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COUNTY • Denton County, TX

Denton County

B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 71.6/100
Statewide Rank: #61 in Texas • Tier Rank: #7 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
74.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
77.7/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
893,923
Property Tax Rate
$0.5954
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$956.3M
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Elected & Governing Officials (24)

AW
Alan Wheeler
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
AE
Andy Eads
County Judge
countyjudge@dentoncounty.com
BO
Blanca Oliver
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
BJ
Bobbie J. Mitchell
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
CY
Cindy Yeatts Brown
County Treasurer
DF
Danny Fletcher
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DR
Dan Rochelle
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
DT
David Trantham
District Clerk
DW
Dawn Waye
County Tax Assessor-Collector
DE
Dianne Edmondson
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DB
Doug Boydston
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
HH
Harris Hughey
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JK
James Kerbow
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JR
James R. DePiazza
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
JH
Johnny Hammons
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JL
Juli Luke
County Clerk
KF
Kevin Falconer
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MA
Michael A. Truitt
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MO
Mike Oglesby
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
PJ
Paul Johnson
County Attorney
PJ
Paul Johnson
District Attorney
RB
Richard Bachus
Constable, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
RW
Ryan Williams
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ryan.Williams@dentoncounty.com
TM
Tracy Murphree
County Sheriff

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDDenton County FY 2026 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2026 county budget for Denton County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $733.02M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $331.62M, with $114.35M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($557.09M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4400 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$733.0M
General Fund
$571.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$73.3M
Capital Projects
$88.0M
Per Capita
$820
Public Safety: $331.6M (45%)
Public Works: $114.4M (16%)
Administration: $91.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5954 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDDenton County FY 2025 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2025 county budget for Denton County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $694.90M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $314.37M, with $108.40M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($528.12M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4300 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$694.9M
General Fund
$542.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1493.2M
Capital Projects
$83.4M
Per Capita
$777
Public Safety: $314.4M (45%)
Public Works: $108.4M (16%)
Administration: $86.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5954 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDDenton County FY 2024 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2024 county budget for Denton County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $661.18M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $299.12M, with $103.14M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($502.50M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$661.2M
General Fund
$515.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$927.9M
Capital Projects
$79.3M
Per Capita
$740
Public Safety: $299.1M (45%)
Public Works: $103.1M (16%)
Administration: $82.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1879 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDDenton County FY 2023 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2023 county budget for Denton County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $612.07M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $276.90M, with $95.48M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($465.17M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$612.1M
General Fund
$477.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$810.4M
Capital Projects
$73.4M
Per Capita
$685
Public Safety: $276.9M (45%)
Public Works: $95.5M (16%)
Administration: $76.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1895 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDDenton County FY 2022 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2022 county budget for Denton County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $570.29M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $258.00M, with $88.96M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($433.42M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4100 per $100.

Total Appropriation
$570.3M
General Fund
$444.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$699.6M
Capital Projects
$68.4M
Per Capita
$638
Public Safety: $258.0M (45%)
Public Works: $89.0M (16%)
Administration: $71.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2175 / $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 Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
Court Order 2025-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
Court Order 2024-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
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 Denton County....
Court Order 2023-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
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 Denton County....
Court Order 2022-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
Court Order 2021-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Denton County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (1)

SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08

Denton County 2022 November General & Bond Election

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (19)

2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

6 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

41 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a resolution honoring the retirement of Australia Whitfield, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Pct. 33: B. Approval of a proclamation recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Pct. 33: C. Approval of a proclamation recognizing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Captain Owyn Cramer for earning the Amelia Earhart Milestone Achievement, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Pct. 14: A. APPROVAL on an order to continue to participate in the Denton County local health care provider participation program subject to enacted Chapter 292E of the Texas Health and Safety Code, amend the Denton County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures to align with Chapter 292E, and to set the mandatory payment rate for Fiscal Year 2027 applicable to Denton County’s local provider participation program and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent, and 13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of a resolution authorizing Denton County’s continued participation under Chapter 292E of the Health and Safety Code, and setting the rate for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Denton County Health Care Provider Participation Program, and any appropriate action.  County Judge’s Office4: B. APPROVAL OF the Intermodal Logistics Center West - Replat (Lots 2R-4R, Block A and Lot 1XR, Block 1 - 251.935 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.2: A. Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise RFSQ #26-2932, Owner’s Representative Services - Miscellaneous Facilities, and appointment of evaluation committee to include Eric Gildersleeve, Project Administrator, County Administration; Dale Nelson, Director of Public Facilities, and Jared Harwell, Division Manager - Planning, Development Services; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RFP #26-2919, Temporary Services, and appointment of the evaluation committee to include: Krystal Amyx, HR Manager; Jennifer Pickler, Technology Services Administrative Services Manager; Ryan Wilke, Public Health Division Manager - Admin & Compliance; and Judith Evans, Elections Manager; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of renewal of Five9 Core software from Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the estimated amount of $100,544.44, through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5687; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of renewal of RFSQ #25-2874, Selection of Insurance Broker for Specialized Insurance, to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to purchase audio-visual hardware for five (5) district courts, through Digital Resources, Inc., in the amount of $135,635, through TIPS Cooperative Contract 260105; and any appropriate action.6: F. Approval to dispose of miscellaneous surplus items, in compliance with Section §263.152(a)(3) of the Local Government Code for Disposition of Surplus Property; and any appropriate action.6: G. Approval of Change Order #11 for the Statement of Work with Collaborative Solutions, LLC for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software and Implementation Services with no change in contract value ($0.00), as recommended by Scott Arledge, Director of Purchasing; Kevin Carr, Director of Technology Services; Jeff May, County Auditor; Cindy Brown, Treasurer; Alejandro Moreno, Budget Officer; and Gustavo Hernandez, Director of Human Resources; and any appropriate action.6: H. Approval of award for RFP #26-2902, Countywide Multifunction Copier Fleet to Sharp Business Systems; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD, 262.030 LGC).7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request 2026-462 for Sheriff’s Facilities to transfer a total of $50,000 from Unappropriated Contingency to Maintenance Management to allocate funding for the insurance deductibles needed for the basement floods, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. APPROVAL OF the Pope Shire Addition Final Plat (Lot 1, Block A - 18.43 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.10: B. DISAPPROVAL OF the North Star - Final Plat located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-27 Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Investigator between Denton Independent School District ("DISD") and Denton County, and any appropriate action.12: B. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for 2026-2027 between Denton County, Texas and Wise County, Texas, for the emergency housing and care of inmates, and any appropriate action.13: B. Approval of the Notice of Election for the November 3, 2026, General Election to elect Members of Congress, Members of the Legislature, and State, District, County, and Precinct Officers, and any appropriate action.  Elections Administration15: A. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

51 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing Corbin Montgomery Allred for his Achievement of Eagle Scout, and any appropriate action. County Judge3: B. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September 20-26, 2026, as National CERT Week, and any appropriate action.  Office of Emergency Management3: C. Approval of a resolution recognizing Gierisch Brothers Motor Company, Ltd. as a Denton County Heritage Business, and any appropriate action.  Office of History and Culture4: A. APPROVAL OF 1) the Denton County Clerk’s Records Archive Plan; and 2) APPROVAL OF the fund plan for the continued collection of the $10.00 preservation and restoration fee by the County Clerk, and any appropriate action. County Clerk4: B. APPROVAL OF a Special Use Permit (LRR-0726-0003) in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning District, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.4: C. APPROVAL OF a Special Use Permit (LRR-0726-0004) in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning District, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approve the adoption of the FY2026-2027 Denton County Budget in the amount of $495,100,302, to include an amendment to the Proposed Budget as outlined in Exhibit A; and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.183394, which is effectively a 1.936988 percent increase in the tax rate. THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.917088 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $1.32. The adoption of the tax rate on $100 of taxable value for Denton County for tax year 20262: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.2: C.Approval of the August 2026 Road Superintendent Report (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action. Department of Transportation and Engineering.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval to purchase audio-visual hardware for five (5) district courts, through Digital Resources, Inc., in the amount of $135,635, through TIPS Cooperative Contract 260105; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of purchase of computers and related computer equipment for Denton County’s FY2027 hardware refresh project from Dell Marketing, LP, in the amount of $121,733, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5792; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of purchase of Centegix CrisisAlert Software Platform, from Petrosys Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $253,053, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5297; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of renewal of RFP #24-2829, Vending Services, to Canteen; and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to declare a mobile home located at Briarwood as salvage, to be demolished, and removed; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Proposed Denton County five-year Capital Improvement Program for FY2026 as recommended by the Capital Improvement Committee, and any appropriate action.7: G. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-449 for the Sheriff’s Office year-end to transfer $291,559 from various line items within the Sheriff’s Budget to perform necessary account reconciliations across Law Enforcement Facility and County Jail. These adjustments will optimize remaining fund allocations through the end of September to close out the current fiscal year accurately, and any appropriate action.7: H. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-451 for Sheriff’s Office to transfer $21,332 from various line items within the Sheriff’s Budget to cover a shortage in the line items and allocate additional funding for Capital Equipment, and Vehicles for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: I. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-455 for Public Health - Clinical to transfer $19,708 from Interpreters to various line items to allocate funding for anticipated expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: J. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-456 for Sheriff’s Office to transfer within Justice Management Division $34,500 from Vehicle Equipment, Technology Equipment and Administrative Equipment to Inmate Transport Expenses to cover a shortage in the line item and allocate additional funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between Denton County and Vivid GovTech for consulting services related to the configuration and implementation of a Salesforce-based software solution that requires access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. APPROVAL OF the Clear Creek Meadows Final Plat (Lots 1-44, Block 1 and HOA Lot 45X, Block 1 - 54.20 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreements between Denton County and Argyle Police Department; Aubrey ISD Police Department; Northlake Police Department; and The City of Sanger Fire and Police Departments, for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System, and any appropriate action.12: B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement between Denton County and Argyle Police Department; Aubrey ISD Police Department; Northlake Police Department;  Ponder Volunteer Fire Department; The City of Sanger Fire and Police Departments for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System, and any appropriate action.12: C. Approval of the Renewal of Subscriber Agreement between Denton County Sheriff’s Office and West Publishing Corporation, a Thomson Reuters business, for CLEAR Proflex database access, for a term of 36 months and the Addendum to Order Form Q-11936094, for a term of 36 months, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of new FirstNet wireless service for Constable Precinct 5, in the amount of $40.99/month ($491.88/year); and any appropriate action. Technology Services.13: B. Approval of the Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement between Denton County and the City of Lewisville for Denton County’s use of the Frederick P. Herring Parks & Recreation Center during emergencies and disasters, and any appropriate action. Office of Emergency Management13: C. Approval of the addition to the Construction Project Steering Committees TO INCLUDE: County Judge, Andy Eads, Commissioner Pct. 2, Kevin Falconer, and Terrence Jobe, for the new Fire Station and Administration Building; and any appropriate action.  Public Facilities13: D. Approval of Public Facilities Policy PF-2026-1 (Facility Improvement Requests), as recommended by Dale Nelson, Director of Public Facilities, and any appropriate action. Public Facilities
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

