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14 • Regular AgendaCity of Angleton (Brazoria County)
Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 20260609-005 of the Angleton City Council, approving the finding of a public necessity by Angleton Drainage District and approving the use of eminent domain by Angleton Drainage District to condemn in fee
Presented in: City of Angleton City Council Meeting on 2026-08-11
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 20260609-005 of the Angleton City Council, approving the finding of a public necessity by Angleton Drainage District and approving the use of emi”
JW
John Wright
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
CD
Christiene Daniel
Councilmember, Position 1 (Position 1)
YES
TT
Travis Townsend
Councilmember, Position 2 (Position 2)
YES
BS
Barbara Simmons
Councilmember, Position 3 (Position 3)
YES
BS
Blaine Smith
Councilmember, Position 4 (Position 4)
YES
TS
Tanner Sartin
Councilmember, Position 5 (Position 5)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
simple a tract of 0.169 acres, more or less, of property generally located at the northwest corner of Valderas Street and Brushy Bayou in Angleton, Texas for the public purposes of drainage, flood control, and related purposes. (Item was tabled on June 9, 2026)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). 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).