D • Action ItemsGuadalupe County (Guadalupe County)

The Order by the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, authorizing the issuance of "Guadalupe County, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026,” levying an annual ad valorem tax within the limitations p

Presented in: Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on 2026-04-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“The Order by the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, authorizing the issuance of "Guadalupe County, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026,” levying an annual ad valorem tax within the limitations p”

Kyle Kutscher

County Judge

YES

Drew Engelke

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Stephen Germann

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ott

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Michael Carpenter

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

David Willborn

District Attorney

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

D. The Order by the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, authorizing the issuance of "Guadalupe County, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026,” levying an annual ad valorem tax within the limitations prescribed by law for the payment of the notes; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreement with the county's financial advisors; and providing an effective date.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.5/10). 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).