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COUNTY • Grimes County, TX
Grimes County
B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 81/100
Statewide Rank: #93 in Texas • Tier Rank: #26 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
82.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
79/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
29,291
Property Tax Rate
$0.4231
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$0
Elected & Governing Officials (18)
AB
Andria Bender
District Attorney
BK
Barbara Kimich
County Clerk
BJ
Blake Jarvis
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
CM
Chad Mallett
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CA
Chris Acord
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DT
David Tullos
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DL
Diane LeFlore
District Clerk
DG
Donald G. Sowell
County Sheriff
don.sowell@grimescountytexas.gov
GB
Gary Bender
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JE
James Ellis
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JF
Joe Fauth III
County Judge
LU
Lester Underwood
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MS
Mark S. Laughlin
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
MA
Mary Ann Waters
County Tax Assessor-Collector
maryann.waters@grimescountytexas.gov
MM
Megan M. Barcak
County Attorney
MR
Michael Raska
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
PC
Phillip Cox
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
TM
Tom Maynard
County Treasurer
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDGrimes County FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 county budget for Grimes County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $24.02M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $10.87M, with $3.75M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($18.25M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4400 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$24.0M
General Fund
$18.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$2.9M
Per Capita
$820
Public Safety: $10.9M (45%)
Public Works: $3.7M (16%)
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4400 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDGrimes County FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 county budget for Grimes County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $22.77M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $10.30M, with $3.55M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($17.30M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4300 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$22.8M
General Fund
$17.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$2.7M
Per Capita
$777
Public Safety: $10.3M (45%)
Public Works: $3.6M (16%)
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4231 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDGrimes County FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 county budget for Grimes County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $21.66M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $9.80M, with $3.38M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($16.47M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$21.7M
General Fund
$16.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$740
Public Safety: $9.8M (45%)
Public Works: $3.4M (16%)
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4400 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDGrimes County FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 county budget for Grimes County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $20.06M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $9.07M, with $3.13M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($15.24M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4200 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$20.1M
General Fund
$15.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$685
Public Safety: $9.1M (45%)
Public Works: $3.1M (16%)
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4503 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDGrimes County FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 county budget for Grimes County approved by the Commissioners Court with total appropriations of $18.69M. Law enforcement and corrections through the County Sheriff and detention centers account for $8.45M, with $2.92M allocated to Precinct Road & Bridge repairs. Ad valorem property tax collections provide 76% ($14.20M) of total financing under an adopted county tax rate of $0.4100 per $100.
Total Appropriation
$18.7M
General Fund
$14.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$638
Public Safety: $8.5M (45%)
Public Works: $2.9M (16%)
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4800 / $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 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes County....
Court Order 2023-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Grimes 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 Grimes County....
Court Order 2022-TAX-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of Grimes 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 Grimes County levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal ...
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (50)
2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 23, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Consent Agenda Items2026-547: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-5: Grimes County Health Resource Center Director - Lara Meece (PC)2026-552: Review and take action to approve the FY 2026 Senior Meal Rate Setting and the FY 2027 Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging Subrecipient Agreement and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-7: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-553: Discuss and take action to request additional funds from the county for the Jail Inmate Medical Line Item.2026-554: Discuss and take action to approve a proclamation proclaiming National Night Out in Grimes County, Texas, and recognizing its importance in promoting community partnerships and public safety.Item-10: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-563: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-565: Discuss and take action to properly classify Courthouse Security Deputies and make appropriate salary adjustments.2026-566: Discuss and take action on any necessary amendments to the FY2027 budget.Item-14: Adjourn2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 16, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-507: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-508: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-509: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-10: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-513: Elections, Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-12: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-512: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-14: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-517: Presentation of community outreach donations from Kinder Morgan; Greg Neal presenting.Item-16: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (JF)2026-536: Consider and take action to renew County Choice Silver retiree insurance rate for FY 2027.Item-18: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-538: Discuss and take action to approve the allocation of the County Court at Law storage space in the maintenance building to the IT Department, removing the separation wall between the two rooms, as approved by Judge McLain.Item-20: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-539: Discuss and take action to approve the Grimes County Jail's annual Southern Health Partners Contract for FY27.Item-22: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-540: Consider and take action to approve the Union Grove Baptist Church-Whitehall as an Election Day Polling Location.Item-24: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (MR/JF)2026-510: Road Department Report.2026-519: Discuss and take action to award the Solid Waste Services contract with effective date October 1, 2026.2026-534: Discuss and take action to transfer FY26 project funds to FY27 budget.2026-541: Discuss and take action to award the GLO MIT-MOD Tawneyberry/Live Oak road project to Eubank Excavation, LLC and discuss and take action to fund the project.2026-542: Request authorization to negotiate a professional services contract with HR Green, Inc for pipeline permitting and inspection, no cost to Grimes County.2026-544: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services agreement with 5engineering, LLC for private development permit application review, no cost to Grimes County.Item-31: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (CM)2026-543: Consider and take action to approve the 5-year contract with CapRisk Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuations.Item-33: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-532: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-518: Discuss, determine and approve the Commissioners Court schedule for FY 2027; Texas Local Government Code Section 81.005.2026-514: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.2026-515: Consider the proposed budget for FY 2026/2027 and take action to adopt the budget with a record vote pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008. *NOTE: Budget must be adopted before the tax rate pursuant to Local Government Code 111.010.2026-516: Consider and take action to adopt the tax rate with a record vote for Grimes County for Tax Year 2026 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.010 as follows:We, the Commissioners Court of Grimes County, do hereby adopt the tax rate per $100 taxable valuatioItem-39: Adjourn2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Public Comments2026-529: Consent Agenda Items2026-529: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-5: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-533: Discuss and take action on awarding contract to vendors for RFP 26-4081 Fire Plan Examination and Inspector.Item-7: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (CM)2026-530: Consider and take action to approve the 5 year contract with CapRisk Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuations.Item-9: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-531: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-506: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-12: Adjourn2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 02, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-497: Approve geotechnical study work in support of CDBG-DR GLO 2024 Disasters grant-funded bridge project on CR 102 and authorize the County Engineer as signatory.2026-522: Accept donation and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-523: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-483: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-484: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-485: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-489: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-488: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-493: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents2026-493: Quarterly Interpretation.2026-524: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2026-524: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on paying a tree service to work on the trees and crepe myrtles in Historic Anderson Heritage Park.2026-525: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on hiring a foundation company to do foundation and construction work on the Steinhagen Museum in Historic Anderson Heritage Park.2026-526: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to accept a live oak tree donation to be planted in Historic Anderson Heritage Park to commemorate the Liberty Tree where American Revolution Patriots planned and organized for the cause of fr2026-527: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on having a water tap added to the Historic Anderson Heritage Park.Item-24: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-495: Discuss and take action to approve the SRO contracts for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year.2026-521: Discuss and take action to provide requested additional funds to the Grimes County Jail to cover Inmate Food and Inmate Medical expenses resulting from a projected shortfall in the FY 2026 budget.Item-27: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (JF)2026-528: Discuss, consider and take action on personnel matters for new Grimes County Sheriff's Office employee. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-29: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-487: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-520: Discuss and take action to donate money from funds received from Unclaimed Capital Credits for Counties pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004, e & f.2026-496: Consider and take action to approve the proposed County Holidays for 2027.2026-491: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-34: Adjourn2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 02, 2026
2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 26, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-498: Review and take action regarding a missing receipt on an expense report submitted to Accounts Payable.Item-5: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-480: Consider and take action to approve the 2026 National Voter Registration Day Resolution and declare September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-481: Present information to the Court regarding the 2026 Grimes County Voter Sticker Design Contest.2026-482: Consider and take action to approve the purchase of additional technology equipment for the Elections Department using Election Contract Surplus Funds.2026-451: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-451: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.2026-478: Consider and take action to establish the salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected County or precinct officers according to Local Government Code 152.011 and 152.013 for FY 2027.Item-12: Adjourn2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 19, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-435: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-436: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-437: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-476: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-476: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:10 YEARSClint BeckerItem-12: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-471: Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.Item-14: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-441: Emergency Management ServicesItem-16: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-440: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-18: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Wells (DT)2026-477: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to organize a Sunday In The Park community cultural history event.Item-20: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-438: Road Department Report.2026-475: Request authorization to bid or renew annual contracts.Item-23: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (JF)2026-472: Review and accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE 9/30/2025.Item-25: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-474: Discuss and take action to issue a letter of intent to purchase ambulances.Item-27: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-439: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-452: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-30: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF)2026-473: Discuss, consider, and take action regarding security measures at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse. It is expected the Court will convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding deployment or implItem-32: Adjourn2026-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order2026-457: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-460: Discuss and review the Grimes County FY 2027 proposed budget.2026-458: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.Item-5: Adjourn2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order2026-457: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-459: Discuss and review the Grimes County FY 2027 proposed budget.2026-457: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.Item-5: Adjourn2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Grimes County District Clerk - Diane LeFlore (JF)2026-453: Receive and accept Order reappointing Jessica Murphy as the Grimes County Auditor with a term of office beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.2026-455: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-455: Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.Item-7: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-434: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-9: Adjourn2026-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 07, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-382: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.2026-383: Discussion and action to propose the salary, expenses and other allowances for Grimes County elected officials for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.Item-5: Adjourn2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-402: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-403: Accept donations from the Grimes County True Blue Foundation.2026-404: Receive standard mileage rates modification as issued by the Internal Revenue Service for 2026: 76 cents per mile for business miles driven; effective July 1, 2026.2026-406: Receive and approve the Grimes County 2nd Quarter Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026.2026-405: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-389: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-390: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-391: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-15: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-395: Human Resources, IT, Elections, Emergency Management ServicesItem-17: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-394: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-19: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-401: Discuss and take action to review the previous consideration of the Commissioners Court regarding early voting locations for the November election.Item-21: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 2 - David Tullos2026-399: Discuss, Consider and Accept presentation of petition and petition signatures from the Grimes County Citizens for Responsible Development Directors regarding strong protections before Grimes County grants tax breaks, incentives, agreements, or other countItem-23: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-423: Participate in a question and answer presentation with SpaceX/Terafab representatives.Item-25: Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Mariana Almanza-Cook (JF)2026-407: Discuss and take action to accept the MOU between the Greater Brazos Partnership and Girmes County, TX, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-27: Grimes County District Clerk - Diane LeFlore (JF)2026-421: Receive the District Judges' Compensation Order for County Auditor and Assistants according to Local Govenment Code 152.031(b).Item-29: Grimes County Constable Precinct 1 - James Ellis (JF)2026-408: Consider and take action to approve the 2027 Sheriff's and Constables' fees, as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131.Item-31: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-419: Review and approve the establishment of an investment account with TexPool and authorize the County Judge as signatory on the Resolution Authorizing Participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives.2026-420: Approve the Grimes County Investment Policy.Item-34: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-409: Consider and take action to approve the Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election and authorize the County Judge as Signatory.2026-410: Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term.Item-37: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-411: Discussion and possible approval of authorized IT-approved chatbots for employee use under the organization's AI policy.2026-418: Discuss and take action to approve swapping IT backup solution from Commvault to Kaseya Unitrends receiving 2 free months and saving an estimated $60,000 yearly over Commvault services.Item-40: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-422: Discuss and take action on disposing of water stored in sign shop storage.Item-42: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-400: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-44: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-412: Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.Item-46: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (JF)2026-415: Consider and approve Walker County Interlocal Agreement for FY 27 and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-48: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-393: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-416: Discuss and take action to approve the Texas Statewide Interoperable Channel Plan MOU for the Homeland Security Grant for radios, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-417: Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas communities.Item-52: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (CM/PC)2026-413: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services contract with Odyssey Engineering Group, LLC for GIS support services to develop public-facing mapping resources and enhancement of internal GIS capabilities for $22,170.2026-414: Discuss and take action on right of way purchase for the County Road 409 project. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of Item-55: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-398: Discussion and action on the designation and creation of EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.2026-397: Discussion and action on a Tax Abatement Agreement between EVAPCO, Inc. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087Item-58: Adjourn2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-388: A public hearing will be held on the possible designation of land located in the Navasota Industrial Park as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. The zone would be identified as EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No 2026-001.2026-387: A public hearing will be held on a proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between EVAPCO, Inc. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.Item-5: Adjourn2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 30, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-424: Consider and take action to approve the additional county match for the HAYA Election Security Grant.Item-4: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-425: Discuss and review proposed economic development 312 agreement with EVAPCO. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/ executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss commercial or financial inItem-6: Adjourn2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 15, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-367: Consider and approve the replat for Bluebonnet Hills lot 1 & 2 located in Precinct 1.2026-368: Review and Accept the internal audit of the Sheriff's Office Jail Administration.2026-353: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-354: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-355: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-12: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-359: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-358: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-16: Grimes County IT Systems Administrator - Andrew Duncan (JF)2026-369: Discuss and take action on enrollment in TAC County Information Resources Agency (CIRA) free AI Training course that would meet the state requirements pursuant Texas Government Code 2054.519, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-18: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-375: Consider and take action to add radios to Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System (BVWACS).2026-376: Consider/discuss authorization to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for Fire Plan Review and inspection and authorize the County Attorney and County Auditor to approve the RFP forms.Item-21: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (MR/CM)2026-356: Road Department Report.2026-365: Discuss and take action to authorize the Road Department to advertise Solid Waste Disposal Services, Container Rental Services, and Solid Waste Hauling Services.2026-366: Discuss and take action to amend the Texas GLO DRRP CR 102 bridge design contract with Huitt-Zollars, Precinct 1.2026-364: Request authorization to negotiate a professional services contract with Odyssey Engineering Group, LLC for GIS Support Services to develop public-facing mapping resources and enhancement of internal GIS capabilities.Item-26: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-357: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-373: Discuss and take action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Grimes County (the Local Government Entity Employer "LGEE").2026-370: Discuss and take action to reappoint Megan Barcak, whose term ends on September 30, 2026, to the BVCOG Board of Directors, and to appoint Commissioner Chad Mallett to replace Commissioner David Tullos, whose term ends on September 30, 2026, with both appo2026-374: Consider and review the request from the Grimes County Republican Party regarding early voting locations.2026-371: Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas communities.Item-32: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-372: Discuss and take any necessary action on proposed economic development negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discussItem-34: Adjourn2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 15, 2026
