2 • LegislativeTravis County (Travis County)

Receive comments regarding a request from NEXWASTE LLC for a variance

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (July 28, 2026) on 2026-07-28

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Receive comments regarding a request from NEXWASTE LLC for a variance”

Andy Brown

County Judge

YES

“Sponsored and moved item”

Brigid Shea

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

George Morales III

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Jeffrey W. Travillion, Sr.

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Ann Howard

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Receive comments regarding a request from NEXWASTE LLC for a variance from the County’s siting criteria for transfer stations and recycling facilities, set forth in Travis County Code Section 312.003, that require that such facilities be located at least 350 feet away from all individual residences, for a proposed facility located at 9110 S. U.S. 183 Hwy, Austin, Texas 78747. (Judge Brown) RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

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.