{
 "city": "Ellis County",
 "state": "Texas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/elliscountytx.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County to consider $225,629 wheel loader purchase and burn ban",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will consider several financial transfers, a new equipment purchase for Road and Bridge Precinct 2, and a potential county-wide burn ban. The body will also discuss road improvement agreements and proposed salary increases for elected officials for Fiscal Year 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-469",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Court to consider $157,569 AV equipment, $50,000 road agreement, and property purchase",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will vote on a consent agenda including proclamations, financial transfers, road agreements, and plats. The regular agenda includes discussion and action on a $157,569 audio-visual equipment purchase, a $13,200/month lease, and closing on a property purchase at 1305 W. Jefferson Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-468",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court holds FY2027 budget workshop June 25",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop on June 25, 2026, as part of a series of FY2027 budget meetings. No action will be taken; the workshop is for discussion only. Departments scheduled to present include Fire Marshal, Capital Improvements, Inmate Medical, Indigent Health Care, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 504th District Court, Department of Development, and the Sheriff's Office and Jail.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-501",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "FY2027 budget workshops held June 22-25, no votes taken",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold FY2027 budget workshops on June 22, 24, and 25, 2026. These are discussion-only sessions with no official action. Department heads and elected officials will present budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-500",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider $9.5B tax abatement for Compass Datacenters in Red Oak",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider a tax abatement agreement with Compass Datacenters DFW IV, LLC for an 894.8-acre site in Reinvestment Zone No. 15, Red Oak. The proposed datacenter project involves a projected capital investment of approximately $9.5 billion. Action may be taken on the agreement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on inmate medical contract, floodplain rules, courthouse fund shift",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider several items at its June 23, 2026 meeting, including public hearings on a stop sign and amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Order. The court will discuss an interlocal agreement for inmate medical services at the jail, renewal of county health insurance, and the purchase of 1305 W. Jefferson Street. Consent agenda items include fund transfers, notably $967,700 from historic courthouse restoration to other projects, and a road resurfacing contract for Joe Wilson Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-467",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County to hold FY2027 budget workshops June 22-25",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold budget workshops on June 22, 24, and 25, 2026, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget with elected officials and department heads. No action will be taken at these workshops. The agenda lists a projected order of appearances for county departments such as Maintenance, IT, Juvenile Services, Sheriff's Office, and others.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-499",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on $25.8M five-year jail medical services contract",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will consider a five-year, $25.8 million interlocal agreement with UTMB for inmate medical and behavioral health services at the county jail. The regular agenda also includes a public hearing on amendments to the 2024 Master Thoroughfare Plan and approval of multiple subdivision plats. Consent agenda items include tax assessment contracts, line-item transfers, and a $30,000 community contribution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-466",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to discuss employee benefits renewal rates",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a workshop to review and discuss benefits renewal rates for county employees. No action will be taken during this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-498",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Appointment of Matthew Zajic to fill Commissioner Precinct 2 vacancy",
   "summary": "This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court to appoint Matthew Zajic to the unexpired term for Commissioner Precinct 2. The court will not deliberate or act on any other official business at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-497",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to county growth regulations",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, updating procedures for lot depth, setbacks, detention lots, and other regulations. The court will also consider several consent agenda items, including a $50,000 additional payment to The Heights Ellis County Family Resources, a $22,440 change order for Harris Recording Solutions, and approval of final plats for three subdivisions. The regular agenda includes a purchase of a Develon DX42-7 Mini Excavator for $66,816 and acceptance of the resignation of Human Resources Director Sharon Mancilla with appointment of Norma Luna as interim.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ceremonial signing of Sister County agreement with Czech region",
   "summary": "This is a notice of a possible quorum for a meet-and-greet and ceremonial signing of the Cooperative Agreement for the Sister County Initiative between Ellis County and the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. No official business will be conducted; the agreement was previously approved on February 3, 2026 (MO#124.26).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Court to approve emergency contract for inmate medical care",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly approve an emergency contract and Memorandum of Understanding with HOPE Health for interim inmate medical care. The meeting will also include a motion to enter executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-495",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Emergency meeting to address interim inmate medical care and YesCare legal issues",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and possibly approve stop-gap agreements for inmate medical care while seeking a permanent solution. The court will also enter executive session to consult with legal counsel on pending litigation regarding the current inmate medical contract with YesCare.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152026-493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County considers wind and solar energy authority resolution",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss county authority over wind and solar energy development and designate a portion of U.S. 287 as Ernest Tubb Memorial Highway. The body is also considering several final plats for land development and various interlocal road agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "County to decide on opioid settlement participation",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda with routine financial reports, surplus declarations, and appointments, plus regular agenda items including authorization for the county judge to sign an opioid multi-district litigation settlement participation form, a resolution supporting enhanced regulation of data centers, and a work order for bridge repair. A public hearing will be held on installing stop signs at three intersections in Precinct 4.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "County Commissioners Court may hold a quorum for a children’s award ceremony",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court posted a notice that a quorum may be present on April 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for an achievement ceremony honoring children in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. The notice states this is not an official meeting and no court business will be deliberated or acted upon. Invitations were sent to the Commissioners Court and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-492",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to consider $1 million road rehabilitation contract",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, budget planning, and several land plat approvals. The body is deciding on multiple contracts for road repairs and facility upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-462",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County to consider updates to Quality Growth Initiatives drainage and paving standards",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volumes II & III. The body is also considering contracts for election ballots and various interlocal road maintenance agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-461",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County considers $904,775 contract for court and records management systems",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will decide on several high-value contracts, including software implementation and equipment purchases. The body will also consider the purchase of property at 1305 West Jefferson in Waxahachie and review three land replats.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County to consider road resurfacing and thoroughfare plan amendments",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss resurfacing Joe Wilson Road and two amendments to the 2024 Master Thoroughfare Plan. The body is also considering several property plats and the purchase of a Freightliner truck.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-459",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court scheduled for February 17, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-489",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County considers $80,000 for Courts & Administration Building renovations",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will meet to address administrative approvals, road agreements, and facility updates. The body is deciding on funding for jury process renovations and a contract for veterans' substance use assessments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02132026-491",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "Ellis County considers vehicle leases and fuel contracts",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss purchasing agreements for fuel and road materials, as well as leasing five GMC Sierra trucks. The body will also consider a variance request for a 20-acre site on Weakley Branch Road and a policy for political signs at polling places.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda",
   "headline": "County Court approves multi‑million vehicle leases and key contracts",
   "summary": "The Ellis County Commissioners Court will vote on several lease agreements for law‑enforcement vehicles totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. It will also consider a software contract for a new court case management system, create a Family Violence Prevention Fund, and address escrow accounts for constables. Additional items include a reappointment to the 9‑1‑1 Board and development‑related replat discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-456",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}