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2026-793 • OrdinancesCity of Elgin (Bastrop County)

Request to Wavier the Restrictions Imposed by Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.22 of the City of Elgin Code Ordinances as it Pertains to the Possession of an Open Container on October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for the 39th Annual Hogeye Festival (Kristina Alva

Presented in: City of Elgin City Council - September 15, 2026 on 2026-09-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Request to Wavier the Restrictions Imposed by Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.22 of the City of Elgin Code Ordinances as it Pertains to the Possession of an Open Container on October 22nd, 23rd, and ”
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Request to Wavier the Restrictions Imposed by Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.22 of the City of Elgin Code Ordinances as it Pertains to the Possession of an Open Container on October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for the 39th Annual Hogeye Festival (Kristina Alva

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). 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.