Polk County, Texas

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider budget revisions, approve contracts for road and jail repairs, and discuss the future of county recycling operations. The court will also hold a workshop on the FY2027 budget.

• Approve HVAC upgrades at Polk County Jail ($70,898.47)
• Approve roof repair at Polk County Office Annex ($7,000)
• Discuss discontinuation of Recycling Center operations
• Approve Goodrich ISD School Resource Officer agreement
• Approve bid #2026-18 for Courthouse landscaping

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a replating request for Indian Hills Estate and will consider several approvals, including the purchase of a 9‑1‑1 voice recorder system for the Sheriff’s Office, offers to buy tax‑foreclosed lots at Big Thicket Lake Estates, and a memorandum of understanding for a legal‑help kiosk. Additional agenda items cover routine consent approvals, personnel actions, budget revisions, and upcoming budget workshops.

• Public hearing and consideration of replating Indian Hills Estate Section 1 Block 2, Lots 3‑6 as Lots 3‑6A and 3‑6B
• Approval of purchase of tax‑foreclosed Lots 243 & 244, Section 22, Big Thicket Lake Estates, Precinct 4
• Approval of purchase of Eventide 9‑1‑1 voice recorder system for the Sheriff’s Office, including method of funding
• Approval of a memorandum of understanding with Texas Legal Services Center for a Texas Law Help kiosk at the Polk County Judicial Center
• Approval of a five‑year agreement with Neogov for applicant insight and onboarding modules

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider approval of the Big Sandy Ranchettes subdivision in Precinct 4, discuss drought index and possible fireworks restrictions for July 4th, and vote on budget revisions and personnel matters. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, bills, surplus property, and opening new TexPool investment accounts for opioid abatement and sheriff's 287(g) program.

• Consider approval of Big Sandy Ranchettes subdivision in Precinct 4
• Discuss drought index and consider regulating fireworks for July 4th season
• FY2026 budget revisions presented by County Auditor
• Personnel matters: hiring, policy update, reclassification of Assistant Auditor I to Internal Auditor
• Advertise for bids for construction of Lake Livingston Building (GLO Contract No. 24-065-044-E536)

The Commissioners Court approved several financial and administrative actions, including budget revisions and the reclassification of an auditor position. The court also authorized new investment accounts, renewed school land lease rates, and approved all July 4th firework sales.

• Approved advertisement for Lake Livingston building construction bid (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including schedules of bills totaling $684,131.36 (5-0)
• Approved personnel action forms and no emergency hires (5-0)
• Approved updated Personnel Management System, Book I (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Assistant Auditor I to Internal Auditor (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-19 (5-0)
• Allowed all July 4th firework sales (5-0)
• Approved Big Sandy Ranchettes in Precinct 4 (5-0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider budget revisions, approve a $5,645 HVAC repair for the jail, and discuss canceling a sheriff's facility construction contract. The court will also discuss a proposed agreement with Goodrich ISD for campus law enforcement services.

• Approve $5,645.00 for jail HVAC equipment replacement
• Approve $8,280.00 for sheriff's office vehicle graphics
• Discuss canceling sheriff's DPS facility construction contract
• Discuss proposed agreement with Goodrich ISD for law enforcement
• Approve election worker pay increase to $12.00 per hour

The court adopted the consent agenda, authorizing $1,063,304.05 in general‑fund disbursements for May 2026. It reclassified the secretary position to office manager and approved FY2026 budget revisions and amendments. Additional actions included approving a $5,645 HVAC repair for the old jail, canceling a contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a CDL facility, and authorizing a Juneteenth fireworks sale.

• Approved $1,063,304.05 general‑fund payments (consent agenda) – 5‑0
• Reclassified secretary to office manager (grants and contracts) – 5‑0
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-18 & amendments #2026-18(A) – 5‑0
• Approved HVAC replacement at the old jail for $5,645.00 – 5‑0
• Approved purchase of graphics for six Chevrolet Tahoes for $8,280.00 – 5‑0
• Canceled contract with Texas DPS for CDL facility construction – 5‑0
• Authorized Juneteenth fireworks sales June 14‑19, 2026 – 5‑0
• Approved renewal of voluntary life‑insurance coverage for employees – 5‑0

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will convene for a special meeting to discuss discrimination and harassment, followed by an adjournment. The session is a Texas Association of Counties Supervisor Workshop.

