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2026-191 • Regular AgendaGrimes County (Grimes County)
Discuss and hear public comment on amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381.
Presented in: Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 21, 2026 on 2026-04-21
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-191: Discuss and hear public comment on amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Gover”
JF
Joe Fauth III
County Judge
YES
CM
Chad Mallett
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discuss and hear public comment on amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).