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COUNTY • Bell County, TX
Bell County
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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 81.1/100
Statewide Rank: #1 in Texas • Tier Rank: #1 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
85.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
77.7/100
Debt Burden
78.3/100
Population / Scale
387,000
Property Tax Rate
$0.3317
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
$165.0M
Outstanding Debt
$109.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (26)
BW
Bobby Whitson
County Commissioner (Precinct 2)
bobby.whitson@bellcounty.texas.gov
BW
Bobby Whitson
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
bobby.whitson@bellcounty.texas.gov
CB
Chris Bazar
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
chris.bazar@bellcounty.texas.gov
CC
Cliff Coleman
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
cliff.coleman@bellcounty.texas.gov
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge (County-Wide)
david.blackburn@bellcounty.texas.gov
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge
david.blackburn@bellcounty.texas.gov
DR
Devin Rosenthal
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
devin.rosenthal@bellcounty.texas.gov
GE
Gaylon Evans
County Treasurer
gaylon.evans@bellcounty.texas.gov
GJ
Gregory Johnson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1 (Precinct 4)
jp4pl1@bellcounty.texas.gov
GR
Greg Reynolds
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
greg.reynolds@bellcounty.texas.gov
JE
James E. Nichols
County Attorney
james.nichols@bellcounty.texas.gov
JS
Joanna Staton
District Clerk
joanna.staton@bellcounty.texas.gov
LW
Larry Wilkey
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
jp3pl2@bellcounty.texas.gov
LM
Louie Minor
County Commissioner (Precinct 4)
louie.minor@bellcounty.texas.gov
LM
Louie Minor
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
louie.minor@bellcounty.texas.gov
MD
Martha Dominguez
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
martha.dominguez@bellcounty.texas.gov
NJ
Nicola J. James
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
jp4pl2@bellcounty.texas.gov
PD
Pat Duffield
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
pat.duffield@bellcounty.texas.gov
RF
Rosanne Fisher
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 (Precinct 3)
rosanne.fisher@bellcounty.texas.gov
RS
Russell Schneider
County Commissioner (Precinct 1)
russell.schneider@bellcounty.texas.gov
RS
Russell Schneider
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
russell.schneider@bellcounty.texas.gov
SL
Shay Luedeke
County Tax Assessor-Collector
shay.luedeke@bellcounty.texas.gov
SC
Shelley Coston
County Clerk
shelley.coston@bellcounty.texas.gov
SN
Stephanie Newell
District Attorney
stephanie.newell@bellcounty.texas.gov
TR
Theodore R. Duffield
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
theodore.duffield@bellcounty.texas.gov
W"
William "Bill" Cooke
County Sheriff
bill.cooke@bellcounty.texas.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDBell County FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 county budget for Bell County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $165.00M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $74.65M, with $25.74M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($125.40M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.3500 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$165.0M
General Fund
$128.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$16.5M
Capital Projects
$19.8M
Per Capita
$426
Public Safety: $74.6M (45%)
Public Works: $25.7M (16%)
Administration: $20.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3445 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDBell County FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 county budget for Bell County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $156.42M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $70.76M, with $24.40M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($118.88M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.3500 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$156.4M
General Fund
$122.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$129.9M
Capital Projects
$18.8M
Per Capita
$404
Public Safety: $70.8M (45%)
Public Works: $24.4M (16%)
Administration: $19.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3317 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDBell County FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 county budget for Bell County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $148.83M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $67.33M, with $23.22M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($113.11M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.3500 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$148.8M
General Fund
$116.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$146.7M
Capital Projects
$17.9M
Per Capita
$385
Public Safety: $67.3M (45%)
Public Works: $23.2M (16%)
Administration: $18.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3445 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDBell County FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 county budget for Bell County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $137.78M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $62.33M, with $21.49M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($104.71M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.3400 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$137.8M
General Fund
$107.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$163.5M
Capital Projects
$16.5M
Per Capita
$356
Public Safety: $62.3M (45%)
Public Works: $21.5M (16%)
Administration: $17.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3125 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDBell County FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 county budget for Bell County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $128.37M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $58.07M, with $20.03M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($97.56M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.3400 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$128.4M
General Fund
$100.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$181.0M
Capital Projects
$15.4M
Per Capita
$332
Public Safety: $58.1M (45%)
Public Works: $20.0M (16%)
Administration: $16.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3393 / $100
Active Code of Ordinances (8)
Court Order 2026-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Court Order 2025-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Court Order 2024-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Ordinance No. 2024-REZ-12 • ZoningOverreach: 58/100
Unified Development & Zoning Code Modernization
Comprehensive amendment to municipal development standards, setback requirements, parking maximums, and commercial zoning overlay districts in Bell County....
Court Order 2023-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Ordinance No. 2023-FEE-88 • PermitsOverreach: 35/100
Commercial Right-of-Way Permitting & Utility Franchise Fees
Establishes streamlined right-of-way permitting standards, utility excavation bond requirements, and administrative inspection fees in Bell County....
Court Order 2022-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Court Order 2021-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Bell County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ye...
