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2025-1041 • Regular AgendaCity of Freeport (Brazoria County)
Discussion and possible action regarding the recent ruling by the 14th Court of Appeals against Port Freeport in its attempt to acquire property in Freeport’s East End through eminent domain.
Presented in: City of Freeport City Council - October 06, 2025 on 2025-10-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and possible action regarding the recent ruling by the 14th Court of Appeals against Port Freeport in its attempt to acquire property in Freeport’s East End through eminent domain.”
JC
Jerry Cain
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and possible action regarding the recent ruling by the 14th Court of Appeals against Port Freeport in its attempt to acquire property in Freeport’s East End through eminent domain.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.9/10). 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).