24 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0703 - Passed third and final reading

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 25, 2026) on 2026-08-25

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0703”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0703 - Passed third and final reading ORDINANCE No. 2026-703; Passed second reading August 19, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to PAYLESS WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING AGENDA - AUGUST 26, 2026 - PAGE 5

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).