Howard County public meetings in 2025

General

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a special session on December 29, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion and possible action on personnel matters, specifically open positions in the Auditor's Office. The meeting also allows registered citizens to address the court and includes a brief opportunity to mention future items.

• Discussion and possible action on open positions in the Auditor's Office
• Citizen comment period for registered participants
• Opportunity to mention any future items

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss contract negotiations and county operations. The session includes reviews of election services, bidding policies, and road maintenance.

• Economic development negotiations with Civil Consulting Texas
• Pipeline easement contract negotiation with Medallion Pipeline Company, LLC
• 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract with Democratic and Republican parties
• Emergency fog seal on CR 21 and Longshore Road
• Revised bidding policy and blanket bonding for staff

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court is holding a meeting with Tom Sell, a candidate for the 19th Congressional District of Texas. The notice cites government code regarding gatherings where no formal action is taken.

• Meeting with Tom Sell, Candidate for the 19th Congressional District of Texas

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss county financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel. The body will consider bids for a courthouse generator and requests for road sealcoat and inverted prime bidding.

• Courthouse Generator Bids
• Request to bid RFB 2026-01 Sealcoat
• Request to bid RFB 2026-02 Inverted prime
• Discussion on a potential Burn Ban
• Permission for Library Director to seek grants

The Howard County Commissioners Court accepted the consent agenda and approved personnel considerations, invoices, and budget amendments, all with a 5‑AYE vote. It also approved a series of purchase requests—including printers, software, nicotine vending, uniforms, and inmate supplies—plus a courthouse generator bid, a purchase of galvanized posts, and bid requests for sealcoat and inverted prime. An order prohibiting outdoor burning and a request to create a sick‑leave pool for one road employee and one sheriff’s office employee were also approved unanimously. The revised bidding policy was presented but no action was taken.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Personnel Considerations (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Invoices (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Budget Amendments (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Purchase Requests for printers, software, nicotine vending, uniforms, inmate supplies (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Courthouse Generator Bid (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Sick Leave Pool Request for 1 road employee and 1 sheriff’s office employee (5 AYE, 0 NAY)

General

The Howard County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on a "Sanctuary County for the Unborn" ordinance. Additional agenda items include economic development negotiations, a budget reallocation for the Dispatch Center project, and various budget and personnel matters. The meeting also covers updates on roadway maintenance, fleet management, and sick pool requests.

• Sanctuary County for the Unborn ordinance (discussion/possible action)
• Economic Development Negotiations (discussion/possible action)
• Reallocation and Transfer of Budget Line Items for the Dispatch Center Project
• Budget Amendments, Invoices, and Purchase Requests
• Roadway Maintenance Update and Fleet Management

The Court voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance No.2025‑001, declaring Howard County a sanctuary county for the unborn and outlawing abortion in the unincorporated area. It also approved a budget reallocation for the Dispatch Center Project, a multi‑item purchase request for county offices, and several personnel and sick‑pool requests, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous support. In addition, the Court accepted certificates from the VG Young Institute leadership program and approved most pending invoices. No action was taken on the economic‑development discussion during closed session.

• Approved Ordinance No.2025‑001 outlawing abortion in unincorporated area (5‑0)
• Approved reallocation and transfer of budget line items for Dispatch Center Project (5‑0)
• Accepted VG Young Institute leadership program certificates (5‑0)
• Approved purchase request for office supplies, printing, library subscriptions, IT equipment, and other items (5‑0)
• Approved personnel considerations presented by County Treasurer (5‑0)
• Approved invoices excluding Beyond Engineering invoice (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 62‑hour sick‑pool request for Road & Bridge Department employee (5‑0)
• Approved 62‑hour sick‑pool request for Sheriff’s Department employee (5‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a special session at 10:00 AM on November 17, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion and possible action to canvas the general election results and an opportunity to mention any future items. The meeting may move to a closed session for any of these topics as required by Government Code Chapter 551.

• Discussion and possible action: Canvas the General Election results
• Opportunity for mention of any future items

The Howard County Commissioners Court reviewed the canvass results of the November 4, 2025 election. Commissioner Ray moved to accept the results, and Commissioner Wagner seconded the motion. All four members present voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. The election results were formally accepted by the court.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 election results (4‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss county financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel matters. The body will consider several bidding requests for roadway materials and a procurement policy change to allow electronic bidding.

