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28. • Public NecessityHarris County (Harris County)

Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) temporary construction easement tract for the public project known as Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Dr to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.

Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-09-17
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:”
LH
Lina Hidalgo
County Judge
YES
“Aye”
AG
Adrian Garcia
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
“Aye”
LB
Lesley Briones
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
“Aye”
RE
Rodney Ellis
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
“Aye”
TS
Tom S. Ramsey
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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.