Calhoun County, TX

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will discuss budget adjustments and several fund loans for infrastructure. The body is also reviewing contracts, donations, and the acceptance of a new subdivision road.

• Authorization of a $200,000 loan from the General Fund to the Little Chocolate Bayou Park Bridge fund
• Authorization of a $20,000 loan from the General Fund to the Magnolia Beach Restoration/Crabbin Bridge Fund
• Use of $157,850 in GOMESA funds to complete the King Fisher Pier Extension
• Acceptance of Mossy Oaks Drive in the In the Oaks at Swan Point Subdivision
• Acceptance of a donation from the Port O'Connor Service Club valued at $12,495

• Amendment No. 3 to Contract 004 — null
• Loan to Magnolia Beach Restoration/Crabbin Bridge Fund — null
  $20,000
• Loan to Little Chocolate Bayou Park Bridge fund — null
  $200,000
• King Fisher Pier Extension construction funding — null
  $157,850
• Acceptance of Mossy Oaks Drive — null
  Mossy Oaks Drive, The Oaks at Swan Point Subdivision
• Addendum 3 with Local Government Solutions, LP — null

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Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the 2026 Budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Public hearing on amending the 2026 Budget

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The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on subdivision regulations and two petitions to vacate lots in Port O'Connor. The body will also address budget adjustments, infrastructure projects, and various county contracts.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Regulation of Subdivisions, including Manufactured Home Rental Communities
• Approval of agreement with Shirley & Sons Construction Co. for King Fisher Pier Extension Project
• Authorization of $127,850 in GOMESA funds for the King Fisher Pier Extension
• Maintenance agreement with Victoria Air Conditioning, Ltd for $1,876.00 annually
• Public hearings to vacate Lot 1, Block 37 and a 0.433 acre portion of Lots 4 and 5, Block 130 of Port O'Connor Townsite

The Commissioners Court approved new regulations for subdivisions and manufactured home rental communities, specifying that funds be collected by Floodplain Administration. The court also approved several infrastructure projects, including the King Fisher Pier Extension and airport project participation.

• Adopted Regulation of Subdivisions and Manufactured Home Rental Communities (5-0)
• Approved King Fisher Pier Extension agreement with Shirley & Sons Construction Co. (5-0)
• Authorized $127,850 in GOMESA funds for King Fisher Pier Extension (5-0)
• Approved Airport Project Participation Agreement for project 26ALPTLAV (5-0)
• Approved 2026 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved $1,876 annual HVAC maintenance agreement with Victoria Air Conditioning, Ltd (5-0)
• Approved bid packets for 2027 road materials and asphalts/oils/emulsions (5-0)
• Authorized removal of four Sheriff's Office vehicles for auction (5-0)

Public Hearing

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate a 0.433 acre portion of land. The property is located at Lots 4 and 5, Block 130 of the Port O'Connor Townsite.

• Petition to vacate 0.433 acre portion of Lots 4 and 5, Block 130 of the Port O'Connor Townsite

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate a specific lot. The meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026.

• Petition to Vacate Lot 1, Port O'Connor Townsite, Block 37, Resubdivision No.1

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider adopting new subdivision regulations for unincorporated areas, including rules for manufactured home rental communities. The proposed rules would require surveys, development plans, and minimum standards for water, wastewater, drainage, and access roads. Public comment will be accepted at the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232
• New requirements for surveys and development plans for subdivisions and manufactured home rental communities
• Minimum standards for water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure
• Minimum standards for access roads and emergency vehicle access
• Copies of proposed regulations available for $0.10 per page

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the County Courthouse in Port Lavaca. The court will hold a public hearing and consider action to amend the 2026 county budget, and will consider a request for county funds to support Memorial Medical Center operations. It will also vote on a contract for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station project and several Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust grant applications for park projects. Other items include approving minutes, reports, bills and payroll, and two agricultural leases.

