Lubbock County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider approvals for the March 3, 2026, joint primary elections and the installation of traffic control devices in Indiana South. The body will also review budget amendments, property sales, and various service contracts.

• Installation of traffic control devices at Joliet Avenue and 148th, 150th, 152nd, and 154th Streets
• Sale of property at 502 East Highway 62-82 to the City of Wolfforth
• Funding for the 2026 Buffalo Grass Fest to promote the arts
• Contract and joint election for the March 3, 2026, Democratic and Republican Joint Primary
• $1,000 donation from Tractor Supply for Sheriff’s Office K-9 training

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in room 606 on the 6th floor of the Lubbock County Courthouse. The agenda contains only the notice of the meeting and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive actions are scheduled in this agenda.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court approved prior meeting minutes, budget transfers totaling $5.35 M, and authorized several payments and equipment purchases. It awarded the Woodrow Road Phase II public‑works contract to West Texas Paving and approved a development agreement for Avenue P. The court also appointed an interim facilities maintenance director.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved budget transfers of $16,400 and amendments of $5,330,865 (4‑0)
• Authorized payment of $2,920,302.17 from pooled cash (4‑0)
• Awarded ITB 250801 Woodrow Road (Phase II) to West Texas Paving (4‑0)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Development Agreement for Avenue P (4‑0)
• Authorized purchase of three 2025 Caterpillar 140 JY motor graders (4‑0 each)
• Appointed Nathan Harvey as Interim Facilities Maintenance Director (4‑0)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments, various service contracts, and the appointment of a new Facilities Maintenance Director. The body is also considering interlocal agreements for on-site sewage management with six different cities.

• Economic development funding request for the event 'Pancho Clos is Coming to Town'
• Traffic control device installation at 151st Street and Kelsey Avenue and 153rd Street and Kelsey Avenue
• On-Site Sewage Management agreements with Abernathy, Idalou, New Deal, Shallowater, Slaton, and Wolfforth
• Appointment of Weslee Green as Facilities Maintenance Director effective January 20, 2026
• Grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission for veterans services

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved budget amendments totaling $1,794,440 and authorized a $4,381,749.71 payment from the general accounts. It also approved a consent agenda covering traffic devices, appraisal district votes, extension supplies, and several interlocal agreements. Additional actions included funding a community event, awarding a voter‑registration contract, and appointing a new facilities maintenance director.

• Approved budget amendments of $1,794,440 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims from General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $4,381,749.71 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 4‑12, including traffic devices and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Fiestas Del Llano, Inc. for "Pancho Clos is Coming to Town" event (unanimous)
• Awarded voter registration contract (ITB 261001) to Runbeck Election Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign vending‑machine services agreement with Texas Star Refreshments, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Weslee Green as Facilities Maintenance Director effective Jan 20 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign software license agreement with EKOS for fuel‑management system support (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will meet to accept the vote canvassing for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Special Election. The body will also hold a work session on the elections department and consider costs for election equipment and poll worker pay.

• Canvassing of votes for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Special Election
• Work session regarding the Lubbock County Elections department
• Approval of election equipment rental fees, supply costs, and poll worker pay rates effective December 1, 2025

The Commissioners Court unanimously accepted the canvassing of votes for the November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment special election. The court also unanimously approved election equipment rental fees, supply costs, and the current rate of pay for poll workers for contracted elections effective December 1, 2025. A work session on elections and the elections department was scheduled.

• Accepted canvassing of November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment votes (unanimous)
• Approved election equipment rental fees, supply costs, and poll worker pay effective Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session on elections and the elections department

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments, financial reports, and several service contracts. The body is also reviewing plats for Bagwell Addition and Cooper Ranch Commercial and discussing tax collections for short-term rentals.

