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Wise County public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners Court will consider revised purchasing policy and new AI usage rules

The Wise County Commissioners Court will review and act on several policy items, including an updated purchasing policy, a generative AI usage policy, and a traffic incident management program. The court will also discuss joint‑venture road construction agreements and a hazard mitigation plan with related grant projects. Additional agenda items cover community forum comments, departmental reports, and upcoming holiday announcements.

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✓ Decided: County establishes Traffic Incident Management Program with advisory committee

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the creation of a countywide Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program and appointed an advisory committee chaired by Commissioner Kevin Burns. The court also approved final plats for Dalia’s Addition, Hensley Estates, and Overton Oaks, adopted a revised purchasing policy, cast Wise County’s 1,176 appraisal district votes, and approved the Generative AI Usage Policy. All motions were adopted without dissent.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Wise County Commissioners' Court agenda includes public hearings and budget items.

The Wise County Commissioners' Court agenda for November 10, 2025, includes public hearings and items related to the budget and road maintenance. The document is a scanned copy of the agenda and is not fully readable.

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✓ Decided: Court unanimously accepts $93k hazard mitigation grant and authorizes related actions

At its November 10, 2025 meeting, the Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved several items, most notably accepting a $93,136 Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant (local share $23,284) and authorizing staff to administer it. The Court also approved final plats and variances for multiple developments, ratified the canvass of the November 4 constitutional amendment and Special Election for Emergency Services District 4, and reappointed members to ESD 2 and ESD 3 boards. Additional actions included authorizing a $5,000 Alamo “Travis Letter” plaque installation, awarding bridge‑pilings and deck material to The Railroad Yard, approving a $254,167 excavator purchase for Precinct 1, and permitting right‑of‑way cleaning.

Wed Oct 29, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Court will discuss forming the West Fork Public Utility Agency.

The Wise County Commissioners Court will meet on October 29, 2025 at the Election Office, 200 S. Trinity St., Decatur. The agenda includes standard opening items and a discussion on creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency. The court may take action to establish the agency.

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✓ Decided: Court unanimously adopts order to create West Fork Public Utility Agency

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted an order establishing the West Fork Public Utility Agency (PUA). The order creates a 15‑member board with two county appointees and gives the PUA bond‑issuing authority for capital projects while prohibiting ad valorem taxes. The court also adopted revised Rules of Procedure for Commissioners’ Court meetings.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Wise County considers creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the intent to create the West Fork Public Utility Agency. This non-taxing entity would coordinate regional drinking water supplies and wastewater needs for Wise County and several participating cities and districts.

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✓ Decided: Court adopted revised meeting procedures and decorum rules

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted revised Rules of Procedure and Decorum at Meetings, originally adopted on March 25 2019. No vote tally was recorded for this adoption. The court also held a public hearing on creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency, but no decision was made at this time.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Court to consider joint‑venture roadway and construction project agreements

The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve several items, including joint‑venture agreements for roadway and construction projects between precincts and other local entities. The court will also review hazard mitigation plans and related grant projects, and hear reports on current weather, ground, and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban considerations. Additional agenda items include a community forum for public comments, discussion of plat and development plan submittals, and routine approvals such as minutes, budget amendments, and utility permits.

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✓ Decided: Court unanimously approved purchase of $54,885 bailiff vehicle and equipment

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted several actions, including accepting donated restroom trailer and fencing, approving a bid for a diesel truck, and authorizing the purchase of a Tahoe bailiff vehicle for $54,885 plus about $10,000 in equipment. The court also approved Phase 2 of the clerk’s records preservation and digitization project, broadened the asset disposal policy to include broken items and tasers, and authorized commissioners to clear right‑of‑way on specified private properties. All items were adopted without dissent.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Commissioners' Court

No clear agenda items identified in the meeting agenda

The provided agenda text is unreadable and does not contain identifiable items for discussion or decision. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings can be extracted.