55 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week, and any appropriate action.  County Judge3: B. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and any appropriate action.  County Judge3: C. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month, and any appropriate action.  Office of History and Culture3: D. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as "UNITED is the WAY Month" and any appropriate action.  County Judge13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: E. Approval of additional space allocation at the Denton County Courts Building for the 477th District Court, 481st District Court, IV-D Court, Drug Court, Sheriff’s Office Bailiffs, and any appropriate action. County Judge2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources7: I. Approval of Project Budget Amendment Request #2026-450 for the Department of Technology Services to transfer $135,635 to Project #PR-26-0018, allocate funding to provide targeted remediation of critical AV system component failures in five district court rooms, and any appropriate action.14: A. Approval of the third renewal of the Agreement for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services between Denton County, Texas, and the Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program ("DCAP"), in the amount of $201,504.00, with funding to come from Mediation Services, Auditor Line Item #1001|CC_20151|48000|SC_48092, and any appropriate action.4: A. APPROVAL OF the American Equity Addition Replat (Lot 3R, Block A - 13.365 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.4: B. APPROVAL OF the partial cancellation of the Rosebrook Phase 1 Plat (Block P, Lot 2X-HOA - 19.476 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of renewal of ITB #23-2762, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Hood System, and Radio Tower Building Inspections and Testing to Allied Fire Protection, and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of award of ITB #26-2913, Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), to A&A Aggregates, Inc.; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of the purchase of a RoadTec RX-600E-4 Track Half Lane Cold Planer, from Closner Equipment Co., Inc., in the amount of $909,586.40, through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #788-25; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of award of CSP #26-2910, Electrical and Generator Upgrades - Phase 2 to Energy Product Experts, LLC; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT)7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-437 for Road & Bridge to transfer $10,000 from Building and $2,000 from Garage Supplies, for a total transfer of $12,000 to Capital Equipment to allocate funding for a freon recapture system, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-440 for Road & Bridge to transfer $250,000 from Professional Services, $304,075 from Salary - Assistance, $155,925 from Salary Department Heads, and $199,587 from Surveys, Titles, Taxes, and Testing for a total transfer of $909,587 to Capital Equipment, to allocate funding to replace a non-operable Cold Planer, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-443 for the Department of Technology Services to transfer $57,254 from Permanent Improvement Fund, Unappropriated Contingency to Permanent Improvement Fund, Technology Equipment, to allocate funding for Project PRJ-26-0017, to upgrade the audio-visual systems for the Human Resources training and conference rooms, due to equipment failure, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-444 for the County Jail to transfer $167,332 from Salary-Assistants to Overtime-Cash option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy. Funds are to cover overtime for two pay periods in the month of August and for the entire month of September, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request # 2026-445 for Emergency Management to reallocate $108,601 from Technology (Capital) to Technology Software/Services to support the implementation of the Centegix CrisisAlert system and Facility Emergency Plan. This adjustment will support countywide facility security and emergency notification capabilities, enhance incident response coordination, and strengthen the County’s ability to respond and support critical facility security and emergency response o7: G. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-446 for Sheriff’s Office to transfer a total of $171,720 from various line items within various Sheriff’s Office Budgets to address additional funding needed for overtime, training, evidence expenses and radio & radar for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: H. Approval of Project Budget Amendment Request #2026-447 and #2026-448 for the Department of Technology Services to transfer $53,723 from 2016 Tax Notes, Architect Fees to 2016 Tax Notes, Technology Project to reallocate funding to replace the existing projector-based system, at the Copeland Government Center Community Room, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.8: B. Approval of the transfer of the GIS Analyst - 911 Liaison from Information Technology (CC_10300) GIS (PR_1055) to Information Technology - Judicial (CC_20920) Public Safety & Courts (PR_2075), and any appropriate action.8: C. Approval of the creation of a temporary position for a Juvenile Supervision Officer, pay grade 7, for the Juvenile Probation Department, and any appropriate action.9: A. Approval of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Revised Notice of Award for FY2026, and any appropriate action.9: B. Approval of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Notice of Award for FY2027, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: B. Approval of the preliminary road acceptance of Rolling Acre subdivision, located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.13: A. Approval of a resolution requesting permission to submit an application for the 2026-2027 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $32,000, and any appropriate action. Office of Emergency Management.13: B. Approval of a request to accept FY2026, Year 2, Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant Funds in the amount of $327,000 - Grant Number VTC27-V-0, and any appropriate action. CCC #3-Veterans Treatment Court.13: C. Approval of request to accept the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4781, Project No. 0165, award for the Denton County Safe Room Rebate Program in the total project amount of $996,000, consisting of a 50% federal share of $498,000 and a 50% non-federal share of $498,000, and authorize the County Judge to execute the associated award documents and grant terms and conditions, and any appropriate action. Office of Emergency Management.13: D. Approval of the proposed 2027 Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule as recommended by Constable Michael Truitt and approved by the Sheriff and Constable Fee Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge14: B. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Denton, Texas, establishing procedures governing municipal building permit requirements applicable to County-owned buildings and facilities located within the City of Denton, and authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the Agreement on behalf of Denton County, and any appropriate action.
2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

60 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Denton County, and any appropriate action.  County Judge2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of allowing the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival to use three (3) FORTS and one (1) generator for their 2026 annual event, and any appropriate action.  County Administration2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-429 for Facilities Management to transfer $20,000 from Plumbing Supplies to Electrical Supplies to fund additional electrical supplies needed for routine repairs and maintenance, and any appropriate action. Budget2: D.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-430 for Facilities Management to transfer $40,000 from Architect Fees to Landscape expenses to allocate funding for additional irrigation repairs due to extreme heat, and any appropriate action. Budget2: E.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-431 for Facilities Management to transfer $69,803 from HVAC Supplies to Landscape Service Contracts to allocate additional funding for contracted landscape maintenance for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action. Budget5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)5: B. Approval of the Jail Commissary annual audit report for fiscal year 2025, and any appropriate action.  County Auditor6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of renewal of ITB #25-2876, Limestone Rock Asphalt (Grade 1, Type D), to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of renewal for ITB #25-2878, Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement (CMAP), to Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC, dba Sunmount Paving Company; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval to declare miscellaneous furniture, equipment, and supplies as surplus, advertise, and place in Online Auction #26-2931, to be held in September 2026; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of the purchase of Auto and General Liability Insurance Coverage from Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for FY2027; and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to purchase an additional 150 Cisco ThousandEyes licenses for the Cisco Enterprise Agreement, through Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for $125,180 over 44 months, through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract DIR-CPO-5347; and any appropriate action.6: F. Approval of the purchase of Property Insurance from Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for FY2027; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-425 for the Sheriff’s Office to transfer within County Vehicles $12,147 from Unappropriated Contingency to various spend categories to cover the cost of Law Enforcement Vehicles that were approved as part of the FY2026 budget, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-428 for Sheriff’s Facilities to transfer $32,859 from Law Enforcement Facility and $9,276 from County Jail from various lines to Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for a combined total of $42,135. The transfer will provide funding for necessary repairs and maintenance, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-433 for the Auditor’s Office to transfer $55,293,625 from Revenue Bond Proceeds and $1,754,568 from Revenue Bond Premium for a total transfer of $57,048,193, to various Debt Services expenditure categories to allocate funding to amend the budget for PI Bonds Refunding for FY2026, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-434 for Probate Court Administration to transfer $67,400 from Unappropriated Contingency to Psychological Services to cover mandated psychiatric services for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-435 for Sheriff’s Administration to transfer $18,332 within Technology Capital and $81,604 from Technology Capital to Technology Equipment for a total transfer of $99,936 to cover the cost of an upgrade for the Sheriff’s training room, and any appropriate action.7: G. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-436 for Sheriff- Operations to transfer $23,547 within Capital Equipment to cover the cost of 3 drones, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.8: B. Approval of reallocating funding to ten (10) full-time Detention Officer I positions, pay grade 104, currently budgeted at zero for FY 2026, and any appropriate action. This action will support ongoing hiring efforts and enhance staffing levels at the Denton County jail.8: C. Approval of the proposed active full-time employee medical premiums, Option #2, along with the proposed active full-time employee and retiree dental and vision premiums, for Plan Year 2027, and any appropriate action.8: D. Approval to increase the County contribution for individual coverage to $1,000 and contribution for family coverage to $2,000 in employer seed money contribution for employees enrolled in the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Plan Year 2027, and any appropriate action.8: E. Approval of the plan changes outlined below to the County’s Group Benefits Plan for Plan Year 2027, as presented, and any appropriate action.8: F. Approval of part-time employee medical premiums (grandfathered employees working less than 30 hours a week) and COBRA premiums for plan year 2027, and any appropriate action.8: G. Approval for 5% increase for retirees under age 65 (PPO and HDHP), and approval to maintain retiree medical insurance for retirees age 65 and over for Plan Year 2027, as presented, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of the Davidson Prairie Final Plat (Lots 1 thru 18, Block 1 - 22.373 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System for the Town of Cross Roads Police Department and Oak Point Department of Public Safety, and any appropriate action.12: B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System for the Town of Cross Roads Police Department and Oak Point Department of Public Safety, and any appropriate action.12: C. Approval of the Food Services Contract renewal between Denton County, Texas, and Trinity Food Services Group, Inc., as the Food Service Management Contractor for the Denton County Jail and the Denton County Juvenile Detention Center, including a 2% price increase related to the CPI, and any appropriate action.12: D. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Usage of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Firearms Training Facility, and any appropriate action.12: E. Approval of the Purchase of a Single Duty Weapon by DCSO Deputy Debbie Hunter, following her Honorable Retirement on October 30, 2026, and any appropriate action.
2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