• Texas Association of Counties Supervisor Workshop
• Discussion of discrimination and harassment
• Public comment period available via County Clerk
• Meeting held at Polk County Regional Health Building
• Notice posted May 6, 2026

The Commissioners Court met in a special session on May 12, 2026. Texas Association of Counties consultant Cheraun Blackenship provided supervisor training on discrimination and harassment. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:25 PM.

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The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to review tax rates and the preliminary draft budget book. The body is also considering several expenditures for law enforcement and facility maintenance, as well as a grant application for disaster recovery.

• Request for $16,600 for patrol/narcotics K-9 and handler training/housing
• Expenditure of $8,594.40 for HVAC equipment replacement at the Dunbar Complex
• Authorization for Linebarger Law Firm to send delinquent tax notices via text message
• Order authorizing the sale of fireworks from May 20, 2026, through May 25, 2026
• Grant application for the GLO-CDR Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2024

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the Linebarger Law Firm’s plan to send delinquent tax notices by text message. It also approved a $16,600 expenditure for a patrol/narcotics K‑9 and its handler training and housing. Both actions were carried by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Linebarger text‑message tax notice program (5‑0)
• Approved $16,600 purchase of patrol/narcotics K‑9 and training/housing (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $480,783.46 addendum (all yes)
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions and amendments #2026‑17 (5‑0)
• Approved HVAC replacement quote for Dunbar Complex ($8,594.40) (5‑0)
• Approved reclassification of Environmental Enforcement secretary to office manager (effective May 18, 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved reclassification of IT secretary to office manager (effective May 18, 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved order authorizing sale of fireworks May 20‑May 25, 2026 (5‑0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider accepting $413,472 in additional funding from the Texas Historical Commission for courthouse restoration. Other major items include approval of multiple HVAC and roof repairs totaling over $105,000, a grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority with a $9,000 county match, and a budget workshop to review personnel, capital purchases, and vehicle leases for FY2027. The court will also consider new boundary lines for the Alabama Coushatta and Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Departments and a resolution supporting a statewide 9-1-1 fee adjustment.

• Accept $413,472 from Texas Historical Commission for courthouse restoration
• HVAC and roof repairs: $24,510 for Polk County Annex/Health Bldg, $8,400 for Aging Dept, $15,200 for Road & Bridge Precinct 1, $5,272.35 for Adult Probation boiler, $16,887.46 for jail purge fans, $10,264.20 for Commerce Center roof, $17,332 for jail swing gates, $7,340.71 for Judicial Center water leak
• Sheriff's request to apply for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant with $9,000 county match from asset forfeiture
• Change orders for GLO Community Development Block Grant water projects for Shiloh Ridge WSC, Soda WSC, and Damascus Stryker WSC
• New boundary lines for Alabama Coushatta and Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Departments

The court approved the acceptance of $413,472 from the Texas Historical Commission for courthouse restoration and adopted FY2026 budget revisions and amendments. It also authorized several capital outlay expenditures, a $9,000 match for the sheriff’s crime‑prevention grant, and changes to lease rates for county school land. Additional items approved included a tobacco settlement payment, a statewide 9‑1‑1 funding resolution, and a notice of the upcoming runoff primary election.

• Accepted $413,472 historic commission funding for courthouse restoration (5‑0)
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026‑15 and amendments #2026‑15(A) (5‑0)
• Approved capital outlay payments totaling $105,206.72 for HVAC, roof, doors, and plumbing repairs (items A‑H) (5‑0)
• Approved sheriff’s application for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant and $9,000 county match (5‑0)
• Approved change order reducing Shiloh Ridge WSC project cost to $455,634 (5‑0)
• Approved change order increasing Damascus‑Stryker WSC project cost to $465,325 with no additional county cost (5‑0)
• Approved lease rate changes for school land: grazing $10/acre, hunting $10/acre, farming $22.50/acre (5‑0)
• Approved resolution supporting statewide wireless 9‑1‑1 service fee adjustment (5‑0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a proposed industrial high‑load facility site impact permit policy and its associated fee schedule, with final approval slated for a later regular session. The Court will also act on several routine items, including software service agreements, lease renewals, and budget revisions. Additional discussion items cover sheriff‑requested jail equipment funding, a proposed RV‑park regulation exemption, and a settlement related to the national prescription opioid litigation.

