Limestone County public meetings in 2025

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss terminating the contract with McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen PC and potentially approving a contingency fee contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and grant applications for water supply and ambulance services.

• Proposed contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent ad valorem tax collection
• Adoption of the 2025 Limestone County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
• Grant applications for SLC Water Supply and Rural Ambulance Service (House Bill 3000)
• Purchase requests for a lift, Caterpillar paving and compaction equipment, a John Deere tractor, and a trailer
• Replat of Lots 19 & 21 of the Daniel Todd Land Co LLC Subdivision Plats 329 & 330

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider designating the county as "successful" in the Countywide Election Day Polling Places program and approve the use of Vote Centers for future elections. The court will also discuss a county burn ban, several legal contracts for tax collection, and a road use agreement with Knife River. Additional items include a budget transfer for road and bridge projects and a public hearing on the polling places program.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Approve contingency fee contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for tax receivable collection
• Terminate contract with McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen PC for delinquent ad valorem tax collection
• Approve Road Use Agreement with Knife River
• Budget Transfer #747 – Road & Bridge

Commissioners approved the consent agenda and received monthly operation reports. They adopted a requirement for a groundwater availability certification for new subdivisions, updated the county purchasing policies, and approved the Tree of Angels proclamation. The court also approved the canvass of the 2025 constitutional amendment election and designated Limestone County as a successful Countywide Election Day Polling Places program, authorizing the use of Vote Centers in all future elections. Additional actions included approving a service agreement with the Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department and a budget transfer for Road & Bridge projects.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bonds, bills, payroll, etc.) – all ayes
• Approved requiring Certification of Groundwater Availability for subdivisions – all ayes
• Approved Tree of Angels proclamation – all ayes
• Approved updating Limestone County Purchasing Policy and Debarment Policies – all ayes
• Approved canvass of 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election – all ayes
• Approved designation of Countywide Election Day Polling Places program and use of Vote Centers – all ayes
• Approved Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department service agreement – all ayes
• Approved budget transfer #747 for Road & Bridge – all ayes

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider routine consent‑agenda items and discuss several policy matters, including the county burn ban, an amendment with Tyler Technologies, and a resolution for the 2026 Indigent Defense Grant Program. They will also vote on the 2025 Tax Roll, a service agreement with the Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department, and a budget transfer for the Senior Citizens Center.

• Approve 2025 Tax Roll
• Resolution for the 2026 Limestone County Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Amendment to agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Service agreement with Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department
• Budget Transfer #746 for Senior Citizens Center

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda, including the recall of $5,202,000 from TexPool. The Court kept the county burn ban in effect and tabled the item on controlled burning during the ban. Additional actions included approving the 2025 Tax Roll, a budget transfer for the Senior Citizens Center, and a service agreement with the Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department.

• Approved recall of $5,202,000 from TexPool (consent agenda)
• Approved keeping the county burn ban in place (all ayes)
• Tabled discussion on controlled burning during the burn ban (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Tax Roll (all ayes)
• Approved budget transfer #746 for Senior Citizens Center (all ayes)
• Approved service agreement with Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department (all ayes)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Tyler Technologies (all ayes)
• Approved $50 per session stipend for court interpretation services (all ayes)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss a range of operational and public‑service items. Key topics include a county burn ban, a $25,000 donation to the Senior Citizens Center, and several service agreements with volunteer fire and ambulance departments. The court will also review a contract renewal for airport maintenance and library agreements.

