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 "city": "Galveston County",
 "state": "Texas",
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 "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": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to approve settlement and easements, discuss litigation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/7/2783_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-07-20_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/7/2783_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-07-20_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2783&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to award contracts for grant management and annex renovations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/7/2782_A_Commissioners_Court__26-07-06_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/7/2782_M_Commissioners_Court__26-07-06_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2782&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Court to establish new precinct boundaries",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2788_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-06-29_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2788_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-06-29_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2788&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on repealing game room regulations and banning operations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2781_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-06-22_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2781_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-06-22_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2781&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider resolution to re-examine precinct lines",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2780_A_Commissioners_Court__26-06-08_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/6/2780_M_Commissioners_Court__26-06-08_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2780&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Court to discuss litigation, approve Veteran Services budget amendment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2785_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-05-28_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2785_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-05-28_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2785&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Health insurance renewal and public safety system interlocal up for vote",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2778_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-05-22_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2778_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-05-22_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2778&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to review election authorizations and various county contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2777_A_Commissioners_Court__26-05-11_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/5/2777_M_Commissioners_Court__26-05-11_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2777&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston County Commissioners Court to review audits and legal settlements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/4/2776_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-04-27_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/4/2776_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-04-27_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2776&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "Court to approve bond release for Peninsula Subdivision, award transport van contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/4/2775_A_Commissioners_Court__26-04-13_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/4/2775_M_Commissioners_Court__26-04-13_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2775&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to award Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2774_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-03-30_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2774_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-03-30_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2774&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Dune mitigation permit for 358 Atkinson, Crystal Beach up for vote",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2773_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-03-16_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2773_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-03-16_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2773&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "County to consider Texas City Hurricane Levee permit for Moses Lake pump station",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2771_A_Commissioners_Court__26-03-02_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/3/2771_M_Commissioners_Court__26-03-02_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2771&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to consider budget transfers and EMS contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/2/2770_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-02-16_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/2/2770_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-02-16_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2770&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "Court to approve interlocal agreement with TxDOT for armed peace officers at Ferry Landing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/2/2769_A_Commissioners_Court__26-02-02_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/2/2769_M_Commissioners_Court__26-02-02_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2769&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-23",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/1/2772_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-01-23_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2772&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "body": "Commissioners Court Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court will consider budget amendment approvals for five county departments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/1/2768_A_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-01-16_AGENDA.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/1/2768_M_Commissioners_Court_Special_Meeting_26-01-16_MINUTES.pdf",
   "source": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2768&GID=942&G=5E993999-2A28-4D84-802D-D0C5429593F8"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Commissioners Court ",
   "headline": "County Judge to sign Joint Primary Election Services Contract for 2026 primaries",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://galvestoncountytx.legistar1.com/galvestoncountytx/meetings/2026/1/2767_M_Commissioners_Court__26-01-05_MINUTES.pdf",
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