Madison County public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss the purchase of a new dump truck for Precinct 4 and the 2026 Solid Waste Disposal Rules. The body will also review preliminary and final plat submittals for the Wallace Road Subdivision.
- Proposal for a new dump truck for Madison County Precinct 4
- Preliminary and Final Plat Submittals with Variance for Wallace Road Subdivision
- Solid Waste Disposal Rules for 2026
- Appointments of April Theiss and Shelby Stallings to the Child Protective Services Board
- Acceptance of SARC Sexual Assault Response Team Biennial Report
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review several action items including a software agreement and two property plat applications. The body will also discuss funding for the 2026 MCFA CPRA Rodeo and a hazard mitigation plan.
- IT Software and Services Agreement with Neumo Government Records, LLC
- Final Minor Plat Submittal Application amendment for Raquel Rangel
- Final Minor Plat With Variance application for Tammy Rogers Patterson
- HOT Funds request for Madison County Fair and Rodeo Association's 2026 MCFA CPRA Rodeo
- Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (LHMPP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) with Grant Works
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several service contracts, including audits and cleaning services. The body will also review a final minor plat application and manage a rental agreement for Veteran's Services.
- Bids for road materials and hauling (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026)
- Bids for fuel supply services (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027)
- Engagement letters with Todd, Hamaker & Johnson, LLP for FY25 Juvenile Probation and Outside Audits
- Cleaning services proposal from Rustic Elite Cleaning for the County Annex building
- Final Minor Plat application for Raquel Rangel (Rebecca Robbins Survey, A-188 property)
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court has rescheduled its regular meeting from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on October 28, 2025. The meeting will be held in the County Courtroom of the Madison County Annex.
- Meeting time rescheduled from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Meeting location: Madison County Annex County Courtroom
- Meeting date: October 28, 2025
- Meeting body: Madison County Commissioners Court
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss and take action on a specific agreement. The primary focus is the Axon Justice agreement for the District Attorney's Office.
- Axon agreement for Axon Justice for the District Attorney's Office
General
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on the Sixty-Percent (60%) completion plan for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025.
- Discuss and take action on Quiddity Engineering’s 60% completion plan for the CDBG MIT-MOD project GLO Contract No. 24-065-114-E927
- Public comment on agenda items only (3-minute limit)
- Public comment with no discussion or action (3-minute limit)
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will review collection reports, approve bills, and consider final minor plats for two properties. The court will also discuss issuing a request for proposals for a hazard mitigation plan update and a possible burn ban.
- Final Minor Plat for Roachell property on Alaska Lane
- Final Minor Plat with Variance for Nickerson Farms, Inc.
- RFP for Hazard Mitigation Plan update under CDBG-MIT
- Possible burn ban for Madison County
- 2026 Holiday Schedule for Madison County
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2026 budget and the 2025 tax rates. The court will also consider a property tax increase to $.50 per $100 of valuation.
- Proposed property tax increase to $.50 per $100 of valuation (4.16% increase)
- Adoption of FY2026 Madison County Budget
- Adoption of 2025 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.4872) and Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0128)
- Proposed increase to the Septic Permit Fee Schedule
- HOT Funds requests for the 2025 Texas Mushroom Festival and Chamber of Commerce
General
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on continuing the burn ban order issued by Judge Osborne on August 19, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the County Courtroom of the Madison County Annex.
- Discuss and take action on continuing the Burn Ban order
- Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
- Public Comment - No discussion or action will be taken
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund applications and a contract for mobile app development. The body will also consider fee changes for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and local justice courts.
- Proposed $2.00 per ticket fee increase for JP 1 and JP 2
- Agreement with OCV, LLC for custom mobile app development services
- HOT funds applications for the 2026 Coon Hunt and a mobile smart phone app
- UBEO Managed Rental Agreement for a Juvenile Probation Department copier/printer
- Optional fees for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for calendar year 2026
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will consider the FY2026 County Health Insurance Plan renewal and the Order of Special Constitutional Amendment Election for November 4, 2025. The body will also review HOT Funds requests and two minor plat applications.
- FY2026 County Health Insurance Plan renewal presentation and action
- HOT Funds requests for NAACP Madisonville Unit #6193-B and Blue Silo Farms LLC
- Final Minor Plat applications for Sue C. Gibson and Santerland LTD
- Order of Special Constitutional Amendment Election for November 4, 2025
- Interlocal Agreement between Regional Public Defender Office (RPDO) and Madison County
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to review and discuss departmental budgets. The session is a workshop with no final decisions expected. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Review and discuss departmental budgets
- Public comment on agenda items only
- Public comment with 3-minute time limit
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will consider the proposed tax rate for FY2026 and review several FY2026 budget items. The body will also vote on maintenance contracts for the county jail and courtroom, as well as plat approvals for local subdivisions.