• Discuss County Burn Ban (Item 7)
• Accept $25,000 donation from Kathaleen Wall for Senior Citizens Center (Item 10)
• Service Agreements with Thornton, Tehuacana, Mexia, and other volunteer fire departments (Item 13)
• Contract and Memorandum of Agreement with Groesbeck Maffett Memorial Public Library and Gibbs Memorial Library (Item 14)
• Contract renewal for DBT Transportation Maintenance for Limestone County Airport (Item 16)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved a $25,000 donation from Kathaleen Wall to the Senior Citizens Center. It also approved the Consent Agenda, a safety report, monthly operation reports, a new part‑time employee policy, several volunteer fire department service agreements, library contracts, and a budget transfer for the County Clerk. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, payments, bonds) – motion carried
• Approved safety report – motion carried
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials – motion carried
• Approved acceptance of $25,000 donation from Kathaleen Wall to Senior Citizens Center – motion carried
• Approved policy LCG-01.07 defining regular part‑time employees – motion carried
• Approved service agreements with multiple volunteer fire departments – motion carried
• Approved contracts and MOUs with Groesbeck Maffett Memorial and Gibbs Memorial Libraries – motion carried
• Approved budget transfer #745 for County Clerk – motion carried

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider routine consent items and then discuss a county burn ban, opioid settlement agreements, and several election‑related designations for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election. The court will also review a plat for the Ranches at Crestwood Ridge and multiple budget transfer requests. Finally, the court will address general election services contracts with local school districts and set compensation for election workers.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban (Item 7)
• Discuss and/or take action on approving opioid settlement agreements (Item 9)
• Discuss and/or take action on plat for the Ranches at Crestwood Ridge (Item 13)
• Discuss and/or take action on Budget Transfer #740 – Co/District Attorney (Item 23a)
• Discuss and/or approve General Election Services Contract with Groesbeck ISD (Item 18)

The court unanimously approved the opioid settlement agreements. It also approved the SAVNS grant contract, the Title VI plan, and the schedule changes for November and December meetings. Additional actions included approving the plat for The Ranches at Crestwood Ridge, an interlocal agreement with the City of Groesbeck, and several budget transfers.

• Approved opioid settlement agreements (all ayes)
• Approved FY 2026 SAVNS Grant Award Contract (all ayes)
• Approved Title VI Plan (all ayes)
• Approved schedule changes: move Nov 11 meeting to Nov 18, cancel Nov 25, move Dec 9 meeting to Dec 16, cancel Dec 23 (all ayes)
• Approved plat for The Ranches at Crestwood Ridge (all ayes)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Groesbeck (all ayes)
• Approved multiple budget transfers: Co/District Attorney #740, Road & Bridge #741, IT Department #742, Facilities Management #743, Co Extension Office #744 (all ayes)
• Approved designation of early‑voting sites for the Nov 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election (all ayes)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings to adopt the FY 2025-26 annual budget and the FY 2025 tax rate. The body will also consider a replacement for the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace and various interlocal agreements.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 Annual Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025 Tax Rate
• Appointment of a replacement for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
• Plat for the Ranches at Crestwood Ridge
• Resolution to adopt ES&S EVS 6300 Voting System

The Commissioners Court approved the regular consent agenda, a safety report, several interlocal agreements, and the FY 2025‑26 budget. It also adopted a property tax rate of 0.56 for FY 2025, which changes the median‑valued homestead tax from $492.89 to $488.53. Additional budget transfers for senior services, the jail, veteran services, and the sheriff’s office were also approved.

• Consent agenda items approved (all ayes)
• Safety report approved (all ayes)
• Interlocal agreement with Heart of Texas Council of Governments for E911 services approved (all ayes)
• Interlocal agreement with Heart of Texas Council of Governments for 9‑1‑1 PSA services approved (all ayes)
• Texas Historical Commission marker request approved (all ayes)
• RFQ #2 (Davis & McDill, Inc.) approved (all ayes)
• Annual FY 2025‑26 budget approved (all ayes)
• Property tax rate for FY 2025 adopted at 0.56 (all ayes)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve the acquisition and implementation of a new voting system, authorizing the County Judge to sign the equipment contract. The Court will also set dates and times for early voting for the November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election, and consider several other items including a plat for Hildebrandt Love Nest Phase I, a nomination to the Limestone Appraisal District board, and updates to employee guidelines and budget matters.