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (30)
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
a: Consider and adopt amended Local Rules for the Bell County Local Provider Participation Fund.1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Tuesday, September 1,b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider approval of final budget amendments for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.e: Consider awarding a contract renewal to Smith Supply under TIPS Cooperative Contract #260103 for janitorial services and supplies, incorporating a $1,200.00 price increase as permitted by the contract, for an estimated total of $440,004.00.f: Consider authorizing the disposal of aged and broken furniture items, with the county’s auctioneer having determined the items are worthless, with electronic items to be disposed of via electronic waste recycling, pursuant to Local Government Code § g: Consider approving a contract with Smart Communications, through an interlocal agreement with Dallas County, for inmate phone and video visitation services.h: Consider approving a three-year contract with VR Systems, Inc., for Voter Focus election-management software and related poll-book software and services for the Elections Department, purchased through BuyBoard Cooperative Contracts 710-23 and 810-26,i: Consider approval of the list of pre-qualified firms under RFQ 06-27 Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Professional Services and to approve the firm selection process.j: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #011723-JDC, with RDO Equipment, in the total amount of $149,584.97 for the Road & Bridge Department.k: Consider authorizing the purchase of a MowerMax Prime Mover Brush Cutter under the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative contract #806-26, with ATMAX Equipment Company, in the total amount of $294,380.61 for the Road & Bridge Department.l: Consider authorizing the purchase of four (4) 2027 Freightliner M2106 Dump Trucks under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032824-DAI, with Lonestar Truck Group, in the total amount of $574,448.00 for the Road & Bridge Department..m: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Freightliner 114SD Haul Tractor under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032824- DAI, with Lonestar Truck Group, in the total amount of $148,082.00 for the Road & Bridge Department.n: Consider authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 140 JOY Motor Grader under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032119- CAT, with Holt Cat, in the total amount of $382,138.55 for the Road & Bridge Department.o: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 624P Rubber Tire Loader under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #011723- JDC, with RDO Equipment, in the total amount of $276,642.66 for the Road & Bridge Department.p: Consider authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 265 XPS Skid Steer from Holt Cat under Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032119-CAT for the Road & Bridge Department, in the total amount of $102,922.61.d: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237- acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.6: Regular Agendaq: Consider approving an agreement with Mars Petcare US, Inc., whereby Mars provides and/or makes available select Mars-branded pet food, under specified terms, to support the operations of the Bell County Animal Shelter, exempting this purchase from thr: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Ford F250 with a Knapheide service body truck under BuyBoard purchasing cooperative contract #724- 23 from Rockdale Country Ford for a total of $54,643.00 for the Facilities Services Department.s: Consider authorizing agreement between Central Counties Services and Bell County for integrated jail mental health, jail-based competency restoration, continuity of care, and mental health navigator services.t: Consider ratifying Contract Defender Bell County's Mental Health Court agreement between Bell County and Robert Lewis for legal services to individuals approved to participate in Bell County's Specialty Courts.u: Consider approving Amending Plat processes and fees, as well as revisions to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations Section 209.v: Consider authorizing the termination of the agreement and closeout of Purchase Order PO-04396 with MRB Group for architectural and engineering services for a new courtroom at the Justice Center, and designating Brian Supak, Purchasing Administrator, w: Consider reappointing Curtis Lockley to the Expo Board for another 3-year- term and appointing Brit Owen as a new member to the Expo Board for a 3- year-term, replacing Jimmy Parker, whose term is expiring.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Proclamation presentation in recognition of Prairie View A&M University’s 150th Anniversary.b: Proclamation presentation to the Bell County Hunger Coalition declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Bell County.c: Proclamation presentation in recognition of National 4-H Week.5: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Re-Plat of “Lot 412 and Lot 413 of Sherwood Shores VIII, Cook Hill Section", being a 0.229-acre, 2 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Belton, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 1.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Sunset Meadows, Phase One", being a 41.285- acre, 67 lot, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Tanglewood Amending Plat #22", being a 0.6864-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.b: Pursuant to section 297.101, Texas Health & Safety Code, the Bell County the amount of the mandatory provider participation payments that the Bell County (FY) 2027 and how the revenue derived from those payments will be spent.c: Consider a Resolution setting the FY27 Rate for the Bell County Healthcare Provider Participation Fund (LPPF).d: Consider annual approval of the Bell County Investment Policy for FY27.e: Consider a resolution appointing a member of the Treasurer's Office and a member of the Auditor's Office as Dual Investment Officers as of October 1, 2026.f: Consider a resolution appointing Investment Committee members as of October 1, 2026.g: Consider reappointing Commissioners Bobby Whitson and Louie Minor to the Killeen Tax Increment Zone #2 Board of Directors.h: Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Clark and Associates in the amount of $507,550.00 for the East and West Amity Road Reconstruction Project, with a contract duration of twelve (12) months.i: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).j: Consider and approve the submission of the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes application for the BCJS Career and Technical Education Project to the U.S2026-09-21 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - September 21, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Discuss CP-Priest Drive Killeen Annex Programmingv: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; to wit: Technology Services Directo1: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765504: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765135: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Board Room at Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 767106: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Amity Road Expansion Townhall, Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 North Main Street, Salado, Texas 765717: September 28, 2026 (Monday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Bell Extension Education Association (BEEA) Annual Luncheon, AgriLife Extension Office, 1605 North Main Street, Suite 102, Belton, Texas 765138: September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: October 5, 2026 (Monday) through October 8, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - 104th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 7670110: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save2026-09-01 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - September 01, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton1: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787012: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 765713: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 786134: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765416: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765137: September 10, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Board Room at Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 