44 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a resolution in remembrance of Robin Thomas’ years of service to Denton County, and any appropriate action.  Sheriff’s Office4: A. APPROVAL OF an order accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Major Improvement Area Assessment Roll for the Enclave of Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4 and levying special assessments against property within the Major Improvement Area of the District.APPROVAL OF an Order of the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Major Improvement Area Assessment Roll fo13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: D. APPROVAL OF an Order of the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of the Denton County, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Enclave of Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area Project) to pay for a portion of the costs of improvements benefitting property within the Major Improvement Area of the Enclave of Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4; and 5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between The Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) Purchasing Cooperative, part of the Education Service Center, Region 20, and Denton County; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-418 for County Courts to transfer $22,600 from County Substitute Court Reporter, $750 from Dues & Subscriptions and $2,800 from Unappropriated Contingency to Juvenile Psychiatric Services, Psychological Services and Statements of Facts, for a total transfer of $26,150, to cover mandated psychiatric and psychological services and anticipated expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-422 for Juvenile Probation to transfer $8,800 from Juvenile Unappropriated Contingency to Capital Equipment within Youth Services-Local Budget to cover the cost of a replacement dishwasher for the JJAEP/Post Adjudication kitchen, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the Letter of Authorization between Teletask and Denton County Public Health, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of the preliminary road acceptance of Windmill Estates Subdivision, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-2029 Agency Agreement between Clearview AI, Inc. and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office for the use of their facial recognition program, and any appropriate action.12: B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System for the Hickory Creek Police Department, and any appropriate action.12: C. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreements for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System for the Town of Flower Mound Fire and Police Departments, and the Town of Hickory Creek Police Department, and any appropriate action.12: D. Approval of the renewal of the contract between Denton County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for online information access, and any appropriate action.12: E. Approval of the correct Exhibit/Invoice attached to the previously approved 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System for Ponder Police Department, and any appropriate action.13: A. Approval of Commissioners Court Order banning outdoor burning with Denton County to include mitigation control measures to prevent the threat of wildfires, and any appropriate action.  Fire Marshal13: B. Approval of a Request to submit the 2027 Denton Benefit League Grant Application, and any appropriate action.  Office of History and Culture13: C. Approval of First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation, and any appropriate action. Economic Development.14: A. Approval of the 2026-2027 Affiliation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, on behalf of the Denton County District Attorney’s Office, and Denton Independent School District, on behalf of the LaGrone Academy Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Program, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of 2026-2027 Motor Vehicle License Agreement (Dealer), between Denton County, Texas, and Huffines K Corinth, LLC, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: C. Approval of 2026-2027 Motor Vehicle License Agreement (Dealer), between Denton County, Texas, and Huffines Dodge Lewisville, Inc., as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: D. Approval of 2026-2027 Motor Vehicle License Agreement (Dealer), between Denton County, Texas, and Huffines Subaru Corinth, Inc., as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: E. Approval of RTS Workstation Lease Agreement between the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and Denton County, Texas for additional Registration and Title System ("RTS") workstations in the amount of $10,722.00 per year, with funding to come from Fund 2048 VIT Interest - CC_40120 PR_4030 (Vehicle Inventory Tax Int Fund), Ledger Account 55000 Rentals and SC_55010 Rental Equipment, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: F. Approval of the Medical Examiner’s District Agreement between Tarrant County, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the 2027 fiscal year in the amount of $2,071,452.00, and any appropriate action.14: G. Approval of Amendment No. 1 and First Renewal of Agreement for Records Preservation and Restoration Services between Denton County, Texas and Kofile Technologies, Inc., RFP #23-2738, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.00 for the First Renewal term of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, with funding to come from Fund 2022 / CC 10600 / SC 48010 / PR 1021 (Microfilm Expenses, County Clerk Records Management), as recommended by the Denton County Purchasing Director, and any appropriate a2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS
2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

23 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court2: A. Approval of any appropriate action related to the Fiscal Year 2027 Denton County Budget.2: A. 1 Approval of allocating funding for one unbudgeted position-Program Manager-Veteran’s Court, Grade 13 effective 12/1/2026. County Criminal Court #3.2: A. 2 Approval to retain (1) Grant Accounting Manager position, Grade 16, and two (2) Internal Auditor positions, Grade 12 effective date January 1, 2027. County Auditor.2: A. 3 Approval of two (2) new Driver Equipment/ Operator I positions, Grade 5, and set up expenses, effective 10/1/2026, and the purchase of (1) Boom Mower with the reduction of Road and Bridge Fund balance. Transportation & Engineering.2: A. 4 Approval of one (1) new Deputy Clerk I position, Grade 4, and two (2) Deputy Clerk III positions Grade 6, and set-up expenses to be funded from County Clerk-Records Management Fund effective October 1, 2026, and Approval of one (1) new Senior Clerk position, Grade 7, and set-up expenses to be funded from the County Clerk-Administration Fund effective October 1, 2026. County Clerk.2: A. 5 Approval to retain one (1) Administrative Specialist II position, Grade 5 in the Fire Marshal’s Office, and approval of one (1) new Administrative Manager position for Fire Rescue, Grade 9, and set-up expenses effective October 1, 2026. Fire Marshal.2: A. 6 Approval of increase in funding for Training & Education funded from Sheriff’s Administration Fund and Approval of four (4) new Communications Officer positions, Grade 9, and set-up expenses budgeted at zero from the Sheriff’s Communication Fund effective April 1, 2027. Sheriff’s Office.2: A. 7 Approval of increase in funding for Technology Software/Services. Magistrate Court.2: A. 8 Approval of one (1) new Records Analyst I position, Grade 6, and set-up expenses effective April 1, 2027. Elections Administration.2: A. 9 Approval of one (1) new Payroll & Financial Systems Administrator position, Grade 15, and set-up expenses effective October 1, 2026. Treasurer’s Office.2: A. 10 Approval of one (1) new Deputy Clerk I position, Grade 4, and set-up expenses effective October 1, 2026. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3.2: A. 11 Approval of a 2% cost of living increase for retirees. TCDRS.2: A. 12 Approval of pay structure adjustment increase by 2% and everyone within a pay scale, including probationary employees, appointed officials, elected officials, and court reporters that are not on a pay scale system. This increases the minimums/maximums of the grades to assist with getting pay for employees closer to the market and helps to address maxed out employees. This action also includes approval of an additional 3% salary adjustment increase on top of the 2% pay structure adjustment 2: A. 13 Approval of setting the salary for the Associate Judge at $174,614 and for the Criminal/Juvenile Magistrate at $179,836 at the request of the Judges of Denton County.2: A. 14 Approval of New Positions in Recommended Budget (16 full-time positions).2: A. 15 Approval of transferred slots report for list of positions being transferred to a different cost center.2: A. 16 Approval of Job Title Change for FY 2027.2: A. 17 Approval to reduce Non-Departmental, Unappropriated Contingency to fund applicable Commissioner Court approved items as part of budget workshops.2: B. Approval of proposing a tax rate in the amount of $0.183394 per $100 valuation for tax year 2026 for Denton County.3: FUTURE MEETINGS5: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY6: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