• Approve acquisition and contract for new voting system (Agenda items 8a‑b)
• Set early voting dates and times for November 4, 2025 election (Agenda item 9)
• Discuss and act on plat for Hildebrandt Love Nest Phase I (Agenda item 14)
• Nominate board member for Limestone Appraisal District (Agenda item 15)
• Update Employee Guidelines 19.05 for retiree coverage increase (Agenda item 16)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved its consent agenda, adopted a new voting system, set early‑voting dates for the November 4, 2025 election, and approved a $0.56 tax rate to be adopted on September 9, 2025. The Court also appointed election judges, approved a land plat, confirmed appraisal‑district board nominations, and authorized a grant for Texans Feeding Texans.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, bonds, payments, $1,500,000 fund recall) – motion carried
• Approved acquisition and implementation of new voting system; authorized County Judge to sign contract – motion carried
• Approved dates and times for early voting for the November 4, 2025 election, extending Mexia polling place hours – motion carried
• Approved appointment of presiding and alternate election judges for the 2025‑2026 term – motion carried
• Approved plat for Hildebrandt Love Nest Phase I – motion carried
• Approved nominations to the Limestone Appraisal District Board of Directors – motion carried
• Approved resolution for Texans Feeding Texans grant – motion carried
• Approved 2025 tax rate of $0.56 to be adopted on September 9, 2025 – motion carried

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on purchasing equipment for road and bridge work during the current budget year. They will also consider updating employee guidelines on retiree insurance. Two budget transfers will be reviewed: one for the Agricultural Extension Office (Transfer #733) and one for Road and Bridge (Transfer #734).

• Purchase equipment for Road and Bridge during current budget year
• Update Limestone County Employee Guidelines regarding retiree insurance
• Budget Transfer #733 – Agricultural Extension Office
• Budget Transfer #734 – Road and Bridge

The Commissioners Court approved purchasing equipment for the Road and Bridge program, including allocating $188,000 from LaSalle Administrative Revenue. It also approved budget transfer #733 to the Agricultural Extension Office and budget transfer #734 to the Road and Bridge department. No action was taken on the proposed update to employee guidelines regarding retiree insurance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved purchasing equipment for Road and Bridge (motion carried)
• Approved purchasing equipment for Road and Bridge with $188,000 from LaSalle Administrative Revenue (motion carried)
• Approved budget transfer #733 – Agricultural Extension Office (motion carried)
• Approved budget transfer #734 – Road and Bridge (motion carried)
• No action taken on employee guidelines retiree insurance update
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet to authorize the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election. The body will also conduct a budget workshop and consider several administrative approvals and land-use requests.

• Authorization of the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election
• Subdivision plat for Bi-Stone Ranch Partners
• Mass gathering application for Knee Deep Social Club/Ponderosa Crew
• 2026 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees
• Limestone County road usage for rock crushers

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved its consent agenda, including the recall of $535,000 from TexPool, and adopted several regular agenda items such as the 2026‑27 CSCD budget, a subdivision plat for Bi‑Stone Ranch Partners, the 2025‑26 holiday schedule, and authorized the County Judge to order the November 4 2025 constitutional amendment election. Additional actions included approving a mass‑gathering permit for Knee Deep Social Club, setting 2026 sheriffs and constables fees, approving NoThru Trucks signage on LCR 374, and approving three budget transfers (JP‑1, Dispatch, Treasurer). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items, including recall of $535,000 (all ayes)
• Approved safety report (all ayes)
• Approved 2026‑27 CSCD budget (all ayes)
• Approved subdivision plat for Bi‑Stone Ranch Partners (all ayes)
• Approved 2025‑26 Limestone County holiday schedule (all ayes)
• Authorized County Judge to order November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election (all ayes)
• Approved mass‑gathering permit for Knee Deep Social Club/Ponderosa Crew (all ayes)
• Approved NoThru Trucks signage on LCR 374 and enforcement rule (all ayes)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Court unanimously approved the mass‑gathering permit for La‑Tex Outlawz / All‑In Ryderz. It also approved budget transfer #728 for Facility Management and budget transfer #729 for Emergency Management. No action was taken on the 2025 certified appraisal values or the tax‑rate calculation.

