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2025-693 • OrdinancesCity of Big Spring (Howard County)
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective
Presented in: City of Big Spring City Council - September 09, 2025 on 2025-09-09
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordin”
RM
Robert Moore
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). 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.