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2026-2005 • Regular AgendaMcLennan County (McLennan County)

Regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and related Interlocal Agreement with City of Waco: Authorization of County’s Portion of Grant Award

Presented in: McLennan County Commissioners Court - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and related Interlocal Agreement with City of Waco: Authorization of County’s Portion of Grant”
SM
Scott M. Felton
County Judge
YES
JS
Jim Smith
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and related Interlocal Agreement with City of Waco: Authorization of County’s Portion of Grant Award

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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).