• Adoption of the 2026 fee schedule for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office
• Approval of plats for Bagwell Addition Lot 1 & 2 and Cooper Ranch Commercial Lots A-J
• Purchase of an evidence locker and controller from Southwest Solutions Group for the new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Cancellation of monitoring services with DK Daniel Services for 709 East 44th Street
• Contracts with Kofile for microfilm storage and preservation of eight marriage license index books

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and approved budget transfers of $230,022 and amendments of $68,920. It also authorized a $5,203,590.10 payment of pooled cash claims and adopted the consent agenda covering out‑of‑state travel, board re‑appointments and other items. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing the County Judge to sign contracts for an evidence locker, the sheriff’s equitable sharing agreement, a fee schedule for the Medical Examiner’s Office, and the execution of plats for Bagwell Addition and Cooper Ranch.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers $230,022 and amendments $68,920 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims $5,203,590.10 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 6‑11 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Quote #158313 for evidence locker (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign FY 2025 Equitable Sharing Agreement for Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 fee schedule for Medical Examiner’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved and executed plat for Bagwell Addition Lot 1 & 2 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider and act on several agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, budget transfers, and a series of contract authorizations. Key actions involve authorizing a $70,508.99 change order for the Texas Anti‑Gang Facility, amendments to construction contracts for that facility and the new Medical Examiner’s Office, and various service agreements and renewals. Additional items include a $10,000 Justice Court technology fund allocation, a vending‑machine services award, and road‑maintenance caliche contracts.

• Authorize Change Order #1 for $70,508.99 for the Texas Anti‑Gang Facility
• Authorize Amendment Two to the Construction Manager‑At‑Risk contract with Lee Lewis Construction for the Texas Anti‑Gang Facility
• Authorize Amendment Two to the Construction Manager‑At‑Risk contract with Lee Lewis Construction for the new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Award RFP 250901 for Vending Machine Services
• Authorize agreement with Ronnie Zahn Paving, Inc. for caliche removal and processing for county roads

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved several routine items, including the minutes from prior meetings. It unanimously authorized a $10,036,415.89 payment from the pooled cash general accounts and approved budget transfers of $237,600 and amendments of $40,669. The court also approved a consent agenda, passed amendments allowing the Assistant Department Director to sign change orders up to $50,000 for two construction projects, approved a $10,000 Justice Court technology fund, and awarded a vending machine services contract to Texas Star Refreshments.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,036,415.89 payment from pooled cash general accounts (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $237,600 and budget amendments of $40,669 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 6‑7, 10‑12 (unanimous)
• Amended Item 8 to allow Assistant Department Director to sign change orders up to $50,000 (3‑for, 2‑against)
• Amended Item 9 to allow Assistant Department Director to sign change orders up to $50,000 (4‑for, 1‑against)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold a work session on October 14, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The session will focus on reviewing a feasibility study for a proposed multipurpose venue in the county. No other agenda items are listed.

• Feasibility study discussion for proposed multipurpose venue

On October 14, 2025, the Lubbock County Commissioners' Court held a work session at 5:00 PM to consider a feasibility study for a proposed multipurpose venue. Commissioners Judge Curtis Parrish, Mike Dalby, Jason Corley, Cary Shaw, and Jordan Rackler were present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM. The minutes were approved in open court on October 27, 2025.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider approving minutes from September, budget transfers, and financial reports. The court will also authorize payments for claims, renew contracts for legal and detention services, and approve the installation of traffic control devices at 151st Street and Kelsey Avenue.

• Authorize payment of claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash)
• Authorize County Judge to sign 2025-2026 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
• Authorize County Judge to sign FY 2026 Agreement with Lubbock Private Defenders Office
• Approve installation of traffic control devices at 151st Street and Kelsey Avenue
• Approve FY 2026 critical needs funding applications for contracted Fire Departments

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the FY 2026 critical needs funding applications for all contracted fire departments. It also appointed John Scott Taylor as Director of Public Works and authorized a $6,725,012.74 payment from the pooled cash account. Additional actions included adopting the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy and authorizing a caliche removal agreement for county roads.

