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McLennan County public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County approves cybersecurity testing services contract with GTS Technology Solutions

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including several contract authorizations, budget adjustments, and public hearings. A key decision is the authorization of a contract with GTS Technology Solutions for cybersecurity defense testing services. Other actions include approvals for equipment purchases, infrastructure change orders, and grant-related budget changes.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County authorizes issuance of 2025 Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates for 2025. Additional items include approvals of contracts, lease agreements, and property transactions. The meeting also features proclamations, public comments, and a closed‑session for legal matters.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County authorizes multiple contracts and payments for downtown jail remodel

The Commissioners Court will consider and act on a large number of items, including approvals of contracts, interlocal agreements, and budget allocations. Key actions include authorizing payments and invoices for the downtown jail remodel, approving road improvement invoices, and adopting interlocal agreements for road work and a vehicle‑theft task force. The court will also record various reports, approve the final plat for the Highland Park Estates subdivision, and discuss budget items for FY 25 and FY 26.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Court to approve election canvass and hold closed session on litigation

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider authorizing an order that approves the canvass for the Texas Constitutional Special Election held on November 4, 2025. The Court will also enter a closed session to obtain legal advice on pending or threatened litigation, real‑property matters, personnel issues, security device audits, and economic‑development negotiations.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court will vote on a county commissioner’s urban counties committee nomination

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution to nominate Commissioner Will Jones to the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee for the 2026‑2027 biennium. The court will also act on a consent agenda that records library agreements, vendor contracts, and various service invoices. Additional items include approvals for subdivision plats, lease agreements for the county expo center, and several grant‑related authorizations.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court to approve lease for McLennan County Expo Center (the BASE)

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda, several subdivision plat approvals, and multiple contract and budget items. A key action is the authorization of an operation and management lease with McLennan County Fair, Inc. for the McLennan County Expo Center, known as “the BASE.” Additional items include approvals of software license quotes, road and bridge payment applications, and a real‑estate listing agreement for 7800 Central Park Drive.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 10:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider outdoor burning ban due to drought

The McLennan County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency meeting to address drought conditions and the risk of brush and grass fires. The body will consider taking action to prohibit outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County to set mandatory payment rate for nonpublic hospitals for FY 2026

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution to establish a mandatory payment rate for nonpublic hospitals in the county for fiscal year 2026. The rate will fund the Local Provider Participation Fund and support Medicaid managed‑care incentive payments. The agenda also includes numerous contract authorizations, capital‑project payments, and routine items such as subdivision approvals and road agreements.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

County Court to approve lease agreements for Heart of Texas Fairgrounds and Expo Center

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider several contract and interlocal agreements, including lease agreements for the Heart of Texas Fairgrounds Complex and the McLennan County Expo Center (“the BASE”). It will also review an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Waco for litter control and law‑enforcement services at the city landfill. Additional items include renewal of the Medicare Advantage plan with UnitedHealthcare, an amendment to the Employee Assistance Program contract, and approval of a subdivision final plat for the “Elm Branch Addition.”

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County Commissioners Court approves industrial grant and multiple subdivision plats

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider several proclamations, a consent agenda covering minutes, financial authorizations, and salary schedules, and a series of contract and grant approvals. Items include subdivision plat approvals for the Odle Lane, Duncan Estates, and Bugtussle additions, and the authorization of an industrial business grant agreement with Envases Commerce, LLC and IZ Texas, LLC. Additional actions involve infrastructure service invoices, renewal of technology and public‑safety contracts, and budget allocations for FY 2025 and FY 2026.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County considers construction for JP Precinct 5 addition

The Commissioners Court will review various service contracts, budget amendments for FY 25, and grant management for ARPA projects. The body is also discussing criminal justice issues and capital expenditures during a scheduled work session.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to adopt FY 2026 budget and set 2025 tax rate

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed FY 2026 budget, including ratifying any property tax increase and adopting the 2025 tax rate. The court will also discuss selecting a new electronic poll book vendor and authorize an employee benefits fee agreement with HUB International. A closed‑session portion will address pending litigation, real‑property matters, personnel issues, security audits, and economic‑development negotiations.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County to discuss FY 26 budget and opioid litigation settlements

