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2026-266 • Regular AgendaMadison County (Madison County)
Discuss and take action on FY2027 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. This law requires each commissioners' court to set fees charged for civil services by the sheriffs and constables and directs
Presented in: Madison County Commissioners Court - August 25, 2026 on 2026-08-25
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-266: Discuss and take action on FY2027 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. This law requires each commissioners' court to set fees charged for ci”
CO
Clark Osborne
County Judge
YES
CW
Carl Wiseman
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
SP
Steve Parrish
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discuss and take action on FY2027 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. This law requires each commissioners' court to set fees charged for civil services by the sheriffs and constables and directs
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).