Brazos County, TX

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will decide on the 2026 tax levy and several high-value financial transfers. The body is also reviewing contracts for a new emergency communications dispatch center and voter registration software.

• Approval of the 2026 Tax Levy
• Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Proposed $1,250,000 transfer from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to General Obligation Debt Service Fund
• Contract award to SpawGlass Construction Corp for the Emergency Communications District Dispatch Center
• Final Plat approval for Dowling Business Park (25.69 acres) and Amending Plat for Straub Road Subdivision (11.05 acres)

• Final Plat of Dowling Business Park — null
  Precinct 1 · 25.69 ac
• Amending Plat of the Final Plat of Straub Road Subdivision — null
  Precinct 1 · 11.05 ac
• Mutual Termination of EVAPCO Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement — null
• Construction Manager at Risk for Brazos County Emergency Communications District Dispatch Center — null
• Justice Premier Plus — null
• Voter Registration Software — null

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Brazos County Commissioners Court

IGC Meeting

B/CS MPO Board Meeting

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Brazos County Commissioners Court meets Oct. 5, 2026, to act on a 12-item consent agenda and a 21-item regular agenda covering budget amendments, personnel changes, subdivision plats, and utility permits. The regular agenda includes several District Attorney and court personnel raises, a $45,454.04 quarterly contribution to the Specialty Court Program, and renewals of county medical and workers' compensation coverage. The court will also hear presentations on county growth and subdivision regulations, and convene in closed session to discuss a contract being negotiated regarding Easterwood Airport.

• $45,454.04 fourth-quarter FY 2025-2026 contribution to the Brazos County Specialty Court Program
• District Attorney personnel changes: $13,226 (CPS), $22,513 and $5,164 (Administration) budget increases
• Juvenile Court Referee changes: $17,021 interpreter supplement increase and $26,688 for Juvenile Associate Judge
• Road and Bridge personnel change increasing FY 2027 budget by $80,691
• Final plats for 7-11 Ranch Phase 2, Spires Subdivision, and Smart Elmo Weedon Subdivision

Special Called Session

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will consider an interlocal agreement for emergency medical ambulance services with College Station and Brazos County for FY 2027 - FY 2029. The session also includes approval requests for several FY27 community support contracts and various budget amendments.

• FY 2027 - FY 2029 College Station and Brazos County Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Ambulance Service
• FY 25/26 Budget Amendments 26.01 - 26.09
• Seven FY27 Community Support Contracts including Aggieland Humane Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Personnel Change of Status for Department Heads and Elected Officials
• Executive Session regarding economic development, personnel, and real property in Precinct 2

Juvenile Board Meeting

The Brazos County Juvenile Board is meeting to approve the FY 2027 Juvenile Services Department budget and discuss Texas Juvenile Justice Department funding for 2026. They will also consider a contract with five other counties for placing youth in the Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center, and conduct the annual inspection and certification of the facility.

• Approve FY 2027 Juvenile Services Department County Budget
• Discuss Texas Juvenile Justice Department funding for 2026
• Possible action on contract with Burnet, Blanco, Llano, San Saba, and Gillespie Counties for youth placement
• Annual inspection and certification of Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center
• Discuss responsibility of Commissioners Court and Juvenile Board on expenditures

Housing Finance Corporation Meeting

The Brazos County Housing Finance Corporation is meeting to approve its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and minutes from the prior meeting. Members will also discuss an update on the Sandy Creek Apartments and vote on a request for annual fees related to that project. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Discussion and update on Sandy Creek Apartments by Steve Harris
• Approval of request for annual fees related to Sandy Creek Apartment Project
• Approval of minutes from previous Board meeting

IGC Meeting

This is a notice for an Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) meeting of the Brazos County Commissioners Court. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the IGC meeting itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Location: Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Center for Regional Services, Board Room, 3991 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX
• ADA accommodations available by calling 979-595-2801, Ext 2009

Public Hearing - Local Provider Participation Fund - LPPF Tax Rate

Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to establish mandatory payments from nonpublic hospitals for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The hearing will also cover the collection of data required to continue the fund and the rules adopted to implement Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 296 (HB 3185). Public comments are invited from hospital representatives and other interested persons regarding these matters.

• Establishment of mandatory LPPF payments for the fiscal year October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
• Review of data collection requirements for the Local Provider Participation Fund
• Adoption of rules implementing HB 3185 (Chapter 296, Texas Health and Safety Code)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items including budget amendments, a tax rate for the Local Provider Participation Fund, an EMS interlocal agreement, and several construction change orders. They will also vote on multiple subdivision plats and community support contracts. The meeting includes public comment, presentations, and closed sessions for personnel and contract negotiations.

• Change Order #1 to CIP 26-532 Road & Bridge Office Building Renovations with Aggieland Construction, $484,600.00, increasing contract to $3,496,600.00
• Change Order #2 to CIP 25-531 Brazos County Administration Building Renovations with Flintco, $500,000.00, increasing contract to $16,339,949.83
• Order 26-008 adopting 6% tax rate for Local Provider Participation Fund for FY 2027, designating Truist Bank as depository
• FY27 Community Support Contracts including Amber Alert Network, Boys and Girls Club, Food Bank, and various VFDs
• Final plats for Southwest Acres Two, Lakeside at Millican Reserve Phase 5, Straub Road Subdivision, Southern Pointe Section 501, and Whispering Willows Estates Phase One

BVCOG Board Meeting

The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) Board will hold a meeting at the Center for Regional Services in Bryan, TX, with an option to join via Zoom. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the BVCOG Board of Directors meeting, and adjournment.