• Public hearing on proposed Industrial High‑Load Facility Site Impact Permit Policy and Fee Schedule
• Approve three‑year software service agreement with TrueComp for compensation analysis ($20,000 annual fee)
• Approve renewal of lease with Texas Document Solutions for printers at jail, sheriff’s office, and clerk’s office ($10,946.88 annual cost)
• Ratify Sheriff’s SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies ($15,345 annual recurring fees) and one‑time $1,250 integration fee to I3Verticals
• Consider exemption of Pridgen RV Park (Precinct 2) from county RV‑park regulations

The Commissioners Court approved the industrial high‑load facility site impact permit policy and its fee schedule, both effective immediately. It also approved funding for jail purge‑fan repairs, reallocated $86,364 to the Damascus‑Stryker water project, granted an exemption for Pridgen RV Park, and entered into software and lease agreements for county operations. All actions were adopted unanimously (5‑0). The consent agenda, including a $98,047.19 addendum, was also approved.

• Approved industrial high‑load facility site impact permit policy (5‑0)
• Approved associated fee schedule (5‑0)
• Approved $35,135 funding for jail purge‑fan repairs (5‑0)
• Reallocated $86,364 to Damascus‑Stryker water project (5‑0)
• Granted exemption for Pridgen RV Park septic system upgrade (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year TrueComp software service agreement, $20,000 annually (5‑0)
• Approved renewal lease with Texas Document Solutions, $10,946.88 annually (5‑0)
• Approved $98,047.19 addendum to consent agenda item 9 (5‑0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider several budget revisions, personnel matters, and lease agreements. The most notable item is the order to authorize the sale of fireworks from April 16 through April 21, 2026. Additional items include a $24,000 refund to Onalaska Water Supply Corporation and a software agreement with ESRI.

• Authorize sale of fireworks during San Jacinto Day period (April 16‑21, 2026)
• Refund $24,000 in unused project funds to Onalaska Water Supply Corporation
• Approve agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for software
• Consider FY2026 budget revisions and amendments presented by the County Auditor’s Office
• Discuss amendment for renewal of lease of county office space for Texas Department of State Health Services at 402 E. Church, Livingston

The Polk County Commissioners Court unanimously approved several items, including FY2026 budget revisions #2026-14 and amendment #2026-14(A). The court also authorized the sale of fireworks for the San Jacinto Day period and approved a 3‑year software proposal from TrueComp. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-14 and amendment #2026-14(A) (5-0)
• Approved order authorizing fireworks sales April 16‑21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved selection of engineering firm Goodwin, Lassiter & Strong (5-0)
• Approved Justice of the Peace discretionary funds one‑time bonus (5-0)
• Approved payment of overtime for jail staff and telecommunications operators (5-0)
• Approved amendment to lease for Texas Dept. of State Health Services office (5-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for General Land Office Community Development Block Grant bridge project (5-0)
• Approved TrueComp 3‑year software proposal for FY2027 budget development (5-0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to review the county's drought index. The body will consider whether any action is necessary regarding a county-wide burn ban.

• Review of Polk County drought index
• Consideration of county-wide burn ban

Fire Marshal John Fugate reported that conditions allow lifting the burn ban, though drought persists. The court voted 5‑0 to rescind the county-wide burn ban. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:03 AM by a unanimous vote.

• Rescinded county-wide burn ban (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 AM (5-0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution to waive the local match fund requirement for the federal off‑system bridge program to replace the bridge on W CANEY LOOP at CANEY CREEK. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes, budget schedules, personnel actions, a revised fire‑protection agreement with the Alabama Coushatta Tribe, and a 4‑H overhead easement request. In the regular agenda, commissioners will review FY2026 budget revisions, select up to two disaster‑recovery projects for the Texas General Land Office program, and discuss a community‑development block‑grant change order.

