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2026-302 • OrdinancesCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)

A. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas approving the 2026 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 including the collection of

Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - August 10, 2026 on 2026-08-10
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: A. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas approving the 2026 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Balch Springs Public”
YES
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A. Approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Balch Springs, Texas approving the 2026 annual update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Balch Springs Public Improvement District No. 1 including the collection of

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).