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2. • PolicyHarris County (Harris County)
Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy.
Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-08-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to amend the consultation policy to remove the Fire Marshal’s Office from section 2.9.i.d. The motion carried by the following vote:”
TS
Tom S. Ramsey
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to amend the consultation policy to remove the Fire Marshal’s Office from section 2.9.i.d. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.