• Chapter 381 Agreement with LES BESS, LIX
• Service Agreement with Lone Star Consulting
• Use of Child Safety Fee for County portion of SRO costs
• Bidding requests for Base (RFMQ 2025-01), LRA (RFMQ 2025-02), and Emulsion (RFMQ 2025-03)
• Howard Central Appraisal District Board Election votes

The Howard County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Chapter 381 agreement with LES BESS, LLC and adopted the consent agenda. It also approved the allocation of the county’s 887 votes to Scott Emerson for the Howard Central Appraisal District board, a service agreement with Lone Star Consulting, and several budget, personnel, and procurement items, including purchase requests and the use of the child‑safety fee for school resource officers. All motions passed with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Chapter 381 Agreement with LES BESS, LLC (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Allocated Howard County's 887 votes to Scott Emerson for Howard Central Appraisal District Board (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Service Agreement No. 2103-001 with Lone Star Consulting, LLC (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Budget Amendments (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved multiple Purchase Requests (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved use of Child Safety Fee for School Resource Officers (4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved request to go out for bid for Courthouse Generators (4‑aye, 0‑nay)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will discuss several items, including a donation from RWE Energy for a library remodel, a retainer agreement with Civil Consulting Texas, LLC, and resolutions supporting the Future Interstate Highway Formula Program and a cyber security grant. Additional topics include personnel considerations, budget amendments, and updates on roadway maintenance and a housing contract with Mitchell County.

• Accept donation from RWE Energy for Howard County Library remodel
• Retainer agreement with Civil Consulting Texas, LLC
• Resolution supporting the Future Interstate Highway Formula Program
• Resolution related to a Cyber Security Grant
• Mitchell County Housing Contract

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $50,000 donation for the Howard County Library remodel, appointed Brantly Hoover as the new Agriculture Extension Agent, and adopted several resolutions and contracts including a cybersecurity grant, a part‑time records clerk, and a package of purchase requests. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Mitchell County to house Howard County inmates. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted $50,000 donation for Howard County Library remodel (5-0)
• Approved Brantly Hoover as new Agriculture Extension Agent (5-0)
• Approved Retainer Agreement with Civic Consulting Texas, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting Future Interstate Highway Formula Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #24-13IT for Cybersecurity Grant (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requests totaling $55,762.84 (5-0)
• Approved Disbursement of Child Safety Fee funds (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Mitchell County for inmate housing (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will review a consent agenda that includes monthly reports and various departmental updates. Commissioners will discuss contract quotes, budget amendments, and negotiations with private firms. A public hearing and a resolution to designate the Silver Hills Windpower Reinvestment Zone will also be considered.

• Consider quote from Generator Supercenter for courthouse generator replacements
• Consider contract with Lone Star Consulting for grant‑writing opportunities
• Discuss negotiation with ET Fuels related to economic development incentives
• Public hearing and resolution to designate the Howard County Silver Hills Windpower Reinvestment Zone
• Review Garza Co. contract and Glasscock Co. memorandum of agreement

The court approved the consent agenda, purchased two courthouse generators, and moved the county website to Civic Plus. It also approved multiple purchase requests, designated the Silver Hills Windpower Reinvestment Zone, and entered agreements for inmate housing and dispatch services. All motions passed with votes of 5‑0 except two that passed 4‑1.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 courthouse generators (5-0)
• Approved transition of County Website to Civic Plus (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Scott Emerson to Howard Central Appraisal District Board (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Considerations (4-1)
• Approved Purchase Requests totaling various amounts (5-0)
• Approved designation of Howard County Silver Hills Windpower Reinvestment Zone (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for housing Howard County inmates in Garza County jail (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will hold a special meeting on October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Judge’s Conference Room. Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on two items: a review of the Butler Cohen invoice and a proposal from Texas Roofing Systems related to TAC Insurance. The meeting may include a closed session for these agenda items as permitted by state law.

• Review Butler Cohen invoice
• Texas Roofing Systems proposal – per TAC Insurance

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved the Butler-Cohen Invoice #817185. It also accepted multiple Texas Roof Systems proposals for several properties and gave County Judge Randy Johnson permission to sign the contracts. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Butler-Cohen Invoice #817185 (4-0)
• Accepted Texas Roof Systems proposals for 500 S. Main, 315 N. Main, 300 N. Main, 312 Scurry, 3611 Hwy 80 and authorized Judge to sign contracts (4-0)

General

The scheduled Howard County Commissioner's Court meeting for September 29, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further business was conducted.

