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2026-1512 • Regular AgendaAustin County (Austin County)
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Discussion
Presented in: Austin County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 9.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-1512: FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Discussion”
TL
Tim Lapham
County Judge
YES
GM
Greg Mikel
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
BR
Brandy Robinson
County Attorney
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Discussion
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.1/10). 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.