8 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0358

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (June 16, 2026) on 2026-06-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0358”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0358 AMEND Motion No. 2021-632, 11/17/21, TO EXTEND award to November 17, 2027 for Purchase of Escherichia Coli (E-Coli) Water Test Kits and Supplies for Various Departments, awarded to IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC AGENDA - JUNE 17, 2026 - PAGE 3 ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 39

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).