General

The Howard County Commissioners Court will meet on September 22, 2025 to discuss several items. Topics include an economic development presentation, a Red Cross presentation, and a proposed legal services engagement agreement with the law firm Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP. The court will also consider a public hearing and resolution to designate the Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone. Additional agenda items cover personnel matters, budget amendments, and roadway maintenance updates.

• Consider approval of a legal services engagement agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
• Public hearing and resolution to designate the Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone
• Economic Development presentation
• Red Cross representative presentation by Aaron Gomez
• Roadway Maintenance Update presented by Road Engineer Brian Klinksiek

The Commissioners Court approved several agreements and policies, including a legal services contract, a partnership with Midland College, and the designation of the Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone. They also approved personnel considerations, the August 2025 payroll and financial reports, the Rainy‑Day Fund policy, and a bulk fuel bid for the county park. All motions passed with votes ranging from 4‑1 to unanimous 5‑0.

• Approved Legal Services Engagement Agreement with Bikerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP (5‑0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Midland College (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution designating Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone (5‑0)
• Approved Personnel Considerations (4‑1)
• Approved Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report for August 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Rainy‑Day Fund Policy (5‑0)
• Approved Engagement Letter from Roberts & McGee CPA PLLC (5‑0)
• Approved Park's Fuels Bulk Fuel Bid (5‑0)

General

The Howard County Commissioners' Court meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered.

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss establishing a proposed tax rate for 2026 and potentially rescinding the 2026 tax rate based on state legislation. The body will also consider designating the Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone.

• Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and potential rescission of 2026 tax rate
• Resolution designating the Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone
• MOU with Tom Green County Jail Housing Agreement
• MOU with ICE-Warrant Service Officer Program
• Swearing in of Howard County Treasurer, Abigail Lopez

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved several items, including bonds for elected officials and a 2026 calendar. Key actions were the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement for jail services with Tom Green County and purchase requests for office supplies and a drone. The court also approved personnel considerations, invoices, and chose to take no action on proposed 2026 tax rate changes.

• Approved Bonds for Elected Officials (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Tom Green County for Jail Services (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Purchase Requests: HP printer cartridges $1,161.74, flash drives $1,069.00, drone $13,500.00 (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved 2026 County Calendar, Court Schedule, and Holiday Schedule (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Personnel Considerations (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Invoices presented by County Auditor (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Tabled Howard County Peregrine TX LES ESS Reinvestment Zone designation (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Took No Action on 2026 Tax Rate considerations (5 AYE, 0 NAY)

General

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will meet on August 25, 2025 to consider several items. In the morning workshop they will discuss an economic development proposal from Silver Hills Windpower. In the regular session they will consider an order to call an election for the Howard County Emergency Services District, review budget‑related matters including the 2026 budget and 2025 tax and debt rates, and interview applicants to appoint a new county treasurer. Additional items include personnel matters, road maintenance updates, and physician agreement approvals.

• Economic Development proposal from Silver Hills Windpower (discussion)
• Order calling an election for the creation of Howard County Emergency Services District No. (amended) (closed‑session discussion)
• Adoption of the 2026 County Budget (discussion/action)
• Setting the 2025 Debt Rate and M&O Tax Rate (discussion/action)
• Appointment of the Howard County Treasurer (closed‑session interview and appointment)

The Commissioners Court appointed Ms. Abigail Lopez as the new Howard County Treasurer. The Court also adopted the 2026 County budget and approved salary, expense and allowance levels for elected officers for FY 2025‑2026. Additional actions included setting debt and M&O rates, approving various purchase requests, and authorizing a Super Heavy Over‑Weight Permit subject to a $2 M bond.

• Appointed Ms. Abigail Lopez as Howard County Treasurer (5‑0)
• Adopted the 2026 County budget (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 salary, expenses and allowances for elected officers (5‑0)
• Approved debt rate of .008489 for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Maintenance & Operations rate of .293222 for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase requests for inmate supplies, T‑shirts, IT licenses, etc. (5‑0)
• Approved Super Heavy Over‑Weight Permit, subject to 2M bond (5‑0)
• Approved personnel considerations and accepted Treasurer’s retirement and payroll reports (5‑0)

General

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will consider ordering an election to create Howard County Emergency Services District No. 1. Commissioners will also discuss replacing the courthouse generator and related bids. Additional items include budget considerations for 2025‑2026, a road engineering contract under RFQ 2025‑01, and an update on super‑heavy overweight permits.

