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2026-197 • Regular AgendaErath County (Erath County)

Discussion and action on burn ban.

Presented in: Erath County Commissioners Court - May 11, 2026 on 2026-05-11
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-197: Discussion and action on burn ban.”
J"
Jeff "Chili" Alexander
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
JS
Jason Schipper
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
BJ
Brandon J. Huckabee
County Judge
YES
AR
Albert Ray
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
DS
Dee Stephens
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
SE
Sherman Edwards
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and action on burn ban.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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).