Ellis County public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider several items, including a contract with Motorola Solutions for the Rave Mobile Safety Suite limited to $119,000 for the first year. The Court will also discuss infrastructure projects such as the Bison Meadows maintenance bonds and will vote on pest‑control service contracts. Additional agenda items cover appointments to the Emergency Services District board, a $700 estray revenue receipt, and various administrative reports.
- Approve Motorola Solutions agreement for Rave Mobile Safety Suite, not to exceed $119,000 for year one
- Release maintenance bonds and accept infrastructure for the 111.936‑acre Bison Meadows site at FM 813 & FM 387 (Waxahachie ETJ)
- Award Bid RFB‑2025‑010 pest‑control contracts to multiple vendors for termite, bee, routine, and emergency services
- Accept $700 estray revenue from the Sheriff’s Office as unanticipated revenue
- Appointment of Mark Hamilton to ESD #9 (Palmer) for a term Jan 15 2026 – Dec 31 2027
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop on December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom (2nd Floor), 101 W. Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas. Commissioners will review and discuss the court case management system contract. No formal action or vote will be taken during the workshop.
- Review and discuss the court case management system contract (no action taken)
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2024 Master Thoroughfare Plan for Saralvo Road. Commissioners will consider interlocal cooperation agreements with Oak Leaf, Ovilla, Waxahachie, Waxahachie ISD, and Red Oak ISD for road and bridge maintenance. The Court will approve a salary increase for the Veteran Treatment Court case manager and a $140,000 contingency increase for the Ellis County Courts and Administration Building renovation. An annual $300,000 payment to the Texas County and District Retirement System will also be approved.
- Public hearing on amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Saralvo Road (Honeysuckle Rd to US‑287 Service Road)
- Approval of interlocal cooperation agreements with Oak Leaf, Ovilla, Waxahachie, Waxahachie ISD, and Red Oak ISD for road and bridge maintenance (2026‑2027 term)
- Increase Veteran Treatment Court case manager salary from $65,000 to $68,309
- Add $140,000 contingency to construction services for the Ellis County Courts and Administration Building renovation
- Approve $300,000 annual payment to the Texas County and District Retirement System
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will review several final plats for land development and approve various software renewals. The body is also considering new vehicle leases and a maintenance contract for the county jail.
- Proposed $183,470 purchase of a 2026 Mack Pinnacle Truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 1
- Proposed $109,492 annual HVAC maintenance contract for the Ellis County Jail with Heritage Air Services LLC
- Proposed lease of two vehicles: a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado ($88,531.40) and a 2026 Ford F-150 ($72,194.64)
- Ratification of final plats for multiple sites including J.J. Estates, Los Nogales Ranch, and Blackhawk Addition
- Approval to increase County Clerk’s Office change fund from $250.00 to $500.00
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on canvassing election results. The body will vote to adopt or reject 17 proposed Constitutional Amendments from the 89th Legislature.
- Canvassing of the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election results
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda covering routine bills, payroll, minutes, and bond limits for check signers. It will approve interlocal cooperation contracts with the City of Garrett, City of Alma, Avalon Independent School District, and Ennis Independent School District for road and bridge maintenance, and will renew a network monitoring system subscription for $111,818.38. Additional items include awarding a drainage culverts contract, leasing vehicles for the district attorney, and discussing a burn‑ban order and development issues at Ferris Ranch and Matthews Farms.
- Acceptance of interlocal cooperation contracts with City of Garrett, City of Alma, Avalon ISD, and Ennis ISD for maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, roads, bridges, etc., term Oct 2025–Sept 2026
- Renewal of the annual network monitoring system subscription with Flair Data Systems for $111,818.38
- Lease of a copier for the Audit Department from Xerox under Cooperative Purchasing Contract #R191104
- Award of Bid Number RFB-2025-009 for drainage culverts to Contech Engineered Solutions and Wilson’s Culverts, Inc.
- Lease agreement for a 2025 Ford Explorer and a 2025 Ford F‑150 for the Ellis County District Attorney’s office
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider a contract for the purchase of county-owned property. The proposed buyer is Emanuel Panait Real Estate, LLC.
- Contract with Emanuel Panait Real Estate, LLC for purchase of property at 701 North I-35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will discuss updating tax abatement guidelines and potentially enacting an immediate burn ban. The body is also considering several community funding contributions and infrastructure purchases.
