Howard County, TX

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The Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss budget items for library renovations and computer purchases. The body will also consider professional services for drainage plans on 25th Street and a grant resolution for indigent defense.

• Purchase of computers for public use at Howard County Library
• Library renovation budget items and updates
• Halff Associates, Inc. Master Services Agreement for 25th Street Drainage Plans Development
• 2027 Texas Indigent Defense Grant Resolution
• Air Distribution Systems repair bid

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss interlocal agreements with the City of Big Spring regarding ambulance services and grants. The body will also review library renovations, road maintenance, and preparations for the November 2026 election.

• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Big Spring for ambulance services outside city limits
• HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Grant Agreement with the City of Big Spring
• Lease Agreement for the Old Howard County Airport Buildings
• Bids for Emulsion (RFMQ 2027002), LRA (RFMQ 2027003), and Roadway Base (RFMQ 2027004)
• Appointment of Election Judge/Alternate Judges for the November 2026 Election

The Commissioners' Court approved interlocal agreements with the City of Big Spring for ambulance services and a rural ambulance grant. The court also authorized repairs to County Road 14, the purchase of a new water truck, and several vendor bids for road materials.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring for ambulance services outside city limits (5-0)
• Approved HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Grant Agreement with City of Big Spring (5-0)
• Approved repairs to County Road 14 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a new water truck (5-0)
• Approved Application for Payment #9 from Rowland and McCrory for library renovation (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings (5-0)
• Approved purchase requests for jail supplies and IT security totaling $23,933.66 (5-0)
• Tabled computer purchase for Howard County Library and 25th Drainage Plans (5-0)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including approving a $15,000 bid from Claw Solutions TX LLC for a property at 505 Nolan Street, adopting the 2027 county calendar, and entering into agreements for digital case management software and breath alcohol testing. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a county clerk record archive fee and various routine administrative items such as budget amendments and purchase requests.

• Approve $15,000 bid from Claw Solutions TX LLC for R284725, 505 Nolan Street, N/2 of Lot 9 & all of Lot 10, Block 33 Original Town of Big Spring
• Interlocal agreement with City of Stanton for digital case management software
• Midland College breath alcohol testing agreement
• Public hearing on County Clerk record archive fee under Texas Local Government Code 118.025
• Consider donation from XTO Energy to Sheriff's office

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved a series of routine items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Stanton for digital case management software, the 2027 county calendar and holiday schedule, and the County Clerk's 2026-2027 records archive plan. The Court also approved bids for the sale of two tax deed parcels and accepted a $1,500 donation to the Sheriff's office from XTO Energy. On a National Weather Service request to install communications equipment on the South Mountain tower, the Court took no final action but created a sub-committee to discuss the request further. Commissioner Pct. 1 Eddilisa Ray was absent; all recorded votes were 4-0.

• Created sub-committee to discuss NWS tower equipment request (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Stanton for digital case management software (4-0)
• Approved 2027 county calendar and holiday schedule (4-0)
• Approved Midland College Breath Alcohol Testing Agreement (4-0)
• Approved bid for sale of tax deed Parcel 295250 (4-0)
• Approved bid for sale of R284725 (4-0)
• Approved County Clerk's 2026-2027 Annual Records Archive Plan (4-0)
• Approved destruction of duplicated and/or non-historical records (4-0)

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This document is a notice of cancellation, not an agenda. The Howard County Commissioners Court regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM has been canceled, with no business discussed and no official action taken. A next meeting date is listed as September 21, 2026, but separate notices and agendas will be posted later.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 21, 2026
• No business or official action will occur on that date
• Next meeting listed as September 21, 2026, pending separate notice

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The Court will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a property tax rate of $0.440000 per $100 valuation. Following these hearings, the Court will consider adopting the budget and the tax rate.

• Public hearing for proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Public hearing for proposed 2026 property tax rate of $0.440000 per $100 valuation
• Interlocal Agreement for Digital Case Management Software with the City of Big Spring
• Library renovation budget items and updates
• Lease agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings with Interstate Steel

The Commissioners Court adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and established a total tax rate of .383496 per $100 valuation. The court also approved several administrative items, including software agreements and fuel bids.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Budget (5-0)
• Approved total tax rate of .383496 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate of .374264 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Interest & Sinking Tax Rate of .009232 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for digital case management software with Big Spring (5-0)
• Approved payment for Howard County Library Renovation Pay App #4 (5-0)
• Accepted bulk fuel low bid from Parks Fuels (5-0)
• Approved $4,973.12 purchase request for jail A/C repair (5-0)

• Adoption of Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Property Tax Rate
• Lease Agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings with Interstate Steel
  Old Howard County Airport Buildings

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The Howard County Commissioners Court regular meeting scheduled for August 31, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be discussed and no official action will be taken. The next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, September 14, 2026.