• Approved FY 2026 critical needs funding for all contracted fire departments (unanimous)
• Appointed John Scott Taylor as Director of Public Works (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $6,725,012.74 from General Accounts (Pooled Cash) (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $7,001.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Lubbock County Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Agreement with Kahlich Farms for caliche removal for county roads (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation celebrating the 100‑year anniversary of the Daily Toreador newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved Danielle Martinez and Penny Morin as bilingual election clerks for the Nov 4, 2025 special election (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss and vote on budget transfers, insurance renewals, and several policy adoptions. It will consider lease extensions for office space at 916 Main and approve credit‑card limits and election arrangements. A large portion of the meeting is dedicated to approving early voting locations, dates, and staffing for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. The Court may also move into executive session for any matters requiring confidentiality.

• Authorize the County Judge to sign the Travelers Insurance Crime Policy renewal
• Authorize payment to USI for the Crime & Excess Workers Compensation policy (10/01/25‑10/01/26)
• Approve third lease extension renewal with Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization for 916 Main, Suite 1210
• Approve third lease extension renewal with Family Legal Services of the South Plains for 916 Main, Suite 301
• Approve $15,000 monthly credit‑card limit for FY 2026 for Scarlette R. Stinson

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved budget transfers of $355,562 and budget amendments of $380,000. It also authorized several insurance renewals, accepted key financial policies, and approved election preparations for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. The Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved $355,562 budget transfer and $380,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Travelers Insurance Crime Policy renewal and Excess Workers’ Compensation renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to USI for Crime & Excess Workers Compensation policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Debt Management Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy until 10/13/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved early voting locations, dates, polling place, and election officials for Nov 4, 2025 Special Election (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign FY 2026‑27 Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender Office (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 minutes, budget transfers of $12,252 and amendments of $5,221,198, and a $5,508,000.19 payment from the general accounts. It also adopted the Fund Balance Policy, approved a consent agenda that raised purchase‑card limits and authorized several County Judge contracts, and awarded the asphalt materials contract to Ergon Asphalt Emulsions and P2 Emulsions. Finally, the court adopted the FY 2026 budget by a 3‑2 vote while two proposed budget amendments failed.

• Approved Sep 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $12,252 and amendments of $5,221,198 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $5,508,000.19 from General Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Lubbock County Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including higher purchase‑card limits and multiple County Judge contract authorizations (unanimous)
• Awarded ITB 250703 Asphalt Materials contract to Ergon Asphalt Emulsions and P2 Emulsions (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Lubbock County budget (vote 3‑2)
• Failed Amendment #1 to move $169,104 (vote 2‑3) and Amendment #2 to adjust park tax rates (vote 2‑3)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments and several contract renewals for Sheriff's Office uniforms. The body is also considering interlocal agreements for juvenile services and inmate housing. Additionally, the court will interview candidates for the Director of Public Works position in executive session.

• Interlocal agreement with Garza County for housing Lubbock County inmates
• Amendment to the Medical Examiner Building Lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Grant award from the Office of the Governor for homeless youth mediation services
• Renewal of mental health services for Lubbock County Detention Center with StarCare Specialty Health System
• Five separate contract renewals for Sheriff's Office uniforms

The court unanimously approved $240,356 in budget transfers and $8,726 in budget amendments. It also approved the consent agenda covering uniform contract renewals, grant awards, and service agreements. Additionally, the court authorized an interlocal agreement with Garza County for inmate housing, amended a lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and approved the use of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judicial Technology Fund for travel, training, and communication devices.

• Approved budget transfers of $240,356 and budget amendments of $8,726 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 2‑9 (uniform renewals, grant awards, service agreements) (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Garza County for inmate housing (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Medical Examiner Building Lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (unanimous)
• Approved use of Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judicial Technology Fund for FY 2026 travel and training (unanimous)
• Approved use of Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judicial Technology Fund for communication devices for Judge Frank Gutierrez (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider setting salaries for elected officers for FY 2026 and approve the FY 2026 budget and tax rate for the Lubbock County Hospital District. The meeting includes approval of contracts for medical waste disposal, forensic pathology services, and road and bridge material purchases.

