12 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0549

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (June 16, 2026) on 2026-06-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0549”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0549 ORDINANCE authorizing and approving amendments to Form Second Lien Deed of Trust and Notice of Occupancy Restrictions, Deferred Payment Loan Note, and Terms and Conditions for use in the City of Houston’s Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) to align with the Eighth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Homebuyer Assistance Program Guidelines

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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