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54 • Regular AgendaMidland County (Midland County)
54. Discuss and take action approving engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O’Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and
Presented in: Midland County Commissioners Court - August 18, 2026 on 2026-08-18
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion on 54. Discuss and take action approving engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O’Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and”
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
54. Discuss and take action approving engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O’Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). 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.