2026-617 • OrdinancesCity of Garland (Dallas County)

Amendments to the Fireworks Prohibited Ordinance

Presented in: City of Garland City Council - May 05, 2026 on 2026-05-05

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-617: Amendments to the Fireworks Prohibited Ordinance”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Amendments to the Fireworks Prohibited Ordinance

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). 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).