19 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0553

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (September 29, 2026) on 2026-09-29

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0553”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0553 RESCIND MOTION #2026-463, 8/12/26; APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $5,218,000.00 for Emergency Hazardous Material Removal Services for Various City Departments, awarded to HAZ MAT SPECIAL SERVICES, LLC - 5 Years - General and Other Funds ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 20 through 42

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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).