• Approve FY 2026 Hospital District budget and tax rate of $0.0996600 per $100
• Set salary, expenses, and allowances for elected county officers for FY 2026
• Authorize payment of claims and budget transfers
• Award contracts for asphalt mixes, moving trucks, and crushed caliche
• Authorize County Judge to sign agreements for juvenile detention and medical waste disposal

The Commissioners Court set the FY 2026 salary allowances for elected officers, accepted a 10.05% retirement contribution rate, and approved the Lubbock County Hospital District tax rate and FY 2026 budget. It also authorized budget transfers of $2,237,679 and amendments of $260,000, and approved multiple procurement contracts for roads, bridges, and services. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 salary, expenses, and allowances for elected officers (unanimous)
• Accepted TCDRS employer retirement contribution rate of 10.05% effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor budget transfers of $2,237,679 and budget amendments of $260,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims for General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $6,191,282.07 (unanimous)
• Adopted Hospital District tax rate of $0.0996600 per $100 taxable value for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Hospital District budget (unanimous)
• Awarded ITB 250701 Asphalt Mixes contract to Blades Group, LLC, West Industries, and West Texas Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
• Amended Constable’s Fees for Precincts 1 and 3 to reflect Senate Bill 1333 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider adopting a tax rate of $0.327425 per $100 of taxable value for 2025. The body will also discuss implementing a hiring freeze effective August 25, 2025, and review various county contracts and personnel matters.

• Adoption of 2025 tax rate at $0.327425 per $100 of taxable value
• Implementation of a hiring freeze effective August 25, 2025
• Right-of-way payment for CR 1700 (Milwaukee) Road Parcel 83 in the amount of $24,119.62
• Resolution in support of a ban on Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Texas
• Increasing official bonds from $250,000 to $500,000 for three County Court at Law judges

The Commissioners' Court approved the August 11 minutes, budget transfers of $1,238,904 and $94,443, and authorized several payments and contracts. It adopted a resolution supporting a Texas ban on THC and increased salaries for the Justice of the Peace and the Sheriff. After a 3‑2 vote, the court adopted the 2025 tax rate of $0.327425 per $100 of taxable value.

• Approved August 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $1,238,904.00 and $94,443.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims $3,469,363.24 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Texas THC ban (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Justice of the Peace to $100,686.00 and Sheriff to $150,000.00 (4‑1)
• Adopted 2025 tax rate $0.327425 per $100 of taxable value (3‑2)
• Authorized contract amendment for Detention Center Sewer Screen project (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting for the Salary Grievance Committee. The committee will consider salary grievances from Lubbock County elected officials filed for the FY 2026 Budget.

• Salary grievance considerations for elected officials regarding the FY 2026 Budget

The Lubbock County Salary Grievance Committee considered salary grievances for elected officials for FY 2026. A motion to raise Sheriff Kelly Rowe's salary to $150,000 was approved by a 9‑for‑0 vote, making the increase automatic under Local Government Code §152.014. A motion to raise Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Susan Rowley's salary to $100,686 received a 7‑for‑2 vote and will be forwarded to the Commissioners' Court for further consideration.

• Approved Sheriff Kelly Rowe salary increase to $150,000 (9-0)
• Recommended Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Susan Rowley salary increase to $100,686 (7-2) to Commissioners' Court

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will review the FY 2026 budget and proposed tax rate for the Hospital District. The body is also deciding on food service contracts for the Detention Center and various juvenile placement agreements.

• Proposed nomination of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company at 611 23rd Street to the National Register of Historic Places
• Awarding of RFP 250601 for Food Services at the Lubbock County Detention Center
• Approval of FY 2026 Lubbock County Sheriff Civil Fees
• Continuation of a $5,000.00 credit limit for Joseph Ticer’s county purchasing card for FY 2026
• Personnel matter regarding 10 positions for the Tax Office related to Centex Auto Title, LLC

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved budget transfers of $1,189,865.00 and a $14,796.00 amendment, authorized payment of $2,859,663.24 from the general accounts, and adopted the consent agenda covering travel authorizations, contract renewals, and a $5,000 credit limit. The court also approved the Section 106 nomination of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company for the National Register, a personnel increase for the Tax Office, and awarded a food services contract to Five Star Correctional Services. Additional unanimous actions included approving FY 2026 sheriff civil fees and a grant to the U.S. Department of Justice for supervised visitation services.

