2026-665 • Regular AgendaHoward County (Howard County)

Discussion / Possible Action: Intergovernmental Agreement between Scurry County and Howard County regarding the Housing of Howard County Inmates in Scurry County Jail

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026 on 2026-07-27

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.2/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-665: Discussion / Possible Action: Intergovernmental Agreement between Scurry County and Howard County regarding the Housing of Howard County Inmates in Scurry County Jail”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion / Possible Action: Intergovernmental Agreement between Scurry County and Howard County regarding the Housing of Howard County Inmates in Scurry County Jail

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). 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.