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2026-269 • Contracts & ProcurementCity of Lockhart (Caldwell County)

Discussion and/or action to extend the current solid waste services contract with Republic Services, DBA - Central Texas Refuse through July 31, 2026, to allow additional time for the new solid waste services contract to be negotiated.

Presented in: City of Lockhart City Council - May 19, 2026 on 2026-05-19
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and/or action to extend the current solid waste services contract with Republic Services, DBA - Central Texas Refuse through July 31, 2026, to allow additional time for the new solid waste ”
LW
Lew White
Mayor
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and/or action to extend the current solid waste services contract with Republic Services, DBA - Central Texas Refuse through July 31, 2026, to allow additional time for the new solid waste services contract to be negotiated.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.