19 • LegislativeTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on proposed County fee changes for

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session (September 15, 2026) on 2026-09-15

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Consider and take appropriate action on proposed County fee changes for”

Andy Brown

County Judge

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Brigid Shea

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Sponsored and moved item”

George Morales III

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Jeffrey W. Travillion, Sr.

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Ann Howard

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

“Adopted in Commissioners Court”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take appropriate action on proposed County fee changes for Fiscal Year 2027 or Calendar Year 2027, including: A. Approve an order setting Calendar Year 2027 Sheriff’s and Constables’ fees B. Approve updated fees for the Medical Examiner for Calendar Year 2027 C. Approve updated park user fees for the Transportation & Natural Resources Department for Calendar Year 2027 D. Approve updated fee schedule for the use of County facilities from the Facilities Management Department E. Receive an annual update on fees to be charged by towing companies called by the Sheriff’s Office for non-consent towing (Commissioner Shea)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).