• Approved mass gathering application for La‑Tex Outlawz / All‑In Ryderz (all aye)
• Approved budget transfer #728 Facility Management (all aye)
• Approved budget transfer #729 Emergency Management (all aye)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will act on routine consent‑agenda items, including minutes, bonds, payments and fund investments. Commissioners will discuss the County Burn Ban, review a repair quote for the airport's AWOS system, and consider the FY26/27 Interlocal Agreement with the Regional Public Defender Office. Additional items include a plat for Emerald Pointe Subdivision, the FY2024 audit report, annual bids for various supplies and services, and a budget transfer for the County Jail.

• Approve consent agenda items (minutes, bonds, payments, fund investments)
• Discuss County Burn Ban
• Review quote for repair of airport AWOS system
• Consider FY26/27 Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender Office
• Budget transfer #727 – Co. Jail

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved a range of items including the consent agenda, an airport AWOS repair quote, and a FY26/27 interlocal agreement with the Regional Public Defender Office. It also approved the plat for Emerald Pointe Subdivision, the FY2024 county audit report, and a budget transfer for the County Jail. Several annual service bids were accepted, such as pest control and contract hauling.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bonds, bill payments) – all aye
• Approved airport AWOS repair quote – all aye
• Approved FY26/27 Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender Office – all aye
• Approved plat of Emerald Pointe Subdivision – all aye
• Approved FY2024 County Audit Report – all aye
• Approved annual pest control bid (Mexia Pest Control) – Yes 3, No 0, Abstain 1
• Approved budget transfer #727 for County Jail – all aye
• Approved contract hauling bids (Force Logistics, Statewide Materials Transport) – all aye

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on the county retiree insurance plan, a transfer of struck‑off property to the City of Coolidge and Coolidge ISD, and a budget transfer for Facility Management. Additional items include a county burn ban discussion, a safety report review, and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Discuss and/or take action on County retiree insurance (Treasurer's Letter attached)
• Discuss and/or take action on transfer of struck‑off property to City of Coolidge and Coolidge ISD (Quit Claim Deed)
• Budget Transfer #725 – Facility Management
• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Receive and approve safety report concerning accidents and safety concerns in the past month

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda items, the safety report, and the monthly operation reports. It also approved the transfer of struck‑off property to the City of Coolidge and Coolidge ISD and approved budget transfer #725 for Facility Management. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bonds, bills, payroll, funds) – all ayes
• Approved safety report – all ayes
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials – all ayes
• Approved transfer of struck‑off property to City of Coolidge and Coolidge ISD – all ayes
• Approved budget transfer #725 Facility Management – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting – all ayes

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will review routine consent items and accept monthly operation reports. It will discuss a request from City Manager Joshua Barron to expand the mutual aid agreement with the City of Mexia Fire Department and to consider purchasing an ambulance, as well as a contract to build a 20x24 box culvert on LCR 800. Additional items include a budget transfer for the LC Fairgrounds, a renewal notice for 2025‑26 benefits, and a resolution on HAVA election security.

• Request to increase mutual aid agreement with City of Mexia Fire Department and consider ambulance purchase
• Hire contractor to build a 20x24 box culvert on LCR 800 (quotes attached)
• Budget Transfer #724 for LC Fairgrounds
• Acceptance of 2025‑2026 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation
• Resolution 2025 HAVA Election Security

