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2026-256 • Public HearingCity of Friendswood (Galveston County)
Conduct a public hearing concerning amendments to Appendix B “Subdivisions” of the Friendswood City Code to authorize the director of community development to approve plats except in certain situations consistent with Local Government Code Chapter 212.006
Presented in: City of Friendswood City Council - May 04, 2026 on 2026-05-04
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Conduct a public hearing concerning amendments to Appendix B “Subdivisions” of the Friendswood City Code to authorize the director of community development to approve plats except in certain situation”
MF
Mike Foreman
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Conduct a public hearing concerning amendments to Appendix B “Subdivisions” of the Friendswood City Code to authorize the director of community development to approve plats except in certain situations consistent with Local Government Code Chapter 212.006
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).