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2026-256 • OrdinancesCity of Rockport (Aransas County)
Consider the approval of the second and final reading of Ordinance 2017 amending Chapter 74, Article III, “Charitable Solicitations,” of the Code of Ordinances; clarifying the definition of charitable purpose; limiting permits to organized charitable camp
Presented in: City of Rockport City Council - July 14, 2026 on 2026-07-14
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consider the approval of the second and final reading of Ordinance 2017 amending Chapter 74, Article III, “Charitable Solicitations,” of the Code of Ordinances; clarifying the definition of charitable”
TJ
Tim Jayroe
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider the approval of the second and final reading of Ordinance 2017 amending Chapter 74, Article III, “Charitable Solicitations,” of the Code of Ordinances; clarifying the definition of charitable purpose; limiting permits to organized charitable camp
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).