• Order to call an election for creating Howard County Emergency Services District No. 1
• Replacement of the Howard County Courthouse generator (review of related bids)
• Discussion of the 2025‑2026 county budget
• Acceptance of Halff under RFQ 2025‑01 to move forward with a contract
• Update on the super‑heavy overweight permit process

The Court unanimously approved an order to hold an election creating Howard County Emergency Services District No. 1, and later amended it to include the unincorporated area and use a six‑vote ballot style. It also approved an outdoor‑burning prohibition, increased budget line items for the district attorney ($50,000) and district court appointed attorney ($125,000), and accepted a contract offer for RFQ 2025‑01. The generator replacement bid was tabled until the next fiscal year, and a proposed budget shift between the Tobacco Fund and Courthouse Maintenance was discussed with no action taken.

• Approved order calling election for Emergency Services District No. 1 (4‑0)
• Amended election order to add unincorporated area and use six‑vote ballot (4‑0)
• Approved outdoor‑burning prohibition (4‑0)
• Approved $50,000 increase to District Attorney expert witness line item (4‑0)
• Approved $125,000 increase to District Court appointed attorney line item (4‑0)
• Accepted Halffs offer for RFQ 2025‑01 and authorized County Judge to sign after review (4‑0)
• Tabled courthouse generator replacement bids until new fiscal year (4‑0)
• Discussed $250,000 budget shift between Tobacco Fund and Courthouse Maintenance – no action (0‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a budget workshop in the morning. In the regular session, the court will consider contracts with West Texas Centers, order the November Texas Constitutional Amendment election, and order appointments for election judges and alternates. Additional items include discussion of replacing the Howard County Courthouse generator and reviewing an economic development request for the LES Project.

• Consider Contracts with West Texas Centers
• Order the November Texas Constitutional Amendment Election
• Order of Appointment for Election Judges and Alternates
• Replacement of the Howard County Courthouse Generator and Related Bids
• Consider Economic Development Request related to the LES Project

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved numerous contracts, purchase requests, and budget items, and adopted a no‑new‑revenue tax rate of .301711 per 100. Two items were tabled for future consideration. All actions were approved unanimously with five AYE votes and no NAY votes.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Contract with West Texas Centers (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Supporting Contracts with West Texas Centers (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved No New Revenue Tax Rate of .301711 per 100 (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved purchase requests for cleaning supplies ($1,200), battery kit ($1,039.92), military records imaging ($56,131.60), and desktop computers ($3,595.56) (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Juvenile Probation Department's proposed budget (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved fleet purchase of a Chevy Traverse for Howard County Jail (5 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Tabled Item 2f: Order calling election for Howard County Emergency Services District No.1 (5 AYE, 0 NAY)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been canceled.

General

The Howard County Commissioners Court will discuss an Economic Development Agreement for Project Van Zandt and an Interlocal Agreement with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission for next‑generation 9‑1‑1 services. Additional items include a harassment and discrimination prevention training proposal, a library renovation project, and a notice to proceed with the County Sheriff’s Office expansion. The court will also review personnel matters, budget amendments, and road maintenance updates.

• Economic Development Agreement for Project Van Zandt
• Interlocal Agreement with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission for 9‑1‑1 GIS services
• Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training
• Howard County Library Renovation Project
• Howard County Sheriff's Office Expansion Notice to Proceed on August 4

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission for next‑generation 911 automatic location and GIS services. The court also approved a tax deed parcel, personnel considerations, several purchase requests, a sheriff’s vehicle purchase, permission for the sheriff’s office expansion, and tabled Item 5c. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission for Next Generation 911 GIS services (4-0)
• Approved Tax Deed Parcel 27781 (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Considerations (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Requests: Library subscription $1,759.59; iPads $8,719.84; camera $5,330.91; archive imaging $29,426.00; travel trailer repair $1,244.96 (4-0)
• Approved Invoices including previously excluded travel reimbursements (4-0)
• Approved Purchase of Chevrolet Traverse for Sheriff’s Office using Commissary Fund (4-0)
• Tabled Item 5c (4-0)
• Approved permission for Butler‑Cohen to proceed on Sheriff’s Office Expansion Project (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will meet for a special session to conduct a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. The body will also review engineering qualifications and county financial reports.