• Approved budget transfers of $1,189,865.00 and budget amendment of $14,796.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims from General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $2,859,663.24 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items 5‑20, including travel authorizations, contract renewals, and $5,000 credit limit (unanimous)
• Approved Section 106 recommendation to nominate Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company at 611 23rd Street to the National Register (unanimous)
• Approved personnel matter adding 10 Tax Office positions due to Centex Auto Title, LLC (Tesla Titles) increase (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 250601 Food Services for Detention Center to Five Star Correctional Services (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Lubbock County Sheriff Civil Fees (unanimous)
• Approved grant to U.S. DOJ Office for Victims of Crime for supervised visitation services (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $3,956,272.85 payment of claims and budget transfers of $476,313 with a $35,000 amendment. It also approved $1,000 arts funding, the Emergency Communication District budget, and the sale of two Chevrolet Tahoes. A vote of 4‑1 modified several elected officials' salaries, and a fuel‑system contract was awarded to D & H United Fueling Solutions.

• Approved $476,313.00 budget transfers and $35,000.00 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims: $3,956,272.85 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation (unanimous)
• Approved Lubbock Emergency Communication District Board FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2026 salaries: deleted County Judge increase; set District Clerk, County Clerk, Tax Assessor‑Collector, County Treasurer to $91,575 (vote 4‑1)
• Approved sale of two Chevrolet Tahoes to Crosby County and surplus property auction (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP 250603 Fuel System & Software contract to D & H United Fueling Solutions (unanimous)
• Accepted road donation for improvements on North County Road 1440 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider approving minutes, claims, and out-of-state travel. The court will also authorize change orders for detention center projects and approve temporary personnel contracts for elections.

• Authorize payment of General Accounts claims
• Approve out-of-state travel for Andrew Escobedo
• Authorize change order for Law Enforcement Center generator
• Approve temporary personnel contracts for elections
• Authorize ASL interpreters for polling locations

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved budget transfers of $11,360 and budget amendments of $606,422, and authorized a $2,886,771.98 payment of general account claims. It also approved $1,000 for the Idalou Cotton Fest, $7,500 for the West region Area Special Olympics, an interpreting services agreement for polling locations, and a resolution allowing TxDOT to install automated license plate recognition cameras. All items were voted on unanimously.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2025 and related work session (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $11,360 and budget amendments of $606,422 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $2,886,771.98 general account claims (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Idalou Cotton Fest (unanimous)
• Authorized interpreting services agreement with Life, Inc. for polling locations (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for TxDOT automated license plate recognition cameras (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 funding for West region Area Special Olympics (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5‑14 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold budget hearings and workshops to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2026. The court will review requests for road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and other operational expenses. The meeting will be live streamed on the Lubbock County website.

• Budget hearings and workshops for FY 2026 department funding
• Discussion of road operations and maintenance requests
• Review of capital expenditures and personnel issues
• Live stream available on lubbockcounty.gov

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court held a work session on June 27, 2025. No substantive actions or votes were taken; the session was adjourned at 11:02 AM. The meeting was procedural, noting upcoming FY 2026 budget hearings and confirming that no executive session was held.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will conduct budget hearings and workshops to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2026. Discussions will cover departmental operational expenses, salaries, and budget priorities.

• FY 2026 funding requests for precinct road operations and maintenance
• Review of capital expenditures and personnel salaries/benefits
• Discussion of budget policies, priorities, and timelines

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court held a work session on June 26, 2025 to discuss FY 2026 budget requests. No executive session was called and no motions were voted on. The session was adjourned at 3:52 PM. The minutes were later approved on July 14, 2025.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court met for a work session on June 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM. The session announced upcoming FY 2026 budget hearings and noted the authority to enter executive session, but no executive session was held. The minutes of the July 14, 2025 meeting were read and approved. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will conduct workshops to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2026. Discussions will cover budget policies, priorities, and timelines.

