Galveston County, Texas

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will meet in special session to consider a large consent agenda and several action items. Action items include public hearings and votes on replats, award of contracts for electrical wiring and a marine patrol boat, and approval of multiple pipeline easements. The court will also break into executive session to discuss pending litigation, including several lawsuits against the county. A public hearing is set for August 3 on the County Clerk's proposed records archive fee.

• Consideration of settlement agreements with Christopher Collier and with Shyla Narayanan and Paramesh Madaswamy for personal property claims
• Consideration of four pipeline easement agreements with MarkWest Energy, Marathon Pipe Line, and Blanchard Refining
• Setting a public hearing for August 3 on the County Clerk's proposed records archive fee under Texas Local Government Code
• Public hearings and potential approval of replats: Walters Addition No. 2 and No. 3, Roberts Reserve, and Block 37 of Moore’s Addition
• Award of RFP 25-080 Push Package and ITB 26-106 Marine Patrol Boat

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The Commissioners Court will consider awarding contracts for grant program management and renovations to the Mid County Annex. The body will also review numerous consent items including drainage projects and budget transfers.

• Award of RFP 26-097 for Grant Program Management
• Award of RFP 26-091 for Galveston County Mid County Annex Renovations
• Engineering agreements for Avenue B drainage improvements with Geoscience, IDS Engineering Group, and MBCO Engineering, LLC
• Real estate listing agreement for 13.9 acres of land along Broadway, Galveston
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Galveston for Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system

The Commissioners Court approved a consent agenda containing 48 items including payroll, budget transfers, and project updates. Additionally, the court awarded contracts for grant program management and mid-county annex renovations.

• Approved 48 consent agenda items (5-0)
• Awarded Grant Program Management RFP 26-097 to Hunt and Guillot & Associates (5-0)
• Awarded Mid County Annex Renovations RFP 26-091 to TUCON, LLC (5-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will meet to consider an order establishing new boundaries for commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace. The meeting will be held at the Calder Road location in League City.

• Consideration of order establishing new precinct boundaries
• Public comment period available
• Potential executive sessions on agenda items

The Commissioners Court approved an order establishing new precinct boundaries for commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace. The measure passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. Redistricting determines which residents are represented by each elected official and defines local court jurisdictions.

• Approved order establishing new precinct boundaries for commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace (5-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court holds a special meeting with a large consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include a proposed order to repeal game room regulations and prohibit game room operations, approval of sand pit permits, a software service upgrade, and executive session discussions on multiple lawsuits. The meeting also covers budget amendments, grant applications, and a dune mitigation permit.

• Consideration of order repealing Game Room Regulations and prohibiting game room operations
• Authorization for sand pit permits at 687 SH 87, Crystal Beach, and two locations on SH 87 in Port Bolivar
• Approval of Enterprise Justice 2023 Software as a Service Upgrade with Tyler Technologies ($ value not specified)
• Executive session on five lawsuits, including Palacios v. Galveston County and Petteway v. Galveston County
• Consideration of dune mitigation permit for 2372 Sand Drift Ln., Crystal Beach

The Galveston County Commissioners Court approved a consent agenda of 46 items, including the repeal of game room regulations and the acceptance of FEMA and state grants for disaster recovery and public safety.

• Repeal Game Room Regulations (Passed 5-0)
• Approve 46 administrative items (Passed 5-0)
• Accept FEMA grants for park damages (Passed 5-0)
• Accept Operation Lone Star grant adjustment (Passed 5-0)
• Accept UASI grants (Passed 5-0)
• Accept GLO CDBG contract extension (Passed 5-0)
• Approve sand pit permits (Passed 5-0)
• Approve easement for SH 146 (Passed 5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will consider a 50-plus-item consent agenda, including a resolution to re-examine precinct lines for Justices of the Peace, Constables, and County Commissioners. Other items include settlement agreements, pipeline permits for the Texas City Hurricane Levee, and budget amendments. The action agenda includes awarding contracts for flood mitigation engineering services and local trucking.

