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34. • Executive SessionTravis County (Travis County)

Receive legal briefing and take appropriate action regarding <em>Brown, et al v. Paxton, et al.</em>, Cause No. 1:24-CV-1095-ADA, United States District Court for the Western District, Austin Division.<sup>1</sup> (Judge Brown)

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-03-03
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Approve Item 34 lang”
AB
Andy Brown
County Judge
YES
BS
Brigid Shea
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
AH
Ann Howard
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Receive legal briefing and take appropriate action regarding <em>Brown, et al v. Paxton, et al.</em>, Cause No. 1:24-CV-1095-ADA, United States District Court for the Western District, Austin Division.<sup>1</sup> (Judge Brown)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.