• FY 2026 funding requests for precinct road operations and maintenance
• Review of capital expenditures, salaries, and benefits
• Departmental operational expenses including travel and professional expenses

The Commissioners Court held a work session on June 24, 2025 at the Lubbock County Courthouse. The session outlined upcoming FY 2026 budget hearings covering road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and other departmental requests. No executive session was convened. The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 PM and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will approve minutes, budget transfers, and financial reports, and consider several travel authorizations and program funding. It will discuss a grant application for election‑security reimbursement, an equipment lease for juvenile monitoring, and a bond for the Director of Road & Bridge. The meeting also includes presentations, a swearing‑in, and a road projects status report.

• Approve bond for Director of Road & Bridge (item 16)
• Authorize equipment lease with Geosatis, Inc. for electronic monitoring of juveniles (item 13)
• Approve submission of grant application for HAVA election security reimbursement (item 12)
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for officials to conferences in Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Colorado Springs (items 5‑7)
• Fund 4th of July event in the City of Slaton to promote community arts (item 8)

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved the June 9 minutes and large budget transfers and amendments. It authorized payments of claims, funded a $10,000 arts event in Slaton, and approved a HAVA election‑security grant application. The court also authorized the County Judge to sign agreements for juvenile electronic monitoring and educational services, and approved a bond for the Director of Road & Bridge/Roads Commissioner.

• Approved Minutes from June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Transfers of $1,976,892.00 and Budget Amendments of $1,823,933.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Payment of Claims (Pooled Cash) of $5,262,648.77 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for Slaton 4th of July arts event (unanimous)
• Approved submission of HAVA election‑security grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Equipment Lease with Geosatis, Inc. for juvenile electronic monitoring (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Written Agreement with Lubbock ISD for educational services at Juvenile Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved Bond for Director of Road & Bridge/Roads Commissioner (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will conduct workshops to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2026. Discussions will cover budget policies, priorities, and timelines.

• FY 2026 funding requests for precinct road operations and maintenance
• Requests for capital expenditures, salaries, and benefits
• Departmental operational expenses including travel and professional expenses

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold a work session to review budget requests from all county departments for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting will include discussions on road operations, capital expenditures, and personnel issues. The session will be live-streamed on the county website.

• Budget hearings and workshops for FY 2026
• Review of departmental funding requests
• Discussion of road operations and maintenance
• Consideration of capital expenditures and salaries
• Live streaming of the meeting on lubbockcounty.gov

At 2:38 PM the Commissioners Court entered executive session. At 3:20 PM the executive session ended and the court reconvened the work session. The work session was then adjourned at 3:20 PM. No substantive budget or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned to executive session (2:38 PM)
• Reopened work session after executive session (3:20 PM)
• Adjourned work session (3:20 PM)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold a full day of budget hearings and workshops from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. County departments will present funding requests for FY 2026, covering road operations, capital projects, salaries, benefits, travel, and other expenses. The discussion may address budget policies, priorities, timelines, and updates. The session will be live‑streamed on the Lubbock County website.

• Budget hearings and workshops for FY 2026 funding requests (9 am‑5 pm)
• Requests may include precinct road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, benefits, travel, and professional expenses
• Discussion of budget policies, priorities, timelines, and updates
• Live stream available at www.lubbockcounty.gov

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court held a work session on June 16, 2025 at the county courthouse. Commissioners discussed the FY 2026 budget hearing schedule and noted that no executive‑session matters were taken up. The session was adjourned at 4:00 PM, and the minutes were later approved on July 14, 2025. No substantive actions or votes were recorded.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss adopting a Road Commissioner system for county road administration and appointing a Director of Consolidated Road & Bridge. The body is also considering funding for local arts programs and various equipment and service contracts.

• Adoption of Road Commissioner system for County Road administration
• Contract amendment with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for Lubbock County Detention Center Loading Dock Improvement
• Agreement with eHawk, Inc. for juvenile smartphone monitoring services
• Funding requests for 4th on Broadway and Lubbock ISD Mariachi programs to promote the arts
• Resolution for the acknowledgment of Private Road 5355 in Precinct #4

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved several budget items, including a $123,415 transfer and a $2,835,753,31 payment of pooled cash claims. It funded arts and education programs with $10,000 for a community arts project and $1,000 each for two high school mariachi programs. The court also adopted a Road Commissioner system, appointed a director for the consolidated road and bridge department, and authorized a juvenile smartphone monitoring agreement.