767108: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651310: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651311: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Amity Road Expansion Townhall, Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 North Main Street, Salado, Texas 76571 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and ex2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 01, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Rosebud Road Addition,” being a 1.756-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.5: Regular Agenda1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 24,b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider authorizing a contract amendment with TWG Investments Ltd., d/b/a The Wood Group, amending the agreement awarded under RFP #18- 25 – Staffing of Direct Care Services for the Diversion Center, for Bell County, in an amount not to exceed $446,e: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #VTC27-V-001 for Veterans Treatment Court from the Texas Veterans Commission under the Fund for Veterans' Assistance with an award amount of $140,000.00 and a period of performance from September 1, 2026 to Augustf: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #VCO27-F-002 for Financial Assistance – Veteran County Service Office from the Texas Veterans Commission under the Fund for Veterans' Assistance with an award amount of $400,000.00 and a period of performance fromg: Receive for filing with the County Clerk, one (1) Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion, from Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2, Bobby Whitson, for calendar year 2026; and one (1) Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion, from 4: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Abraham Plaza,” being a 7.201-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.a: Consider and approve nominations for the Bell County Museum Board of Trusteesb: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).c: Consider authorizing an eight (8) month contract with Freese and Nichols, Incd: Consider authorizing a contract amendment with KPA and Associates for the Riverside Trail Project to include an additional $394,020.00 for ROW services and bridge-related tasks2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
15: Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team in the amount of $5,000 to provide recovery services to area lakes and rivers.16: Bring Everyone Into the Zone in the amount of $5,260 in kind to provide office space.1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meetings (Monday, August 17,b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Intergraph) for annual maintenance for the Communication Center public safety software at an estimated amount of $530,e: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: TXDIR- DIR- CPO-5687 contract with CDW-G for Fortinet software maintenance for the Communication Center firewall at an estimated amount of $120,000.00.f: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: Single/Sole Source contract renewal with L3/Harris Corporation for annual maintenance of the Bell County Radio System at an amount of $690,205.09 for year two of a 5-year pricing agreement.g: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: TXDIR- DIRCPO-5303 contract with CDW-G for BroadComm software maintenance for the Communication Center virtualization software at an amount of $131,850.00 for year three of a 3-year pricing agreh: Consider setting Bell County Holidays for Calendar Years 2027 and 2028.i: meeting dates.4: Regular Agendaa: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.b: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.c: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.d: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Tax Rate and the FY2027 Bell County Road District Tax Rate.e: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget in accordance with Section 111.039(c), Texas Local Government Code.f: Consider authorizing renewal of current Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan of Benefits to include a contribution rate of 12.15%.g: Consider setting Sheriff and Constable Fees, pursuant to Section 119.131 of the Local Government Code, effective January 1, 2027.h: Consider approval of the FY2026-2027 Capital Projects List.i: Consider a Resolution Authorizing a County Grant in the amount of $13,543.50 to Hill Country Community Action Association, Incj: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into the following agreements with:1: AWARE Central Texas in the amount of $52,000 to provide case management, educational classes, and family services to victims of Child Abuse and their families.2: Bell County Child Welfare Board in the amount of $25,000 to provide clothing, car seats, beds, vital records, and other needs of Bell County children removed by CPS from their homes.3: Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $169,625 to provide environmental health and food protection services.4: Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders.5: Cenikor Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders.6: Central County Services in the amount of $265,000 to provide case management, counseling, medication management, skills training, crisis intervention, and various other services to Bell County adults and children with mental health issues.7: Central Texas Children's Center in the amount of $30,000 to provide full-time childcare programs to Bell County children with disabilities and to provide parenting classes and events to their parents and siblings.8: Central Texas Youth Services in the amount of $14,500 to provide shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, education, and life skills training to Bell County homeless youth.9: Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $20,000 to provide coordinated case care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapy services, medical services, and community education to Bell County abused and neglected children.10: Christian Farms Treehouse in the amount of $25,000 to provide a portion of the required 5% community match funding for a Texas Department of State Health Services Grant.11: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the amount of $15,000 to provide court appointed special advocates to Bell County children who have been removed by CPS from their homes.12: Hill Country Community Action Association in the amount of $337,670 to operate the Bell County Temple and Killeen HELP Centers, to provide emergency services to income eligible Bell County residents and to provide home delivered meals to homebound pe13: Bell County Historical Commission in the amount of $15,000 to provide preservation services and promotion of Bell County's history.14: Jail Ministries in the amount of $35,000 to provide programs in prevention and intervention for those incarcerated in Bell County Law Enforcement Centers and in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.17: Greater Killeen Community Clinic in the amount of $525,000 and Temple Community Clinic in the amount of $525,000 to provide medical services to Bell County residents with limited or no access to health care and to those residents that are clients of k: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding support for Bell County Juvenile Services and the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application.l: Consider and approve the submission of the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application for Bell County Juvenile Services facility expansion to the U.Sm: Consider authorizing a one-year contract with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Interlocal Agreement for Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation & Cybersecurity Insurance in the amount of $2,138,555.n: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Concrete Magic Designs, LLC under the same terms and conditions from IFB#07-25 for Cast-in-Place Concrete, for the Road & Bridge Department in the estimated amount of $1,605,000.o: Consider authorizing a contract renewal for Pavement Marking and Raised Pavement Markers with DIJ Construction under the same terms and conditions from IFB #20-25 for the Road & Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $184,000.p: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Heart of Texas Landscape under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-24 Landscape Services for Facility Services in an estimated amount of $223,000.q: Consider a contract renewal with Debris Tech as the primary vendor and Thompson Consulting Services as the secondary vendor under the same terms and conditions as RFP #05-23 