• Resolution to re-examine precinct lines for JP, Constable, and Commissioner offices
• Settlement agreement with Alicia Monroe regarding a May 2024 incident
• Approval of multiple pipeline permits under the Texas City Hurricane Levee
• Authorization for Frenchtown Road Expansion Project in Port Bolivar
• Homestead exemptions and split payment of 2026 ad valorem taxes

The Commissioners Court met for a regular meeting. The primary action taken was approving an amendment to the Texas City Hurricane Levee Permit regarding the Marathon MPLX project.

• Approved amendment to Texas City Hurricane Levee Permit TSCW-26-387 (3-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to consider a consent agenda including a nomination to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board and a budget amendment transferring funds from General Fund reserves to Veteran Services for personnel adjustments. The action agenda includes an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Cause No. 3:22-CV-0057, Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County). A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Nomination(s) to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3
• Budget Amendment 26-122-0528-A: transfer from General Fund reserves to Veteran Services for personnel adjustment
• Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to discuss litigation Cause No. 3:22-CV-0057

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda items. Item 1 approved the nomination(s) to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board submitted by the Precinct 3 Commissioner. Item 2 approved a budget amendment transferring funds to Veteran Services for personnel adjustments. Both items passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved nomination(s) to Gulf Coast Workforce Board (4-0)
• Approved Veteran Services budget transfer (4-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

This special meeting consists entirely of a consent agenda with 45 items. The court will consider renewing the Stop Loss Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield, approving an interlocal agreement for the Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system with Bayou Vista, and numerous budget amendments and contract adjustments. Several routine items include audit reports, payroll, and property replats.

• Renewal of Stop Loss health insurance agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Interlocal agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system with Bayou Vista
• Budget amendment for Moody Courthouse Renovation Project fund transfer
• Change order no. 1 for Rollover Bay Park project with MC 2 Civil, LLC
• Partial replat approvals for Highland Farms and H.B. Baylan subdivisions

The Galveston County Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda items numbered 1 through 45, except items 34 and 45, with a 4‑0 vote. Items 34 and 45 were deferred with no action taken. Commissioner Apffel was absent. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑45 (except items 34 and 45) (4‑0)
• Deferred item 34: pipeline easement agreement to BANGL, LLC (no action)
• Deferred item 45: transfer for self‑insurance settlement claim (no action)
• Approved renewal of Stop Loss Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Approved use of Ball Street parking lot for Albatross Old Smokey Cookoff (July 18)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system
• Approved budget amendment transfers for Fleet Management, Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office, IT, and Professional Services
• Approved partial replats for Highland Farms and H. B. Baylan subdivisions

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The Commissioners Court will consider authorizations for the County Judge to canvass the State Senate District 4 election and approve polling locations for the May 26 Primary Runoff. The body will also review several contract extensions, grant applications, and budget transfers.

• Authorization for County Judge to canvass State Senate District 4 election and set Primary Runoff polling locations
• Sole source exemption to purchase a Rook Tactical Vehicle for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Texas City to partially fund city street improvements
• Agreement with Huitt-Zollars for engineering and surveying for the High Island Waterline Project
• Leases with Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and AARP Chapter 1591 at the Joe Faggard Building

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda items, passing them unanimously (5‑0) except for items 15 and 18 which were deferred. The Court also approved the award of the ITB 26-088 contract for lightweight aggregate road materials to Arcosa Materials, Inc., by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑14, 16‑17, 19‑24, 25‑34, 35‑47, 48‑53 (5‑0)
• Deferred item 15 (interlocal agreement with City of Texas City) – no action
• Deferred item 18 (Gulf Coast Workforce Board nomination) – no action
• Awarded ITB 26-088 lightweight aggregate road materials contract to Arcosa Materials, Inc. (5‑0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider a wide range of consent items, including quarterly audit reports for constables and justices of the peace. The body will also enter executive sessions to discuss real property at 1424 45th St. and several legal settlement claims.

