lucky Trails</li><li>Seabrook Saltwate

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Consider and take all appropriate action to review applications, interview Applicants and approve allocations for  Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding for FY 2026-2027, fiscal year starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.<ol><li>Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theater</li><li>Barge295 Fall Fest</li><li>Keels & Wheels</li><li>Safety at Sea</li><li>Seabrook Lucky Trails</li><li>Seabrook Saltwater Derby</li><li>Seabrook Seafood Festival</li><li>South Coast Sailing School</li><li>Spectrum Sailing</li><li>Texas Outlaw Challenge</li><li>USCG Captains License Training</li><li>Yachty Gras</li></ol>

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).