2026-289 • Contracts & ProcurementHoward County (Howard County)

Discussion / Possible Action: Various contracts, MOUs with West Texas Centers - including Mental Health Deputies, HB 13 Grant Coordination, Diversion Services and Matching Funds.

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026 on 2026-07-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-289: Discussion / Possible Action: Various contracts, MOUs with West Texas Centers - including Mental Health Deputies, HB 13 Grant Coordination, Diversion Services and Matching Funds.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion / Possible Action: Various contracts, MOUs with West Texas Centers - including Mental Health Deputies, HB 13 Grant Coordination, Diversion Services and Matching Funds.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.