• Interlocal agreements with the City of La Marque and City of Texas City to fund road improvements
• Authorization to close the Lauderdale Boat Ramp on Yacht Basin Road from May 14-17, 2026
• Contract for micro-surfacing services with Intermountain Slurry Seal
• Abandonment and discontinuance of Bay View Ave and alley rights-of-way in Port Bolivar
• Executive session regarding property located at 1424 45th St. in the City of Galveston

The Galveston County Commissioners Court voted 5‑0 to adopt the consent agenda items numbered 1 through 56, covering routine financial, payroll and audit matters. Items 27 and 28—recognizing the Hitchcock High School Girls Basketball Team and nominating members to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board—were deferred. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑56 (5‑0)
• Deferred resolution recognizing Hitchcock High School Girls Basketball Team (no action)
• Deferred nomination to Gulf Coast Workforce Board (no action)

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The Galveston County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda including routine approvals, interlocal agreements for public safety software, budget amendments, and subdivision plats. The only action item is authorization to award a contract for secure transport vans and a shuttle bus.

• Acceptance of streets and drainage in Peninsula Subdivision into county maintenance system and release of a $187,500 bond
• Authorization for County Judge to execute GLO Contract 24-065-207-F592 for Rollover Pass, Bacliff, and San Leon street improvements
• Beaver Estates subdivision approval
• Budget amendments: Sheriff's Office funding for CID laptop upgrade ($26-100-0413-B) and FTO software ($26-102-0413-D)
• Authorization to award ITB 25-078 for Secure Transport Vans & Shuttle Bus

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all 33 consent‑agenda items, including several budget transfers and interlocal agreements. The Court also authorized the award of the ITB 25-078 contract for secure transport vans and shuttle buses to Masters Transportation Inc. and Hudson Bus Sales, LLC. Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑33 (5-0)
• Authorized award of ITB 25-078 secure transport vans contract to Masters Transportation Inc. and Hudson Bus Sales, LLC (5-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will consider several items, including awarding ITB 26-084 for Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements and approving a dune mitigation permit for the Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass project in Gilchrist. The court will also review contract extensions, a Microsoft licensing agreement, and a donation of live oak trees for Bayside Regional Park. Additional agenda items involve budget adjustments and a professional service agreement for employee assistance.

• Award ITB 26-084 for Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements
• Approval of dune mitigation permit for Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass, Gilchrist
• Extension of RFP #B 232012 for Local Trucking Services
• Approval of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Volume Licensing Program with SHI Govt Solutions
• Acceptance of donation of 15 Live Oak trees for Bayside Regional Park

The Commissioners Court approved all 28 consent‑agenda items, including several resolutions, by a 4‑0 vote. It unanimously approved a dune‑mitigation permit for the Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass project in Gilchrist. The Court awarded the Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements contract to Russell Marine, LLC and authorized the County Judge to execute the agreement. It also appointed Leslie Yates as the Mental Health Court Judge, effective April 6, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑28 (including multiple resolutions) (4‑0)
• Approved dune mitigation permit for Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass, Gilchrist (4‑0)
• Awarded ITB 26‑084 Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements contract to Russell Marine, LLC (4‑0)
• Authorized County Judge to execute contract with Russell Marine for Hurricane Levee Improvements (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Mental Health Court Judge Leslie Yates, effective April 6, 2026 (4‑0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on a dune mitigation permit for a property at 358 Atkinson in Crystal Beach. The consent agenda includes routine items such as budget amendments, election service contracts with multiple cities and districts, and ratification of the 2026 property tax assessment and collection fee. Most items are expected to be approved without deliberation.

