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2026-399 • Regular AgendaCity of Lockhart (Caldwell County)
Discussion regarding a Payment Services Agreement with Western Union Financial Services, Inc. to expand utility bill payment options for City of Lockhart utility customers.
Presented in: City of Lockhart City Council - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion regarding a Payment Services Agreement with Western Union Financial Services, Inc. to expand utility bill payment options for City of Lockhart utility customers.”
LW
Lew White
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion regarding a Payment Services Agreement with Western Union Financial Services, Inc. to expand utility bill payment options for City of Lockhart utility customers.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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).