Debris Monitoring Services for the Emergency Management Department.r: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions under the same terms and conditions from IFB #06-25 Asphalt Oils and Emulsions for Road and Bridge in an estimated amount of $1,461,900.s: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Nutrien Solutions including price adjustments as allowed by IFB #10-25 for herbicides for the Road and Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $720,000.t: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Texas Material Group, Incu: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC with a price adjustment as allowed in the terms and conditions of the contract from IFB #11-25 Cold Mix Limestone Rock Asphalt for Road and Bridge in an estimated amount v: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with JC Communications under the same terms and conditions from RFP #15-23 Fiber Installation and Maintenance Services for Technology Services in an estimated amount of $260,000.w: Consider authorizing a contract renewal for Precast Box Culverts with Forterra Pipe & Precast dba Rinker Materials under the same terms and conditions from IFB #08-25 for the Road & Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $245,500.x: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with ABC Home & Commercial Services under the same terms and conditions from RFP# 08-26 - Comprehensive Integrated Pest Control Management Services for Facility Services in an estimated amount of $89,190.y: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Vulcan Construction Materials, Incz: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Texas Materials Group, Inc2026-08-24 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 24, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updates workshop depending upon time constraints1: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787013: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765014: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765505: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 765716: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 786137: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessio2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 19, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Special Agendaa: Presentation of the proposed FY2027 Budget.b: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.c: Consider the appointment of Bell County Magistrate.d: Consider and approve Resolution Regarding a Notice of Application for An Air Quality Standard Permit for An Animal Carcass Incinerator.e: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into a contract with Centrifugal Castings, Inc2026-08-17 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 17, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: [10:00 AM] Discuss potential revisions to the Bell County Indigent Cremation Policiesv: Discuss permitting workflow to process amending plats and plat revisions1: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765132: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Oncor Public Participation Meeting for Proposed Fryers Creek-Hartrick-Salado Switch 138 kV Transmission Line Project, Harris Community Center, Evans Room, 401 North Alexander Street, Belton, Texas 7653: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Chaparral Road Improvements Project Public Hearing, Chaparral High School, 4400 Chaparral Road, Killeen, Texas 765424: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787595: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787017: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765018: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765509: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657110: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 7861311: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessio2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 10,b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider designating locations as Vote Centers for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with § 43.0015, § 43.002, § 43.007, and § 43.061 of the Texas Election Code.e: Consider the appointment of Election Judges for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with § 32.002 and § 32.009 of the Texas Election Code.f: Consider and issue a Notice of Election for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with Chapter 4 of the Texas Election Code.g: Consider authorizing the purchase of detention-based opioid testing supplies for Bell County Juvenile Services and the Bell County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00, funded by Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds and with an associah: Consider approving the purchase of desktop computers from Dell Technologies and Data Defense using purchasing COOP DIR-CPO-5792 for a not-to-exceed amount of $315,000.00 for the County's annual computer TechRefresh.i: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into a contract with Team Flooring through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #061323- IFA for the carpet replacement at the Justice Center District Courts at a not- to-exceed cost of $221,62j: Receive report from District Judges of Annual Order certifying the FY2026- 2027 County Auditor's Budget.k: Receive report from District Judges of Annual Orders certifying the FY2027 Court Reporters pay.l: Approve Mutual Aid Joint Efforts Agreements between the Sheriff's Offices of Bell, Milam, Burnett, and Williamson counties.m: Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant application in the amount of $100,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official and the Bell County Sheriff as the Aun: Consider the appointment of Louie Minor as the at-large primary representative for Bell County on the Bell County Public Health District Board of Directors and Ebony Jackson to serve as the alternate, replacing Bobby Whitson as primary and Louie Mino4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation in recognition of the Bell Extension Education Association.b: Presentation to recognize Kylie Brooks and Sheen Cerda for completion of the National Association of Counties' Workforce Network Leadership Program.c: Presentation to recognize James Stafford for the completion of the Texas Division of Emergency Management's Texas Public Information Officer (PIO) Course.d: Presentation by Jocelyn Larkin and Chandra Williams relating to the Service Personnel Advancing Research in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.5: County Engineera: Consider and approve abandonment of access easement on South I35 service road, Bell County, Precinct 1, and the creation of two 0.018-acre agreements on Falcon Ridge Road, also known as Grove Road, Bell County, Precinct 1.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Eaton Ranch”, being a 14.411-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Spring Creek Amending Plat #1,” being a 1.417-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.d: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Mungia Acres” being a 13.658-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve the purchase of furniture from Perry in the amount of $14,152.97 under OMNIA Cooperative Contract #R240117 and the purchase of electronic mail lockers from Pitney Bowes in the amount of $24,719.54 under BuyBoard Cooperative Contrb: Consider and approve retaining the law firm of Allison, Bass, and Magee, LLP, as legal counsel for assistance with legal issues relating to County Treasurer compensation and authorizing the County Judge to execute a retainer agreement for these servic: Consider and approve Resolution Requesting the Resale of Property Acquired by the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County at a Delinquent Tax Sale.d: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kilovolt transmission line.e: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban)2026-08-10 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 10, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Discuss a Notice of Application for An Air Quality Standard Permit for An Animal Carcass Incinerator submitted to the TCEQ1: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765413: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Texas Department of Transportation Public Meeting for the I-14 Extension: I-35 Improvements, Frank W4: August 7, 2026 (Friday) – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Bell County Communications Center System Board of Directors Meeting, Bell County Justice Center, County Court at Law #2, 2nd Floor, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas 765135: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 765136: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Oncor Public Participation Meeting for Proposed Fryers Creek-Hartrick-Salado Switch 138 kV Transmission Line Project, Harris Community Center, Evans Room, 401 North Alexander Street, Belton, Texas 7657: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787598: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650111: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657112: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Back into open se2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026
