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2026-284 • Regular AgendaGrimes County (Grimes County)

Discussion and action on approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.  It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive

Presented in: Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 03, 2026 on 2026-06-03
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.5/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-284: Discussion and action on approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.  I”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and action on approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.  It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.5/10). 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).