17 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0561

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (June 23, 2026) on 2026-06-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0561”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0561 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2025- 0404 related to Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON CIVIC EVENTS, INC, to Manage, Solicit, Invest and Oversee the Investment of Solicited Funds, Gifts, Donations and Bequests for the use and benefit of the City in sponsoring Special Events and Civic Celebrations

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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.