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda, monthly operation reports, the 2025‑26 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation, and a resolution on HAVA election security. It also approved contractor quotes for a box culvert on LCR 800 and a budget transfer for the county fairgrounds. No action was taken on the City of Mexia fire‑mutual‑aid request or ambulance purchase, nor on items discussed in executive session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, payment of bills, payroll, bond renewal, etc) – all ayes
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials – all ayes
• Approved acceptance of 2025‑26 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation – all ayes
• Approved Limestone County Resolution 2025 HAVA Election Security – all ayes
• Approved accepting contractor quotes for 20x24 box culvert on LCR 800 – all ayes
• Approved budget transfer #724 for Limestone County Fairgrounds – all ayes
• No action taken on request to increase mutual aid with City of Mexia Fire Department or purchase an ambulance
• No action taken on items discussed during executive session

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a county burn ban and funding for pre-exposure rabies vaccinations. The body will also consider budget transfers for the Senior Citizen's Center, Sheriff's Office, Jail, and Road & Bridge.

• County Burn Ban discussion and action
• Funding for pre-exposure rabies vaccination for Limestone County Rabies Control Authority
• Appointment of Timothy Brewer for Reserve Deputy Constable Precinct 3
• Utility Line Agreements
• Budget Transfers #719, #720, #721, and #722

The Court unanimously approved the consent agenda, the monthly safety report (no accidents), and appointed Timothy Brewer as a Reserve Deputy Constable. It also moved $1,000 for rabies vaccinations and approved utility line agreements without a bond. Several budget transfers were passed, with a $5,000 reallocation for Road & Bridge approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, payroll, etc.) – all ayes
• Approved safety report (no accidents) – all ayes
• Appointed Timothy Brewer as Reserve Deputy Constable Precinct 3 – all ayes
• Approved $1,000 funding transfer for rabies vaccination – all ayes
• Approved Utility Line Agreements with no bond – all ayes
• Approved Budget Transfer #719 for Senior Citizen’s Center – all ayes
• Approved Budget Transfer #720 for Sheriff's Office – all ayes
• Approved $5,000 Road & Bridge budget transfer after 2‑1 vote

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on May 27, 2025. The agenda includes a public hearing and a resolution to support the Countywide Polling Place Program. The court will also consider a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies, procurement proposals for vegetation management and inmate services, and several budget transfers. Items may be acted on individually if pulled from the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on support of applying for Countywide Polling Place Program (Item 8)
• Resolution and Order to adopt support of applying for Countywide Polling Place Program (Item 9)
• Amendment to agreement with Tyler Technologies for public access (Item 10)
• Approve/Accept RFP on Vegetation Management Services (Item 11)
• Approve/Accept RFP on Inmate Food Service (Item 12)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Countywide Polling Place Program. It also approved an amendment to the Tyler Technologies public‑access agreement, contracts for jail inmate food and telephone services, and utility line agreements for Tri‑County SUD and the Prairie Hill Wind Project. A motion to accept a vegetation‑management services RFP failed 2‑3. Budget transfers for the Sheriff’s Office, Jail, District Attorney and Road & Bridge were approved, with the Road & Bridge transfer passing 3‑2.

• Approved Resolution supporting Countywide Polling Place Program (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Tyler Technologies public‑access agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Trinity Services Group bid for Jail Inmate Food Service (unanimous)
• Approved Prodigy Solutions bid for Jail Inmate Telephone System (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Line Agreement with Tri‑County SUD LCR 660 & 662 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Line Agreement with American Engineering for Prairie Hill Wind Project (unanimous)
• Failed to accept Vegetation Management Services RFP (Yes 2, No 3)
• Approved budget transfers #715 (Sheriff), #716 (Jail), #717 (District Attorney) and #718 (Road & Bridge) (Road & Bridge 3‑2)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a county burn ban and rules regarding alcohol and fireworks at the Fairgrounds. The body will also review a property replat and address right-of-way concerns.