31 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court4: A. APPROVAL of the Aubrey Ranch Estates Replat, (Lot 19-R, Block 1 - 7.479 acres), located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.4: B. APPROVAL of the Liberty Addition Replat (Lot 1R, Block A - 7.766 Acres), located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-407 for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) to transfer $40,039 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Salary-Assistants and Benefit spend categories to cover the cost of a one-time merit payment for qualifying Pre-Trial Bond employees, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-408 for the Tax Assessor/Collector to transfer $22,925 from Computer Service Expenses to Technology Software/Services to allocate funding for the queue management system software upgrade, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-415 for the County Jail to transfer $95,105 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Overtime-Cash option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy.  Funds are needed to cover overtime for two pay periods in the month of July, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System between Denton County and: Aubrey Fire and Police Departments; Bartonville Police Department; Justin Police Department; Lake Dallas ISD Police Department; Pilot Point Fire and Police Departments; and any appropriate action.12: B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System between Denton County and: Aubrey Fire and Police Departments; Bartonville Police Department; Justin Police Department; Lake Dallas ISD Police Department; Pilot Point Fire and Police Departments; and any appropriate action.14: A. Approval of the Denton County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan, the Plan identifies Eric Gildersleeve, Denton County Administration Department Project Administrator, as the Title VI Coordinator for Denton County, and to submit related TxDOT Compliance Check Survey, the approval is necessary for Denton County, Texas, as a subrecipient (through TxDOT) of FHWA and USDOT federal funds, to be compliant with Title VI, as recommended by County Administrator Jody Gonzales, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of acceptance of a Donation Deed from Richard and Judith Davison to Denton County, Texas, consisting of a 0.025 acre tract of land situated in the Joseph Williamson Survey, Abstract No. 1418, Denton County Texas, for the Rockhill Road/ Arvin Road Project, which serves a public purpose, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1.14: C. Approval of acceptance of a Donation Deed from Lisa Olson to Denton County, Texas, consisting of a 0.061 acre tract of land situated in the Joseph Williamson Survey, Abstract No. 1418, Denton County Texas, for the Rockhill Road/ Arvin Hill Road Project, which serves a public purpose, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1.6: PURCHASING10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT11: COUNTY CLERK13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP23: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

47 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court4: A. APPROVAL of The Meadows Commercial Replat (Block B, Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2 - 3.104 Acres), located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of renewal of RFP #24-2811, Medical Laboratory Services for Jail and Public Health to LabCorp; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of renewal for RFP #25-2859, Tax Statement Preparation and Mailing Services, to Data Integrators, Inc.; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of the renewal of EnerGov Software, from Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $119,109.20, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #060624-TTI, for Development Services; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of purchase of a Document Automation software subscription, from Tyler Technologies Inc., in the amount of $1,088,570, over a span of three (3) years, through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #060624-TTI; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of certification of the amount of debt taxes collected in excess of the anticipated amount for the preceding year for Denton County, tax year 2026, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County for tax year 2026 from the Tax Assessor/Collector, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for Denton County for tax year 2026, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-404 for Emergency Management to transfer $11,000 from Vehicle Care and $29,000 from Maintenance Management to Vehicle Equipment for a total transfer of $40,000, for the upfitting of two grant funded vehicles, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-405 for the Sheriff’s Office to transfer $30,000 from Miscellaneous Revenue-Jail Kitchen Allowance to Kitchen Supplies & Repairs to cover the cost of supplies and repairs in the Law Enforcement Facility, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.8: B. Approval of the 2027 Holiday Schedule, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System between Denton County and: Lake Dallas Police Department; Krum ISD Police Department; Krum Fire and Police Departments; Ponder Police Department; Copper Canyon Police Department; Pilot Point ISD Police Department; Corinth - Lake Cities Fire Department; Corinth Police Department; Denton County ESD No. 1; Elm Ridge Water Control and Improvement District; Sanger ISD Police Department;12: B. Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System between Denton County and: Denton County ESD No1; Elm Ridge Water Control and Improvement District; Little Elm Fire and Police Departments; Pilot Point ISD Police Department; Copper Canyon Police Department; Corinth - Lake Cities Fire Department; Corinth Police Department; Corinth Public Works Department; Krum Fire and Police Department; Krum ISD Police Department; Lake Dallas Police De12: C. Approval of the Purchase of a Single Duty Weapon by DCSO Deputy Sammy Blunk, following his Honorable Retirement on July 31, 2026, and any appropriate action.12: D. Approval for payment of clothing stipend and phone allowance for Lt. Andrew Shelton (ID# 321-Ja) whose promotion was approved and went into effect on May 6, 2026, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: C. Approval of the County Judge of Denton County, Texas, in respect to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code for the issuance of Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Corporation Texas Health Resources System Revenue Bonds Series 2026, in one or more series and in one or more years (the "Bonds") and the facilities to be financed and refinanced thereby, and any appropriate action.  County Judge13: D. Approval of a resolution approving the "Draft" DENCO Area 9-1-1 District Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan, pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 772, as amended; and providing an effective date, and any appropriate action.  County Judge14: A. Approval of Amendment NO. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Justin, Texas, which will terminate the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the FM 407 Project from Florance Road to the western Justin city limits, which was approved by the Denton County Commissioners Court on March 17, 2026, under Court Order Number 26-0184, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Precinct #414: B. Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering and Surveying Services Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (formerly Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc.,) for the Jackson Road Project, from US 380 to Masch Branch Road, in the additional amount of $1,125,450.00, raising the current contract from $2,148,120.00, to $3,273,570.00 with funding in the amount of $1,125,450.00 to come from Countywide Unincorporated Roadway Impro14: C. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Westwood Professional Services, Inc., for the FM 407 Project from Bill Cook Road to Florance Road, at a total cost of $6,240,497.00, with funding to come from FM 407, Judge, Auditor Line Item #80-7691-90-60, PRJ 26-0002, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #42: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of allowing the North Texas Fair & Rodeo to use three (3) FORTS and one (1) generator for the 98th Annual Fair and Rodeo, and any appropriate action. County Administration2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-402 for Facilities Management to transfer $20,000 from Joseph A. Carroll Building, Electric/Water Service, to Hulcher Building, Electric/Water Service, to allocate additional funding needed for utility services for the Hulcher Building, for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action. Budget15: A.Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit:  the DENCO Area 9-1-1 Board of Managers, and any appropriate action.15: B.Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit:  the Denton Main Street Advisory Board, and any appropriate action.15: C. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.13: A. Approval of reappointing Jason Cole to the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers for a two-year term, beginning October 1, 2026, and any appropriate action.  Commissioners Court13: B. Approval of appointing Peggy Riddle to the Denton Main Street Advisory Board, and any appropriate action.  County Judge10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA
2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

54 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Denton County Scouting America Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge Program recipients, and any appropriate action.  Office of History and Culture3: B. Approval of a proclamation recognizing the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Life-Saving Award recipients, and any appropriate action.  Sheriff’s Office3: C. Presentation of an America 250 flag and brief legislative update from Congressman Brandon Gill.  County Judge13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: E. Approval of a Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, approving and authorizing the Denton County Judge to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Tabor Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County related to the Enclave of Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District, located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.4: A. APPROVAL OF the Replat of Savannah Phase 1 (Lots 1R, 2R, 3R, Block 1 - 9.519 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of the specifications and authority to advertise for RFP #26-2921, Denton County Employee Wellness Clinic; and appointment of evaluation committee to include Kevin Falconer, County Commissioner, Precinct 2; Ryan Wilke, Division Manager-Admin & Compliance, Public Health; Toni Rose, Health & Wellness Outreach Coordinator, Human Resources, and Gustavo Hernandez, Director of Human Resources; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-317 for the District Attorney’s Office to transfer $25,647 from Legal Services to Non-Capital Law Enforcement Equipment to cover the cost of the Axon Taser contract for the District Attorney Investigators, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-318 for the 16th District Court to transfer $89,500 from District Court Appointment Representation - Family Court Miscellaneous Court Ordered Expenses to various line items within the District Courts’ Budget to provide additional funding needed and anticipated court-related expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-319 for the 158th District Court, 362nd District Court, 367th District Court and 467th District Court to transfer $166,500 from District Court Appointment Representation - Court Appointed Attorneys and Administrative Supplies to various line items within the District Courts’ Budget to provide additional funding needed and anticipated court-related expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-320 for the 462nd District Court, 211th District Court and District Courts - Judiciary and Court Support to transfer $106,030 from District Court Appointment Representation - Court Appointed Attorneys - Family Court and Administrative Supplies to various line items within the District Courts’ Budget to provide additional funding needed and anticipated court-related expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-337 for the Juvenile Probation Department-Residential Mental Health Placement to transfer $550,000 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Institutional Care to cover a deficit in the spend category and placement costs for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: G. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-339 for Community Supervision & Corrections Department - CSCD to transfer $17,000 from Medical Expenses to Electronic Monitoring to provide additional funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: H. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-343 to transfer $979,728 from Permanent Improvement Fund Road Project Planning to Permanent Improvement Fund US 377 at Fishtrap Road and Liberty Road for the construction contract award for The Turn Lane Improvements - US377 at Fishtrap and Liberty Project, and any appropriate action.7: I. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-344 for Death Investigations to transfer $91,000 from Non-Departmental - Unappropriated Contingency to Confidential Funds and $3,500 from Vehicle Care to Training and Education for a total transfer of $94,500 to increase funding for body transportation due to a rise in decedent removals, and any appropriate action.7: J. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-397 for Elections Administration to transfer $177,250 from Unappropriated Contingency and $432,790 from various line items within the Elections Administration budget to Election Judges for a total transfer of $610,040 to cover a deficit in the line item and anticipated costs for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: K. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-399 for the Sheriff’s Communication Division to transfer $120,500 from Salary-Assistants to Justice Management with $15,000 to Overtime Cash-Option and $105,500 to Inmate Transport Expense, to cover shortages in the spend categories and to cover additional costs for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: L. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-400 for the County Jail to transfer $117,144 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Overtime-Cash option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy.  Funds are needed to cover overtime for two pay periods in the month of June, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the execution of the Business Associate Agreement and the FY26 Service Agreement with Teletask, Inc., for hosted messaging platform services for Denton County Public Health, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. APPROVAL of the Aspire Development Addition Final Plat (Lots 1 & 2, Block A - 2.79 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.10: B. APPROVAL of the Lights Ranch Mixed Use Subdivision Final Plat (Lot 1, Block 1 - 61.152 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.10: C. DENY the Martop Road Multifamily Final Plat (Block A, Lot 1 - 21.921 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.13: A. Approval of a resolution requesting permission to apply for the ASPCA Disaster Capacity-Building Grant, and any appropriate action. Office of Emergency Management.13: B. Approval of Acceptance of Award and Distribution of Grant Funds for the FY2026-FY2027 SAMHSA Adult and Family Treatment Drug Court (Year 3); Grant Number IH79T1087307-03 in the amount of $253,245, and any appropriate action. 211th and 462nd District Courts13: C. Approval to allow Denton County Commissioners to complete continuing education instruction online, except a County Commissioner must complete the instruction in person in the first 12-month period of the Commissioner’s first term, as provided for by Texas Local Government Code - Section 81.0025(b), and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Pct. 114: A. Approval of the Agreement for A Local On-System Improvement Project between the Texas Department of Transportation and Denton County, Texas in the amount of $903,345.15, with funding to come from Line Item PRJ-26-0008 US 377 at Fishtrap and Liberty Road 1080 |CC_90100 | PR_9061, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1.14: B. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Rockwood Municipal Utility District No. 1 for property tax assessment and collection, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.2: C.Approval of the June 2026 Road Superintendent Report (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action. Department of Transportation and Engineering.2: D.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-326 for the 481st District Court to transfer $2,300 from various line items within the District Courts’ Budget to Training and Education to cover the current deficit and anticipated training expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action. Budget2: E.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-332 for Facilities Management to transfer $12,000 from Service Contracts and $8,000 from Administrative Equipment for a total transfer of $20,000 to Flags, for additional funding needed for new and replacement flags at various county buildings, and any appropriate action. Budget
2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