• Regular meeting canceled for August 31, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a workshop and regular session to discuss and possibly adopt the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, set the debt and maintenance-and-operations tax rates, and consider a burn ban. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the budget, library renovation updates, and an executive session on economic development negotiations. Other items include personnel, invoices, budget amendments, purchase requests, road maintenance, and pharmaceutical bids for county programs.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of 2026-27 budget
• Setting debt tax rate and M&O tax rate for 2026-27
• Library renovation budget items and updates
• Review and award pharmaceutical bids for Detention Center and CIHC/Welfare & Juvenile Probation
• Approval of physician agreements for upcoming fiscal year

The Howard County Commissioners Court tabled the proposed 2026-2027 budget and both the debt and M&O tax rates, all by unanimous 5-0 votes, after a public hearing where citizens objected to the proposed tax rate increase. The court approved a library renovation change order, a 90-day burn ban, personnel considerations, invoices, purchase requests, a pharmaceutical bid, and physician agreements, all unanimously. No action was taken on the budget or tax rates, and the court moved into executive session but took no action afterward.

• Tabled 2026-2027 budget adoption (5-0)
• Tabled setting 2026-2027 debt tax rate (5-0)
• Tabled setting 2026-2027 M&O tax rate (5-0)
• Approved library renovation change order (5-0)
• Approved 90-day burn ban (5-0)
• Approved personnel considerations (5-0)
• Approved invoices including 1 late invoice (5-0)
• Approved purchase requests totaling $29,470.53 (5-0)

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The regular Howard County Commissioners Court meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be discussed and no official action will be taken on that date. The next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the same location.

• Regular meeting canceled for August 17, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
• Location: 3rd Floor County Court Room, Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St, Big Spring, TX

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The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop at 9 AM, then convene regular session at 10 AM to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, salaries for elected officials, and to order the November 2026 General Election. Other items include a library renovation update, a tax deed parcel, and several road and facility bids.

• Proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Order the November 2026 General Election for county and precinct offices
• Library renovation budget items and updates
• Tax Deed Parcel R280409
• Proposed salaries for elected officials for FY 2026-2027

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved the proposed 2026-2027 budget, a tax rate of .44 per $100 valuation, and elected official salaries, all with 4-0 votes (Commissioner Ray abstaining). The court also approved the Halff Drainage Study Option 3 (4-0, Ray abstaining), a new RV park on North Birdwell Lane, road improvements on Longshore Road, and various purchase requests. A public hearing for the budget is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Approved 2026-2027 budget (4-0, Ray abstaining)
• Approved tax rate of .44 for FY 2026-2027 (4-0, Ray abstaining)
• Approved elected official salaries (4-0, Ray abstaining)
• Approved Halff Drainage Study Option 3 (4-0, Ray abstaining)
• Approved proposed RV park on North Birdwell Lane (5-0)
• Approved road improvements on Longshore Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase requests including $3,593.45 for library windows (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2026-2027 budget on Aug 24, 2026 (5-0)

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The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss possible actions on optional fees for 2027, easement agreements with Big Spring Sands LLC and Oncor Electric, and a budget workshop for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting includes a workshop at 10:00 AM and a regular session at 10:00 AM in the 3rd Floor County Court Room.

• Discussion/Possible Action: Imposition of Optional Fees (CY) 2027 Associated with Texas Dept of Motor Vehicles
• Discussion/Possible Action: Execute an Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
• Discussion/Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
• Budget Workshop related to the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved four items: keeping 2027 optional tax fees unchanged, an agreement with Big Spring Sands LLC pending receipt of funds, an easement/right-of-way for Oncor Electric related to the Old Howard County Airport pending funds, and reducing auto/general liability limits from $1,000,000 to $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 per TAC recommendation. All motions passed 4-0. The court also discussed budget items including a $294,068.84 medical insurance increase and possible raises, but took no action on the budget.

