Howard County, Texas

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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

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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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The Commissioners' Court will hold a workshop on economic development planning and a regular session to address county business. Discussions include library construction budget items, unclaimed property, and personnel changes.

• Economic Development Planning (including Executive Session)
• Construction related budget items for the Library
• Resignation of David Sousa as Constable, Precinct One
• Budget amendments and purchase requests
• Roadway maintenance and fleet management updates

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to release Olson & Olson as legal representatives and to hire the law firm Allison, Bass & McGee, LLP. It also approved the claim of unclaimed property funds, accepted personnel and audit reports, and authorized purchase requests and budget amendments. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Released Olson & Olson as legal representatives and hired Allison, Bass & McGee, LLP (5-0)
• Authorized paperwork to claim unclaimed property funds for Howard County (5-0)
• Accepted the Personnel Report presented by the County Treasurer (5-0)
• Accepted the resignation of Constable David Sousa, Pct. 1 (5-0)
• Approved invoices presented by the County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments presented by the County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved purchase requests: $12,919.00 phone service plan, $1,125.00 vote flags, $1.522.45 chairs/signs/mats (5-0)
• Approved permission to auction items on the FY26 Auction Ready List (5-0)

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The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will discuss a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, Substance Use, Site‑Based Program at the county jail. Other items include contract approvals for the library renovation, budget items for the Law Enforcement Center, a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreement with the City of Big Spring, and a road maintenance update. The meeting also includes a workshop on an ambulance agreement with the city.

• Consider grant opportunity for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, Substance Use, Site‑Based Program (COSSUP) for the Howard County Jail
• Contract with Rowland McCrory Construction for Howard County Library renovation
• Construction‑related budget items for the Law Enforcement Center and/or Library
• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) agreement with the City of Big Spring and selection of TIRZ committee representative
• Ambulance agreement with the City of Big Spring, including an ambulance grant addendum

The Commissioners Court approved several contracts and agreements, including joining the West Texas Weather Modification Association and a library renovation contract with McCrory Construction. They also approved the Interlocal Agreement to participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 with the City of Big Spring and appointed Commissioner Ray to the TIRZ #2 committee. Additional actions included extending the grant writer contract, authorizing a COSSUP grant application, and approving a $38,000 budget amendment.

• Approved joining West Texas Weather Modification Association (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved contract with McCrory Construction for library renovation (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement to participate in TIRZ #2 with Big Spring (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Appointed Commissioner Eddilisa Ray as Howard County representative to TIRZ #2 Committee (4 AYE, 0 NAY, Ray abstained)
• Extended Grant Writer Contract with Lone Star Consulting for 6 months at $2,000/month (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Authorized Stephanie Tran to apply for COSSUP grant for inmate assistance (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Budget Amendment transferring $38,000 to Elections Machine Maintenance Fund (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved multiple purchase requests totaling various amounts, including jail uniforms and license plate recognition system (5 AYE, 0 NAY)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss several infrastructure and financial items. Key topics include contractor services for the library renovation and budget items for the Law Enforcement Center.

• Contract for General Contractor Services for the Howard County Library Renovation Project
• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 at Crossroads Business Park
• Construction budget items for the Law Enforcement Center and Library
• Tax Deeds for Parcells 285292, 284102, and 286219
• Proposed county-wide burn ban

The court unanimously approved several actions, including authorizing the shredding of physical delinquent tax deed records and closing documents for the Dispatch Construction Project. It also approved tax deed parcels, budget amendments, multiple purchase requests, a food service agreement, a county‑wide burn ban, and a sick‑pool request for a sheriff's office employee. All motions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Authorized shredding of physical delinquent tax deed records (5‑0)
• Approved closing documents for the Dispatch Construction Project (5‑0)
• Approved Tax Deed Parcels 285292, 284102 & 286219 (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendments (5‑0)
• Approved purchase requests totaling $64,? (items listed) (5‑0)
• Approved Trinity Food Service Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved county‑wide burn ban (5‑0)
• Approved sick‑pool request up to 80 hours for sheriff's office employee (5‑0)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet on March 9, 2026 to consider several agenda items. The primary item is a discussion and possible action on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at Crossroads Business Park. Additional items include a resolution to proclaim March 2026 as Red Cross Month, a tax deed parcel (283647), and construction‑related budget items for a Law Enforcement Center and/or Library. The court will also review memoranda of understanding with Forsan ISD and Coahoma ISD and other reports.

• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at Crossroads Business Park
• Resolution proclaiming March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Howard County
• Tax Deed Parcel 283647
• Construction related budget items – Law Enforcement Center and/or Library
• MOU between Howard Co. Sheriff’s Office and Forsan ISD; MOU with Coahoma ISD

The Howard County Commissioners Court accepted the consent agenda and approved several items by unanimous vote. It approved Tax Deed Parcel 283647, multiple purchase requests—including a new Chevy Traverse for the Sheriff's Office—and an agreement with P.K. Construction. The court also approved memoranda of understanding with Forsan ISD and Coahoma ISD, a sick‑time pool request, and accepted personnel reports. No budget amendments or actions on the tax‑increment zone were taken.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Tax Deed Parcel 283647 (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved purchase requests (excluding one maintenance request) (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved purchase of new Chevy Traverse for Sheriff's Office (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved agreement with P.K. Construction (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved MOUs with Forsan ISD and Coahoma ISD (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved 80‑hour sick pool request (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Accepted Personnel Reports (4 AYE, 0 NAY)

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The Howard County Commissioners Court will hold a quorum at 11:00 a.m. on March 9, 2026 for a tour of the new Law Enforcement Center. The event is informational only; no votes, formal actions, or policy deliberations will occur. The notice was posted on the bulletin board at the Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St., Big Spring, on March 4, 2026.

• Informational tour of the new Law Enforcement Center; no formal action or voting

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a special workshop to discuss and potentially take action regarding a general contractor interview. This interview relates to the Howard County Library Renovation Project.

• General Contractor Interview for the Howard County Library Renovation Project

The Commissioners Court met on March 4, 2026, held an interview about the Library Renovation Project, entered a closed session, and recorded that no action was taken. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

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The Howard County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on the presentation of bids and qualifications for a general contractor for the Howard County Library Renovation Project. They will also consider a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) related to the Crossroads Business Park and construction‑related budget items for the Law Enforcement Center and the library. Additional items include personnel reports, road maintenance updates, and a donation from the G.C. Broughton Foundation.

• Presentation of bids/qualifications for general contractor for Howard County Library Renovation Project
• Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) related to Crossroads Business Park
• Construction‑related budget items for Law Enforcement Center and/or Library
• Purchase of 700 tons Vulcan Grade 5 rock for patching County Road 53
• Donation from G.C. Broughton Foundation

The Court unanimously accepted Rowland McCrory Construction’s sealed bid for the Howard County Library Renovation Project. It also approved entering negotiations to establish a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for the Crossroads Business Park. Additional items approved included law‑enforcement project funding, purchase requests for locks and large‑print books, tax‑abatement guidelines, a $45,00.00 donation to the Sheriff’s Office, and a sick‑leave request.

• Accepted library renovation bid (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Entered negotiations for Crossroads Business Park TIRZ (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved adjustments for Butler Cohen Law Enforcement Project (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved purchase requests: Al Lock & Key locks $3,050.00 and Center Point Large Print books $1,769.04 (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved tax abatement guidelines and application (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Accepted $45,00.00 donation to Sheriff’s Office (4 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved sick‑leave request through March 9 2026 (4 AYE, 0 NAY)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a workshop and regular session to discuss the 25th Street Drainage Project, construction budget items for the Law Enforcement Center and Library, and road maintenance updates.

