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5 • Regular AgendaMidland County (Midland County)

5. Discuss and take action on purchase of Point Blank Surveillance Platform using TAG funds.

Presented in: Midland County Commissioners Court - April 21, 2026 on 2026-04-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion on 5. Discuss and take action on purchase of Point Blank Surveillance Platform using TAG funds.”
TJ
Terry Johnson
County Judge
YES
JS
Jeff Somers
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
DA
Dianne Anderson
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
C"
Charles "Charlie" Hall
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
SV
Steven Villela
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5. Discuss and take action on purchase of Point Blank Surveillance Platform using TAG funds.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).