• Approved no-change option for 2027 Optional Fees (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC pending receipt of funds (4-0)
• Approved Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport, pending funds (4-0)
• Approved reducing auto/general liability limits from $1,000,000 to $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 per TAC recommendation (4-0)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss the closure of FCI Big Spring and an agreement to house inmates in Scurry County. The body will also review budget items for the library and the FY 2027 Juvenile Probation Department budget.

• Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Scurry County for housing Howard County inmates
• Lease Agreement for property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel)
• Proposed Juvenile Probation Department Budget FY 2027
• Halff engineers report on flooding in the 25th Street area

The Commissioners Court approved an intergovernmental agreement to house Howard County inmates in the Scurry County Jail. The court also approved several air distribution system repairs and the FY 2027 proposed Juvenile Probation Department Budget. Discussions were held regarding the closure of FCI Big Spring and flood mitigation for 25th Street.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement to house inmates in Scurry County Jail (3-0)
• Accepted filing of Proposed Juvenile Probation Department Budget for FY 2027 (3-0)
• Approved purchase requests for air distribution system repairs at Library, District Court, Law Enforcement Center, Court Annex, and Courthouse (3-0)
• Approved IT purchase for Email & 365 Backup with Acronis at $3,219.36 (3-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office Instructor Class for R. Gammons at $1,050.00 (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (3-0)
• Approved Invoices as presented by County Assistant Auditor (3-0)

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The West Texas Weather Modification Association holds a regular meeting to review minutes, pay bills, and receive reports on meteorology and aircraft status. The board will also consider personnel matters and set the next meeting. Howard County is a member of this association. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or rezonings.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Payment of bills due
• Meteorologist's report on weather modification operations
• Report on aircraft and pilot status
• Consideration of personnel matters

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss various contracts with West Texas Centers, including Mental Health Deputies and Diversion Services. The court will also consider tax deed sales for three specific parcels and review budget amendments and road maintenance updates.

• Discussion of contracts with West Texas Centers
• Tax deed sales: Parcel 280827 ($9,500), Parcel 278992 ($5,790), Parcel 282171 ($2,501)
• Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates
• Roadway Maintenance Update
• Fleet Management discussion

The Commissioners Court approved contracts with West Texas Centers, accepted the consent agenda, and approved tax deed parcel bids. It also approved payments for the library renovation, the personnel report, invoices, budget amendments, and a series of purchase requests covering equipment, library services, and sheriff needs. All motions carried with three votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Contracts and MOUs with West Texas Centers (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Accepted items on the Consent Agenda, including auditor's report (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Accepted Tax Deed Parcel Bids for three parcels totaling $17,791 (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Library Renovation payments to Rowland McCrory Construction, Komatsu Architecture, and Texas Dept. of State Health Services Asbestos Notification Program (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Accepted the Personnel Report presented by Abigail Lopez (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved the Invoices presented by Rachel Long (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Budget Amendments presented by Rachel Long (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved multiple Purchase Requests for court, elections, library, sheriff, treasurer, and jail items (3 AYE, 0 NAY)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-27 fiscal year budget based on requests from department heads. They will also consider authorizing notices for reinvestment zones and tax abatement agreements, and discuss a potential agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation and economic development negotiations.

• Discussion of 2026-27 fiscal year budget requests from department heads
• Consideration of notices for reinvestment zones and tax abatement agreements (Chapter 312 Tax Code)
• Potential multiple-use agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras
• Closed session for legal counsel and economic development negotiations

The Commissioner Court approved a resolution authorizing the County Sheriff to enter into a multiple use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. This agreement allows for the installation and operation of automated license plate recognition cameras in TxDOT rights-of-way. Other discussions regarding economic development, jail capacity, and the upcoming budget were held for discussion purposes only.

• Approved resolution for Sheriff to enter into a Multiple Use Agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras (4-0)

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At the June 22 meeting, the Howard County Commissioners Court will hear invited testimony on the Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District and then consider several agenda items, including a TimeClock Plus licensing agreement and budget items for a library renovation. The court will also review a request to bid on pharmaceutical services for the Howard County Detention Center and receive updates on roadway maintenance and fleet management.

• Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District – invited testimony
• TimeClock Plus Licensing Agreement
• Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates
• Request to go out on bids for Pharmaceutical Services for Howard County Detention Center
• Roadway Maintenance Update

The Commissioner Court approved several administrative items, including licensing agreements, personnel reports, and invoice payments. The court also authorized specific purchase requests for the jail, district clerk, and maintenance department, as well as a vehicle purchase using contingency funds.

