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2026-125 • Regular AgendaMatagorda County (Matagorda County)
Consideration and possible action for the Commissioners to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement allowing temporary access to Matagorda Beach/Colorado River mouth to perform dredging operations at the mouth of the river, using dredge material to
Presented in: Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026 on 2026-08-10
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consideration and possible action for the Commissioners to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement allowing temporary access to Matagorda Beach/Colorado River mouth to perform dredging operati”
BS
Bobby Seiferman
County Judge
YES
ME
Mike Estlinbaum
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
E"
Edward "Bubba" Cook
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action for the Commissioners to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement allowing temporary access to Matagorda Beach/Colorado River mouth to perform dredging operations at the mouth of the river, using dredge material to
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.