Public Defender's Office Oversight Board Meeting

The Brazos County Public Defender's Office Oversight Board will vote on a new chairperson and approve its bylaws. The board will also review quarterly progress reports for April through June 2026 and accept FY 2027 grant award letters. Additionally, members will discuss how the Administration Building construction affects office operations.

• Approval of new PDO Oversight Board Chairperson
• Approval of PDO Oversight Board Bylaws
• Review of Quarterly Progress Reports for April, May, and June 2026
• Acceptance of FY 2027 Grant Award Letters
• Discussion of Administration Building construction impact on operations

Chamber of Commerce - Legislative Affairs Meeting

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a meeting regarding Chamber of Commerce legislative affairs. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 county budget and a resolution to levy the 2026 tax rate. This includes ratifying a property tax increase required by the new budget. The court will also discuss elected official salaries and various grant applications.

• Adoption of the FY 2027 County Budget
• Resolution 26-015 levying the 2026 tax rate and ratifying a property tax increase
• SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant application for $500,000
• Acceptance of Texas Indigent Defense Commission grants totaling $1,541,083
• Authorization to purchase property at 108 San Jacinto Lane and 1003 Earl Rudder Freeway

Public Hearing

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The budget would raise total property taxes by $12,877,663 (10.27%) over last year, including $5,020,573 from new property. The budget is on file with the County Clerk and available on the county website.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 budget
• Property tax increase of $12,877,663 (10.27%)
• $5,020,573 from new property added to tax roll
• Budget on file with County Clerk and on county website

Public Hearing

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed tax increase for 2026. Interested parties may attend and speak for or against the increase. The meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 9:15 AM.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 tax increase
• Comments for or against the tax increase

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and propose the 2026 tax rate, and consider a consent agenda with 20 items including appointments, budget amendments, and various permits. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $668,699.93 radio replacement project and a credit card limit increase from $150,000 to $500,000. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on a purchasing matter.

• Discuss and propose 2026 Tax Rate
• Approve CIP #26-573 Radio Replacement Phase II with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $668,699.93
• Increase US Bank credit card limit from $150,000 to $500,000
• Wire transfer up to $20,000,000 to Health and Human Services Commission for Uncompensated Care Demonstration Year 15
• Award Bid #27-008 Seal Coat to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc.

IGC Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of the Brazos County Commissioners Court in an Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) session. The agenda contains only a call to order, the IGC meeting item, and adjournment, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Budget Workshop - Discussion of the FY 2026-2027 County Budget

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 County Budget. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the budget, but no specific items or amounts are listed. This is a discussion-only session, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2026-2027 County Budget

BVCOG Board Meeting

Budget Workshop - Special Funds, Grants, Health and Life, Debt, Tax Rate Discussion

The Brazos County Commissioners Court is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, covering special funds, grants, debt service, health and life, and the general fund. They will also review certified appraised values for tax year 2026 and consider tax rate options, including the no new revenue rate, debt rate, and voter approval rate. This is a discussion and presentation session, not a final decision meeting.

• Review of Special Funds, Grant Funds, Debt Service Fund, Health and Life Fund, and General Fund
• Discussion of Certified Appraised Values for Tax Year 2026
• Presentation of No New Revenue Rate, Debt Rate, and Voter Approval Rate for Tax Year 2026
• Consideration of 2026 Tax Rate Options

Budget Workshop - General Government Departments (General Fund), Judicial Departments (General Fund), Law Enforcement (General Fund)

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop session to present and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 General Fund budget, covering departments including General Government, Judicial, Law Enforcement, Juvenile Services, Public Transportation, Public Health, and Human Services.

RMA Board Meeting

B/CS Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Public Hearing - County Clerk Archival

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider a plan for the County Clerk Archival Fund and hear public comments. The meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Bryan, Texas.

Budget Workshop

The Brazos County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop session to review and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including general fund revenues excluding ad valorem taxes, capital improvement requests, and personnel requests. The meeting will take place at the Brazos County Administration Building in Bryan, Texas.

• General Fund Revenues excluding Ad Valorem Taxes presentation
• Capital Improvement requests for FY 2026-2027
• Personnel requests for FY 2026-2027, including salary adjustments for elected officials and new positions

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss a tax abatement agreement for the RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center in executive session. The body is also deciding on utility permits for water and LNG pipelines in Precinct 2 and filling several vacant county positions.

• Tax Abatement Agreement with RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center, LLC
• Grand Prix Pipeline, LLC permit for 30-inch LNG pipeline crossings under 8 county roads
• Wickson Creek SUD permit for road bores under Zweifel Road for Locke Subdivision water services
• Award of Bid # 27-007 for Cutback Asphalt to Martin Asphalt Company
• Approval of Order for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will decide on a $20 million commitment for county building repairs and various infrastructure contracts. The body will also review budget amendments, utility permits, and road reconstruction awards.

• Resolution 26-014 to commit $20,000,000 of General Fund Balance for deferred maintenance
• Wire transfer of up to $1,000,000.00 to Health and Human Services Commission for Uncompensated Care
• Road reconstruction awards for Democrat Road (Knife River Corporation - South) and Dick Elliot Road (Larry Young Paving, Inc.)
• Change Order #5 for Juvenile Justice Center Expansion with Collier Construction for $221,203.00
• Increase of mileage reimbursement rate from $0.725 to $0.76 per mile

Special Called Session - Payment of Claims

The Brazos County Commissioners Court is meeting in a special called session solely to consider and approve the payment of claims. This is a routine administrative item with no other business on the agenda.

• Approval of Payment of Claims (no specific amounts or vendors listed)