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2026-827 • OrdinancesCity of Big Spring (Howard County)

Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-57 of the Big Spring City Code by Establishing the Number of Authorized Classified Positions for the Fire Department Pursuant to Section 143.021, Texas Local Government Code; Providing for Repeal

Presented in: City of Big Spring City Council - September 08, 2026 on 2026-09-08
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-57 of the Big Spring City Code by Establishing the Number of Authorized Classified Positions for the Fire Department Pursuant to Section 143”
RM
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-57 of the Big Spring City Code by Establishing the Number of Authorized Classified Positions for the Fire Department Pursuant to Section 143.021, Texas Local Government Code; Providing for Repeal

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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.