7 • ACTIONAnderson County (Anderson County)

Consider and take possible action to create an Enterprise zone for purposes of tax abatement to provide economic development within the county in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, said Enterprise zone to be known as Anderson County Enterp

Presented in: Anderson County Commissioners Court - Commissioners Court (Nov 03, 2025) on 2025-11-03

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“Motion to approve Consider and take possible action to create an Enterprise zone for purposes of tax abatement to provide economic development within the county in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, said Enterprise zone to be known as Anderson County Enterprise Zone-Pham BESS and located as described and depicted in the application by Tax Abatement Agreement, and in the public notices published in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.”

Jenny Staples

County Judge

YES

Carey G. McKinney

County Judge

YES

Rashad Q. Mims

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Joey Hill

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Greg Chapin

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

John B. Wilbanks

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take possible action to create an Enterprise zone for purposes of tax abatement to provide economic development within the county in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, said Enterprise zone to be known as Anderson County Enterprise Zone-Pham BESS and located as described and depicted in the application by Tax Abatement Agreement, and in the public notices published in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). 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).