53 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0700 – Passed first reading

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 11, 2026) on 2026-08-11

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0700”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0700 – Passed first reading ORDINANCE granting to DARLING INGREDIENTS INC, a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). 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).