30. • Action AgendaGalveston County (Galveston County)

Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass, Gilchrist

Presented in: Galveston County Commissioners Court Special Meeting on 2026-03-30

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Motion to approve unconditionally by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court. Passed: 4-0”

Mark Henry

County Judge

YES

“Aye”

Joseph Giusti

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Aye”

Darrell Apffel

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Aye”

Hank Dugie

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to approve unconditionally by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court. Passed: 4-0

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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).