• Public hearing and vote on dune mitigation permit for 358 Atkinson, Crystal Beach
• Consideration of 2026 Property Tax Assessment & Collection Fee Ratification
• Budget amendment for La Salle Park Improvements – Concessions Building project
• Authorization for County Judge to execute Task Orders for FEMA HMGP Elevation, Generators, and Dry Flood Proofing projects
• Approval of resolution for aerial mosquito spraying abatement

The Commissioners Court met on March 16, 2026 at the Calder Annex. The agenda consisted of a consent agenda and numerous items for consideration, including audits, contract authorizations, and budget amendments. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items. Item 19 explicitly noted no action was taken on the Bayshore boat ramp extension.

• No action taken on extension of Bayshore boat ramp closure (no action)

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The Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda of over 40 routine items, including permit fee reductions, contracts for employee wellness programs, change orders for drainage and IT projects, budget amendments, and a resolution supporting a FY 2027 Operation Lone Star grant application. Notable items involve capital projects like Bacliff Drainage Improvements and the Moses Lake Stormwater Pump Station permit. The meeting also includes public comment and possible executive sessions.

• Consideration of Texas City Hurricane Levee permit for Moses Lake Stormwater Pump Station
• Consideration of change order for Bacliff Drainage Improvements with Lucas Construction Co., Inc.
• Consideration of approval of $130,000 revenue certification for DHS ICE 287(g) Task Force (Constable Precinct 1)
• Consideration of budget amendments for Bacliff Annex upgrades and Mid-County Annex renovation from General Fund reserves
• Consideration of resolution supporting FY 2027 Operation Lone Star grant application to Governor's Public Safety Office

The Commissioners Court approved all 43 consent agenda items by a 5‑0 vote. Approvals included contracts for arbitrage rebate compliance, GLP‑1 employee wellness programs, IT change orders, and several budget transfers. Permit fee reductions for Sisters Helping Sisters and Up the Street events, as well as permits for stormwater and seawall projects, were also approved.

• Approved contract with BLX Group LLC for arbitrage rebate compliance services
• Approved contracts with Androderm X, Dr. T Med Spa, Janke Fit, and Thomas Family Practice for GLP‑1 employee wellness programs
• Approved reduction of permit fee for Sisters Helping Sisters fishing tournament at Bayshore Park
• Approved reduction of permit fee for Up the Street banquet hall event at Walter Hall Park
• Approved change order for IT security policy training with Securance Consulting
• Approved budget amendment transferring $130,000 to the DHS ICE 287(g) Task Force (Constable Precinct 1)
• Approved change order for Bacliff Drainage Improvements project (Lucas Construction Co.)
• Approved Texas City Hurricane Levee permit for Moses Lake Stormwater Pump Station

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will meet to approve a consent agenda including payroll, audit reports, and policy updates. The court will also consider budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 1, and authorize the renewal of three contracts with the Galveston County Health District for EMS services.

• Approval of accounts payable checks and payroll
• Renewal of Dickinson EMS contract
• Renewal of GCHD EMS contracts for Kemah/Clear Lake Shores and unincorporated areas
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office software licensing
• Budget amendment for Constable Precinct 1 vehicle rental

The Commissioners Court approved the consent‑agenda items covering payroll, audits, reports and budget amendments, except for the HR policy update (item 15) and the road‑abandonment policy (item 26). Item 26 was deferred by a 5‑0 vote. Separate motions also approved awarding the arbitrage services contract to BLX Group, LLC and the grant‑program management contract to GrantWorks, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent‑agenda items 1‑14, 16‑25, 27‑34 (5‑0)
• Deferred road‑abandonment policy (item 26) (5‑0)
• Awarded arbitrage rebate & yield restrictions contract to BLX Group, LLC (5‑0)
• Awarded grant program management contract to GrantWorks (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment 26‑71‑0216‑A for Sheriff’s website (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment 26‑72‑0216‑B for Constable vehicle rental (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment 26‑73‑0216‑C for $302,500 ICE task force funding (5‑0)

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The Galveston County Commissioners Court will consider approving a resolution and interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to provide uniformed, armed peace officers and equipment for general surveillance and traffic control at the Ferry Landing. The meeting also includes approvals for a CARE Program agreement with Reliant Energy, extensions of contracts for Mosquito Control aircraft propellers, several budget transfer motions, and multiple grant application authorizations. All items are listed on the February 2, 2026 agenda.

