2025-252 • Public HearingCity of Venus (Johnson County)

Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109 Venus, Texas 76084.Opened Public Hearing: on September 8, 2025,

Presented in: City of Venus City Council - October 13, 2025 on 2025-10-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 3.5/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2025-252: Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109 Venus, Texas 76084.Opened Public Hearing: on September 8, 2025,

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 3.5/10). 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).