2026-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 01, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-1: Call to OrderItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-333: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-334: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-335: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-336: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-337: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Liability Audit.2026-345: Review and Accept the internal audit of the Sheriff's Office Jail Administration.2026-343: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for May 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-324: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-325: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-326: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-338: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-338: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:15 YEARSBarbara KimichItem-19: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-330: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-21: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-329: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-23: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-332: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-25: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-328: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)Item-27: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (CM/MR)2026-339: Discuss and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of Traditions RV Park in Precinct 1.2026-340: Discuss and take action to authorize tire disposal fees at solid waste disposal site2026-341: Discuss and take any necessary action on security and security devices at the solid waste collection sites. It is expected the court will convene in closed/executive session to deliberate the deployment or implementation of security personnel, critical in2026-342: Discuss and take action to adjust the fund deposit period for Grimes County's solid waste collection sites.Item-32: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-352: Discuss and take any necessary action on proposed economic development negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discussItem-34: Adjourn2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 17, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-299: Consider and approve the replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.2026-300: Consider and approve the replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.2026-301: Consider and approve the replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.2026-302: Consider and approve the replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.2026-319: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-320: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-287: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-288: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-289: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-311: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-311: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSRichard Gore10 YEARSRolando WestItem-18: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-293: Human Resources, IT, Elections, Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-20: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-292: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-304: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents2026-304: Quarterly Interpretation.Item-24: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (PC)2026-323: Review, consider and take action on 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation provided by Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for County employee health, dental and vision benefits.Item-26: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF/PC)2026-303: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2026-308: Discuss and take action to auction surplus items.2026-309: Discuss and take any necessary action on the presentation of the Jail Building Committee's research and recommendations.2026-310: Discuss and take any necessary action pertaining to the damage which occurred at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse on May 12, 2026..2026-318: Discuss and take possible action regarding facility improvements and related costs under the agreement between Grimes County and CHI St. Joseph Health.Item-32: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber2026-290: Road Department Report.2026-305: Discuss and take action to approve a sole-source procurement from vendor Base-Seal International, Inc. for Base-Seal Concentrate Liquid Soil Stabilizer.Item-35: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-291: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)Item-37: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-312: Discuss and take action to adopt the International Fire Code 2024 with Addendum and Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, N, and Q.2026-313: Discuss and take action to establish a fire marshal's office in accordance with Local Government Code 352.011.2026-314: Discuss and take action to establish the term of office for a county fire marshal in accordance with Local Government Code 352.011.2026-315: Discuss and take action to appoint a fire marshal and set the required bond amount. It is expected that Commissioners Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employm2026-316: Consider and take action to change the name of Emergency Management Services to Office of Emergency Management and Fire Marshal.2026-317: Consider and take action to approve contract for FireInspection360 Software.2026-321: Discuss and take action on proposed Fire Marshal Fee Schedule.Item-45: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-306: Discuss and take action to adjust the list price on 7.582 Acres located at 203 Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, TX 77868. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (deliberate thItem-47: Adjourn2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 17, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Development Coordinator - Shawn King (CM/PC/DT)2026-295: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.2026-296: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.2026-297: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.2026-298: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.Item-7: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-307: Consider and hear any protest for the adoption of the proposed Grimes County Fire codes utilizing the International Fire Code 2024 with Addendum and Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, N, and Q.Item-9: Adjourn2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 03, 2026
2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 03, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public Hearing:2026-283: Discussion and action on the designation and creation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No. 01-2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.Item-7: Public Hearing:2026-284: Discussion and action on approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive 2026-285: Discussion and action on approving a Section 381.004 Economic Development Program and Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursItem-10: Public CommentsItem-11: Consent Agenda Items2026-281: Receive January 16, 2026 payroll audit.2026-267: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-268: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-269: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-16: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-280: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-18: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-279: Consider and accept the $200 donation check from the Grimes County Farm Bureau to be used for the needs of the Grimes County Jail Diversion Crew.Item-20: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-276: Discuss and take action to purchase a laptop for the GCHS that was approved in the 2026 Budget for a non-GC Employee.Item-22: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (PC)2026-278: Review, consider and take action on 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation provided by Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for County employee health, dental and vision benefits.Item-24: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-277: Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.2026-271: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)Item-27: Adjourn2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 02, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order2026-287: Public Comments2026-286: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-286: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received frItem-5: Adjourn2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 27, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order2026-265: Public Comments2026-264: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-265: Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the court2026-264: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received fr2026-266: EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received from aItem-7: Adjourn2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 20, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-254: Consider and approve the replat of the West Magnolia Forest Water Plant, Lot 1, Block 2, Section 18 of Magnolia Forest Subdivision located in Precinct 2.2026-255: Consider and approve the replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #1 located in Precinct 2.2026-256: Consider and approve the replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #2 located in Precinct 2.2026-259: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for April 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-223: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-224: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-225: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-248: Presentation of Employee Service Awards2026-248: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:15 YEARSTammy CastroItem-16: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-229: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-18: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-228: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-20: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent - Matthew Pfeifer (JF)2026-247: Discuss and take action to allow Matthew Pfeifer to use his county credit card for travel-related expenses to accept a national award being presented at the National County Agent Conference in Denver, CO in July.Item-22: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-257: Consider and take action to increase the Treasurer’s Travel & Conferences budget for upcoming conferences.Item-24: Grimes County Constable Precinct 1 - James Ellis (CM)2026-246: Discuss and take action to replace Constable Pct 1 mobile radio.Item-26: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-245: Consider and take action regarding the installation of a GPS tracking device in a Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden vehicle operating within the county for officer safety and coordination purposes.Item-28: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC)2026-250: Consideration and possible action to approve the use of the Lions Club Building by the Grimes County Master Gardeners for regularly scheduled meetings and determine fee schedule.Item-30: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-226: Road Department Report.2026-241: Discussion and possible action to approve temp-to-hire staffing contracts with Memco Staffing and Ameritech Staffing, Inc. and approve transfer of funds.2026-244: Discuss and take action to approve or deny a waiver valuation policy in support of property acquisitions for the CR 409/Pinebrook GLO MIT-MOD grant.2026-249: Discuss and take action to terminate the CDV23-0382 Brosig Avenue Bridge project grant, de-obligate all funds, and authorize a refund of $21,250 to the Texas Department of Agriculture.2026-258: Discuss and take action to approve budget transfers in support of Road Department Field Operations restructuring.Item-36: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (DT/JF)2026-242: Consider and take action to approve conference meal reimbursement.2026-262: Discuss and take action regarding the Credit Card Policy as it relates to the Historical Commission and Child Welfare Board.2026-263: Consider and take action on Voices for Children payment in support of local families at Resource Day submitted by the Child Welfare Board.Item-40: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-243: Discuss and take action to approve Grimes County's appointed members to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.2026-231: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)Item-43: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (MR)2026-260: Consider and take action on employment status of a county employee. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, dutiItem-45: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-261: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received frItem-47: Adjourn2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 20, 2026
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Item-6: AdjournItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Development Coordinator - Shawn King (DT)2026-251: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of the West Magnolia Forest Water Plant, Lot 1, Block 2, Section 18 of Magnolia Forest Subdivision located in Precinct 2.2026-252: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #1 located in Precinct 2.2026-253: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #2 located in Precinct 2.2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 13, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order2026-240: Public CommentsItem-3: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-240: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received frItem-5: Adjourn2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 06, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-206: Consider and approve the replat for King Oaks, Section 1 lot 109-R located in Precinct 1.2026-200: Receive and approve the Grimes County 1st Quarter Investment Report for the period ending March 31, 2026.2026-198: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for March 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-183: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-184: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-185: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-189: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-188: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-199: Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Mariana Almanza-Cook (DT)2026-199: Presentation of Quarterly Update: January 2026 - March 2026.Item-19: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-201: Discuss and approve engaging Patillo, Brown and Hill, CPA’s to correct W-2 Statements for approximately twenty employees and file amended reports associated with these and authorize the County Judge as signatory for the engagement letter.Item-21: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-197: Consider and take action to approve the purchase of five (5) tables for use in the Election Storage Warehouse using Surplus Election Contract Funds.2026-203: Consider and take action to approve the Election Department as the official Courthouse Event Coordinator, responsible for the scheduling and coordination of all courthouse events.Item-24: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC)2026-195: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2026-210: Discuss and take action to increase the rental fee for the Grimes County Expo and Fairgrounds Barns, with the new rate to apply to all rental agreements executed on or after the date of approval.Item-27: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM)2026-202: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services agreement with Bleyl Engineering for private development permit application reviews, no cost to Grimes County.2026-204: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for design of the County Road 102 bridge over Navasota River Relief, Texas GLO Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP), Precinct 1.Item-30: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-211: Discuss and take action to appoint Melanie Tullis to the Grimes County Child Welfare Board.Item-32: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-196: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-208: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2026-212: Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the court2026-209: EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners CItem-37: Adjourn2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 06, 2026
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 21, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2026-192: Discuss and approve Amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381.2026-194: Discuss and authorize the county attorney to engage outside counsel.2026-193: Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the courtItem-6: Adjourn2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 21, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2026-191: Discuss and hear public comment on amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381.Item-4: Adjourn2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 15, 2026
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Item-19: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-179: Consider and approve the plat of Hadley Haven Subdivision located in Precinct 2.2026-160: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-161: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-162: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-180: Presentation of Employee Service Awards2026-180: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:10 YEARSAndrew DuncanItem-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-166: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-165: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-17: Focusing Families - Hilda Martinez (JF)2026-173: Consider and take action to proclaim April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.2026-175: Discuss and take action to approve a revised Resolution for Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant, originally approved on January 21, 2026, to incorporate requested changes from the Office of the Governor, including specifically naming the authorized official 2026-168: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (DT)2026-169: Receive County Clerk transition audit report.Item-23: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-163: Road Department Report.2026-174: Discuss and take action to approve the purchase of 4 Clover point of sale devices for the solid waste collection sites and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-181: Request authorization to advertise the following contracts for bids or renew eligible annual contracts: Asphalt & Emulsions and Contract Mowing.Item-27: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-182: Discuss and take action to approve the first invoice regarding purchase of ambulances.Item-29: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-170: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a Burn Ban Order.)2026-176: Consider and take action to select an applicant and authorize an offer for the Grimes County Human Resources Director Position. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).2026-177: Consider and take action to approve an agreement with LK Jordan Recruiting Firm to seek candidates for the Human Resources Director position.2026-178: Discuss and take any necessary action regarding Human Resource personnel matters. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-34: Adjourn2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 13, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order2026-172: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-172: Interview and discuss candidates for the Human Resources Director position. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-4: Adjourn2026-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - April 01, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-148: Discuss and take action to approve a contract with B&R Water Well Drilling, LLC.Item-31: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (DT)2026-159: Receive County Clerk transition audit report.2026-156: Ratify the Grimes County Road Department's July 2025 sale of the 2013 International Dump Truck (VIN#8995) on GovDeals.2026-155: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for February 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-137: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-138: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-139: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-12: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-143: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-142: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-146: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2026-151: Discuss and take action regarding a proclamation to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the creation of Grimes County.2026-146: Grimes County Child Welfare Board - Talitta Coleman (JF)2026-152: Child Abuse Awareness presentation by Scotty’s House. The Court will take a brief recess at 10:00 a.m. to participate in the presentation and will reconvene immediately following the presentation.2026-146: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-150: Consider and take action to approve the purchase of five (5) tables for use in the Election Storage Warehouse using Surplus Election Contract Funds.2026-146: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-153: Discuss and take action on the Grand Fondo Bike Ride Roadway application and permit.Item-24: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-149: Discuss and take action to approve a LGS license for County Clerk office using funds from unfilled position to cover the 6 months license; $1,260.00.Item-26: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-145: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-28: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber2026-147: Discuss and take action to approve a waiver valuation policy for involuntary acquisitions.Item-33: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2026-146: Discuss and take action on an Order to authorize the County Judge to execute a Quitclaim Deed from Grimes County to the State of Texas, Texas Transportation Commission, for the Main Street located in Anderson Texas.Item-35: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-158: Highlights from 2026 Spring Judicial Education Session.2026-157: Discuss Human Resources Director applicants and determine interview process. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-38: Adjourn2026-03-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - March 20, 2026
2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - March 18, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-124: Consider and approve the replat of The Cedars, Section 2 Block 6 lots 3 and 4, located in Precinct 2.2026-133: Consider and approve the replat of Freedom Acres Lots 1 and 2 in Precinct 1.2026-115: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-103: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-104: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-105: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-120: Presentation of Employee Service Awards:2026-120: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSGregory Patton10 YEARSBlane HechlerSteven LoweryItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-110: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-17: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-109: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-19: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Don Sowell (JF)2026-116: Consider and take action to allow Sheriff Don Sowell to present Deputy Travis Hughey's service weapon, Llama .45 Cal. Serial # B69783, to Deputy Travis Hughey's family.Item-21: Grimes County Child Welfare Board - Talitta Coleman (JF)2026-113: Consider and take action to approve Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month in Grimes County and authorize the County Judge as Signatory.2026-114: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2026-114: Discuss and take action to authorize the GCHC to allow Gary and Debbie Fuqua to permanently remove the Rocky Creek Bridge from Historic Anderson Heritage Park.Item-25: Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) Director of Advocacy - Alicia Rice (JF)2026-135: Presentation of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Biennial Report (2025) for Grimes County.Item-27: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-125: Approve Andrew Duncan's two (2) hours emergency call back pay to fix dispatch issue in the Jail.Item-29: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC)2026-128: Discuss and take any necessary action to purchase digital sign for Fairgrounds.Item-31: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-106: Road Department Report.2026-122: Discuss the BVCOG GIS Coordinator's subdivision addressing proposal.Item-34: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 2 - David Tullos2026-131: Discuss and take action to authorize and implement additional early voting locations for future elections.2026-132: Discuss and approve a request to the Plantersville Town Hall Board of Directors for use of Plantersville Town Hall as an early voting location in the May 2026 Primary Election Runoff.2026-121: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-129: Discuss and take action to approve the Revised March 18, 2026 version of the Vehicle Operations Manual.2026-130: Discuss and take action to dissolve the Fleet Management Committee.2026-121: Discuss, review and take action regarding any matter pertaining to the county vehicle monitoring system.Item-41: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-107: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a Burn Ban Order.)Item-43: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-112: Present results from the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election.2026-126: Consider and take action on restructuring and/or adjusting the election administrators' salary. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evItem-46: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-127: Discuss and take action to purchase permanent easement for County Right of Way. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of reaItem-48: Adjourn2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - March 18, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Development Coordinator - Shawn King (DT/CM)2026-123: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of The Cedars, Section 2 Block 6 lots 3 and 4, located in Precinct 2.2026-134: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Freedom Acres Lots 1 and 2 in Precinct 1.Item-5: Adjourn2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-84: Discuss and take action to authorize the award of an administrative service provider contract for the Texas GLO 2024 Disasters Infrastructure Grant Program.2026-93: Discussion and possible action on programs to abate illegal dumping, public nuisances, public health nuisances, and other environmental violations in Grimes County.2026-118: Consider and take action to approve annual funding of heavy equipment.2026-119: Consider and take action on a resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing heavy equipment.Item-7: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2026-86: Discuss liability concerns regarding subdivision design standards. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).Item-9: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-117: Discuss legal liability and potential litigation of the County. