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38. • Executive SessionTravis County (Travis County)
Receive legal briefing and take appropriate action regarding the siting of solid waste facilities in Travis County and a request from NEXWASTE LLC for a variance from the County’s siting criteria for transfer stations and recycling facilities, set forth in Travis County Code Section 312.003, that require that such facilities be located at least 350 feet away from all individual residences.<sup>1</
Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-07-28
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“Approve Item 38.”
AB
Andy Brown
County Judge
YES
BS
Brigid Shea
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
GM
George Morales III
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
AH
Ann Howard
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
N/A
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.