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2026-409 • Contracts & ProcurementCalhoun County (Calhoun County)
Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Judge and the Sheriff to sign new contracts for inmate housing with Jackson County, Wharton County, Lavaca County, Austin County, and the City of Bay City. The contracts include an increase to the
Presented in: Calhoun County Commissioners Court - April 22, 2026 on 2026-04-22
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-409: Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Judge and the Sheriff to sign new contracts for inmate housing with Jackson County, Wharton County, Lavaca County, Austin”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Judge and the Sheriff to sign new contracts for inmate housing with Jackson County, Wharton County, Lavaca County, Austin County, and the City of Bay City. The contracts include an increase to the
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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).