38 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0703 – Passed second reading

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 18, 2026) on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0703”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0703 – Passed second reading ORDINANCE No. 2026-703; Passed first reading August 12, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to PAYLESS WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto SECOND READING

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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.