• Budget Workshop for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
• Scoring responses for Request for Qualification #2025-01 (Engineering)
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agent position
• Material quotes for Project 2025-003 LRA TY-A
• Moss Lake Road Super-Heavy Overweight Permit Request

The court approved updating the letter to Joshua Blanek regarding the agricultural extension agent salary. It also approved purchasing a new roller for the Road and Bridge Department instead of re‑bidding the LRA. Additionally, the court voted to table Item 4b.ii. No other actions were taken on the remaining agenda items.

• Updated letter to Joshua Blanek on Ag Extension Agent Salary (5‑0 AYE)
• Approved purchase of new roller for Road and Bridge Department, no re‑bid of LRA (5‑0 AYE)
• Tabled Item 4b.ii (5‑0 AYE)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will hold a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year and a workshop regarding a Terra-Gen Wind Project proposal. The regular session includes discussions on interlocal agreements for 9-1-1 services and capital case public defenders.

• Terra-Gen Wind Project Proposal
• 9-1-1 Services Interlocal Agreement with Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
• Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases Interlocal Agreement
• Moss Lake Road Super-Heavy Overweight Permit Request
• Request for Qualification #2025-01 related to Engineering

The Howard County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the consent agenda and a series of related motions. Approvals included division orders for trust funds, a tax deed parcel, interlocal agreements for 911 services and the regional public defender, an appointment to a health‑care board, budget amendments, and several purchase requests. The court also accepted a $10,000 donation to the county library.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Division Orders for City of Big Spring trust funds (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Tax Deed Parcel 284001 (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved 911 Services Interlocal Agreement with Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Appointment of Commissioner Wagner to West Texas Health Care Provider Participation District Board (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases Interlocal Agreement (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Budget Amendments (3 AYE, 0 NAY)
• Approved Purchase Requests for sheriff's office and library items totaling $18,197.25 (3 AYE, 0 NAY)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will discuss several items, including creating a Salary Grievance Committee and a health‑care provider participation district. They will also review personnel matters, monthly financial reports, and a bid request for pharmaceutical services. Additional topics include roadway maintenance updates and fleet management. The meeting may include a closed‑session for any of these agenda items.

• Introduction of Josh Blanek as District Agricultural Extension Administrator
• Creation of an Annual Salary Grievance Committee per Local Govt Code Ch 152
• Creation of West Texas Health Care Provider Participation District
• Resolution supporting federal action to combat the New World Screwworm Fly
• Request for bids for pharmaceutical services for the Detention Center and Indigent Health Care/Welfare programs

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will meet on June 16, 2025 at the county courthouse. Commissioners will consider a consultation with the county attorney regarding an Executive Services District (ESD) matter that may be discussed in a closed session. They will also consider extending the county’s disaster declaration. The meeting includes an opportunity for citizens to suggest future agenda items.

• Consultation with attorney regarding ESD‑Executive matter (potential closed session)
• Consideration of extending the county’s disaster declaration
• Citizen input opportunity for future agenda items

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will discuss several contract proposals and policy items. Items include a proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a contract with Komatsu Architectural for library renovations, and a Butler‑Cohen Construction manager‑at‑risk amendment for the Law Enforcement Center dispatch addition. The court will also review a contract with Hotel Settles for a meeting room for the Midwest Rural Transportation Council and a public workers‑compensation refund. Decisions may be taken on these items during the regular session.

• Elder Abuse Awareness Month proclamation
• Komatsu Architectural contract for Howard County Library renovations
• Butler‑Cohen Construction manager‑at‑risk guaranteed maximum price amendment for Law Enforcement Center (Dispatch) addition
• Contract with Hotel Settles for meeting room for Midwest Rural Transportation Council meeting
• Public Workers Compensation refund