- Proposed Tax Rate for FY2026
- Contract with Lone Star Roof Systems for county jail roof repairs
- Maintenance agreement with Clifford Power for the Madison County Jail generator
- Approval of Re-Plat for Stacy Fuchs Division and Preliminary/Final Plats for Connor Landing
- Cash Sale Order and Maintenance Agreement with UBEO for the County Courtroom Copier
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review budget amendments, personnel changes, and various departmental reports. The body is scheduled to discuss and take action on several interlocal agreements and the reappointment of members to the Brazos Valley Council of Government.
- Interlocal Agreement for 12th District Court between Walker, Grimes, and Madison Counties for FY2026
- Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Services between Walker County and Madison County
- County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement
- Reappointment of Judge Clark Osborne and Mayor William "Bill" Parten to Brazos Valley Council of Government Board of Directors
- Participation of Madison County Library in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission ILL Lending Reimbursement Program for FY25
Special Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to review and discuss departmental budgets. The meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the County Courtroom of the Madison County Annex.
- Budget workshop to review departmental budgets
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Public comment period for general topics
Special Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to review and discuss departmental budgets. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the County Courtroom of the Madison County Annex.
- Review and discuss departmental budgets
- Public comment period
- Budget workshop scheduled for July 1, 2025
General
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on applying for the 2025 HAVA Election Security Grant. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the application.
- Application and resolution for the 2025 HAVA Election Security Grant
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review budget amendments, personnel changes, and various departmental reports. The body will also discuss and take action on several service contracts and a property re-plat application.
- Resolution to apply for a Secretary of State grant for poll book reimbursement
- Re-Plat Submittal Application for Lot 3A, Madisonville Farms
- Monthly maintenance service contract for Elevators of Beaumont
- Bedias Creek Soil and Water Conservation District #428 contract for services
- Approval of budget amendments and personnel changes
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel changes. The body is deciding on software requests, interlocal agreements for emergency services, and board appointments.
- Accufund Change request to add combined banks module to financial software
- Interlocal Agreement with BVCOG for E9-1-1 Database Maintenance Services
- Interlocal Agreement with BVCOG for E9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Service (PSAP)
- Appointment of Matt Carey and Shannon Wells to the Madison County CPS Board
- Justice AV Solutions Classic Coverage Extended Warranty and Support Agreement
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to review budget amendments, personnel changes, and various departmental reports. The body will decide on two property platting applications and authorize the District Attorney's office to acquire new vehicles using forfeiture funds.
- Final Minor Plat with Variance in Floodplain for property in Volume 1951, Page 17
- Re-Plat of Town-County Estates, Tract 1
- Trade-in of 2019 F-150 for 2024 Silverado 1500 and purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Malibu via DA Forfeiture Account
- Appointment of Jeff Young to the Madison County Historical Commission
- Acceptance of City of Madisonville post-event reports for 2025 Mudbug & Music Festival and 2024 4th of July
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to approve collection reports, bills, and budget amendments. The court will also discuss and take action on the City of Madisonville's H.O.T. Funds application, police vehicle acquisitions, and the creation of a Personnel Policy Committee.
- Discuss City of Madisonville's H.O.T. Funds application for 2025 4th of July Celebration
- Discuss and take action on accepting a 2009 Ford 4D Police Unit from Sam Houston State University
- Discuss and take action on authorizing the District Attorney's Office to auction a 2019 Ford F150
- Discuss and take action on creating and appointing a Personnel Policy Committee
- Discuss and take action on Application for Final Minor Plat with Variance for property at 43069
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review county financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel changes. The body will also consider several action items including employee cybersecurity training and a minor plat application.
- Renegotiation of Memorandum of Understanding between Madison County and the City of Madisonville
- Revisions to the Madison County Employee Personnel Manual
- Application for Final Minor Plat with Variance for Heath Mills and Amanda Goree
- Enrollment of required employees in the Texas Association of Counties Cybersecurity Course
- Proclamations for Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss personnel pay and financial contracts. The body is deciding on a salary increase for the Sheriff's Office to improve recruitment and retention, as well as a depository contract with Prosperity Bank.
