Texas, amending the City of Harker Heights Code of Ordinances §150.02(K); Adopting the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC); Adopting four (4) local amendments to the 2026 NEC; And establishing an effective date. (Ordinance 2026-23, Director of Planning & Development/Building Official) Councilmember, Place 4 Roxanne Flores made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember, Place 2 Shane Hodyniak seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #V.1. CITY COUNCIL: Workshop August 18, 2026 REGULAR BUSINESS:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.