• Approved Minutes from May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Transfers of $123,415.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $2,835,753,31 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for 2025 4th on Broadway arts project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 each for Coronado and Lubbock High School Mariachi programs (unanimous)
• Adopted Road Commissioner system for County Road administration (unanimous)
• Appointed Rodshadi Moore as Director of Consolidated Road & Bridge/Road Commissioner (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Agreement with eHawk, Inc. for juvenile smartphone monitoring (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the May 12 meeting minutes, a $655,146 budget transfer, and a $5,710,401.39 payment of pooled cash claims. It also approved the sale of surplus property, several competition exemptions for construction and professional services, and a $10,000 grant to the Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote except the exemption for Freese and Nichols, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $655,146 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of pooled cash claims $5,710,401.39 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus/salvage property via online auction (unanimous)
• Exempted competition for loading dock project with Lee Lewis Construction (unanimous)
• Exempted competition for sewer screen project with MH Civil Constructors (unanimous)
• Exempted competition for professional services with Freese and Nichols (4‑1)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved budget transfers of $398,800 and amendments of $7,750, and authorized a $3,816,196.17 payment of claims. It also approved the consent agenda, several service agreements, and the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program. Finally, the court voted 3‑2 to allow retail fireworks sales for Memorial Day, May 21‑26, 2025.

• Approved budget transfers of $398,800 and amendments of $7,750 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims $3,816,196.17 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign SAVNS agreement with SylogistGov, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized termination of Special Waste Management contract (unanimous)
• Authorized Medsharps service agreement for medical waste disposal (unanimous)
• Approved SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program (unanimous)
• Authorized retail fireworks sales May 21‑26, 2025 (3‑2)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the April 14 minutes, budget transfers of $63,305 and amendments of $1,626,674, and a $3,535,920.80 payment of general account claims. It also approved $5,000 arts funding for Wolfforth, authorized several engagement letters and contracts, and approved acquisition of property for the CR 1700/Milwaukee Ave Project.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers $63,305 and amendments $1,626,674 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims $3,535,920.80 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 funding for Wolfforth 4th on 5th arts events (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign OPEB valuation engagement with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign legal services engagement with Hacker Stephens LLP, exempt from procurement (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign master contract with Rite of Passage, Inc. for Canyon State Academy services (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of real property for CR 1700/Milwaukee Ave Project (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes, budget transfers of $163,182, budget amendments of $411,068, and a $4,942,658.58 payment of claims. The court also approved several consent‑agenda items including out‑of‑state travel for investigators, a new child‑welfare board appointment, a Woodrow Road right‑of‑way purchase of $11,881.04, and a utility permit for Texland Petroleum to install a pipeline. A request for $45,000 economic‑development funding for the Slaton Economic Development Corporation was denied, and the court accepted the resignation of Public Works Director Jennifer Davidson, appointing Rodshadi Moore as interim Roads Superintendent.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $163,182 and amendments of $411,068 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims $4,942,658.58 (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Conference (unanimous)
• Approved new appointment of Ron Caffey to Child Welfare Board (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Permit #25-103 for Texland Petroleum pipeline (unanimous)
• Denied $45,000 funding request to Slaton Economic Development Corp (motion failed)
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Director Jennifer Davidson and appointed Rodshadi Moore as interim Roads Superintendent (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court unanimously approved a $5,555,554.67 payment of general account claims, adopted the FY 2026 pay bands, and enacted a 30‑day burn ban for four fire districts. It also approved budget transfers of $158,324.00, funded two community‑arts events ($2,500 and $1,500), and accepted the FY 2026 budget calendar and February financial report.