- Salary increase request for Madison County Sheriff's Office personnel
- Depository contract and collateral agreement with Prosperity Bank for May 2025 through April 2029
- Grant application for $2,500.00 from Texas Book Festival for a Spanish Language collection in the county jail
- Re-Plat Submittal Application for Lot 3A, Madisonville Farms by Shawn and Darla Reynolds
- Change orders for Stark Elevator, LLC (vacuum truck services) and Chip Miller Plumbing, LLC (cleaning service)
The Commissioners Court denied the Madison County Sheriff’s Office request for an immediate salary increase. It approved a depository contract and a public‑funds collateral agreement with Prosperity Bank for May 2025‑April 2029. The court also approved the submission of a $2,500 grant application to the Texas Book Festival Library Grants Program and appointed members to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Homeland Security Advisory Committee. Additional routine items such as collection reports, budget amendments, and several change orders were approved unanimously.
- Denied sheriff salary increase request (all in favor)
- Approved depository contract with Prosperity Bank (May 2025‑April 2029) (all in favor)
- Approved public funds collateral and pledge agreement with Prosperity Bank (May 2025‑April 2029) (all in favor)
- Approved submission of $2,500 grant application to Texas Book Festival Library Grants Program (all in favor)
- Approved appointment of Brazos Valley Council of Governments Homeland Security Advisory Committee members (all in favor)
- Approved Stark Elevator, LLC change order Q‑7750 for vacuum truck services (all in favor)
- Approved Chip Miller Plumbing, LLC change order #7 for one‑time cleaning service (all in favor)
- Approved collection reports for County Clerk and County Criminal Court (all in favor)
Special Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss and take action on a specific land platting request. The meeting includes time for public comment on the action item.
- Approval of a Minor Plat with Variance for Stacy Shelton Fuchs (Jesse Young Survey, A-247, Tract 105-46.6929 acres)
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will review financial reports, budget amendments, and several action items. Key decisions include a multi-year bank contract and a plumbing change request.
- Depository contract proposal from Prosperity Bank for May 2025 through April 2029
- Chip Miller Plumbing, LLC proposed change request for $3,500
- 2026 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program resolution
- Madison County Chamber of Commerce post-event HOT funds report for 2024 Mushroom Festival
- Proclamation designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several action items, including funding for a local festival and a request for immediate salary increases for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also review budget amendments and change orders for plumbing and elevator contracts.
- Request from Madison County Sheriff's Office for immediate salary increases
- City of Madisonville's Application for HOT Funds for the Mudbug & Music Festival
- Minor Plat Submittal Application for Travis M. and Traci S. Mabry property
- Change orders for Stark Elevator, LLC and Chip Miller Plumbing, LLC
- Order Restricting Outdoor Burning
General
The Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on the county's Statement of Financial Goals and Policies and Procurement Policies & Procedures. The body will also review budget amendments and various departmental reports.
- Resolution for the FY2026 General Crime Victim Assistance Grant
- Auction of two Sheriff's Office vehicles: a 2012 Chevy Tahoe and a 2011 Chevy Tahoe
- Acceptance of a donated vehicle from Henson Dealerships for the Sheriff's Office
- Proposed Change Order from Stark Elevator, LLC
- Proposed Change Order from Chip Miller Plumbing, LLC
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several contracts and resolutions related to the GLO Community Development Block Grant Mitigation program. The body will also decide on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for local events and various county service renewals.
- GLO Contract No. 24-065-114-E927 CDBG Mitigation Program and Quiddity Engineering contract
- HOT fund applications for Fannin Oaks Classic Golf Tournament and Madisonville Lions Club Gun Show
- Dollar General Literacy Grant application for $3,000 for the Madison County Library
- FY2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant application with a 20% county match
- Minor Plat Submittal Application for property in Volume 1868, Page 114, Number 118120
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will meet to approve collection reports, pay bills, and review departmental updates. The court will also discuss and take action on a subdivision re-plat, purchasing policy violations, and the Madison County Fair and Rodeo's funding applications.
- Approve collection reports for County Clerk and District Clerk
- Approve paying County bills
- Discuss and take action on closing comment period for Re-Plat of Tract 1
- Discuss corrective action for Sheriff's Office purchasing policy violations
- Discuss and take action on Madison County Fair and Rodeo's HOT Funds application
Commissioner's Court
The Madison County Commissioners Court will review collection reports, approve bills, and discuss a potential battery storage project. The court will also take action on racial profiling reports, a historical commission board appointment, and a reverse notification contract.
- Discuss potential Battery Storage Project
- Discuss Constable racial profiling reports
- Discuss Historical Commission board appointment
- Accept Genasys Reverse Notification Contract renewal
- Discuss FY24 Outside Audit with Todd, Hamaker & Johnson, LLP