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23 • OrdinancesCity of Whitehouse (Smith County)
8. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-03 authorizing the
Presented in: City Council - Sep 22 2026 on 2026-09-22
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion on 8. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-03 authorizing the”
JW
James Wansley
Mayor
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
collection of the City’s municipal sales and use tax on residential natural gas and electricity and amending Chapter 31, "Finance and Taxation", of the code of ordinances by adding section 31.08, "Sales and Use Tax on Residential Use of Gas and Electricity". [Leslie Black] Report #26-109 - Pdf 200 - 205
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). 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).