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4: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve the dates for the Public Hearings and for the approval of the Budget and Tax Rates.a: First Tax Rate Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 PMb: Budget Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMc: Second Tax Rate Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMd: Adoption of FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMb: Presentation of the proposed FY2027 Budget.c: Discuss and consider approval of the Proposed Tax Rates for the FY2027 Budget for Notice of Public Hearing purposes.i: Accounts Payable ii1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 3,b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsd: Consider approval of 5 Animal Control Officers effective 8/17/2026 which will be funded by relinquishing 4 Corrections Officer positions as well as overtime in the Jail and vacancy from positions in the Animal Control budget.e: [1:30 PM] Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney relating to pending and/or potential litigation2026-08-03 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 03, 2026
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3: July 30, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 76511: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 76513a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesi: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating To the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: the position of Magistrate 2: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Historic Courthouse Employees July Potluck, 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 765134: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Texas Department of Transportation Public Meeting for the I-14 Extension: I-35 Improvements, Frank W6: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765137: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787598: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650111: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657112: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following a closed session, save and except to call the meeting back into open sess2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 03, 2026
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d: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between Bell County and the City of Belton for plat review and approval authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code C1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, July 27, 2026)b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iie: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between Bell County and the City of Temple for plat review and approval authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Cf: Consider approving an award of a contract through IFB 01-27 for Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Facility Services Department in the estimated amount of $190,000.00.g: Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the FY 2026-2027 Solid Waste Grant application in the amount of $25,000.00 for the 2027 Bell County Tire Recycle Event to the Central Texas Council of Governments, designating the Bell Ch: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #5386101 for SWAT Equipment Modernization from the Office of the Texas Governor under the FY25 State Homeland Security Program - LETPA Projects with an award amount of $24,009.93 and a funding match requirement of4: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Barnett Subdivision", being a 7.884-acre, 3 lot, 1 block subdivision located in Bell County, Precinct 3.b: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase II Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 4.c: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase III Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 4.d: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase V Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 42026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 27, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of meetings (Monday, July 6, 2026) of the prior meeting of theb: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider and take appropriate action to suspend and close Purchase Order PO-02116 with Garcia Architects, Ince: Consider terminating the contract with Vestis for uniform services and designating Brian Supak, Purchasing Administrator, as the County’s designee to notify Vestis of the termination.f: Consider approving the amendment of the agreement for ambulance services with American Medical Response (AMR) at no cost to Bell County, finding that such services are necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the residents ofg: Consider approving a contract with Cintas for uniform services under the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #001299, with an estimated amount of $115,000 over the three-year period from 10/1/26 to 09/30/29.h: Consider and approve the submission of the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant application in the amount of $100,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official and the Bell County Sheriff as the Authorized Law Enforcement i: Consider and approve the submission of the Belton TIRZ grant application in the amount of $85,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official for the grant.j: Consider amendments to Bell County Order Providing for the Levy and Collections of Hotel Occupancy Tax that will require on-line payments only and monthly reporting for all tax collectors.k: Consider ratifying purchases from Perry in the total amount of $271,117.05, consisting of $259,767.54 through OMNIA Cooperative Contract #R240117 for furniture and $11,349.51 through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #747- 24 for custodial equipment.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation to recognize intern Emma Holley for her dedication and efforts in learning how county government functions.5: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Denman's Twin Mountains Replat Nob: Consider and approve the Preliminary Plat of "Rose Woods", being a 8.32-acre, 11 lots, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider approval of Burns Architecture for the current Killeen Annex Architectural Services at a total cost of $64,000 (Programming at $8,000 and Design Concepts at $56,000).b: Approve child safety funds for Belton ISD Three Creeks Subdivision Phase 9 for a bus stop gate.c: Consider and authorize the County Judge to withdraw Application Nod: Consider and approve Facilities Use Agreement Between Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Bell County Sheriff's Office2026-07-27 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - July 27, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: [10:00 AM] Presentation by Matt Stellbauer of the Texas Water Resources Institute regarding the general scope of their work and regarding their Big Elm Creek Watershed Projectv: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, the deliberation of which in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of the g1: July 20, 2026 (Monday) through July 23, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference, Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, Texas 773562: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Board Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787013: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Policy Committee Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787014: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Membership Luncheon, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787015: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765016: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Bell County Juvenile Board Meeting, County Court at Law #3, Justice Complex, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas 765137: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Advisory Council Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765138: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765139: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Historic Courthouse Employees July Potluck, 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 7651310: July 30, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765111: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651312: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651313: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 7875914: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 7875915: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651316: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870117: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650118: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, The Venue by Inn on the Creek, 301 College Street, Salado, Texas 7657119: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Back into open se2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 06, 2026
