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32.00 • Regular AgendaLubbock County (Lubbock County)
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Ronald Gallagher as Central Count Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as Central Count Alternate Judge for the November 3, 2026, General Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 127, Subchapter A, Secti
Presented in: Lubbock County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 27, 2026 on 2026-07-27
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #32.00: Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Ronald Gallagher as Central Count Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as Central Count Alternate Judge for the November 3, 2026, Genera”
CP
Curtis Parrish
County Judge
YES
MD
Mike Dalby
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Ronald Gallagher as Central Count Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as Central Count Alternate Judge for the November 3, 2026, General Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 127, Subchapter A, Section 127.005(a-f).
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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).