• Approve resolution to waive local match fund for bridge replacement on W CANEY LOOP at CANEY CREEK
• Approve revised fire‑protection services agreement with ALABAMA COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS (ACVFD)
• Approve 4‑H request for SAM HOUSTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE overhead easement at the Polk County 4‑H shooting facility
• Consider FY2026 budget revisions and amendments presented by the County Auditor’s Office
• Select up to two prioritized projects for the Texas General Land Office disaster‑recovery program and discuss 5% county match funding

The court unanimously approved the consent agenda, including addenda of $430,266.36, $625.00 and $11,101.22. It approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-13 and amendments #2026-13(A) and selected two disaster-recovery projects—Indian Springs and Holiday Lake Estates—with a 5% county match, each passing 4-0. Additional actions approved were a change order for road improvements in precincts 1 and 3, a bridge waiver resolution for Caneey Loop at Caneey Creek, a revised fire‑protection agreement with the Alabama Coushatta Tribe, and a 4-H overhead easement request. The February 24, 2026 minutes were tabled.

• Approved consent agenda with addenda $430,266.36, $625.00, $11,101.22 (all yes)
• Tabled approval of February 24, 2026 minutes
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-13 and amendments #2026-13(A) (4-0)
• Approved prioritization of disaster‑recovery projects in Indian Springs and Holiday Lake Estates with 5% county match (4-0)
• Approved change order for road improvements in precincts 1 and 3 (4-0)
• Approved resolution for equivalent‑match bridge projects on Caneey Loop at Caneey Creek
• Approved revised fire‑protection agreement with Alabama Coushatta Tribe
• Approved 4‑H request for overhead easement at 4‑H shooting facility

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will vote on several routine consent‑agenda items, including a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for $53,047.22 and a cafeteria plan for FY2026. The Court will also review budget revisions, a road‑paving contract (Bid #2026-17) for Road & Bridge Precinct 3, and variances requested by Piney Ranch RV Park. Additional discussion will cover a solid‑waste funding agreement for a tire‑collection event and a hazard‑mitigation grant amendment.

• Ratify revised resolution for a $53,047.22 grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for an evidence/procurement manager position.
• Approve agreement with Deep East Texas Council of Governments for FY2026 solid‑waste project funding for a tire and large‑item collection event on March 14, 2026 at the Polk County Commerce Center.
• Consider bid #2026-17 for road paving services for various sections of road in Road & Bridge Precinct 3.
• Consider variances for Piney Ranch RV Park in Precinct 3 from subdivision regulation sections 9.b and 12.1.
• Approve amendment No. 1 to agreements with Goodwin Lassiter Strong for hazard‑mitigation grant generator projects at Dallardsville, Tempe, Soda, and Resort Country water supply companies.

The Polk County Commissioners Court approved its consent agenda, adopted bill schedules totaling $1.39 million, and approved FY 2026 budget revisions. It also awarded a $752,930 contract to Pinto Construction for road paving in Precinct 3 and granted two variances for Piney Ranch RV Park. Additional actions included approving a solid‑waste project funding agreement and ratifying a $53,047.22 grant application for an evidence manager position.

• Consent agenda approved (addenda $27,150.59 and $48,519.62) – unanimous
• Bill schedules approved – total $1,385,606.27 – unanimous
• FY 2026 budget revisions #2026-12 and amendments #2026-12(A) carried – 5‑0
• Road paving contract $752,930 awarded to Pinto Construction – 5‑0
• Two Piney Ranch RV Park variances approved (setback and roadway width) – 5‑0
• Solid‑waste project funding agreement with DETCOG approved – unanimous
• Grant application $53,047.22 for evidence/procurement manager ratified – unanimous
• Accessible document service agreement approved ($2,600 initial, $10,400 annual) – 5‑0

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold an emergency meeting on February 24, 2026. The court will receive a drought status update and consider whether to initiate a burn ban in the county’s unincorporated areas. Public comments are allowed, but the court cannot act on items not listed on the agenda.