The Commissioners Court will consider the FY 26 budget and 2025 tax rate. The body is also reviewing settlement terms for opioid multi-district litigation involving Purdue, the Sackler Family, Sandoz, and Alvogen.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 17:30

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

McLennan County to hold public hearing on 2025 tax rate

The Commissioners Court will discuss the FY 26 Budget and 2025 tax rate. The meeting includes a public hearing specifically regarding the 2025 tax rate.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 11:45

City / County Intergovernmental Meeting

Discuss findings of the McLennan County Healthcare Needs Assessment (PACES)

The joint Commissioners Court and City Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review the May 5, 2024, summary notes. They will hear a presentation on the Partnership for Accessible Care and Economic Sustainability (PACES) workgroup's Phase 1 healthcare needs assessment report. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal action will be taken.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners' Court to discuss FY 26 budget and downtown jail remodel

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will address the FY 26 budget and 2025 tax rate. The body is also considering payments and contract addendums for the Downtown Jail Remodel Project.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will vote on the proposed 2025 tax rate for FY 26

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to review FY 26 budget matters, including discussion of the FY 26 budget, FY 26 tax rate policies, and a vote on the proposed 2025 tax rate. Additional agenda items include authorizations for county financial obligations, a local provider participation fund transfer, departmental moves, and a presentation on third‑party administrator insurance proposals. The meeting may be recessed to a second day for a budget work session. An executive/closed session will address pending litigation and real‑property matters.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will discuss FY 26 budget and 2025 tax rate

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will meet on July 17, 2025 to discuss the FY 26 budget and the 2025 tax rate, including budget policies and priorities. The meeting will be recessed and reconvened on July 18, 2025 for a budget work session. A closed‑session portion will address legal advice on pending litigation, real‑property matters, personnel issues, security audits, and economic‑development negotiations.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners' Court to discuss FY 26 budget and park system funding

The Commissioners' Court will hold a regular meeting and budget work session to discuss the FY 26 budget and 2025 tax rate. The body will also consider issuing revenue certificates of obligation to fund the county's park system.

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Fri Jul 11, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to discuss FY26 budget and hold closed legal sessions

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will meet to consider routine items such as proof of posting, a moment of silence, and public comments. The primary open‑session item is discussion and possible action on the FY 26 budget and the 2025 tax rate, including budget policies and updates from the County Auditor. Several executive closed‑session items will address legal advice on pending litigation, real‑property transactions, personnel matters, security audits, and economic‑development negotiations.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

McLennan County Commissioners Court to discuss FY 26 Budget and 2025 Tax Rate

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on matters regarding the FY 26 Budget and the 2025 Tax Rate. The meeting may be recessed and reconvened on July 11, 2025, to complete budget work sessions.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 13:30

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will discuss FY26 budget and several closed‑session matters

The special meeting of the McLennan County Commissioners Court on July 8‑9, 2025 will consider the FY 26 budget, including the 2025 tax rate and related budget policies. The Court will also hold an executive/closed session to receive legal advice on pending litigation and to discuss real‑property transactions, personnel matters, security issues, and economic‑development negotiations. The meeting will be recessed after the first day and reconvened the following afternoon to complete these items.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to discuss FY 26 Budget and 2025 Tax Rate

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on matters regarding the FY 26 Budget and the 2025 Tax Rate. The meeting may be recessed and reconvened on July 9, 2025, to complete budget work sessions.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court to act on FY25/26 budgets, infrastructure contracts, and zoning

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will meet on July 1, 2025 (recessed to July 2) to consider the agenda items listed. Items include approval of FY 2025 budget components and discussion of FY 2026 budget policies and the 2025 tax rate, multiple infrastructure contracts and bids, subdivision plat approvals, and various interlocal agreements. The court will also address grant administration, professional services invoices, and a public hearing on regulatory traffic signs on Pleasant Run Road at Rost Road.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County discusses FY 26 budget and County Engineer replacement

