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37 • Regular AgendaCity of Whitehouse (Smith County)

5. Discussion, consideration and action on accepting funds from the Federal Bureau of

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 5. Discussion, consideration and action on accepting funds from the Federal Bureau of”
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

Investigation to support maintenance and replacement of target systems at the Whitehouse gun range. [Paul Robeson] Police Chief Paul Robeson presented information about the partnership between Whitehouse PD and the FBI and the maintenance the funds will support. Froncel Burns moved to accept funds from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to support maintenance and replacement of target systems at the Whitehouse gun range. Michael Lowe seconded the motion. Zack Briscoe For Froncel Burns For John Chambers For Michael Lowe For Matt Lazarine For Motion Approved

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.