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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/14/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor
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26-0691 1.00Meeting Info (Minutes Approved, Call to Order)Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated August 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0692 2.00Meeting Info (Minutes Approved, Call to Order)Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from the Salary Grievance Committee dated August 20, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0642 3.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve fees and plans for the County Clerk's Court Record Preservation plan (Acct. 094), Technology Fund plan (Acct. 099) and Records Management & Archive plan (Acct. 103) for FY 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0680 4.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding Auditor and Financial Matters including Budget Adjustments, Transfers and Amendments.   Not available Not available
26-0681 5.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash).   Not available Not available
26-0687 6.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to set salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected county or precinct officers for FY 2027, per Local Government Code 152.013(a).   Not available Not available
26-0683 7.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to rescind Fund Balance Commitment dated September 22, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0682 8.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Lubbock County Fund Balance Policy.   Not available Not available
26-0684 9.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action on Fund Balance Commitment effective September 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0679 10.00TravelDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Doug Clements, Ronald Fielding, John Hill, and Lanny McAden to attend the 2026 Annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigators Conference in Norman, Oklahoma.   Not available Not available
26-0705 11.00TravelDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Cory Edwards to attend the National Extension Association Session in Knoxville, TN.   Not available Not available
26-0710 12.00TravelDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Tony Garcia to attend the Notifier University VeriFire Tools Training Course in Duluth, GA   Not available Not available
26-0696 13.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the fourth of four one-year renewals with Grease Trapper Services for Grease Trap Pumping Services.   Not available Not available
26-0720 14.00Right of Way (Easements, Applications)Discuss, consider and/or take action to install 50 mph speed limit signs on CR 2130 from Woodrow Road to FM 41 in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0694 15.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the third of four one-year renewals with Galls, LLC for Sheriff’s Office Uniform Services.   Not available Not available
26-0709 16.00OtherDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve the continuation of a $5,000.00 credit limit to Joseph Ticer’s county purchasing card for FY 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0707 17.00OtherDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve the continuation of food purchases for the Quarterly Academy Advisory Board Meetings and in the event of emergency SWAT call outs with a county purchasing card for FY 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0713 18.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Customer Service Agreement and Addendum with UniFirst for mat service for the TAG Center.   Not available Not available
26-0722 19.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment and Renewal to the Local Administrative Agreement between the City of Lubbock and Lubbock County for the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit.   Not available Not available
26-0723 20.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shallowater Independent School District.   Not available Not available
26-0703 21.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lubbock for the FY 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.   Not available Not available
26-0734 22.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment One to the Administrative Agreement for Processing of Electric Vehicle Registrations between Lubbock County, Texas and Centex Auto Title, LLC.   Not available Not available
26-0706 23.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit application 26-114 and authorize the County Judge to sign a resolution to allow Valor Telecom Texas, LLC to install aerial fiber optic cable on 3.75 miles along CR 1200 and CR 700 and CR 6950, crossing at 6 aerial intersections and the installation of underground fiber optic cable on 1 mile of CR 1200 and CR 6910 and CR 1160 in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0733 24.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-115 and authorize the County Judge to sign a resolution to allow Valor Telecom Texas, LLC to install 1 mile of aerial fiber optic cable on CR 7310 with one crossing in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0736 25.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-116 and authorize the County Judge to sign a Resolution to allow Lightworks Fiber & Consulting to install 7 miles of underground fiber optic cable on E CR 5900 with two crossings in Precinct 3.   Not available Not available
26-0735 26.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-117 and authorize the County Judge to sign resolution to allow Valor Telecom Texas, LLC to install 3 miles of aerial fiber optic cable on N CR 3300 and E CR 6000 and N CR 3240 with 2 crossings in Precinct 3.   Not available Not available
26-0698 27.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Post-Adjudication Secure Correctional Facility Residential Treatment Services agreement with Randall County Juvenile Probation Department.   Not available Not available
26-0699 28.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with StarCare Specialty Health System for Parenting Awareness & Drug Risk Education Services. (PADRES).   Not available Not available
26-0700 29.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with StarCare Specialty Health System for Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Youth Services (TRY).   Not available Not available
26-0701 30.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with StarCare Specialty Health System for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Services (MOUD).   Not available Not available
26-0702 31.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with StarCare Specialty Health System for Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral Services. (OSAR).   Not available Not available
26-0697 32.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Contract for Secure Services with Randall County for placement at the Youth Center of the High Plains.   Not available Not available
26-0677 33.00OtherDiscuss, consider and/or take action to increase the purchase card monthly credit limits for Clint Wehrman, Kristina Handley and Andrea Bryne to $10,000.00 and Marisol Fuller to $5,000.00 for FY 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0695 34.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of five one-year renewals with Five Star Correctional Services for Food Services at the Lubbock County Detention Center.   Not available Not available
26-0719 35.00Public Hearing10:15 AM Receive comments regarding the installation of Speed Limit Signs on CR 2130 from Woodrow Road to FM 41. The speed limit shall be set at 50 miles per hour in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0466 36.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)10:15 AM Public Hearing regarding the FY 2027 Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate.   Not available Not available
26-0748 37.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)10:45 AM Public Hearing regarding the FY 2027 Lubbock County Budget.   Not available Not available
26-0688 38.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)10:45 AM Public Hearing regarding the FY 2027 tax rate.   Not available Not available