• Action on County Burn Ban
• Replat of Charles Welch Survey A-567
• Discussion on allowing alcohol at the Fairgrounds Annex building
• Discussion on allowing fireworks in the Fairgrounds parking lot
• Discussion of right-of-way and brush control spraying concerns from Melinda Sheffield

The court approved its consent agenda, including a $1,050,000 deposit from TexPool and other routine items. It approved the monthly safety report, the monthly operation reports, and the replat of Charles Welch Survey A-567. The court voted 3‑1 to prohibit alcohol at the Fairgrounds Annex and also voted 3‑1 to prohibit fireworks in the Fairgrounds parking lot. No action was taken on the county burn ban and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $1,050,000 deposit from TexPool (unanimous)
• Approved safety report (no accidents) (unanimous)
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Charles Welch Survey A-567 (unanimous)
• Voted 3‑1 to NOT allow alcohol at the Fairgrounds Annex building (ayes: Anderson, Friday, Forrest; nay: Goodman)
• Voted 3‑1 to NOT allow fireworks in the Fairgrounds parking lot (ayes: Goodman, Anderson, Forrest; nay: Friday)
• No action taken on County Burn Ban
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will review routine consent items and monthly operation reports, then discuss several proposals including RFPs for inmate telephone and food services, airport air‑conditioning repairs, and a contract with SylogistGov Inc. for a Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service. The court may also consider using contingency funds for the sheriff’s department overtime line and allowing individual coolers at the fairgrounds rodeo.

• Authorize Auditor’s Office to advertise RFP for Inmate Telephone Service
• Authorize Auditor’s Office to advertise RFP for Inmate Food Service Provider
• Approve agreement with SylogistGov Inc. for Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS)
• Approve use of contingency funds for Sheriff's Department overtime line
• Approve air‑conditioning repairs at Limestone County Airport (quotes attached)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved several routine items and a major public‑safety contract. They authorized the auditor to seek bids for inmate telephone and food services, allowed coolers at fairground rodeo events, and approved airport air‑conditioning repairs. The court also adopted an agreement with SylogistGov for a Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service and used contingency funds for the sheriff’s overtime line.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials (unanimous)
• Authorized Auditor to advertise RFP for inmate telephone service (unanimous)
• Authorized Auditor to advertise RFP for inmate food service provider (unanimous)
• Approved allowing individual coolers at Chamber of Commerce Rodeo events (unanimous)
• Approved Serna Services bid for airport air‑conditioning repairs (Yes 2, No 1, Abstain 1)
• Approved agreement with SylogistGov Inc. for Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (unanimous)
• Approved use of contingency funds for Sheriff’s Department overtime line (Yes 3, No 1)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on April 8, 2025 to consider a range of items. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a county burn ban, a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a lease contract for election equipment with the City of Kosse. Additional items cover a cost proposal from Tyler Technologies, a utility line agreement for the Prairie Hill Wind Project, and several budget transfers for emergency management, jail, and road & bridge. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes and payroll reports.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Approve lease contract for election equipment with the City of Kosse for the May 3, 2025 General Election
• Discuss cost proposal for Tyler Technologies Enterprise Justice Case Access solution
• Discuss bonds for Utility Agreements
• Discuss budget transfers #710 (Emergency Management), #711 (Jail), and #712 (Road & Bridge)

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,050,000 deposit from TexPool. It also approved a safety report showing no accidents, several proclamations, and multiple contracts and budget transfers. All motions were passed with an all‑aye vote.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $3,050,000 TexPool deposit (all aye)
• Approved safety report with no accidents reported (all aye)
• Approved Child Abuse Awareness Month proclamation (all aye)
• Approved lease contract for election equipment with City of Kosse (all aye)
• Approved replat of Tract 22 for Honest Ridge Land Company (all aye)
• Approved utility line agreement with American Engineering for Prairie Hill Wind Project (all aye)
• Approved budget transfer #710 for Emergency Management (all aye)
• Approved budget transfer #711 for Jail (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will review routine consent agenda items and then discuss a county burn ban. It will accept monthly operation reports, reappoint the County Auditor, and record compliance with a 2024 FCC order involving Securus Technologies. The court will also consider utility line agreements with Atmos Energy and Brightspeed, and vote on three budget transfers for roads, the sheriff's office, and the communications center.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Budget transfer #707 – Road & Bridge
• Budget transfer #708 – Sheriff's Office
• Utility Line Agreements: Atmos Energy and Brightspeed
• Accept for Record: 2024 FCC Order Compliance Amendment with Securus Technologies

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,265,000 net deposit to TexPool. They also approved budget transfers for Road & Bridge, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Communications Center. Additional approvals were made for utility line agreements, a child‑welfare services non‑financial agreement, and the reappointment of the county auditor.