• Approved TimeClock Plus Licensing Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Library Renovation Project changes (3-0)
• Accepted Personnel Report (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices (3-0)
• Approved $6,000.00 for jail maintenance and cleaning supplies (3-0)
• Approved $1,310.00 for petit jury cards (3-0)
• Approved $13,825.00 for a 3Ton AC/Heater and curb adaptor (3-0)
• Accepted $9,030.00 Workers' Compensation refund check (3-0)

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The West Texas Weather Modification Association will meet to discuss operational reports and personnel matters. The body will consider adopting revised by-laws and an interlocal participation agreement.

• Adoption of revised by-laws and Interlocal Participation Agreement
• Payment of bills due
• Personnel matters
• Quarterly investment report
• Meteorologist, aircraft, and pilot status reports

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The Commissioners' Court will meet to consider easement agreements with Oncor Electric and Big Spring Sands, LLC. The body will also discuss budget items for library renovations and site preparations for new generators.

• Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport
• Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC
• Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates
• Site Preparations for New Generators
• West Texas Weather Modification Agreement

The Court approved several purchase requests, including software for the Tax Office and equipment for the Sheriff’s Office. Officials also voted to maintain current employee health insurance plans and approved a property coverage proposal. Additionally, an easement related to Oncor Electric at the Old Howard County Airport was tabled.

• Tabled Oncor Electric Easement and Right of Way (4-0)
• Approved Big Spring Sands, LLC Easement Agreement (4-0)
• Accepted Consent Agenda items (4-0)
• Approved Library Renovation Items and Updates (4-0)
• Accepted Personnel Report (4-0)
• Approved Payment of Invoices (4-0)
• Approved Tax Office software, Jail commissary restock, and Sheriff's Office equipment (4-0)
• Approved auction of surplus property (4-0)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a regular session to discuss and possibly take action on establishing a salary grievance committee, tax deed parcels for three properties, personnel reports, invoices, budget amendments, purchase requests, and updates on roadway maintenance and fleet management.

• Recognition of Howard County Outstanding Students
• Discussion/possible action to establish Salary Grievance Committee as required annually
• Discussion/possible action on Tax Deed Parcels 283484 & 285224
• Discussion/possible action on Budget Amendments
• Discussion/possible action on Roadway Maintenance Update

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved several items, including the acceptance of tax‑deed parcel bids, the personnel report, payment of invoices, budget amendments, and a list of purchase requests. Each motion received three affirmative votes and no negative votes. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Accepted bids on Tax Deed Parcels 283484 and 285224 (3 AYEs, 0 NAYs)
• Accepted the Personnel Report (3 AYEs, 0 NAYs)
• Approved payment of invoices presented by the County Auditor (3 AYEs, 0 NAYs)
• Approved budget amendments presented by the County Auditor (3 AYEs, 0 NAYs)
• Approved multiple purchase requests totaling $44,? (3 AYEs, 0 NAYs)

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The regular meeting of the Howard County Commissioners Court scheduled for May 26, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be discussed and no official action will be taken on this date. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the same time and location.

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a Special Budget Workshop at 9:00 AM. Commissioners will hear citizen comments and discuss budget requests with department heads. The meeting may include a closed‑session portion for confidential matters. An opportunity to mention future agenda items is also provided.

• Citizen input period for registered commenters
• Judge Johnson leads discussion on department budget requests
• Opportunity for mention of future items
• Potential closed‑session under Government Code Chapter 551

The court met with multiple department heads to discuss budget requests for FY 2026‑2027 but did not approve, deny, or table any items. No formal budget actions were recorded for this meeting.

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to review monthly reports and discuss county finances. The body will consider action on subdivision and platting related to the Morita Ranch and review budget amendments and purchase requests.

• Subdivision/Platting related to the Morita Ranch
• Budget amendments
• Purchase requests
• Roadway maintenance update
• Fleet management

The Commissioners Court unanimously accepted the consent agenda and approved a subdivision plat for the Morita Ranch. It also approved the personnel report, county invoices, budget amendments, and purchase requests for supplies and equipment. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved Subdivision Platting for Morita Ranch (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Report (3-0)
• Approved County Invoices (3-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments (3-0)
• Approved Purchase Requests for envelopes, library software, sheriff vest, and jail thermostat (3-0)

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