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Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton

Presented in: Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (9 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #i: Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton”
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge (County-Wide)
YES
RS
Russell Schneider
County Commissioner (Precinct 1)
YES
BW
Bobby Whitson
County Commissioner (Precinct 2)
YES
LM
Louie Minor
County Commissioner (Precinct 4)
YES
LM
Louie Minor
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge
YES
BW
Bobby Whitson
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
GR
Greg Reynolds
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
RS
Russell Schneider
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton. (County Engineer) ii. Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; to wit: Technology Services Director. (County Judge) Avenue, Belton, Texas: iii. [3:00 PM] Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney relating to pending and/or potential litigation. (Administrative Services) iv. [4:00 PM] Closed Session - Pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code, briefing regarding economic development negotiations. (Administrative Services) upon time constraints. All times listed for discussion of Workshop items are estimated and may be subject to change. COUNTY JUDGE & COMMISSIONERS MAY ATTEND (meetings and events where County elected officials May attend and county business may be discussed but no action taken unless otherwise posted):

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.