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33 • Public HearingCity of Whitehouse (Smith County)

1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-

Presented in: City Council - Aug 10 2026 on 2026-08-10
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-”
YES
ZB
Zack Briscoe
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
FB
Froncel Burns
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
DJ
Dr. John Chambers
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
MG
Michael G. Lowe
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
ML
Matt Lazarine
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Risk Commercial Use amending the City of Whitehouse Combined Zoning Ordinance by establishing regulations governing High-Risk Commercial Uses, including Vape Shops, Credit Access (Payday/Auto-Title) Businesses, Skilled Gaming Businesses, & Dispensaries. [Jake Hooter] Development Services Director Jake Hooter presented background on the ordinance for High-Risk Commercial Use. The item was reviewed and recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Wansley closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. No one from the audience participated in the public hearing. Mayor Wansley closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:07 p.m. Matt Lazarine moved to approve of Ordinance 26-0728-01 Michael Lowe seconded the motion. Zack Briscoe For DraftAgenda Item #F.1. City Council July 28, 2026 Froncel Burns For John Chambers For Michael Lowe For Matt Lazarine For Motion Approved

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).