31 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0727

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 18, 2026) on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0727”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0727 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2025-1043 to include acquisition of two additional parcels for Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP) Conversion Waterlines Group C Project and further finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of such parcels by gift, dedication, purchase, and if necessary, the use of eminent domain - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). 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).