2026-1050 • Regular AgendaHoward County (Howard County)

Discussion / Possible Action: Consider the request from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to install communications equipment on the Howard County tower — Chris Stickney, Meteorologist

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026 on 2026-09-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-1050: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider the request from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to install communications equipment ”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion / Possible Action: Consider the request from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to install communications equipment on the Howard County tower — Chris Stickney, Meteorologist

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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).