13 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0453

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 11, 2026) on 2026-08-11

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0453”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0453 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.