28 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Pulled - Not Considered

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 18, 2026) on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight

TABLED (16 - 0)

“Pulled - Not Considered”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Pulled - Not Considered ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and HOUSTON LAND BANK relating to Phase I Due Diligence and Reuse Planning for former Sunnyside Landfill, also known as Holmes Road Landfill - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.