- Proposed new Ellis County Tax Abatement Guidelines to replace MO #386.24
- Yearly contributions: $100,000 for Children's Advocacy Center, $66,500 for Meals on Wheels, and $50,000 for Ellis County Museum
- Purchase of a 2026 Mack Anthem 42R Truck for $164,520.00
- Renewal of Microsoft Office 365 and Teams licenses for $172,659.24
- Proposed stop signs at intersections of Skyline Drive and Dawson Drive with Charles, Cecilia, Breezy Hill, Lewis, and Ruby Avenues
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will consider several subdivision plats and platting exemptions across the county. The body will also discuss a lease for a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 and a $680,000 bond for Yellow Cat Wind, LLC.
- Eight variance requests for the 296.026-acre Legendary Hills on Hamrock site in Italy
- Acceptance of a $680,000 bond from Travelers Insurance for Yellow Cat Wind, LLC
- Interlocal Agreement with NTTA increasing payment to $6.50 for vehicle registration refusals
- Lease agreement with American National Leasing for a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500
- Discussion of real property at 1305 West Jefferson in Waxahachie during executive session
The Commissioners Court approved a $680,000 bond from Travelers Insurance for Yellow Cat Win, LLC to fulfill a road use agreement. The Court also adopted an amendment raising the NTTA vehicle‑registration fee to $6.50, approved regular bills and payroll, ratified three platting exemptions, and authorized FY2025 and FY2026 line‑item budget transfers. All actions were carried out by motion and carried without recorded vote tallies.
- Accepted $680,000 bond from Travelers Insurance for Yellow Cat Win road agreement
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to interlocal agreement increasing NTTA payment to $6.50
- Approved regular bills, payroll, and officers’ reports
- Ratified platting exemption for Parcel ID 187368 (2.00‑acre site)
- Ratified platting exemption for Parcel ID 261957 (2.248‑acre site)
- Ratified platting exemption for Parcel ID 184862 (2.052‑acre site)
- Authorized FY2025 line‑item transfers (decreases of $4,500 and increase of $4,500)
- Authorized FY2026 line‑item transfers (decreases totaling $16,000 and increase of $16,000 for contract services)
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed Ellis County Economic Development Policy. No action will be taken during this meeting.
- Review and discussion of the proposed Ellis County Economic Development Policy
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will discuss election day vote centers and joint election services for the November 4, 2025, election. The body is also considering updates to the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Order and the release of maintenance bonds for Springside Estates, Phase 2.
- Acceptance of a $360,000 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant
- Acceptance of a $51,898 Cities Readiness Grant for Emergency Management
- Renewal of comprehensive insurance agreement with Hibbs-Hallmark
- Purchase of Adobe/Microsoft software for JP2 totaling $1,956.96
- Proposed amendment to the Penalty Clause of the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Order
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom (2nd floor) of the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, 101 W. Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on September 17, 2025 and signed by County Judge John Wray and County Clerk Krystal Valdez.
- Regular meeting scheduled for Sep 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. cancelled
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda that includes regular bills, meeting minutes, an interlocal work agreement for Sleepy Hollow Road, and several FY25 line‑item transfers. The Court will discuss and act on the purchase of furniture and installation services for the Courts & Administration Facility remodel at a cost of $245,313.83, and a change order for Avigilon camera licenses and a server totaling $71,177.00. A public hearing will be held on the FY2026 budget, which the Court will then adopt, followed by adoption of the FY2025 property tax rate.
- Approval of Interlocal Work Agreement for Reclaim and Chip Seal on Sleepy Hollow Road (Interlocal MO #462.24)
- Interlocal Deposit from Palmer ISD of $125,307.10 as unanticipated revenue
- Purchase of furniture and installation services for Courts & Administration remodel – $245,313.83
- Change Order #22 for Avigilon camera licenses and NVR2 server – $71,177.00
- Adoption of FY2026 budget and FY2025 property tax rate
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and salaries for elected county and precinct officials. The body will also consider several land plats, a $440,915.28 healthcare contract, and amendments to the Outdoor Business Order.
- One-year contract with Hope Health for Indigent HealthCare Services in the amount of $440,915.28
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Outdoor Business Order
- Interlocal Work Agreement for chipseal and TR Fog on 0.7 miles of Sunrise Circle
- Purchase agreement for the acquisition of 1305 West Jefferson in Waxahachie
- Ground lease renewal for 1401 Wiggins Road in Maypearl