The Commissioners Court will address the FY 26 budget and tax rate, as well as the replacement process for the County Engineer. The body will also consider several infrastructure payments and a program agreement with Graphic Packaging International, LLC.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County approves right-of-way acquisition for Bullhide Creek Road project

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a series of consent agenda items, including recordings, financial authorizations, and interlocal agreements. It will vote on the final offer to acquire right-of-way for the Bullhide Creek Road project and on several contracts and capital project payments. The court will also discuss budget items for FY 25 and FY 26 and hear public comments.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court to approve road work agreements, subdivision plats, and contracts

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider several interlocal agreements for road work, approve final plats for new subdivisions, and authorize various service contracts and payment applications. The meeting also includes budget certifications, grant discussions, and routine consent agenda items such as recording agreements and approvals. All items are listed for potential action or discussion during the regular meeting.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 09:00

Special Meeting of Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider downtown jail remodel payments and agreements

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will meet on April 29, 2025 to receive departmental reports and to act on several items. Commissioners will vote on authorizing the county treasurer to issue checks, wires, and electronic transfers, and on ratifying an agreement with Festival on the Brazos for use of the county records building parking lot. The court will also consider approvals related to the downtown jail remodel, including payment applications, an interim guaranteed‑maximum‑price proposal and an addendum to the construction‑manager‑at‑risk contract. A closed‑session will be held for legal advice on pending litigation and other confidential matters.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Court to consider replacement of County Engineer and real estate purchase in Waco

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will discuss the replacement process and job description for the County Engineer. The body is also deciding on the purchase of property at 2124 N. 25th Street and various budget amendments for FY 25.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County authorizes construction budget for 25th Street Building

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including approvals of subdivision plats, procurement authorizations, and budget allocations. Key actions include adopting the construction budget for the 25th Street Building and authorizing right‑of‑way acquisitions for bridge projects. The court will also address several contracts, grant administration matters, and public comments.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County approves payment for Chapel Road improvement project

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items including proclamations, a consent agenda, contract authorizations, bid approvals, budget certifications, real‑estate actions, and grant matters. Notable actions include authorizing payment for the Chapel Road Improvements project and approving contracts for various services. The meeting also addresses capital improvement projects, IT procurement, and updates on county grants and legislative issues.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

County records settlement agreement with Target over opioid litigation

The Commissioners Court will record the settlement terms with Target Corporation regarding the National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation. It will also consider a range of recordings, contract authorizations, and subdivision approvals. Additional items include a burn‑ban decision, a road use agreement, and capital improvement change orders.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County Court to consider jail remodel payments and road agreements

The Commissioners Court will review budget amendments for FY 24 and FY 25 and authorize various service contracts. The body is also considering a name change for the DWI/Drug Court to the McLennan County Recovery Court.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County considers office relocations and infrastructure projects

The Commissioners Court will discuss several county building office relocations and a financial update for the Venue Project. The body is also deciding on various road and bridge contracts, grant applications, and budget reallocations.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court to approve final plats for Wagoner Estates and Connected Services additions

The McLennan County Commissioners Court will consider approving two subdivision final plats in Precinct 3, including the Wagoner Estates Addition. The court will also authorize payment applications for ongoing road projects such as Chapel Road Improvements and the Holy Road low‑water crossing. Additional actions include a memorandum of understanding with the VA Central Texas Veterans Health Care System and actions related to ARPA grant compliance. Several budget, contract, and policy items will be recorded or discussed but not acted on.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 11:00

General

Board may hold closed session on litigation over proposed private detention center

The McLennan County Public Facility Corporation Board will meet on Jan. 21, 2025. It will adopt annual appointments of officers and directors, set the 2026 meeting date, and approve prior minutes. The board may also convene a closed executive session to consult an attorney about pending litigation, settlements, and other matters concerning the financing, operation, or construction of a proposed privately operated detention center.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioner’s Court

McLennan County considers jail remodel and infrastructure projects

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget allocations for the Downtown Jail remodel and several bridge and culvert projects. The body is also reviewing various service contracts and grant-funded invoices.

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