• Public hearing and possible action to amend the 2026 Calhoun County budget
• Request for county funds for operational support of Memorial Medical Center
• Contract with Noble Building & Development, LLC for Bid No. 2026.11 — REBID Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project (GLO CDBG MIT MOD Contract No. 24-065-152-F011 and FEMA Project No. DR-4485-0067)
• Grant applications to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for Bill Sanders Memorial Park shade covers and the Seadrift Bayfront Pavilion Renovation and Restroom Project
• Agricultural leases with Cassidy Hayes for the Langdon Tract (60 acres, Bid No. 2026.14) and Event Center Premises (Bid No. 2026.15)

The Commissioners Court approved a construction contract for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station and amended the 2026 county budget. The court also authorized several grant applications for park improvements and approved the sale of tax-delinquent property.

• Approved contract with Noble Building & Development, LLC for Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project (5-0)
• Approved 2026 budget adjustments and amendments (5-0)
• Approved public sale of tax-delinquent property with a recommended minimum bid of $86,600 (5-0)
• Authorized grant applications to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for Bill Sanders Memorial Park and Olivia Haterius Park (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Seadrift for Bayfront Pavilion Renovation and Restroom Project (5-0)
• Approved operational support for Memorial Medical Center not to exceed previously allocated funds (5-0)
• Approved agricultural leases with Cassidy Hayes for Langdon Tract and Event Center Premises (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National 4-H Week (5-0)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at the County Courthouse in Port Lavaca.

• Public hearing on amending the 2026 Budget

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet on September 23, 2026, to consider several items including a public hearing for a road abandonment request in Magnolia Beach. The court will also consider contract awards for drainage improvements and agricultural leases, and address various grant applications and bid withdrawals.

• Public hearing for road abandonment in Mallory’s First Addition to Magnolia Beach (0.0654 acre)
• Contract with R Contracting Services, Inc. for Westside Subdivision Drainage Improvements
• Award Bid No. 2026.14 for Agricultural Lease - Langdon Tract, 60 Acres
• Award Bid No. 2026.15 for Agricultural Lease - Event Center Premises
• Award Bid No. 2026.10 for King Fisher Pier Extension Project following a bid withdrawal

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider a request to vacate and abandon a portion of an unconstructed public road in Mallory’s First Addition to Magnolia Beach. The tract is 0.0654 acre, adjoining Lot 10, Block 8, and the property owner is Zak Garrison. The court will hear public input before deciding on the vacation.

• Vacation of 0.0654-acre unconstructed road portion in Mallory’s First Addition to Magnolia Beach
• Road is 60 feet wide, adjoining Lot 10, Block 8, in George H. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 235
• Property owner: Zak Garrison
• Public hearing per Texas Local Government Code Sections 111.007 and 111.005

Executive Session

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is meeting for an executive session to privately consult with its attorney about legal matters involving a service contract with a county department. The closed session is authorized under Texas Government Code sections on attorney consultation regarding litigation or settlement. After the closed session, the court will reconvene in open session to consider any necessary action on the matters discussed.

• Executive session to discuss legal matters involving a service contract with a county department
• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code §551.071(1) and (2)
• Meeting at 2:30 PM in Commissioners' Courtroom, 211 S. Ann Street, Port Lavaca

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met in open session after an executive session on security matters. The court unanimously approved allowing Ron Reger to engage in cybersecurity. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved allowing Ron Reger to engage in cybersecurity (5-0)

Executive Session

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet in executive session to discuss legal matters involving a service contract with a county department, including potential litigation or settlement advice. The court will then reconvene in open session to consider any necessary action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071(1) and (2) for attorney consultation on pending or contemplated litigation or settlement
• Discussion of legal matters involving a service contract with a county department
• Reconvene open session to consider and take necessary action on executive session matters

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met on September 16, 2026, and went into executive session to discuss legal matters involving a service contract with a county department. After reconvening, no action was taken on any matters discussed in the executive session. The meeting was adjourned immediately after.

• No action taken on matters discussed in executive session

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to consider routine items including budget adjustments, bills and payroll, and reports from county offices. Notable actions include authorizing a $175,000 loan from the general fund to the grants fund for a 2027 Operation Lone Star grant, allowing alcohol sales at the county fair, and setting a public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations.

