32. • Action AgendaGalveston County (Galveston County)

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Russell Marine LLC. for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements project submitted by the County Engineer

Presented in: Galveston County Commissioners Court Special Meeting on 2026-03-30

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court. Passed: 4-0”

Mark Henry

County Judge

YES

“Aye”

Joseph Giusti

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Aye”

Darrell Apffel

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Aye”

Hank Dugie

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court. Passed: 4-0

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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.