• Approval of resolution and interlocal agreement with TxDOT for armed peace officers at the Ferry Landing (Item 33)
• Approval of agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC to participate in the CARE Program (Item 49)
• Authorization to replace and repair propellers for Mosquito Control aircraft (Items 27 and 29)
• Budget amendment transfers for Coastal Restoration, Environmental Services, Sheriff’s Office, Elections, IT, and Mosquito Control (Items 51‑56)
• Authorization to submit multiple FY 2027 grant applications (Items 37‑47)

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the transfer of Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee funds to the City of League. It also approved consent agenda items 1‑56, excluding the separate fund transfer, with a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda included several budget amendment transfers for coastal restoration, environmental services, the Sheriff’s Office, elections, IT, and Mosquito Control. No other votes were recorded.

• Approved transfer of Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee funds to City of League (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-56 (except item 50) (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment 25-202-0202-A for coastal restoration (part of consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment 26-66-0202-A for environmental services (part of consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment 26-67-0202-B for Sheriff's Office personnel (part of consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment 26-68-0202-C for elections equipment repair (part of consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment 26-69-0202-D for IT personnel reductions (part of consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment 26-70-0202-E for Mosquito Control plane equipment (part of consent agenda)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court voted to approve tax refunds exceeding $2,500 that result from a change in the appraisal roll (account #747601). The motion was approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken at the special meeting.

• Approved tax refunds over $2,500 due to appraisal roll change (4-0)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Galveston County Commissioners Court will vote on budget amendment requests for Human Resources, Emergency Management, Public Health, Parks and Beaches, and the Road & Bridge Department. The court will also review several service agreements, a TXU Energy contract change, and a replat request for Lot 4 of the GKK Estates Subdivision. Additional items on the consent agenda include routine payroll and asset forfeiture reports that require no deliberation.

• Approval of budget amendments for Human Resources, Emergency Management, Public Health, Parks & Beaches, and Road & Bridge (items 31‑35)
• Consideration of a service agreement with John Welch for aircraft maintenance (item 24)
• Approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change deleting 2201 Avenue L (item 22)
• Public comment and decision on the replat of Lot 4 of GKK Estates Subdivision (items 37‑38)
• Approval of RightFax Prime Support contract with Open Text (item 26)

The Commissioners Court approved consent agenda items 1 through 35, with item 20 (reappointments to the Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District) deferred. The Court also approved the award of RFQ 25‑079 for future engineering projects. Additionally, the Court unanimously approved the unconditioned replat of Lot 4 in the GKK Estates Subdivision. Each of these actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑35, deferring item 20 (5‑0)
• Awarded RFQ 25‑079 Professional Services for Future Engineering Projects (5‑0)
• Approved unconditioned replat of Lot 4, GKK Estates Subdivision (5‑0)

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The Commissioners Court will review a consent agenda of routine items and consider a series of approvals, including a parking plan for the courthouse, a memorandum with the Texas Air National Guard, a donation to the Mounted Patrol, election service contracts and polling locations for the March 2026 primary, a TXU Energy service point change, and several property and budget transfer requests. The court will also vote on the Crystal Palm Estates subdivision right‑of‑way. Items marked with an asterisk are on the consent agenda and require no deliberation.

• Authorize County Judge to sign Joint Primary Election Services Contract for March and May 2026 primaries
• Approve parking plan to eliminate paid employee parking at 722 Moody Courthouse
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Air National Guard for Fort Travis Seashore Park training use
• Approve TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change to delete 5119 Highway 3, Dickinson, TX
• Approve budget transfer to fund Frenchtown Road Improvements