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38. • Technology & OperationsTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on an automobile total loss claim recommendation for the date of loss of June 8, 2026. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Travillion)

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-09-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“Approve Item 38.”
AB
Andy Brown
County Judge
YES
BS
Brigid Shea
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
GM
George Morales III
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
AH
Ann Howard
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This item is in regard to the claim for Unit 5594 which was involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident on June 8, 2026. A Constable Precinct 2 employee was westbound on Wells Branch Parkway when a third-party failed to yield the right of way. As a result, the employee struck a 2017 Cadillac ATS who was attempting a left turn from eastbound Wells Branch Parkway. The impact caused significant damage to the front end of Unit 5594.

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).