• Receive drought status update
• Consider initiating a burn ban in unincorporated areas of Polk County

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve an order prohibiting outdoor burning in the county's unincorporated areas and establishing authorized burn criteria. The motion to adjourn the emergency meeting was also approved unanimously.

• Approved outdoor burn ban (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution authorizing participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) warrant service officer model program, with the County Judge empowered to execute agreements. Other items include approvals of budget revisions, a firework sales order, and property conveyances to the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes approval and a donation receipt for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approve resolution for Polk County to join ICE 287(g) warrant service officer program
• Approve FY2026 budget revisions and amendments presented by the County Auditor’s Office
• Authorize sale of fireworks for Texas Independence Day period (Feb 25 – Mar 2, 2026)
• Accept $25,456 donation to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement equipment
• Consider conveyance of fire department property: portion of Block 1 under Fire Station No. 1 and ~17.896 acres of fireman's training field

The Polk County Commissioners Court voted to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) warrant service officer model program. It also approved the sale of fireworks for the Texas Independence Day period, adopted budget revisions and amendments, and accepted an interlocal agreement for election equipment along with a donation to the sheriff’s office.

• Approved purchase of tax‑foreclosed R.W. Russell Survey (4.34 acres) – 4‑0
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026‑11 and amendments #2026‑11(A) – 4‑0
• Approved order authorizing fireworks sales Feb 25–Mar 2, 2026 – 4‑0
• Approved participation in ICE 287(g) WSO model program – 4‑0
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Onalaska for election equipment – all yes (consent agenda)
• Accepted $25,456 donation to Sheriff’s Office for law‑enforcement equipment – all yes (consent agenda)
• Approved abandonment of portion of Rocking P Arena Road – all yes (consent agenda)
• Approved conveyance of Livingston Volunteer Fire Department property (Block 1 and 17.896 acres) – 4‑0

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will meet to approve routine reports, consider the purchase of a John Deere tractor for Precinct 4, and discuss a six-month inmate housing agreement with Angelina County. The Court will also consider authorizing the sale of fireworks during the Lunar New Year period.

• Approve purchase of 2025 John Deere tractor for Precinct 4 ($210,363.00)
• Consider inmate housing agreement with Angelina County ($75.00/day)
• Authorize sale of fireworks Feb 12-17, 2026
• Approve subdivision applications: Timber Ridge Ranchettes and Cody Road
• Approve budget revisions and personnel actions

The court approved the sale of a tax‑foreclosed property, adopted a consent agenda addendum of $80,910.80, and approved several personnel, budget, and infrastructure items. It also authorized a fireworks sale for February 12‑17, 2026, purchased a John Deere tractor for $210,363, and approved subdivision applications and a sheriff inmate‑housing agreement.

• Approved sale of River Lakes Estates tax‑foreclosed property (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved consent agenda addendum of $80,910.80 (all yes) – carried
• Approved personnel action requests (no emergency hires) (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved FY2026 budget revisions #2026-10 and amendments 2026-10(A) (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved order authorizing fireworks sale Feb 12‑17, 2026 (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved purchase of one 2025 John Deere tractor for $210,363 with financing (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved solicitation bid #2026-17 for paving services in Precinct 3 (0 no, 5 yes) – carried
• Approved Timber Ridge Ranchettes subdivision (0 no, 5 yes) – carried

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting for a Risk Management Workshop. The workshop will discuss employment laws, risk management, the county’s risk profile, a high‑level overview of claims, and how policies, practice, and engagement are necessary. No formal decisions or votes are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Employment laws overview
• Risk management discussion
• Polk County’s risk profile review
• High‑level overview of claims
• Policies, practice, and engagement requirements

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The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider renewing tax abatement criteria for two years, approve budget amendments, and discuss purchasing new equipment and software for the Sheriff's Office and Jail.

• Public hearing on proposed tax abatement guidelines
• Approval of early voting schedule for 2026 primary election
• Consideration of tractor purchase for Precinct 4 ($ bid #2026-16)
• Approval of $47,180 for jail boiler replacement
• Consideration of Sheriff's ticket printing hardware/software ($35,456 year one)