51 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a resolution honoring the Flower Mound Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and any appropriate action.  Office of History and Culture2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval to cancel the contracts between Denton County and Smart Communications, RFP #20-2571, Inmate Mail Systems, and RFP #21-2626, Inmate Telephone Services, effective July 07, 2026; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval to contract with Smart Communications Holdings, LLC, for Inmate Mail and Phone Service, through the Dallas County Cooperative Contract, RFP #2025-030-7055, Inmate Phone, Video Visitation Service, Inmate Multifunction Kiosk, and Tablet Provider; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of exemption from bidding for the Sole Source annual subscription purchase of Kleio, from Kofile Technologies Inc., in the estimated amount of $120,000; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of purchase of County vehicles, in FY2026, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee, for FY2027 in the estimated amount of $3,898,372, through various cooperative contracts and ITB #25-2897, Fleet Vehicles; and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to surplus and donate a 2013 Ford F250 Pickup (FP13602), to the Ponder Fire Department, by Denton County’s Fire Marshal’s Office, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee; and any appropriate action.6: F. Approval of award of ITB #26-2915, Alton Bridge Bank Stabilization and Bridge Scour to Knight Erosion Control dba Knight Engineering & Construction; and any appropriate action.6: G. Approval to declare miscellaneous computer equipment as surplus, advertise, and place in Online Auction #26-2922 to be held in July, 2026; and any appropriate action.6: H. Approval to remove one (1) vehicle from the Fire Marshal’s fleet and declare it surplus, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee; and any appropriate action.6: I. Approval of renewal of RFP #24-2820, Emergency Bulk Drinking Water Services, to SLSCO, LTD; and any appropriate action.6: J. Approval of renewal of RFP #22-2692, Medical Laboratory - Human Resources, to Pinnacle Health Technologies, Inc.; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-313 for County Administration to transfer $35,500 from Permanent Improvement Fund, County-wide Projects, Open Space Acquisition/Park (PRJ-CV-1085) to Permanent Improvement Fund, Improvements to reallocate funding for the Briarwood Gate Project (PRJ-26-0012), and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-314 for Constable Precinct #2 to transfer $198,000 within County Vehicles from Unappropriated Contingency to Vehicles for the purchase of two replacement Law Enforcement vehicles as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-315 for Constable Precinct #1 to transfer within County Vehicles $105,692 from Unappropriated Contingency with $7,692 to Capital Equipment and $98,000 to Vehicles, to cover the purchase of a radio and a replacement Law Enforcement vehicle, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-316 for the Department of Transportation and Engineering to transfer $68,158 from Road and Bridge Unappropriated Contingency to Capital Equipment to purchase a roto-tilt attachment for an excavator, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-327 to transfer from General Fund-County Vehicles Unappropriated Contingency and General Fund-Non Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to various vehicle line items and from Road and Bridge Fund-County Vehicles Unappropriated Contingency to various vehicle line items for the purchase of vehicles, in FY2026, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee for FY2027 in the amount of $3,898,372, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of Notice to Relocate for the Liberty Road Realignment Project, located in  Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.14: A. Approval of the Limited Service Deputy Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Denton Independent School District under 43 Tex. Admin. Code §217.164, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of Amendment NO. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Hickory Creek, Texas, for the Carlisle Drive Project from South Lake Dallas Drive to Main Street, with Denton County agreeing to decrease its contribution towards satisfactory completion of the Project from $593,000.00 to $243,660.00, for a total decrease of $349,340.00, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #314: C. Approval of Supplemental Agreement NO. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and STV Incorporated (previously Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc.), to increase the scope of the Project to include additional services to complete plan revisions required for a study related to the connectivity of Loop 288 and U.S. 380, and revisions to the existing interchange at U.S. 380, in the additional amount of $1,974,896.00, for a total revised contract amount of $12,596,691.60, w14: D. Approval of the Turn Lane Improvements Agreement-377 at Fishtrap and Liberty, ITB #26-2916, between Denton County, Texas and Quality Excavations, in the amount of $979,727.56, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $80,000.00, with funding in the amount of $979,727.56 to come from PRJ-26-0008, 1080|CC_90100|PR_9061, and any appropriate action.14: E. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County for property tax assessment and collection, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.15: A. Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #1, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Precincts 2 & 315: B.Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #2, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Precincts 2 & 315: C.Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #3, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Precincts 2 & 315: D. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: E. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval to appoint April Greenhill and Fred Whitfield to the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #1 Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precincts 313: B. Approval to appoint Jocelyn McMurray to the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #2 Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 3
2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

33 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of annual purchase of Tires, Tubes, Supplies and Equipment from Blagg Tire Wholesale, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and Southern Tire Mart, LLC, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #729-24, in the estimated annual amount of $156,000; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of award of ITB #26-2914, Printed Materials, to Office Machines, Inc; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for CSP #26-2910, Electrical and Generator Upgrades - Phase 2; and appointment of evaluation committee to include Steve Pemble, Maintenance/Repair Specialist II, Public Facilities; Chris Lanzi, Construction Coordinator, Construction Management; and Scott Morse, Maintenance/Repair Specialist II, Public Facilities; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of the acceptance of $31,747.76 in Amazon vouchers donated to Denton County, through the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) 2026 Employee Safety Equipment Program; and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to replace and surplus a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe (CT16416) and a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe (CT18421), with two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, for Constable Precinct 2, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee (VAC); and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of appointing the Tax Assessor/Collector to calculate and publish the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for Denton County for tax year 2026, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the Subscription Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between Denton County Public Health and Teletask, Inc. for hosted messaging platform services, and any appropriate action.9: B. Approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Grant Program, Amendment No. 8, Contract No. HHS001120300009 in the amount of $139,518.00, and extend the contract term through February 28, 2027, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the Purchase of a Single Duty Weapon by DCSO Lt. Jesse Wyman, following his Honorable Retirement on June 26, 2026, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement between Denton County and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to establish emergency animal sheltering and disaster response support capabilities during emergencies and disasters, and any appropriate action. Emergency Management14: A. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, for the Bobcat Boulevard Project, with Denton County agreeing to contribute $1,986,905.00 toward satisfactory completion of the Project, with funding to come from Denton County Unincorporated Roadway Improvements, TRIP-22, Auditor Line Item #92-7580-90-70, and to be transferred to Traffic Mitigation in Trophy Club Roundabouts 1, Auditor #8092 | 90200 | PR_9064, PRJ-26-0010, and a14: B. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County for property tax assessment and collection, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: C. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for property tax assessment and collection between Denton County, Texas and each of the following entities: 1) Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County; 2) Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 2 of Denton County; and 3) Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 3 of Denton County, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP23: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