• 2026 budget adjustments
• $175,000 loan from general fund to grants fund for Operation Lone Star eGrant #5183103
• Allow 5D to sell alcohol at 2026 Calhoun County Fair, Oct 13-17
• Set public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232
• Approve $7,038 NRA Fund Grant application for Sheriff's Department

The Commissioners Court approved all agenda items, including 2026 budget adjustments, reports from county offices, and a $7,038 NRA Fund grant application for the Sheriff's Department. They also authorized a $175,000 loan from the general fund to the grants fund for the 2027 Operation Lone Star grant, and approved a permit fee schedule change. Several items were passed without discussion, including a contract for ArcGIS Online and acknowledgment of proposed subdivision regulations.

• Approved September 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted reports from District Clerk, Texas Agrilife Extension, and JP Pct 3 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved MMC bills and county bills/payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Dept application for 2027 NRA Fund Grant of $7,038 (unanimous)
• Approved Calhoun County Library's August surplus/salvage and donations lists (unanimous)
• Approved Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce Conex container placement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 TAC insurance deductible refund (unanimous)

• Increase permit fees per type of development
• Proposed Subdivision Regulations review and public hearing — introduced

Public Hearing

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider a request to vacate and abandon a portion of an unconstructed public road in Mallory's First Addition to Magnolia Beach. The 0.0654-acre tract is part of a 60-foot-wide platted road adjoining Lot 10, Block 8, and the property owner is Zak Garrison. The hearing is held under Texas Local Government Code Sections 111.007 and 111.0075.

• Vacation of 0.0654-acre unconstructed road in Mallory's First Addition to Magnolia Beach
• Tract located in George H. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 235, Calhoun County
• Road portion adjoins Lot 10, Block 8, Mallory's First Addition
• Property owner: Zak Garrison
• Hearing at 10:00 AM in Commissioners' Courtroom, 211 S. Ann Street, Port Lavaca

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to approve routine minutes, hear monthly reports from county offices, and take action on several items including a jail roof replacement project, road abandonment requests, alcohol sales permits, and updates to purchasing policies. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the County Courthouse at 211 S. Ann Street, Port Lavaca.

• Approve 2026 budget adjustments and payroll bills
• Authorize POC Oasis to sell beer, wine, and mixed beverages at a September 26 fundraiser for $2,500
• Approve updates to the Calhoun County Purchasing Policy
• Approve Preliminary Plat of Port O'Connor Townsite, Block 130, Lots 4 & 5 and Block 37, Resubdivision No. 2
• Approve specifications and contract documents for Bid Number 2026.17 — Calhoun County Jail Roof Re-Cover ($1.2M estimated) and authorize advertisement for bids

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The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the 2027 Calhoun County Budget and consider an order to adopt it. The court will also consider an order to adopt the 2026 tax rate and discuss various county business items.

• Public hearing on 2027 Calhoun County Budget
• Consideration of an order to adopt the 2026 tax rate
• Acceptance of a $42,500 brush truck donation from Port O'Connor Volunteer Fire Department
• Approval of a $5,000 donation from Jody Brett for the Historical Marker Fund
• Consideration of a burn ban for Calhoun County

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2027 budget, the 2026 tax rate of $0.6222 per $100 valuation, and a burn ban. The court also approved multiple contracts, donations, and policy items, including the Industrial High-Load Facility Site Impact Permit Policy and a contract with TCx Synergy for HVAC services. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved 2027 Calhoun County Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 tax rate of $0.6222 per $100 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Enacted order prohibiting outdoor burning (burn ban) (unanimous)
• Adopted Industrial High-Load Facility Site Impact Permit Policy (unanimous)
• Approved contract between Memorial Medical Center and TCx Synergy for HVAC Controls Commission Service (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Jody Brett for Historical Marker Fund (unanimous)
• Approved EMS billing services agreement with EMS Management & Consultants, INC. (unanimous)

Workshop

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is meeting for a workshop on September 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes a single item: a GCRPC Community Planning Workshop, followed by consideration of necessary action. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• GCRPC Community Planning Workshop
• Consider and take necessary action

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met on September 2, 2026, for a Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) community planning workshop. The meeting included representatives from local emergency management, police, fire, and EMS agencies. No action was taken on any item, and the meeting adjourned at 2:57 PM.