• Approved consent agenda items, including $2,265,000 net deposit to TexPool (all ayes)
• Approved County Child Welfare Services Non‑Financial Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved Atmos Energy and Brightspeed utility line agreements (all ayes)
• Approved Budget Transfer #707 – Road & Bridge (all ayes)
• Approved Budget Transfer #708 – Sheriff’s Office (all ayes)
• Approved Budget Transfer #704 – Limestone County Communications Center (all ayes)
• Accepted for record the reappointment of County Auditor Natasha Goodman (all ayes)
• Accepted for record the 2024 FCC Order Compliance Amendment with Securus Technologies (all ayes)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on March 11, 2025 to consider several items. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a county burn ban, two budget transfers (items #701 and #702), and the hiring of an Indigent Health Coordinator. Additional topics are after‑hour courthouse use policies, the status of bids for Community Development Grant management services, and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban (item 7)
• Discuss and/or take action on budget transfer #701 – County Judge (item 16a)
• Discuss and/or take action on budget transfer #702 – Facility Management (item 16b)
• Discuss and/or take action on hiring for the position of Indigent Health Coordinator (item 14)
• Discuss and/or take action on after‑hour policies for courthouse use (item 15)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on a County Burn Ban and several operational matters. Key agenda items include leasing election equipment to outside entities, installing a DFSI communications link at dispatch for $10,000, and renewing a contract with Southern Health Partners. The Court will also review fund disposals, grant‑management bid status, and a budget transfer for the Co Fairgrounds, alongside routine consent agenda approvals and monthly reports.

• Install DFSI communications link at dispatch – cost $10,000
• Leasing election equipment to entities outside Limestone County
• Renew contract with Southern Health Partners
• Dispose of Commissary Fund and Inmate Trust Fund at Citizens State Bank
• Budget transfer #698 for Co Fairgrounds

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss a county burn ban, a request to allow alcohol sales at a fair fundraiser, and approve contracts for hazard mitigation and election services. The court will also consider budget transfers and the purchase of road and bridge equipment.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Discuss and/or take action on request to allow alcohol sales at Limestone County Fair Association fundraiser
• Approve contract with MBW Management for hazard mitigation plan
• Approve General Election Services Contract with Mexia ISD
• Approve budget transfer for Communication Tower Expense

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a county burn ban and a road use agreement with J&J Solar Ranch, LLC. The court will also approve routine items including bills, bonds, and minutes.

• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Discuss and/or take action on Road Use Agreement with J&J Solar Ranch, LLC
• Accept for Record required monthly operation reports from County officials
• Accept for Record: Donation from Republican Women's Club to the Sheriff's Department ($12,750)
• Discuss and/or take action on approval of Minor Plat of J.L. Chavert Survey Abstract No. 4

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss several contracts, agreements, and budget items. A key item is authorizing requests for quotes up to $48,000 for administrative and plan development services under the Community Development Block Grant‑Mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) grant. Other items include interlocal agreements, a contract for election services, and equipment purchases.

• Authorize requests for quotes up to $48,000 for administrative and plan development services for the CDBG‑MIT hazard mitigation plan
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Tehuacana for road materials and services
• Contract with the City of Mexia for election services for the May 3, 2025 election
• Purchase of a mobile radio for Constable Precinct 2 (letter and quote attached)
• Road use agreements with J&J Solar Ranch, LLC, and Watkins Construction