48 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, and any appropriate action.  County Judge2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of the recommendation to reject all proposals for RFP 25-2886, Denton County Employee Wellness Clinic; and any appropriate action. (Confidential until award of subsequent RFP)6: B. Approval of the purchase of a Mobile Emergency Response Center (MERC), from Comprehensive Communication Services, LLC, in the amount of $608,977.50, through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #714-23; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of renewal of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud Business Plus, from Carahsoft Technology Corp., for a three (3) year agreement in the amount of $369,814.23 through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5175; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of award of ITB #26-2907, Shady Shores Road Project to Sterling Delaware Holding Company; and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval to replace and surplus a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup (CP21504), with a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, for Constable Precinct 1, as recommended by the Vehicle Assessment Committee (VAC); and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-300 for County Clerk Records Management to transfer $120,000 from County Clerk Records Management Fund Balance to Technology Software Services to cover the cost of a new Commissioners Court record search software solution for the County Clerk’s Office, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-303 for County Clerk Records Management to transfer $394,700 from County Clerk Records Management Fund Balance to Technology Software Services to cover the cost of a new software solution for the County Clerk-Courts Department, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-306 for the County Jail to transfer $266,306 from Salary-Assistants to Overtime-Cash Option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy.  Funds are needed to cover overtime for three pay periods in the month of May, and any appropriate action.7: E. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-307 for Public Health - Jail Health to transfer $163,300 from Unappropriated Contingency to Inmate Medical Expense cover incurred and anticipated medical expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.7: F. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-308 for Probate Court Administration to transfer $130,000 from Unappropriated Contingency to Court Appointed Attorneys to cover the increase in mandatory court appointed representation costs due to higher case filing volumes and an increase in attorney fees, and any appropriate action.7: G. Approval of Budget Amendment Request 2026-311 for the Department of Technology Services, to transfer $26,436 from Information Technology - Judicial, Public Safety & Courts, Technology Software/Services to Technology Capital to allocate funding for an U.S. National Defense Authorization Act compliant small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), for operational use by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action.7: H. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-312 for Sheriff-Facilities to transfer $90,000 from the County Jail- Out of County Inmate Expenses to Maintenance Management and $38,241 from various spend categories within the Law Enforcement Facility to Plumbing Supplies for a total transfer of $124,241 to cover a deficit in the spend categories, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the submission of the Denton County WIC Perinatal Mental Health Navigation Project grant application, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of The Meadows Commercial Final Plat (Block B, Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2 - 3.104 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.10: C. Approval of the preliminary road acceptance of Cashs Mills Phase 2, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of converting one (1) Program Manager - Veterans Court position from a temporary position to a permanent position, to be funded through salary attrition until funding is allocated through the budget process or a budget amendment, and any appropriate action. County Criminal Court No. 313: B. Approval of request to submit a grant application to the Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA") for the FY2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program ("SCAAP") in the amount of $400,000 +/-, under Application ID GRANT14679178, and any appropriate action.14: A. Approval of Agreement for Construction of Horn Building Entry Door Remodel, CSP #25-2898, between Denton County, Texas and G2 General Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $2,057,176.49, which amount includes a contingency allowance of $196,732.00, with funding to come from Fund_8084 / CC_90200 / SC_90003 / PR_9010 / PRJ-CV-1020 (2020 Tax Note / Building / Permanent Improvement), as recommended by the Denton County Purchasing Director, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of Full Service Deputy Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Dealer Services Network of North Texas, LLC under 43 Texas Administrative Code §217.163, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.14: C. Approval of 2026 Interlocal Agreement for Professional Services between the Counties of Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Parker and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) as members of the Public Employee Benefit Cooperative of North Texas (PEBC) and the North Central Council of Governments (NCTCOG), with Denton County agreeing to pay the sum of $202,248.61, with funding to come from the Employee Benefit Plan, and any appropriate action.14: D. Approval of Change Order #4 to the Software License and Services Agreement with Mark43, Inc., for the addition of the "BriefAI" and "ReportAI" modules to the RMS system for the period of July 1, 2026 through November 29, 2027, in the amount of $132,579.00, with funding to come from Fund_1001 /CC_20920 / SC_54061 (Technology Software/Services) / PR_2075 (Public Safety & Courts Technology), as recommended by the Denton County Sheriff and the Denton County Technology Services Department, and any15: A. (1) Assign legal representation on behalf of Denton County, Texas, to the Law Firm of Matthews, Shiels, Knott, Eden, Davis & Beanland, L.L.P., in Cause No. 4:26-cv-00625, styled David Rasheed Ali v. Denton County, Texas, et al., in the Eastern District Court of Texas; (2) Exempt contract of employment with the Law Firm of Matthews, Shiels, Knott, Eden, Davis & Beanland, L.L.P., from the requirement established by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.023, if applicable; and (3) Authorize th15: B. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: C. Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit:  the Denton County Public Health Advisory Committee, and any appropriate action.  Commissioner Pct. 315: D.Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.13: C. Approval of appointing Yvonda Estell to the Denton County Public Health Advisory Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 311: COUNTY CLERK12: SHERIFF
2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

41 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a resolution recognizing Stacie Villarreal’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources3: B. Approval of a resolution recognizing Jesse Wyman’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources3: C. Approval of a proclamation recognizing the 2026 Excellence in Emergency Management Award, and any appropriate action.  Emergency Management2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of the May 2026 Road Superintendent Report (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action. Department of Transportation and Engineering.2: C.Approval of a resolution to use the most up-to-date Net Patient Revenue of the local hospitals participating in the Denton County Health Care Provider Participation Program for Fiscal Year 2026, and adjust each hospital’s FY 2026 Local Provider Participation Fund mandatory payment accordingly.  County Judge4: A. DENY the request for Zoning Change (LRR-0226-0001) from "AG - Agricultural" to "PD - Planned Development" for a wedding/event venue and rental home. The property, R57239, is located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning District, Commissioner Precinct 1.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of award of ITB #26-2916, Turn Lane Improvements - US377 at Fishtrap and Liberty to Quality Excavation; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of the purchase of nineteen (19) APX N70/800 Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions, in the amount of $162,596.49, through the Houston-Galveston-Area-Contract (HGAC) Cooperative Contract #17724-(TX)-RA05-21; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of the purchase of two (2) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS’s) from Flair Data Systems, in the amount of $107,658.68, through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5397; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-304 for Emergency Management to transfer $8,117 from Vehicle Care to Technology Capital for Mobile Command Center technology upgrades not covered by grant funding and $45,000 from Unappropriated Contingency to Training and Education to support the Training and Exercise Summit and Incident Management Team (IMT) training, for a total transfer of $53,117, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of the J4B Cook Property Addition Final Plat (Lot 1, Block A - 15.75 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.10: B. Approval of the Big Sky Estates Phase 3A Final Plat (Block V - Block Y and Block AB - Block AD - 47.708 Acres), including 167 residential lots, 11 common area lots, and 1 wastewater treatment plant lot located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton County, Texas related to the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG Grant") Program for FY 2024, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of Acceptance of FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Area Security Initiative (HSGP UASI) Grant Funds, Grant No. 5606301, in the Amount of $132,000+/-. Office of Emergency Management.13: B. Approval of submission of the City of Denton FY2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Application requesting funding in the amount of $300,000, and any appropriate action. Office of History and Culture.13: C. Approval of reappointing Richard Ching, Ben Carruthers, and Jack Davis to the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1 Board of Directors,  and any appropriate action.  County Judge14: A. Approval of the First Renewal of the Agreement for Guardianship Services between Denton County, Texas, and Harper Advocacy Services, Inc., in a base amount of $41,666.67 per month and an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for FY 2027, to come from Guardianship Services, Auditor Line Item #1001 CC_20150 48000 SC_48092, as recommended by the Probate Court, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of Change Order #4 to the Software License and Services Agreement with Mark43, Inc., for the addition of the "BriefAI" and "ReportAI" modules to the RMS system for the period of July 1, 2026 through November 29, 2027, in the amount of $132,579.00, with funding to come from Fund_1001 /CC_20920 / SC_54061 (Technology Software/Services) / PR_2075 (Public Safety & Courts Technology), as recommended by the Denton County Sheriff and the Denton County Technology Services Department, and any15: A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: B. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.15: C. Texas Government Code §551.074(a)(1)-(2) Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, to-wit: the Director of Purchasing, and any appropriate action.11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP
2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

