2026-436 • Regular AgendaPolk County (Polk County)

DISCUSSION OF SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON AND BAYLOR COUNTIES AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING LEASE PROCESS.

Presented in: Polk County Commissioners Court - June 09, 2026 on 2026-06-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-436: DISCUSSION OF SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON AND BAYLOR COUNTIES AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING LEASE PROC”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

DISCUSSION OF SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON AND BAYLOR COUNTIES AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING LEASE PROCESS.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.