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2026-294 • OrdinancesCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Consider action to adopt an ordinance granting a variance to the City's alcoholic beverage distance requirements to allow the sale of wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption at the retail sales establishment located within Waterview Plaza, si

Presented in: City of Rowlett Council - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to adopt/approve Item #2026-294: Consider action to adopt an ordinance granting a variance to the City's alcoholic beverage distance requirements to allow the sale of wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption at the retail”
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Jeff Winget
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider action to adopt an ordinance granting a variance to the City's alcoholic beverage distance requirements to allow the sale of wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption at the retail sales establishment located within Waterview Plaza, si

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.