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*17. • Public HearingGalveston County (Galveston County)
Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 03, 2026, on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code
Presented in: Galveston County Commissioners Court Special Meeting - July 20, 2026 on 2026-07-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approved Item #*17.: Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 03, 2026, on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Gove”
MH
Mark Henry
County Judge
YES
DA
Darrell Apffel
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 03, 2026, on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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).