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57 • LegislativeTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action to approve a letter in support of

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (September 29, 2026) on 2026-09-29
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action to approve a letter in support of”
AB
Andy Brown
County Judge
YES
“Sponsored and moved item”
BS
Brigid Shea
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
“Adopted in Commissioners Court”
GM
George Morales III
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
“Adopted in Commissioners Court”
JW
Jeffrey W. Travillion, Sr.
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
“Adopted in Commissioners Court”
AH
Ann Howard
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take appropriate action to approve a letter in support of Foundation Communities' application for a tax credit through TDHCA and authorize the Judge the sign on behalf of Commissioners Court. (Judge Brown) Page 9 of 11 TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 EXECUTIVE SESSION Note 1 Texas Government Code § 551.071, Consultation with Attorney Note 2 Texas Government Code § 551.072, Real Property Note 3 Texas Government Code § 551.074, Personnel Matters Note 4 Texas Government Code § 551.076, Security Note 5 Texas Government Code § 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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).