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15 • Regular AgendaMidland County (Midland County)

15. Discuss and take action on a 90-day burn ban for Midland County.

Presented in: Midland County Commissioners Court - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion on 15. Discuss and take action on a 90-day burn ban for Midland County.”
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

15. Discuss and take action on a 90-day burn ban for Midland County.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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.