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32.00 • Elections, General (Voting/Polling Location)Lubbock County (Lubbock County)
November 3, 2026 Central Count Judge
Presented in: Lubbock County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting on 2026-07-27
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Upon a motion by Mike Dalby, seconded by Jordan Rackler, the court unanimously voted to approve Ronald Gallagher as Central Count Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as Central Count Alternate Judge for the November 3, 2026, General Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 127, Subchapter A, Section 127.005(a-f).”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Upon a motion by Mike Dalby, seconded by Jordan Rackler, the court unanimously voted to approve Ronald Gallagher as Central Count Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as Central Count Alternate Judge for the November 3, 2026, General Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 127, Subchapter A, Section 127.005(a-f).
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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).