21 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0588

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (July 07, 2026) on 2026-07-07

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0588”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0588 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICT to provide support for Operational Costs for the Houston Police Department’s Helicopter and Marine Patrols within the Ship Channel Region

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.