36 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing Lirah Jewel Osamba for designing the 2026 Juneteenth Flag, and any appropriate action.  Aide to Commissioners Court13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: B. Approval of a resolution regarding funding participation for an approved project under the Corinth TIRZ #2 Project and Financing Plan, and any appropriate action. Economic Development.2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-299 for the Sheriff’s Administration to transfer $107,659 from Capital Equipment to Technology Capital to move funding to the correct spend category to cover the cost of a small and large shelter that was approved as part of the FY2026 budget, and any appropriate action.  Budget2: D.Approval of the filming permit request by CJ (Camillus) Santiful with Saiyan King Studio to film an independent film at the Denton County Courthouse on the Square courtroom on Monday, June 22, 2026, and any appropriate action.  Aide to Commissioners Court.4: A. Approval of the Replat of Lake Geneva Estates (Lots 2R-30, Block A & Lots 1, 3R, & 4-37, Block B - 155.199 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval to contract with Dallas Door & Supply for upgrades at the Briarwood property for replacement of locks, hardware, and commercial-grade doors in the amount of $189,100 through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #757-24; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-297 for the Law Enforcement Facility to transfer $50,000 from Remodeling Expense to Maintenance Management to cover a shortage in the line item due to an increase in required maintenance, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-301 to transfer $463,500 from Permanent Improvement Fund-Unappropriated Contingency to Permanent Improvement Fund-Land-Project 26-0009 for the Farm and Ranch Contract for the purchase of 16.257 acres at Milam Road, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreements between the Denton County Sheriff’s Office and the following students: Tristan Boots, Antonion Gilyard, and Aliyah Parks, and any appropriate action.13: A. Discussion of current county building projects.  Commissioner Precinct 214: A. Approval of the Official Notice Exercising Option to the Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Denton Housing Authority to provide office space for the Denton County Health Department’s Dental Clinic from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028, as recommended by the Director of the Denton County Health Department, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of Amendment Four to the Agreement for Architectural Services between Owner and Architect for the Denton County Courts Building Expansion and Site Master Plan, RFSQ #23-2763, between Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) and Denton County, Texas, Amendment Four adds certain services to Construction Documents phase of Scope 3 in the not-to-exceed amount of $442,911.00 plus reimbursable expenses not-to-exceed $5,750.00, which amount increases the total cost for all (Scopes 1, 2, an14: C. Approval of Amendment to terminate the Subscription License and Services Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Modria Online Dispute Resolution System, as recommended by the Denton County Justices of the Peace and Kevin Carr, Chief Information Officer, and any appropriate action.17: COMMUNITY UPDATES15: A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: B. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT11: COUNTY CLERK16: ADDENDA18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP23: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

39 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Day in Denton County, and any appropriate action.  Veterans Service Office3: B. Approval of a proclamation honoring Mary Bridges for 50 years of dedicated service to the Denton County 4-H Youth and Development Program, and any appropriate action.  AgriLife Extension Office13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: B. Accept and approval of the 2025 ESD No. 1 and ESD No. 2 Financial Reports, and any appropriate action.  County Judge14: B. Approval of Amendment One to the Contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Tax and Delinquent Court Fines Between Denton County, Texas and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. (MVBA) and Sawko and Burroughs, P.C., as requested by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-294 for Human Resources to transfer $164 from Administrative Supplies to Wireless Services to allocate funding for a new enhanced mobile phone service line requested by the Assistant Director of Human Resources, and any appropriate action. Budget4: A. Approval for the Replat of Mitchell Homesteads (Lots 1 and 2 Block 1 - 2.568 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)5: B. Acceptance and approval of the County Investment Reports for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and any appropriate action.  County Auditor5: C. Acceptance and approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 (unaudited) Financial Reports through April, and any appropriate action.  County Auditor6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of the report on proceeds from Denton County Civil Courts Building Online Surplus Auction #26-2908 held in May 2026; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval to contract with Sigma Surveillance, LLC dba STS360, for the Aiphone Intercom System Upgrade, in the amount of $236,868.25, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-6157; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of the purchase of F5 BIG-IP rSeries network appliances, premium partner support, and Always-On expert services from WorldTech IT, LLC and Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the amount of $132,381.58, through DIR Contracts DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5362; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of award of CSP #25-2898, Horn Building Entry Door Remodel to G2 General Contractors; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT)7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-291 for Sheriff Treasury Purchases to transfer $52,550 from Treasury-Federal-Sheriff Fund Balance to Maintenance Management to cover the cost of maintenance to the gun range, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) contract for the FY2027 Hansen’s Disease contract HHS001322300001, funding Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $156,819.00, effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of the preliminary road acceptance of Cashs Mill Phase 2, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.13: A. Discussion of current county building projects.  Commissioner Precinct 214: A. Approval of Limited Service Deputy Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Northwest Independent School District under 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.164, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.15: A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: B. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.11: COUNTY CLERK12: SHERIFF16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP23: ADJOURNMENT
2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

49 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and any appropriate action. County Judge3: B. Approval of a resolution recognizing Laura Stracke’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources14: B. Approval of the Agreement for Owner Representative Services - Denton County Civil & Courts Building, RFP #25-2891, between Denton County, Texas and AG|CM, Inc., in the amount of $357,894.00, the amount is for the "Civil Courts" Building (the former "Sally" Building, located at 3001 Colorado Blvd.) Remodel project (the "Phase I" project), with funding to come from 8084 2020 Tax Note/CC: 90200 Projects/Project: PRJCV-1160 Sally Building, as recommended by the Denton County Purchasing Director, 2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-286 for Emergency Management to transfer $2,200 from Vehicle Care to Hospitality Supplies to cover incurred hospitality expenses, and any appropriate action. Budget2: D.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-287 for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to transfer $1,338 from Administrative Supplies to Training and Education and $323 from Law and Reference Books to Interpreters, for a total transfer of $1,661 to cover training and interpreter expenses incurred, and any appropriate action. Budget2: E.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-293 for Judicial-Federal- Sheriff to transfer $1,320 from Administrative Supplies to Capital Equipment to cover the additional cost of a Pedestal Camera that was included in the FY2026 budget, and any appropriate action.  Budget8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: B. Approval of reallocating funding to TEN (10) full-time Detention Officer I positions, pay grade 104, currently budgeted at zero for FY 2026, and any appropriate action. This action will support ongoing hiring efforts and enhance staffing levels at the Denton County jail.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: C. Approval of new wireless services for Elections Administration from (1) Verizon in the amount of $360.00 annually and (2) AT&T in the amount of $360.00 annually, for a total cost of $720.00 annually, and appropriate action.  Elections Administration4: A. APPROVAL OF removing development-related fees from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and placing them in a stand-alone Fee Schedule.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: A. Approval of a stand-alone Development Services fee schedule and rescission of Court Order No. 02-0494 establishing previous development permit fees, and any appropriate action.4: B. APPROVAL of the Replat of Plainview Farms (Lots 1R-1 and 1R-2, Block 1 - 5.000 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4.4: C. APPROVAL of the Replat of Ponderosa Estates (Lots 1R-1 and 1R-2 - 51.49 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4.5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for ITB #26-2915, Alton Bridge Bank Stabilization and Bridge Scour; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of the purchase of twelve (12) APX8500 radios from Motorola Solutions, in the amount of $118,124.40, through the Houston-Galveston-Area-Contract (HGAC) Cooperative Contract #17724-(TX)-RA05-21; and any appropriate action.7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-290 for the Sheriff’s Office to transfer $40,214 from the Justice Management Division to Sheriff’s Administration and Sheriff Operations to cover the additional cost of radios that were included in the FY2026 budget, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-292 to transfer $208,508 from Sheriff-Operations-Vehicles and $50,937 from County Vehicles-Unappropriated Contingency to County Vehicles-Vehicles line item to cover the cost to purchase stock vehicles to replace the stock vehicles that got assigned to the Sheriff-Operations new positions, to purchase a replacement vehicle and upfit for Constable, Precinct #6 that was approved by the Vehicle Assessment Committee to replace a vehicle involved in an acc8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.8: C. Approval of the creation of an Administrative Manager, pay grade 9, in the WIC Division of the Public Health Department, and any appropriate action.9: A. Approval of a Subscriber Agreement between Denton County Health Department and Waystar, Inc. for healthcare revenue cycle management and claims processing services, including electronic claims submission, remittance advice, eligibility verification, and related support services, and any appropriate action.13: A. Discussion of current county building projects.  Commissioner Precinct 213: B. Approval of the First Amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement Between Denton County and Bell Textron Inc, as recommended by the Denton County Economic Development Department, and any appropriate action. Economic Development.14: A. Approval of the Agreement for Architectural Services between Owner and Architect - Teasley Emergency Management Building Interior Renovation, RFSQ #25-2892, between Denton County, Texas and Quorum Architects, Inc., in the amount of $27,811.00 with reimbursable expenses not to exceed $500.00, which Agreement is for the services described in Articles 2 and 3 of the Agreement (Preliminary Consultation and Schematic Design Services), with funding to come from 50100 Facilities Cost Center/Professi14: C. Approval of the Professional Services Supplemental Agreement NO. 1 between Denton County, Texas, and Lamb-Star Engineering, LLC, for the West Shady Shores Road Project from Swisher Road to South Shady Shores Road, in the additional amount of $961,276.00, for a total revised contract amount of $3,786,978.00, with funding in the amount of $1,786,978.00 to come from West Shady Shores Road, TRIP-22, Precinct 2, Auditor Line Item #94-7444-90-30, PRJ-CV-1100, and any appropriate action. Commissione14: D. Approval of Supplemental Agreement NO. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and BGE, Inc., for the Strader Road Project from FM 156 to I-35W, in the additional amount of $326,303.00, for a total revised contract amount of $3,886,559.00, with funding to come from Strader Road, TRIP-22, Precinct 4, Auditor Line Item #94-7579-90-50, PRJ-CV-1106, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #414: E. Approval of Addendum No. 1 to the Master Agreement for Architectural Services between Owner and Architect - Design Services for Charlie J. Cole Building, RFSQ #25-2849, between Denton County, Texas and BKV Group, Inc., in the amount of $207,200.00, which Agreement is for the "FY 2026" services identified in Exhibit D of the RFSQ, with funding to come from 50900 Preventative Maintenance Architect Fee, as recommended by the Denton County Purchasing Director, and any appropriate action.14: F. Approval of the Denton County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement and the Denton County Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances, which approval is necessary for Denton County, Texas, as a subrecipient (through TxDOT) of FHWA and USDOT federal funds, to be compliant with Title VI, as recommended by County Administrator Jody Gonzales, and any appropriate action.15: A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: B. Texas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit:  the Denton County Child Protective Services Board.13: D. Approval of appointing Mark Yarbrough, Lorraine Perry, and LeeAnn Kelly to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board.11: COUNTY CLERK
2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