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✓ Decided: Court approved $307,309.80 Border Crisis Response grant and major public‑safety purchases

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a $307,309.80 grant for Border Crisis Response technology and authorized several public‑safety purchases, including a $219,540 truck fleet for the Sheriff’s Office. It also approved interlocal agreements for road repairs with the Cities of Lake Bridgeport and Aurora, and authorized a legal notice for joining the West Fork Public Utility Authority. All actions were adopted without dissent.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Development Rules and Regulations

Subdivision Rules Committee reviews multiple drainage, platting and road rules

The Wise County Subdivision Rules Committee will consider a revision to Section 6.08 drainage and storm sewer intensity values. It will discuss changes to preliminary plat grading, driveway culvert requirements, and culvert type specifications. The committee will also receive information on groundwater availability under the current UTGCD agreement and compare platting fees under the Kimley‑Horn contract.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Public hearing on proposed $10 archive fee for County Clerk records

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a plan for restoring and preserving County Clerk records. The plan proposes an archive fee of up to $10. No decision will be made at this hearing; any fee adoption will be considered at a later Commissioners Court meeting at 9:00 AM the same day. Public comments will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners’ Court adopted revised meeting procedures

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted the revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct Decorum at Meetings originally dated March 25, 2019. A public hearing was held to discuss a proposed record‑preservation plan that would allow a fee of up to $10 for the County Clerk Archive Fund, but no decision on that plan was made at this meeting. All court members were present and the County Judge voted aye on agenda items unless otherwise indicated.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Wise County commissioners consider budget and road projects

The Wise County Commissioners' Court will consider a 2025 budget, road projects, and a proposed tax rate. The agenda includes items for the general fund, road and bridge maintenance, and the sheriff's department.

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✓ Decided: County approves right-of-way purchase, fee changes, and multiple project bids

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the final acceptance of three subdivisions, adopted 2026 sheriff and constable fees (constable fees increased $25), and adopted the FY2026 Archive Fund fee. It also authorized the County Judge to sign the Texans Feeding Texans grant application, approved the purchase of a 1.757‑acre right‑of‑way for $61,496, and renewed the daily weather‑based burn ban for 90 days. Several bids were awarded or rebid, including asphalt road surfacing to four contractors and the purchase of equipment for Precincts 2 and 3.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Public hearing on FY2026 budget held; no decisions made

The Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY2026 County Budget. No votes or actions were taken; the budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting later that morning. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Public hearing held; no tax rate decision made

The commissioners’ court held a public hearing to discuss a proposed property tax rate reduction for FY 2026, recommending a drop from $0.275 to $0.265 per $100 valuation. The change was slated for consideration at the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., but no vote or adoption was recorded. The minutes also note that the court had previously adopted revised procedural rules in 2019.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Public hearing held; no decisions made on college tax proposal

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing to discuss the proposed Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax for FY 2026. The Court noted a recommendation to lower the tax rate from $0.0325 to $0.0315 per $100 valuation, which would generate a little over $200,000 in additional revenue. No vote or adoption was recorded; the proposal will be considered at the regular meeting later that morning.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Wise County adopts FY2026 budget and tax rate, approves election contracts

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the re‑plat for Ray’s Addition, authorized a joint election agreement and appointed Sabra Srader to key election roles, adopted the FY 2026 county budget, set the FY 2026 tax rate, adopted the Weatherford College maintenance tax, and approved the purchase of two Ford Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Commissioners' Court

Wise County Court sets dates for November 2025 election

The Wise County Commissioners Court will set the schedule and polling locations for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. The body will also discuss the proposed FY26 budget and approve various road and construction agreements.

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✓ Decided: Court approved early voting dates, locations and polling sites for Nov 4 election

The Court unanimously accepted the Paradise ISD high‑school addition construction plans. It also approved the early‑voting schedule and locations, as well as the consolidated polling sites for the November 4, 2025 election. Additional actions included authorizing EMS capital purchases, accepting a $500 donation from TARGA, and adopting policies for the County Indigent Health Care Program. The Court approved right‑of‑way improvements for CR4511 and CR3657.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Commissioners' Court

County to consider indigent health care program policies

The Wise County Commissioners Court will meet to consider and act on policies for the County Indigent Health Care Program. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Law Enforcement Center in Decatur.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court proposes FY26 budget and property tax rates for adoption

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the final, re‑plat, and preliminary plat submissions. It adopted a proposal for the FY26 budget and set FY26 property tax rates of $0.265 per $100 valuation (General Fund $0.2175, FMLR $0.0475) and a Weatherford College maintenance tax rate of $0.0315 per $100 valuation. The Court scheduled public hearings for the tax rates and budget on September 8, 2025, and authorized the Treasurer to publish proposed elected‑official salaries. Several procurement bids were awarded or rebid, and a $500 donation to the Sheriff’s Office was accepted.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Commissioners’ Court adopted revised meeting rules and procedures

