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21.00 • MiscellaneousLubbock County (Lubbock County)
2026 Idalou Cotton Fest
Presented in: Lubbock County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting on 2026-07-27
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Upon a motion by Cary Shaw, seconded by Jordan Rackler, the court unanimously voted to approve $2,500.00 funding for the 2026 Idalou Cotton Fest event held in the City of Idalou, pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.044, will be used to promote the arts in our community.”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Upon a motion by Cary Shaw, seconded by Jordan Rackler, the court unanimously voted to approve $2,500.00 funding for the 2026 Idalou Cotton Fest event held in the City of Idalou, pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.044, will be used to promote the arts in our community.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.