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with attorney).Item-11: Adjourn2026-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - March 04, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-81: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-89: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for January 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-69: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-70: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-71: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-89: Presentation of Employee Service Awards:2026-88: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSGlen FentonTom MaynardGregory Patton10 YEARSBlane HechlerSteven LoweryItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-76: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-16: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-75: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-79: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents2026-79: Quarterly Interpretation.2026-80: Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Mariana Almanza-Cook (DT)2026-80: Presentation of Quarterly Update: October 2025 - December 2025.Item-22: Grimes County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - Lester Underwood (JF)2026-87: Discuss and take action to increase budget by $6,000.00 for document scanning and preservation.Item-24: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC)2026-78: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2026-90: Discuss and take action to approve the change order of $48,526.51 for the Generator Project at the hospital.2026-91: Discuss and take action to allow the maintenance department to apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Agricultural Water Conservation Grant.2026-92: Discuss and take action to adopt Resolution 20260318 to allow the Maintenance department to apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Agricultural Water Conservation Grant and designate Authorized Representatives.Item-29: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-101: Discuss and take action to approve the Application for the State Homeland Security Program Projects FY 2026 - Constables' Office.2026-102: Discuss and take action to approve the Application for the State Homeland Security Program Projects FY 2026 - Grimes County Emergency Management.Item-32: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/DT/CM)2026-85: Discuss and take action to approve a contract amendment with Jackson Heavy Equipment Training for motorgrader training for Road Department personnel.2026-95: Discuss and take action to approve a sole source procurement from vendor Substrata for Perma-Zyme subgrade stabilizer.2026-94: Discuss and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of the West Magnolia Forest Water Plant in Precinct 2.2026-96: Consider and take action to approve annual funding of heavy equipment.2026-97: Consider and take action on a resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing heavy equipment.2026-98: Discuss and take action to approve or deny a request for variance for the replat of Freedom Acres Lots 1 & 2 in Precinct 1.Item-39: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-100: Discuss, review and take action regarding any matter pertaining to the county vehicle monitoring system.Item-41: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-73: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-74: Receive any updates on the Strategic Plan.Item-44: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF)2026-83: Consider and take action renew the Grimes County ARTS program agreement for 2026.2026-99: Consider and take action to create a salary continuation position for the county and discuss personnel concerns for the Sheriff's Office. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel2026-82: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (PC)2026-82: Consider and take action on restructuring and/or adjusting the Election Administrator's salary. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, eItem-49: Adjourn2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - February 18, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-54: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-32: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-33: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-34: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-11: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-60: Presentation of Proclamation honoring Harper Sechelski's contribution to Public Safety within Grimes County and declare Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as Harper Sechelski Day in Grimes County.Item-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-39: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-38: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-53: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2026-53: Discuss and take action to authorize the GCHC to allow Gary and Debbie Fuqua to permanently remove the Rocky Creek Bridge from Historic Anderson Heritage Park.Item-19: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-55: Discuss and take action on the Procedure for Collecting/Depositing Monetary Donations in support of the “Back to School” Program, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032: all donations and/or gifts to the County must be approved by the CommissionerItem-21: Grimes County Constable Pct. 3 - Gary Bender (JF)2026-41: Receive the revised Grimes County Constable Pct 3/4 Racial Profiling report for 2025.Item-23: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-48: Receive the Grimes County Sheriff's Office Racial Profiling reports for 2025.2026-49: Consider and accept donations from Tractor Supply Company, City Wide Mission Organization, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo given to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office Diversion Crew.Item-26: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (PC/CM/JF)2026-35: Road Department Report.2026-62: Discuss and take action on the $18,161 cost to remove illegally dumped tires from Holland Creek within County Road 403 right of way.2026-63: Discuss the CDBG TDA Brosig Avenue Bridge project.2026-66: Consider and take action to approve annual funding of heavy equipment.2026-67: Consider and take action on a resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing heavy equipment.2026-68: Request approval of a committee to select an administrative services consultant for the 2024 Disasters CDBG-DR GLO grant application.Item-33: Grimes County Clerk - Barbara Kimich (JF)2026-65: Discuss and take action to approve outside training from Local Government Solutions (LGS) for new County Clerk staff.Item-35: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-52: Consider and Take Action to Make Budget Amendment to District Attorney’s Office Machinery & Equipment Line.2026-56: Consider and take action to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Waller County and Grimes County for shared costs of 506 District court personnel salary and benefits and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-59: Discuss and take action regarding the procedure for obtaining signatures on contracts or documents from the Commissioners Court members after Court approval, and then filing fully-executed contracts or documents with County Clerk and Auditor.2026-36: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-40: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (PC)2026-64: Consider and take action on restructuring and/or adjusting the Election Administrator's salary. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, eItem-42: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF)2026-58: Consider and take action on employment status of a county employee. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duItem-44: Adjourn2026-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - February 04, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-46: Consider and approve the replat of Magnolia Reserve Tract 1 and Tract 2 located in Precinct 2.2026-28: Receive and approve the Grimes County 4th Quarter Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025.2026-27: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for December 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-30: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-14: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-15: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-16: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-14: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-21: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-16: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-20: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-18: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-31: Consider and take action to approve conference meal reimbursement.Item-20: Grimes County Tax Assessor-Collector - Mary Ann Waters (JF)2026-51: Discuss and take action to approve the updated Exhibit A of the Certified Payments Service Provider Agreement for credit card processing.Item-22: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF)2026-26: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2026-43: Discuss and take action to auction surplus items.2026-47: Discuss and possible action regarding County activities and response during Winter Storm Fern.Item-26: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-50: Consider and take action to add and remove radios from Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS).Item-28: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-25: Consider and approve the Resolution to receive the Grant for the Indigent Defense Program and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-42: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-19: Receive any updates on the Strategic Plan.Item-32: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF)2026-29: Consider and take action to approve travel reimbursement for non-itemized receipt.2026-24: Consider and take action to adjust salary compensation for potential new hire for Grimes County District Attorney's Office and allow HR and Auditor's office to make necessary changes. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive sessiItem-35: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-22: Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department Item-37: Adjourn2026-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - February 04, 2026
