Back to Docket Search
2026-476 • OrdinancesCity of Lockhart (Caldwell County)
Discussion and/or action regarding Ordinance 2026-35 adopting the tax rate on taxable property within the city limits of the City of Lockhart, Texas and levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Tex
Presented in: City of Lockhart City Council - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 9.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and/or action regarding Ordinance 2026-35 adopting the tax rate on taxable property within the city limits of the City of Lockhart, Texas and levying maintenance and operations property tax”
LW
Lew White
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and/or action regarding Ordinance 2026-35 adopting the tax rate on taxable property within the city limits of the City of Lockhart, Texas and levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Tex
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). 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).