2026-2008 • Regular AgendaTravis County (Travis County)

Application request from the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis department for the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative grant solicited by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court - September 29, 2026 on 2026-09-29

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-2008: Application request from the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis department for the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative grant solicited by the U.S. Depa”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Application request from the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis department for the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative grant solicited by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.