• Approved payment of claims (General Accounts) $5,555,554.67 – unanimous
• Approved FY 2026 Pay Bands – unanimous
• Approved 30‑day Burn Ban in Buffalo Springs, Ransom Canyon, Roosevelt, and Slaton districts – unanimous
• Approved budget transfers $158,324.00, no amendments – unanimous
• Approved $2,500 funding for Cinco De Mayo Parade – unanimous
• Approved $1,500 funding for "Vamos a Pescar" event – unanimous
• Accepted FY 2026 Budget Calendar – unanimous
• Accepted Monthly Unaudited Financial Report for February 2025 – unanimous

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider routine items such as approving the February 24 minutes, budget transfers, and several financial reports. It will also act on a consent agenda that includes travel approval, interlocal agreements, contract renewals, grant applications, recognitions, festival funding, and a memorandum of understanding on commercial sexual exploitation of youth. Additional items include a vote center program for the May 3, 2025 elections, an employee handbook, and a final plat for 114th & MLK Estates. The meeting will conclude with a report on county road projects and related services.

• Authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2026 Title IV-E Child Welfare contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Authorize the Vote Center Program for use by the City and School Districts in the May 3, 2025 elections
• Approve funding for the 2025 Viva Aztlan Festival under Texas Property Code Section 74.601 et seq.
• Approve signing of the Lubbock County Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth Care Coordination Team MOU and response protocol
• Authorize the fourth one‑year renewal with Otis Elevator Company for elevator maintenance service

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments, payment of claims, and several service contracts. The body is also considering a compromise settlement agreement with OPREX regarding the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center Academic Addition.

• Compromise Settlement Agreement with OPREX for the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center Academic Addition
• Utility Permit application 25-100 for Vexus Fiber, LLC at 11804 University Ave.
• Professional services agreement with Dr. Vanessa Coca-Lyle for Sheriff’s Office psychological evaluations
• Agreement with StarCare Specialty Health System for psychiatric crisis services at the Juvenile Justice Center
• Annexation of right-of-way for North County Road 2700 (North Olive Avenue)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider approving travel expenses, construction contracts, and multiple grant applications for various county departments. The meeting will also address the authorization of retail fireworks sales and the renewal of several professional service agreements.

• Authorize retail sales of fireworks for Texas Independence Day (Feb 25–Mar 2)
• Approve $3,545.42 change order for Court Residential Treatment Center Renovation
• Authorize $98,856.50 grant for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor
• Approve renewal of administrative and mental health clinical services contract
• Approve construction contract for Lubbock County Loading Dock Improvements

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will vote on routine items such as approving the minutes from previous meetings, budget transfers, and several financial reports. It will also consider travel authorizations, an increase to a purchasing card limit, and multiple right‑of‑way purchases on Woodrow Road. Additional agenda items include grant authorizations for law‑enforcement equipment and participation in the TxDOT County Assistance Program.

• Approve Woodrow Road right‑of‑way purchases: $26,994.12 for Parcel 63 and additional closing costs totaling about $8,795.64 for LCISD parcels
• Increase purchasing card limit for Robert Scott to $5,000 per statement cycle (Feb 1 – Apr 1 2025)
• Authorize out‑of‑state travel for Melanie Hall (State & Local Government Benefits Association Conference, St. Louis, MO) and Rachel Dominguez (ISCEBS Benefits Symposium, Minneapolis, MN)
• Approve participation in the FY 2025 TxDOT County Assistance Program
• Authorize grant applications for the Border Prosecution Unit‑TAG Project and for Regional Bomb Squad Hazardous Materials Analyzer funding

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on a range of items, including approving minutes from prior meetings, budget transfers, and authorizing payments. The Court will consider contract renewals for pest management and environmental services, award public‑works contracts, and adopt policies for community centers and the information technology department. Additional actions include appointing officials to advisory committees and approving an interlocal agreement with the Lubbock County Hospital District for SANE funding.

• Authorize second‑year renewal of Gafford Pest Control Services contract
• Authorize second‑year renewal of Bancroft Environmental Consulting contract
• Award ITB 251101 contract for Fuel Tank Restoration (Public Works)
• Approve Lubbock County Policy & Regulations for Community Centers effective Feb 1 2025
• Approve appointment of Assistant District Attorney Traci Wiseley to Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially approve bonds for elected officials whose terms began January 1, 2025.

• Approval of bonds for elected officials for terms starting January 1, 2025