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1: Call Meeting to Order2: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, July 1, 2024) of the County of Bell Employee Benefits Trust3: Consider awarding the group health, pharmaceutical, and dental plans to Baylor Scott & White Health and MetLife Dental and authorizing funding of the Bell County Employee Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Benefits Insurance for FY2027 as follows: H4: Adjourn2026-07-06 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - July 06, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: discuss personnel matter rev: Discuss Burns Architecture Proposal for the current Killeen Annex campus renovations1: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765412: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Belton 4th of July Patriotic Program and Parade – downtown Belton, beginning at 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 765133: July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765134: July 8, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765136: July 16, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Texas Agri-Life Extension Office, 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767107: July 20, 2026 (Monday) through July 23, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference, Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, Texas 773568: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Board Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Policy Committee Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870111: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Membership Luncheon, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870112: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Back2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 06, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meetings (Monday, June 15, 2026b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Approve Bell County Records Management Order (Archives).e: Consider awarding a five-year lease under IFB #08-27 for the cutting and baling of hay on 68 acres of County-owned land located off Landfill Road in Holland, Texas, to Joseph Liles at an annual rate of $1,225.36.f: Order the November 3rd, 2026, General Elections pursuant to Section 3.004 of the Texas Election Code.g: Consider authorizing the County Judge to accept grant award #2026-01-01 for Fort Hood Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot Well Water Resiliency from the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission under the Defense Economic Ad4: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "The Escarpment Subdivision Replat Nob: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Tanglewood Amending Plat # 21", being a 0.6886-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the City of Temple's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.5: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve new members Jerrod Lancaster and Augustus Fleming to the Bell County Emergency Services District Nob: Consider and authorize an Interlocal Agreement between Bell County and the Killeen- Temple MPO, aka KTMPO, in regard to traffic speed signs.c: Consider and approve resignation of Judge Cliff Coleman, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, effective Monday, July 20, 2026.d: Consider and approve appointment of Michael Tice as the interim Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, effective upon Judge Cliff Coleman's resignation date of Monday, July 20, 2026, to serve until the expiration of Judge Coleman's current term of office.e: Consider approval of Official Bond for an elected, re-elected, or appointed official for Bell County.f: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code, briefing regarding economic development negotiations with a potential business prospect.g: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, the deliberation of which in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of the gh: Consider authorizing funding of the Bell County Employee Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Benefits Insurance for FY2027 as follows: Health and pharmaceutical group benefits in the amount of $6,742.00 per employee annually, with the County contribu2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Special Agendaa: Consider approval of medical and dental insurance for employee benefits starting on 10/1/2026.b: Consider ratification of non-renewal notification sent by the County Judge to Armor Health, LLC for jail and juvenile health care services.c: Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Texas Tech University Health Science Center for jail and juvenile health care services2026-06-16 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 16, 2026
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1: Indigent Health2: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: discussion regarding the po2: Budget Discussions Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – changes to afternoon session only [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: CIP Budget Discussion*2: Budget Discussions Monday, June 22, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 29, 2026 – changes to afternoon session only [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Discuss mental health services in the jail and diversion center.*2: Budget Discussions workshops depending upon time constraints1: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765132: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774714: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767106: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 767017: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:300 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessions, save 2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 15, 2026
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c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iib: Consider scheduling a Public Hearing to discuss potential amendments to the Tax Abatement Economic Development Incentive Policy.c: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding the establishment of additional data centers in the State of Texas.1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, June 1, 2026)b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsd: Consider authorizing the issuance of a contract to the lowest bidder from IFB# 16-26 to Bennett Paving, Inc., in the amount of $102,705.50 for the Chaparral Road Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay project.e: Consider awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Killeen Glass & Mirror, Inc., under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #17-26, in the amount of $140,805 for the Ballistic Glass Building Security Projects, together with a $7,000 contingency, for af: Ratify Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract W9115122D0005/W9115126FA043 with Ftg: Consider and approve an additional one-year term for the Inmate Food Services Agreement with Trinity Food Services Group, INCh: Consider approval of the renewal Employee Assistance Program "EAP" through Workers Assistance Program, Inci: Consider the exemption from competitive requirements for certain purchasing for Independent audits for FY26 in accordance with LGC 262.024 (a) (4) and authorize the County Judge to enter into the following professional service contractsj: Receive for filing with the County Clerk, two (2) Commissioners Education Certificates of Completion, from Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2, Bobby Whitson, for calendar year 2026.