Monday, 16 February 2026

Mike Hanson Presents City Hall With Petition To Repeal Freedom Stealing Ordinance [HXufQiem38M]

A grassroots movement in Gonzales challenges a controversial ban on garage sales as residents fight to reclaim property rights from local government overreach.

Mike Hanson Gonzales Texas Ordinance 2011-1 Property Rights Garage Sale Ban Livestock Laws City Council

By Mike Hanson Archives | 6m listen | 3 chapters

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About this episode

Mike Hanson and Johnny Hunt submitted 417 signatures to the Gonzales City Council to repeal Ordinance 2011-1, a local law that criminalizes garage sales. The petition aims to overturn a $500 fine currently imposed on residents who host sales on their private property. Although only 324 signatures were required to force a council vote, the group secured a surplus to counter potential administrative challenges.

Gonzales residents are protesting the elimination of public hearings on city agenda items, citing a disconnect between local governance and community will. While a local newspaper poll indicated 70% opposition to the garage sale ban, canvassers report that 99% of residents encountered door-to-door want the ordinance removed. Tensions in Gonzales, Texas have escalated following a new livestock ordinance that carries a $2,000 fine for keeping horses within city limits. Activists argue these prohibitions contradict the city's historic Come and Take It heritage and fear future bans on vegetable gardens.

Mike Hanson delivers a sharp critique of the council's recent legislative trajectory, labeling the current restrictions as a direct infringement on property rights. The atmosphere at City Hall reflects a growing movement of Texas residents demanding more transparency and the restoration of traditional community commerce.

CHAPTER 01 / 3 Discussion

Mike Hanson Petitions Gonzales City Council to Repeal Garage Sale Ban

Mike Hanson and Johnny Hunt submitted 417 signatures to the Gonzales, Texas City Council to repeal Ordinance 2011-1. The local law currently classifies garage sales as illegal and imposes a $500 fine on violators. Although only 324 signatures were required for the petition, the group collected a surplus to ensure the measure qualifies for a council vote.

mike hanson· gonzales texas· garage sales· city council· petition

00:00 Hello, it's Mike Hanson from Gonzales Texas and we have 417 signatures to repeal the law against garage sales. They made it illegal to have garage sales in Gonzales Texas with a $500 fine Well now they're gonna have to repeal it Let's see what they do We're fixing to go in Okay, come on Johnny Hunt. Johnny Hunt needs you Here's one of the guys that made it possible Johnny thanks for all your help Johnny Hunt No problem, anytime We have 417.

01:08 signatures we have here and we want to ask the City Council to repeal Gonzales city ordinance 201 1-1 which makes garage sales illegal in Gonzales Texas and give them a 500 fine. We asked that, we asked the City Council and the City of Gonzales, is the city enter here? We asking them to repeal this Un-American law. That's what it is. Yes, it does if you have a garage sale you're gonna get $500 fine I've already talked to the police chief and he said that he's going to give five hundred dollar fines out We don't want the ordinance whatsoever in any condition we want that ordinance. We wanted repealed. That's what this order 17 were only required to get 300 and how many?

02:00 328 or 324. We have 400 and we have 417 here, and we want this repealed the people has spoke in Gonzales Texas And we want it repealed Okay, so you're gonna turn in yes, yeah 417 But we got some people here that was involved in it Johnny Hunt Yes. And here's our model. You go to your hair. She got ready for today. Okay, yeah. Well not really just

02:58 Thank you. And you did get our stance on this? Did you get our stance on it? That was in your paper, wasn't it? Yes. And the way we see it... We were required to get 324 and we got 417 So even if they knock out some, we still have some extra going there. And we want to present that to the city council right there. Thank you

CHAPTER 02 / 3 Discussion

Gonzales Residents Protest Lack of Public Hearings and Local Ordinances

Residents of Gonzales, Texas expressed frustration over the City Council's decision to eliminate public hearings on agenda items. Petitioners claim that while a local newspaper poll showed 70% opposition to the garage sale ban, their door-to-door canvassing suggested 99% of the community opposes the restriction. The discussion highlights a pattern of local governance that residents describe as an infringement on personal freedoms and property rights.

public hearings· city council· freedom· livestock ordinance· property rights

03:39 That wasn't easy. That was less than two weeks worth of work, usually got a month but we didn't know about it since the city council does not let us have public hearings on anything anymore they did away with that yes it is because we can't talk on anything Any agenda item we cannot talk on at the very first I'm sorry what's your last name? Johnny Hunt. Hey Carol how you doing? Hey, 417 girl. Thank you so much for participating. Okay, yeah.

04:33 Now, just to let you know your paper had 70% of people in town were against it when we were walking around every neighborhood and down 99% of the people are against. We have I had like two people refused to sign it everybody else was just like gone crazy said this is this way out of control with city council done. You should've had you selling subscription for us? Well, your lady out there Brenda All I want to do is sell freedom. And this city council don't know what freedom is, that's the problem they every time they vote they vote our rights away their chip and ship and ship right? Every time they vote on something issues just like this livestock or did now it's $2,000 fine if you have a horse in town crazy Thank y'all

CHAPTER 03 / 3 Discussion

Gonzales Livestock Restrictions and Concerns Over Future Property Bans

A new livestock ordinance in Gonzales, Texas now carries a $2,000 fine for keeping horses within city limits. Local activists criticized the city's "Come and Take It" heritage as hypocritical given the increasing number of prohibitions on resident activities. Concerns were raised that the city council might eventually move to ban vegetable gardens following the restrictions on garage sales and animals.

livestock ordinance· property rights· gonzales texas· vegetable gardens· city government

05:28 We're happy. How's it going man? I gotta go snap my finger print down. Uh oh, you got 35 years. You talking about for the- Yeah, you've got to do every five years. Birthday expires and we need a license. What it is... The city of Gonzales always wants us talk about this come and take it what about them coming taking our rights every time they vote No garage sales, no livestock in town. What are they going to do next? No vegetables in town? No vegetable gardens?