26-0731 39.00Hospital District, HospitalsDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve the FY 2027 Budget for the Lubbock County Hospital District.   Not available Not available
26-0465 40.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt the Lubbock County Hospital District tax rate of $0.099932 per $100 of taxable value for the tax year of 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0693 41.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action on a request by Voice of Hope for funding for “Making Sense of Your Worth”, a trauma-informed educational curriculum pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004, will be used to support the community.   Not available Not available
26-0737 42.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action on a request by the Slaton Economic Development Corporation for a Digital Sign Marquee Project under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses. The purpose of the funds is in compliance with the provisions of Section 381.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.   Not available Not available
26-0739 43.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action on a request by the Slaton Economic Development Corporation for Wreaths Across America under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses. The purpose of the funds is in compliance with the provisions of Section 381.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.   Not available Not available
26-0738 44.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action on a request by the City of Slaton Library toward the Children’s reading program under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses. The purpose of the funds is in compliance with the provisions of Section 381.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.   Not available Not available
26-0740 45.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action on a request by the Women Veterans Lubbock Hub Chapter 53 under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses. The purpose of the funds is in compliance with the provisions of Section 381.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.   Not available Not available
26-0730 46.00PresentationPresentation and discussion on behalf of Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector, regarding the Venue and Short-Term Rental Tax Collections.   Not available Not available
26-0708 47.00Memorials, Proclamations, ResolutionsPresentation for the August 2026 Monthly Report for Constable Pct. 1, as required by Local Government Code 114.044.   Not available Not available
26-0714 48.00Bids and ProposalsDiscuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 260702, Moving Truck Rental for the Elections Department.   Not available Not available
26-0715 49.00Bids and ProposalsDiscuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 260709, Pit Run Caliche for the Consolidated Road & Bridge Department.   Not available Not available
26-0716 50.00OtherDiscuss, consider and/or take action to exempt from competition, per Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) professional services, Agnew Associates, Inc., to provide mechanical and electrical engineering for Lubbock County projects.   Not available Not available
26-0721 51.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Agnew Associates, Inc.   Not available Not available
26-0711 52.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Tyler Technologies Quote for the purchase of ten additional time clocks.   Not available Not available
26-0728 53.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Addendum to the Bonterra Subscription and Services Agreement for the annual subscription of Impact Management Enterprise software purchased through SHI.   Not available Not available
26-0689 54.00OtherDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve a step plan and policy for Juvenile Justice Center positions classified as Public Safety and Administrative, effective October 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0685 55.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Presentation FY 2027 Proposed Budget by the Lubbock County Auditor.   Not available Not available
26-0746 56.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt the Lubbock County Tax Rate of $0.322782 per $100 of taxable value for the Tax Year of 2026. $0.290112 is for the purpose of maintenance and operation and $0.032670 is for the purpose of principal and interest on debt per Texas Tax Code section 26.05(a) and section 26.05 (b).   Not available Not available
26-0686 57.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt the FY 2027 Budget for Lubbock County.   Not available Not available
26-0741 58.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action to designate the dates and day of the week on which the Commissioners Court will convene in regular term for FY2027 per Local Government Code Section 81.005(a).   Not available Not available
26-0742 59.00MiscellaneousDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve the 2027 Lubbock County Holiday Calendar pursuant to the Lubbock County Employee Handbook, Section 8.04.   Not available Not available
26-0727 60.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve and execute, for filing purposes, the plat regarding South Fork Ranch Lots 183-196 in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0729 61.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action to approve and execute, for filing purposes, the plat regarding South Fork Ranch Lots 197-206 Tract N in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0732 62.00Maps, Plats, Subdivisions, and UtilitiesDiscuss, consider and/or take action for the final acceptance of CR 7660 (approximately 2,110 feet), CR 7650 from Cul de Sac to CR 1930 (approximately 1,100 feet), CR 1910 from CR 7660 to alley return (approximately 370 feet), CR 1920 from CR 7660 to CR 7650 (approximately 900 feet), CR 1925 from CR 7660 to alley return (approximately 315 feet), and CR 1930 from existing end of pavement to CR 7660 (approximately 275 feet) in Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
26-0712 63.00Contracts and Agreements (MOU, Statement of Work)Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Statement of Work and all final review and acceptance documents with Accela, Inc. for software integration on the Road & Bridge Fuel Pump System.   Not available Not available
26-0724 64.00ReportsReport on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report.   Not available Not available
26-0725 65.00MiscellaneousA quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: West Texas State Veterans Cemetery internment, September 11, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:00 am at 4614 E. 50th Street Lubbock, Texas 79403.   Not available Not available
26-0726 66.00MiscellaneousThe Breakfast with Champions on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 8:00am to 9:00am at 801 Avenue Q (MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites - Petroleum Room) Lubbock, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0745 67.00Budgets (Co. Finance, Amendments, Annual Budget)Lubbock County, Texas Taxpayer Impact Statement as of August 18, 2026 As of September 1, 2025, House Bill 1522 amends Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to add new notice required under the Texas Open Meetings Act. Specifically, when a governmental body posts notice of a meeting under Section 551.043(a)(c) at which it will discuss or adopt its budget, the notice must now include a taxpayer impact statement. The taxpayer impact statement must show, for the median-valued homestead property within the governmental body’s jurisdiction: · The property tax bill in dollars for the current fiscal year, and · An estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. This requirement is intended to increase transparency by allowing taxpayers to see how proposed budgets may directly affect their property tax bills. The average value of homesteaded property provided by the Lubbock County Appraisal District is not currently available. Median Value of Taxes under the Estimated Taxes Estimated Taxes Budge   Not available Not available