The Howard County Commissioners Court approved the Komatsu Architectural Contract for the Howard County Library Renovation Project and allowed Judge Johnson to sign it. It also approved a price amendment for the Howard County Dispatch Construction Project, a $1,000 meeting‑room contract with Hotel Settles, and multiple budget and procurement items, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Komatsu Architectural Contract for Library Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Butler‑Cohen Construction Maximum Price Amendment for Dispatch Project (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel Settles meeting‑room contract up to $1,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Considerations presented by County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Howard County Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Public Works Compensation Refund check for $25,362.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Requests totaling $467,? (including $417,300.00 Kofile book preservation) (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments presented by County Auditor (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a workshop and regular session to discuss the 2025-2026 county budget and the Howard Central Appraisal District budget. The body will also consider a price amendment for the Law Enforcement Center dispatch addition and engineering service qualifications.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the Law Enforcement Center dispatch addition
• 2025-2026 Howard County Budget workshop
• 2025-26 Howard Central Appraisal District budget
• Request For Qualifications of Engineering Services (RFQ 2025-01)
• Permission to auction equipment

The Howard County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget for the Howard Central Appraisal District and a set of personnel considerations. It also approved travel expenses for library staff, outstanding invoices, a series of purchase requests, and budget amendments. The court accepted the April 2025 county auditor monthly report and accepted donation checks made to the sheriff's office.

• Approved Howard Central Appraisal District budget for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Considerations presented by the County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Travel Expenses for Sandra Verdin and Julianna Sanchez (unanimous)
• Approved Invoices presented by the County Auditor (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Requests totaling ~$84,889 for sheriff, IT, jail, and district attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments presented by the County Auditor (unanimous)
• Accepted County Auditor's April 2025 monthly report (unanimous)
• Accepted sheriff's office donation checks totaling $6,150 (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a special executive closed session at 8:30 AM on May 19, 2025 in the 2nd Floor Judge’s Conference Room. The agenda item is a discussion and possible action on an ESD elections consultation with an attorney, to be conducted under Texas Government Code §551.071. Only registered citizens may address the court after completing the required form.

• Closed‑session discussion of ESD elections consultation (Tex. Gov Code §551.071)
• Special executive session at 8:30 AM in 2nd Floor Judge’s Conference Room

General

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting and budget workshop to review election results and consult with department heads on budget requests. The body may take action to canvas the May 3, 2025, election results.

• Canvassing of May 3, 2025, election results
• Declaring results for the creation of Howard County Emergency Services District No. 1
• Consultation with department heads regarding budget requests

General

The Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. County Judge Randy Johnson will lead a discussion and possible action regarding budget requests from department heads.

• Consultation with Department Heads regarding budget requests

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will discuss a range of items including student recognitions, monthly reports, a presentation on the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and updates on emergency services, the burn ban, and election results. The court will also consider personnel matters, payroll, unemployment deficit payments, various purchase requests, budget amendments, and contracts for jail food, Trinity Services Group, and Ecolab. A budget workshop in the afternoon will focus on creating the 2025‑2026 Howard County budget.

• Presentation on the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
• Discussion of budget amendments, purchase requests, and bids for a VR LE Training System
• Order exempting jail food/inmate meals from bidding (LGC 262.024) and renewal of Trinity Services Group contract
• Roadway maintenance update and request to repair 40402 C 4 Reclaimer
• Budget workshop to develop the 2025‑2026 Howard County budget

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will meet on March 28, 2025 at the Howard County Courthouse. The agenda includes a demonstration item for agenda manager training, a consent agenda of monthly reports, and discussions on personnel considerations, invoices and purchase requests, and a budget amendment to purchase new software. Additional items cover a roadway maintenance update and fleet management. The court may hold a closed session for any agenda item as authorized by Government Code Chapter 551.

• Demonstration item for agenda manager training
• Budget amendment for the purchase of new software
• Personnel considerations
• Invoices and purchase requests
• Roadway maintenance update

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss county official reports, personnel considerations, and budget amendments. The session includes reviews of invoices, purchase requests, and roadway maintenance updates.

• Budget amendments
• Invoices and purchase requests
• Roadway maintenance update
• Fleet management
• Personnel considerations

Commissioners' Court

The Howard County Commissioners' Court will hold a regular session on March 15, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, a consent agenda covering monthly reports from the judge, agricultural extension office, clerk, treasurer and other officials, and an opportunity for citizen comments and mention of future items. No specific policy actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Consent agenda: County Officials Monthly Reports (JP's Reports, Ag Extension Office Report, Commissioner Court Minutes, County Clerk's Report, Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report)
• Citizen input for registered commenters
• Opportunity to mention any future items