54 • REGULAR AGENDAWilliamson County (Williamson County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #26IFB24 Pharmaceuticals and Clinic Supplies for the Williamson County Animal Shelter, on a per-item basis, to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., and authorizing the execution of the agreement. The contract term is twelve (12) months, with two (2) one-year optional renewals. Funding sources are 01.0545.0545.003200 and 01.0545.0545.0049

Presented in: Williamson County Commissioners Court - June 30, 2026 on 2026-06-30

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #26IFB24 Pharmaceuticals and Clinic Supplies for the Williamson County Animal Shelter, on a per-item basis, to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., and authorizing the execution of the agreement. The contract term is twelve (12) months, with two (2) one-year optional renewals. Funding sources are 01.0545.0545.003200 and 01.0545.0545.0049”

Steven Snell

County Judge

YES

Cynthia Long

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Russ Boles

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Valerie Covey

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Terry Cook

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #26IFB24 Pharmaceuticals and Clinic Supplies for the Williamson County Animal Shelter, on a per-item basis, to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., and authorizing the execution of the agreement. The contract term is twelve (12) months, with two (2) one-year optional renewals. Funding sources are 01.0545.0545.003200 and 01.0545.0545.004975 as per the FY26 budget and Origination #5552.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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).