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36 • LegislativeTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on a Written Agreement regarding

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (August 11, 2026) on 2026-08-11
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action on a Written Agreement regarding”
AB
Andy Brown
County Judge
YES
“Adopted in Commissioners Court”
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 on a Written Agreement regarding services between the City of Austin and Travis County relating to the City’s annexation of right-of-way, including portions of Hergotz Lane, Thompson Lane, Edwin Lane, Dalton Lane, and Ramirez Lane, that are contiguous to or connect to the recently annexed Dog’s Head area, in Precinct Four (This item may be taken into Executive Session under Texas Government Code sections §551.071, Consultation with Attorney and §551.072, Real Property exceptions). (Commissioner Morales) Page 7 of 8 TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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).