18 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0652

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (July 28, 2026) on 2026-07-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0652”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0652 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021 -0968 related to contract with HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER to provide Shelter and Support Services to Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse - $250,000.00 - John Battaglia Trust Fund

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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.