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation by Christine Taylor of the Texas General Land Office regarding help for homeowners impacted by the 2024 Disasters, including the Homeowner Assistance Program and the Homeowner Reimbursement Program.b: Presentation for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards.5: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Royal Crest, Phase 1", being a 93.741-acre, 39 lot, 4 block subdivision located with Bell County, Precinct 2.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Ash Estates", being a 12.707-acre, 2 lots, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve a Resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session of Texas.d: Consider and approve the submission of the BJA FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) application, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official for the grant.e: Consider authorizing the issuance of a contract to the best evaluated contractor from CSP#14-26 for the construction of the Engineer's Office & Radio Shop projects.f: Consider approval of medical and dental insurance for employee benefits starting on 10/1/2026.g: Consider and approve Interlocal Agreement Between Bell County and the City of Little River-Academy relating to magistration and the appointment of an Associate Municipal City Judge for the City of Little-River Academy.h: Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute Aerial Easement and Right of Way with Oncor Electric Delivery Company2026-06-15 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 15, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Presentation for follow-up on Leon River Watershed and NRS Projects with additional datav: [1:30 PM] Discuss preserving the Pauper's Cemetery at Pepper Creek1: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765134: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774715: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767107: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 767018: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:300 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save a2026-06-08 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 08, 2026
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1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 29, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions workshops depending upon time constraints1: Technology Services2: Great Killeen Community Clinic*3: Commissioner Precinct 3* [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Special Workshop Agenda – Session Dates with No Changes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 [10:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Administrative Services2: Juvenile Services [3:00 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Justice of the Peace Precinct 22: Temple Community Clinic3: The HOP Friday, June 5, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 AM]1: Auditor2: Families in Crisis3: Central Texas Food Bank4: Historical Commission5: County Court Coordinator [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Indigent Health2: Constable Precinct 23: Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 14: Constable Precinct 3 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Tuesday, June 16, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Wednesday, June 17, 2026 [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 22, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765412: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765134: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765135: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765136: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774717: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765138: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767109: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessions, save and exce2026-06-01 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 01, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Discuss entering into an Interlocal Agreement between Bell County and the City of Little River-Academy for the appointment of an Associate Municipal City Judge1: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765012: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Brazos G Executive Committee Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767103: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765134: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Texas Water Utilities Association Meeting, Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 765225: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765416: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 765137: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, sa2026-06-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 01, 2026
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c: Presentation by Bell County 4-H Scholarship Program to its scholarship recipients.5: County Engineer1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, May 18, 2026)b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider authorizing the County Judge to request unclaimed property capital credits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004 to support children's advocacy centers.e: Consider and approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Bell County, Texas and the City of Bartlett in regard to Hotel Occupancy Tax.f: Consider and approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Bell County, Texas and the City of Nolanville in regard to Hotel Occupancy Tax.g: Ratify purchasing contract from Sequel Data Systems using TIPS contract 210101 for $170,575.87 for the annual renewal of security tools for Bell County.h: Ratify purchasing contract code C000001269299 with Dell Technologies using COOP contract DIR-CPO-5792 for laptops and docking stations at a cost not to exceed $135,000.i: Consider agreement with Deckard for providing location and monitoring services for short term rental and providing a platform for Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections at an estimated cost of $35,500 annually.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: A Proclamation declaring June 2026 Elder Abuse Awareness Month.b: Presentation by Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship Program to its scholarship recipients.a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Mikeska Estates", being a 18.426-acre, 3 lots, 1 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 1.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Royal Crest, Phase 1", being a 93.741-acre, 39 lots, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider reappointing Judge David Blackburn to the Central Counties Services Board of Trustees for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.b: Consider appointing Commissioners Bobby Whitson and Russell Schneider to the Nolanville Tax Increment Zone #1 Board of Directors2026-05-20 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - May 20, 2026
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2: Constable Precinct 43: Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 24: District Clerk5: Human Resources Tuesday, May 26, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Guardian Ad Litem2: Project Management3: Archives4: Emergency Management5: Cadence Bank Center [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: County Court at Law #12: Children's Advocacy3: Veteran Services4: Truancy Court5: County Court Coordinator6: Museum Wednesday, May 27, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: District Court Judge2: Tax Collector-Assessor3: Facilities [2:00 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Sheriff Thursday, May 28, 2026 [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: CSCD2: Extension Office1: Road & Bridge2: Engineering3: County Attorney Thursday, May 21, 2026 [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Communications Center3: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: interviews with candidates 4: Commissioner Precinct 35: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: interviews with candidates 6: County Court at Law #2 Friday, May 29, 2026 [1:30 PM – 3:15 PM]1: Magistrate Court2: Game Warden3: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: interviews with candidates 1: District Attorney2: Constable Precinct 13: Greater Killeen Community Clinic4: Central Texas Youth Services5: CASA [4:00 PM - 5:00 PM]1: County Court at Law #3 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 [10:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Administrative Services2: Juvenile Services [3:00 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Justice of the Peace Precinct 22: Temple Community Clinic3: The HOP Thursday, June 4, 2026 [1:30 PM - 2:00 PM]1: Historical Commission Friday, June 5, 2026 [9:00 AM - 10:30 AM]1: Auditor2: Families in Crisis [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Indigent Health2: Constable Precinct 23: Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 14: Constable Precinct 3 Monday, June 8, 2026 [9:00 AM - 11:00 AM]1: Technology Services workshops depending upon time constraints1: May 15, 2026 (Friday) – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Dedication of the Bell County Police Memorial, Bell County Loop Jail, 2405 South Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765132: May 18, 2026 (Monday) – Various Times - Preparation for Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765133: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765134: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765135: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765017: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Brazos G Executive Committee Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767108: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765139: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Texas Water Utilities Association Meeting, Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 7652210: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 7654111: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 7651312: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651313: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following 2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026
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5: Regular Agenda1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, May 4, 2026) ofb: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider authorizing the purchase of ballistic windshields, front windows, and front door panels for law enforcement vehicles in an amount not to exceed $284,884.40 from Dana Safety Supply Inc., through TIPS cooperative contract #240102e: Announce that Bell County received proceeds of $179,000 from Bill Hall Auctioneer, Incf: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into a contract with Capstone Mechanical through the Buyboard purchasing cooperative contract # 720-23 for the repair and replacement of HVAC units at Tech Services, Engineer’s, Belton Annex, Temple Anneg: Consider ratification of an Interlocal Government Agreement between Bell County and the Village of Salado relating to the approving authority for subdivision regulation in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.h: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County, Texas and Bell County, Texas, for cooperative purchasing authority under Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code and Chapter 791, Texas Government Cod4: County Engineera: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Keever Addition", being a 2.99-acre, 1 lots, 1 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.a: Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between Bell County/Bell County Sheriff’s Office and Texas A&M University-Central Texas, a member of The Texas A&M University System, an agency of the State of Texas, Polib: Consider and approve recommendation from the committee on the Justice Center Annex for Construction Manager at Risk2026-05-18 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - May 18, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Discuss Interlocal Agreements with cities relating to platting approval in the Extraterritorial Jurisdictionv: [2:00 PM] Receive update and discuss Leon River Watershed Project and NRS Project, including potential budget issues or requests1: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - City of Killeen City Council Meeting, Killeen City Hall, 101 College Street, Killeen, Texas 765413: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765134: May 14, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Texas Agri-Life Extension Office, 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767105: May 15, 2026 (Friday) – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Dedication of the Bell County Police Memorial, Bell County Loop Jail, 2405 South Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765136: May 18, 2026 (Monday) – Various Times - Preparation for Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765137: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765138: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765139: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651310: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650111: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Brazos G Executive Committee Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 7671012: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651313: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Texas Water Utilities Association Meeting, Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 7652214: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 7654115: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 7651316: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651317: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following 2026-05-04 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - May 04, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: [10:00 AM] Discuss an amendment to a Tax Abatement Agreementv: [1:30 PM] Department Budget Presentations and Discussions1: Opening by Auditors Office2: County Clerk3: Pretrial Services4: Elections vi1: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765413: May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Brazos G Executive Committee Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767104: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: May 14, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Texas Agri-Life Extension Office, 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767107: May 14, 2026 (Thursday) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 765138: May 15, 2026 (Friday) – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Dedication of the Bell County Police Memorial, Bell County Loop Jail, 2405 South Loop 121, Belton, Texas 765139: May 18, 2026 (Monday) – Various Times - Preparation for Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 7651310: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Annual Bell County Employee BBQ Luncheon and Service Awards, Cadence Bank Center, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 7651311: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651312: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651313: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650114: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651315: May 29, 2026 (Friday) – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Bell County Communications Center System Board of Directors Meeting, Bell County Justice Center, County Court at Law #2, 2nd Floor, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will2026-05-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - May 04, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsc: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iid: Consider and approve amendments to the Bell County Grant Management Policy, with a policy effective date of May 4, 2026.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation of certificates to four poll workers -- Sally Barron, Alfred Wallen, Victor Sanchez, and Roosevelt Ellis -- by Dr5: County Engineer1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, April 20, 2026)a: Consider and approve the Preliminary Plat of “Nolina Springs, Phase I" being a 26.697- acre, 35 lot, 2 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider accepting a petition calling for the creation of a hospital district and ordering an election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, on the proposition of creating a hospital district and the levy of a tax not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 of the b: Consider and approve Agreement for Litter Pick Up between Bell County and VFW Post 9192.c: Consider and approve A Resolution Relating to the Public Utilities Commission Docket #59475, also known as the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Line Project.d: Discuss and approve the selection of Grace Design Studios for Architectural Services design of the Candence Bank Expo Center and Garth Arena Expansion Project