• Discussion of 25th Street Drainage Project
• Construction budget items for Law Enforcement Center and Library
• Roadway maintenance update
• Review of Medallion Pipeline Right of Way and Easement
• Permission to renew ACDelco software

The Commissioners Court accepted the consent agenda and approved several agreements and invoices, including the Waste Isolation Pilot Project MOU and the Medallion Pipeline right‑of‑way easement. It also approved purchase requests for IT equipment, jail Live Scan maintenance, library repairs, and sheriff’s training. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No budget amendments were made.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Waste Isolation Pilot Project MOU (5‑0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Center construction invoices (5‑0)
• Accepted Howard County Texas Historical Commission Report (5‑0)
• Approved Medallion Pipeline Right of Way and Easement Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Purchase Requests for IT, jail, library, and sheriff’s training (5‑0)
• Approved Renewal of ACDelco Software (5‑0)
• Approved Replacement of Fuel Control System (5‑0)

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The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will discuss budget items for the Law Enforcement Center and Library. The body will also consider a cyber security grant resolution and several low bids for roadway materials. Other items include septic system certifications and the 2025 Racial Profiling Report.

• Construction budget items for Law Enforcement Center and Library
• Cyber Security Grant Resolution, FY 2026-027
• Low bids for RFMQ 2026-01 Base, RFMQ 2026-02 LRA, RFMQ 2026-03 Emulsion, RFB 2026-01 Sealcoat, and RFB 2026-02 Inverted Prime
• Septic System Certifications and Inspections
• 2025 Racial Profiling Report

The Commissioners Court voted 5‑0 to move money from the county's Contingency Fund to cover minor adjustments at the Sheriff’s Office construction project. It also approved the FY 2026‑2027 Cybersecurity Grant Resolution and accepted a $75,000 donation for the Sheriff’s Office mental‑health inmate services. Additional actions included adopting the current TCEQ septic‑system policy, approving several purchase requests, and accepting the 2025 Racial Profiling Report.

• Approve moving Contingency Fund to cover Sheriff’s Office construction adjustments (5‑0)
• Approve FY 2026‑2027 Cybersecurity Grant Resolution (5‑0)
• Accept $75,000 donation from Dora Roberts Foundation for Sheriff’s Office mental‑health services (5‑0)
• Adopt current TCEQ policy for septic system certifications and inspections (5‑0)
• Approve purchase requests totaling $12,? (library database, hail‑damaged door, ammo, chairs, water heater) (5‑0)
• Approve invoices presented by Auditor's Office (5‑0)
• Accept 2025 Racial Profiling Report (5‑0)
• Reject sick‑leave request for Chief Deputy Sheriff Dean Restelli (5‑0)

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The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a special session on January 23, 2026, to deliberate on economic development negotiations in a closed session. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM in the 2nd Floor Courtroom of the Howard County Courthouse.

• Discussion of economic development negotiations (Closed Session)
• Opportunity for mention of future agenda items
• Special session at 10:00 AM in the 2nd Floor Courtroom
• Meeting location: Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St, Big Spring, TX 79720
• Closed session authority under Government Code Chapter 551

The Commissioners Court met on January 23, 2026, with County Judge Randy Johnson presiding. The court introduced representatives from ET Fuels but took no action. A closed executive session was held with no action taken, and the court discussed potential weather impacts without any decisions.

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The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Jan. 12, 2026 to discuss several items. Key topics include a Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Resolution, an Ambulance Grant Agreement with the City of Big Spring, and updates on the Rolling Plains Water Improvement Program. The court will also review a construction update for the Law Enforcement Center, Library, and county roofs, and set a meeting for an economic development project.

• Rolling Plains Water Improvement Program presented by Gary Walker
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Resolution
• Ambulance Grant Agreement with the City of Big Spring
• Construction update for Law Enforcement Center, Library, and county roofs
• Engagement Agreement for Legal Services related to Economic Development Project