49 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of payroll.2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-281 for Facilities Management to transfer $35,000 from HVAC Supplies to Architect Fees to allocate additional architectural funding for upcoming building projects, and any appropriate action. Budget2: D.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-283 for Public Health - Environmental to transfer $700 from Mileage Reimbursement to Training and Education to cover incurred training expenses, and any appropriate action. Budget2: E.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-285 for Death Investigations & Medical Examiner Services to transfer $1,092 from Mileage Reimbursement, $1,005 from Fuel and $330 from Dues & Subscriptions to Training and Education, for a total transfer of $2,427, to cover incurred training expenses, and any appropriate action. Budget2: F.Approval of the April 2026 Road Superintendent Report (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action. Department of Transportation and Engineering.3: A. Approval of a resolution recognizing Kim Guertler’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources3: B. Approval of a resolution recognizing Dan Myers’ retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources3: C. Approval of a resolution recognizing Jeff Wiginton’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)5: B. APPROVAL OF the issuance and sale of "Denton County, Texas Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2026," including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds, delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the County, and resolving other matters incident and related thereto.  County Auditor6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of renewal for ITB #25-2852, Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, to Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC dba Sunmount Paving Company as primary and Austin Asphalt, Inc. as secondary; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of revisions to Denton County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 24-Procurement Card policy to align with the new Travel/Training Expense Policy 8.1, and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for ITB #26-2907, Shady Shores Road Project; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RFP #26-2902, Countywide Multifunction Copier Fleet and appointment of evaluation committee to include: Shannon Lee, District Court Administrator, District Court Administration; Chris Matheson, Facility Division Manager, Public Facilities; Jarred McClintock, Desktop Technician Supervisor, Technology Services; Ryan Wilke, Division Manager - Admin & Compliance, Public Health; Pauline Hutson, Sheriff’s Office Administrator, Sheriff’s Offi6: E. Approval to cancel the contract between Denton County and Southwest Distributing Co., under ITB #25-2844, effective June 5, 2026; and any appropriate action.6: F. Approval to contract with Preferred Mechanical Group, LLC (PMG), for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Refurbishment, in the amount of $275,957.32, through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract #25010501; and any appropriate action.6: G. Approval to contract with Preferred Mechanical Group, LLC (PMG), for the Denton County Civil Courts Building HVAC Remediation, in the amount of $238,516.24, through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract #25010501; and any appropriate action.6: H. Approval of award for ITB #25-2894, Language & ASL Interpretation, to OneWorld Global Services LLC; and any appropriate action.6: I. Approval of award for ITB #25-2889, Barricades, to David-Tehoungue Ltd Co.;  and any appropriate action.6: J. Approval of award for ITB #25-2887, Porta Potty and Hand-Washing Stations, to United Site Servies of Texas, Inc.; and any appropriate action.6: K. Approval of award for RFP #25-2899, Full-Service Deputy License Agreement to the highest ranked vendor; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER CONTRACT APPROVAL, 262.030 LGC).7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.7: B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-279 for the County Jail to transfer $199,843 from Salary-Assistants to Overtime-Cash Option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy (as recommended by the Budget Office).  Funds are needed to cover overtime for two pay periods in the month of April, and any appropriate action.7: C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-282 for Public Health - Clinical to transfer $25,000 from Vaccines to Training and Education to cover the cost of anticipated training expenditures, and any appropriate action.7: D. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-284 for Agrilife Extension to transfer $2,732 from Mileage Reimbursement and $2,732 from Training and Education to Official Travel/Employee, for a total transfer of $5,464, to cover the cost of anticipated training expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year, and any appropriate action.8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of Texas Health and Human Services (DSHS) Contract No HHS001437400017 Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Combined - State and Federal Grant program Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $273,235 for FY2027 (September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027),  and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT12: SHERIFF12: A. Approval of the 2025-2026 Agency Participation Agreement between the City of Dallas and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office for the City of Dallas’ grant-funded Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program; and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of a Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, approving and authorizing the Denton County Judge to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Tabor Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County related to the Enclave of Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District, located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.13: C. Approval of Amendment #7 to the Agreement for Architectural Services between Owner and Architect for the Denton County Courts Building Expansion and Site Master Plan, RFSQ #23-2763, between Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) and Denton County, Texas, which Amendment #7 adds certain services to "Scope 3" (design, bidding and construction administration services for the building at 3001 Colorado Blvd.) in the not-to-exceed amount of $255,399.00 plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $314: A. Approval of the Constable Bond for Trevor Krueger as Denton County Constable Precinct #1 in the amount of $1,500.00, with a premium of $50.00 to come from Auditor Line Item #1001_CC_10140_49000_SC_49010, General Funds - County Official Bonds, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of: (1) Farm and Ranch Contract between Kenneth Klein, as Seller, and Denton County, Texas, as Buyer, for the purchase of real property described as 16.257 +/- acres, A0002A, J. Ayers, TR 46, Old DCAD TR 15, Denton County, Texas ("the Property"), for the purchase price of $450,000.00, plus all applicable closing costs, including title insurance policy, boundary survey with real estate commission payable by listing or principal broker to Newland Real Estate, Inc.; (2) grant authorizat
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court)

41 verbatim agenda items parsed directly from Denton County Commissioners Court Granicus docket.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDACitizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court3: A. Approval of a Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as All Rise National Treatment Court Month, and any appropriate action. County Judge3: B. Approval of a resolution recognizing May 10-16, 2026, as Women’s Health Week, and any appropriate action. Public Health3: C. Approval of a proclamation honoring Cindi Howard for 25 years of service with the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, and any appropriate action. County Judge3: D. Approval of a proclamation honoring Kelly Heslep for 19 years of service with the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, and any appropriate action. County Judge8: HUMAN RESOURCES8: B. Approval of the District Attorney’s Office request for a standing authorization from the Court to post and fill a Bar Card Intern position when a Misdemeanor Prosecutor II vacancy occurs, and any appropriate action.2: A.Approval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources2: B.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-210 for Facilities Management to transfer $57,347 from various buildings, Building Services, Landscape Expenses to Facilities Management, Landscape Expenses to consolidate landscape expenses for all county buildings to improve operational efficiency, and any appropriate action. Budget2: C.Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-278 for Facilities Management to transfer $40,000 from HVAC Supplies to County Building Repair/Maintenance to ensure adequate funding is available for routine maintenance and necessary repairs across all County facilities, allowing operations to continue without interruption, and any appropriate action. Budget2: D.Approval of Budget Amendment Request 2026-280 for Facilities Management to transfer $70,000 from HVAC Supplies to Service Contracts to provide additional funding for service contracts supporting exterior lighting inspections and repairs, fire extinguisher inspections, and other necessary maintenance contracts, and any appropriate action. Budget5: AUDITOR/TREASURER5: A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)6: PURCHASING6: A. Approval of the report on proceeds from the former Sally Beauty storage units, Online Surplus Auction #26-2909 held in April 2026; and any appropriate action.6: B. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for ITB #26-2916, Turn Lane Improvements at US377 at Fishtrap and Liberty; and any appropriate action.6: C. Approval of disposal of miscellaneous surplus from storage units at 520 Blake Street, Denton, TX, 76208, in compliance with §263.152(a)(3) of the Local Government Code for Disposition of Surplus Property; and any appropriate action.6: D. Approval of rejection of all bids for ITB #26-2905, Surface Treatment Aggregate (Grade 4, Type L); and any appropriate action.6: E. Approval of award for RFP #25-2886, Denton County Employee Wellness Clinic to Health by Design; authorize the Director of Purchasing to negotiate a contract and return to Commissioners Court for final approval; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER CONTRACT APPROVAL, 262.030 LGC).7: A. Report for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.8: A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.9: A. Approval of the Department of State Health Services HIV Clinical HIV/STI Prevention Amendment No. 2, for funding in the amount of $150,000 from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and any appropriate action.10: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT10: C. Approval of the final acceptance of the Hilltop Road Reconstruction Project, Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.10: D. Approval of Notice to Relocate for the Jackson Road Segment 1 Improvements Project in Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.13: OTHER DEPARTMENTS13: A. Approval of new Verizon data plan service for Public Facilities, Texas Water Technologies LLC, in the amount of $350.00/year; and any appropriate action. Technology Services.14: A. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District regarding review of Groundwater Availability Certifications Submitted with Plat Applications for Subdivided Properties in the Unincorporated Areas of Denton County, and any appropriate action.14: B. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Sanger, Texas, for the purpose of providing surface milling, road base stabilization, cross culvert replacement and asphalt resurfacing to a portion of Metz Road beginning at FM 455 and ending at Denton County Line, which will include 750 feet of paving improvements with the City of Sanger, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #115: A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.15: B. Texas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.  Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.11: COUNTY CLERK12: SHERIFF16: ADDENDA17: COMMUNITY UPDATES18: FUTURE MEETINGS19: RECESS20: RECONVENE IF NECESSARY21: LEGISLATIVE AGENDA22: WORKSHOP