• Held GCRPC community planning workshop (no action taken)
• Adjourned at 2:57 PM

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2026, to discuss adopting the 2027 county budget and the proposed tax rate. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement required by Texas House Bill 1522, comparing property tax bills for the median-valued homestead. The county intends to adopt the budget on or before September 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on adopting the 2027 County Budget
• Proposed tax rate of 0.6222 per $100 valuation, keeping the median homestead tax bill at $904.16
• No-new-revenue tax rate of 0.6319 would result in an estimated tax bill of $918.26 for the median homestead
• Median-valued homestead property valued at $145,318
• Meeting at 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca, TX

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Special Meeting

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to act as the Salary Grievance Committee. They will hear and consider a grievance filed under Texas law regarding elected-official salary recommendations, then deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Port Lavaca.

• Special meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
• Salary Grievance Committee to hear grievance under Texas Local Government Code §152.016
• Review of submitted salary grievance and committee deliberation
• Meeting at County Courthouse, 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met on August 26, 2026 as a Salary Grievance Committee to hear a grievance filed under Texas Local Government Code §152.016 concerning elected-official salary recommendations. County Judge Vern Lyssy called the meeting to order at 1:30pm; County Attorney Arnold Hayden explained the statutory duties, and Judge Hope Kurtz presented her concerns. The committee voted 4 yes to 5 no, so the grievance was not approved. The meeting adjourned at 2:53pm.

• Salary grievance committee voted 4 yes, 5 no — grievance denied
• Individual votes recorded: Anna Goodman no, Azalia Bonuz yes, Teresa Garcia yes, Rhonda Kokena yes, Bobbie Vickery yes, Sara Rodriguez no, Haibo Paul Xu no, Ronald Belsrtra no, John Clinton Zacharias no

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to consider routine administrative items including budget adjustments, bill approvals, and reports from county offices. The court will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including a new electricity contract, subdivision plats for Alamo Beach, and election-related leases with the school district and City of Point Comfort.

• Approve Preliminary and Final Plats for Alamo Beach Subdivision, Block 3, Resubdivision No. 2
• Receive presentation on P3 electricity savings and new 2026-2028 contract with Champion Energy Services
• Approve $2,500 donation from William J. Bozic Jr. for Historical Marker Fund
• Approve updated Purchase Agreement with Houston Mac Haik Dodge for EMS vehicles
• Approve contracts for November 3, 2026 General Election with Calhoun County ISD

The Commissioners Court approved the 2026 budget adjustments, accepted auditor reports, and approved numerous routine items including plats, salary orders, leases, and contracts. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded. The court also received a presentation on the P3 electricity savings program.

• Approved 2026 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Alamo Beach Subdivision, Block 3, Resubdivision No. 2
• Approved County Clerk's Records Archive Fund Plan for 2027
• Accepted $2,500 donation from William J. Bozic Jr. for Historical Marker Fund
• Approved court reporter and auditor salary orders for FY 2027
• Approved Addendum No. 1 for agricultural leases (Langdon Tract and Event Center Premises)
• Approved updated EMS vehicle purchase agreement with Houston Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep
• Approved election contracts with Calhoun County ISD and City of Point Comfort

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Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate Lots 108 and 109 in Phase 1 of The Sanctuary subdivision in Port O'Connor, Texas. The hearing is required under Texas Local Government Code sections 111.007 and 111.0075. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate Lots 108 and 109, Phase 1, The Sanctuary, Port O'Connor
• Property located in Faustino Albarado Survey, Abstract No. 1, Calhoun County
• Recorded in File No. 97559 of Calhoun County Plat Records
• Hearing at 10:00 AM, August 19, 2026, Commissioners' Courtroom, 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the 2026 county budget. The hearing is required under Texas Local Government Code sections 111.007 and 111.0075. No specific budget changes are listed in this notice.

• Public hearing on amending the 2026 County Budget