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted the revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct & Decorum originally dated March 25 2019. A public hearing was held to consider the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4, but no decision on placing the proposal on the November ballot was recorded. No vote tallies were provided.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: County Court authorizes Emergency Services District No. 4 for Nov 4 ballot

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the final plat for 1801 Cabin Estate and began a two‑year maintenance period for Lola Creek Ranch Phase 2. It also authorized placing the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 on the November 4, 2025 special election ballot and executed the order of special election for that district. Additional unanimous actions included accepting a donation of two cattleguards, approving disposals of county equipment, approving an auction list, and directing a bid for roof repairs on county buildings.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court unanimously approves Alvord road repair joint‑venture agreement

The Commissioners’ Court approved the final plat for FM Estate with a road frontage variance and tabled the Lola Creek Ranch plat due to an outstanding $2,000 balance. It accepted donations from Victory Church and Dean Mellema, rejected a small SUV bid for the Sheriff’s Office, and authorized the FY26 bid list and several cooperative purchases. The Court also approved a joint‑venture agreement for road repairs in the City of Alvord and granted access to a private property for creek inspection.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court sets July 28 hearing for new Emergency Services District and approves key actions

The Commissioners’ Court approved the final plat for the Stephens Alvord Addition and acknowledged completion of Hillview infrastructure improvements pending final plat documents. It scheduled a public hearing for the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 on July 28 and authorized staff to post required notices. The Court also approved the HAVA election‑security grant resolution, appointed Jason Flynt to the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board, renewed the county health‑insurance plan with a 4.4% increase, approved transfer of two Tahoe vehicles, and renewed the 90‑day burn ban.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: County awards $560,200 EMS station contract to FX5 Construction

The Court unanimously approved two final plats and a maintenance period acceptance. It added Columbus Day and an extra Christmas holiday to the FY 2026 holiday schedule. The Court authorized the Environmental Services grant application and the Sheriff’s Office to bid for small SUVs. It awarded the Alvord EMS station contract to FX5 Construction for $560,200 and renewed blanket right‑of‑way access for public‑safety clean‑up.

Tue May 27, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court unanimously approved blanket authority to enter private property for flood debris cleanup

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a blanket authority allowing all four commissioners to enter private property to clear flood debris. It also approved several other actions, including plat approvals, equipment purchases, grant acceptance, and joint project agreements. All motions were adopted without dissent.

Mon May 12, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court authorizes right-of-way purchase for CR 1590 bridge

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the acquisition of right-of-way for the proposed bridge on County Road 1590. It also created an ad hoc committee to interview candidates for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board, accepted a $58,763.28 donation for a skid steer, and approved several procurement and disposal items.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Wise County Court unanimously approves ambulance chassis, tools, and joint projects

The Court unanimously approved the purchase of a new $84,500 ambulance chassis with a remount and trade‑in for County EMS. It also approved the purchase of extrication tools for Rescue Two. The Court entered and exited an executive session to discuss real‑property matters. Additional unanimous actions included approving the consent agenda, a joint road‑work agreement with the City of Boyd, forming an innovation team for the pilot AI program, and authorizing a cooperative purchase of a mower/tractor unit for Precinct 2.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court unanimously approved multiple land development plats with variances

The Commissioners’ Court approved the Allison Acres, Lambert Acres II, Allison Ridge, and Honeysuckle Ranch plats, including requested variances. The Court also unanimously accepted the FY 2024 outside audit, approved several donations and equipment purchases, and authorized staff to explore bids for diesel storage tanks. All motions were made by Commissioner Lambert or Hays, seconded by the other, and adopted without dissent.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court authorized signing an Advanced Funding Agreement for US 81/287 interchange

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously authorized the County Judge to sign the Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the US 81/287 overpass project. It also unanimously approved the final plats and replats with requested variances. The Court accepted donations, approved a weapons trade‑in, and approved purchases of ballistic shields and two Chevy Equinox vehicles. Additional actions included renewing the 90‑day burn ban and rescinding a prior Hillcrest project agreement.