2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - January 21, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2025-567: Approve an Order Establishing a School Zone and Reducing the Speed Limit on County Roads in Richards, Texas.2026-1: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2025-558: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2025-559: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2025-560: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-12: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2025-565: Veterans Services, Emergency Management Services (will present 02/04/2026)Item-14: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2025-564: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-16: Grimes County Constables - James Ellis Pct. 1, Blake Jarvis Pct. 2, Gary Bender Pcts. 3 & 4 (JF)2025-586: Receive the Grimes County Constable Pct 1, 2 and 3/4 Racial Profiling reports for 2025.Item-18: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-2: Discuss and consider approval of a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas for the purchase of Rifle Resistant Body Armor for the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office and authorizing the CountItem-20: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF)2026-10: Discuss and take action to auction, recycle, or scrap surplus items.Item-22: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (DT/JF/MR)2025-561: Road Department Report.2026-13: Consider and take action to approve a variance request from the subdivider of a 69.708 acre tract in the A D Kennard survey, Tract 6, in Precinct 2.2026-4: Consider and take action to approve the Grimes County Flood Damage Prevention Order and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-9: Discuss and take action to approve an Order Establishing Procedure for Connection of Electric Utilities in the Unincorporated Areas of Grimes County and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-5: Discuss and take action to approve a development plan review contract with Texas Fire Code & Licensing.2026-6: Discuss and take action to ratify equipment purchase agreements.2026-7: Discuss and take action to approve two equipment purchase agreements.2026-12: Discuss the Brosig Avenue Bridge project.2026-8: Discuss and take action to approve a merchant processing agreement with First Data Merchant Services LLC for the Clover point of sale system at the Bedias collection site.Item-32: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2025-566: Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department Item-34: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-3: Discuss and take action to reappoint Sheriff Don Sowell as a Board of Trustee member of Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley (MHMRABV) for a term of March 1, 2026 - February 29, 2028.2026-11: Discuss and take action to approve a resolution exempting counties from paying H.O.T. when conducting official county business.2025-562: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)Item-38: Adjourn2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - January 21, 2026
2026-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - January 07, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2025-577: Receive standard mileage rates as issued by the Internal Revenue Service for 2026: 72.5 cents per mile for business miles driven.2025-576: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2025-575: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for November 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2025-471: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2025-472: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2025-473: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2025-478: Veterans (postponed from 12/17/2025), Emergency Management Services (postponed from 12/17/2025), Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2025-477: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2025-571: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2025-571: Discuss and take action to accept the revised Grimes County Historical Commission bylaws.Item-19: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2025-582: Consider and recognize Grimes County Sheriff's Office employees for exemplary service.2025-583: Consider and take action to accept donations from the Grimes County True Blue Foundation.Item-22: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2025-557: Consider and take action to approve the Joint Primary Election Services Contracts, Joint Resolution, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-24: Grimes County District Clerk - Diane LeFlore (JF)2025-581: Discuss and take action regarding compensation for new District Clerk employee.Item-26: Grimes County Assistant Auditor - Sinda Phelps (JF)2025-572: Approve FY26 Agreement for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-28: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2025-570: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-30: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2025-556: Discuss and take action to add and remove radios to BVWAC System.2025-579: Discuss and take action to utilize ESO for Emergency Planning, Plan review, and inspections.Item-33: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2025-578: Discuss and take action to update the optional add-on charge for a 911 address sign from $10 to $25.2025-580: Discuss and take action to update the Permits fee schedule adding Fire Code/NFPA consultant reviews and increasing certain fees by 2.2% based on the South Region CPI-U for the 12-month period ending November 2025.Item-36: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2025-574: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2025-476: Receive any updates on the Strategic Plan.2025-584: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2025-584: Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department Item-41: Adjourn2026-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - January 07, 2026
2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - December 17, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2025-469: Presentation of Proclamation designating December 17, 2025 as Iola Lady Bulldogs Day in Grimes County, Texas.Item-8: Consent Agenda Items2025-479: Consider and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of Trident Pipeline in Precinct 2.2025-550: Consider and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of PV Ready Mix, LP in Precinct 4.2025-555: Transmittal of 2025 Road Department Projects Report.2025-552: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2025-447: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2025-448: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2025-449: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers, and Position Amendments.Item-16: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2025-454: Elections (postponed from 12/3/2025), Veterans (postponed until 01/07/2026), Emergency Management ServicesItem-18: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2025-453: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-20: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2025-458: Consider and take action to consolidate election worker position numbers.Item-22: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2025-455: Discuss and take action to accept the revised Grimes County Historical Commission bylaws.Item-24: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC)2025-470: Discuss and take action to approve discounted rates for Shiro VFD at Grimes County Expo and Fairgrounds.2025-549: Discussion and possible action to approve a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale or lease of advertising space at the Grimes County Expo and Fairgrounds in accordance with the Grimes County Expo and Fairgrounds Advertising Policy.Item-27: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2025-456: Consider and take action to disperse county assets via auction with GOVDEALS.2025-468: Discuss and take action to authorize converting one existing jailer position from a 12-hour shift to an 8-hour booking jailer position within the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.Item-30: Grimes County Chief Deputy Martha Smith and Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator Dione Bumpous (JF)2025-467: Discuss and take action to approve the purchase of Tango Tango communication services for one year for the Grimes County Sheriff's Office and the Volunteer Fire Departments and authorize the identification and allocation of appropriate funding sources.2025-570: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2025-569: Discuss and take action to add and remove radios to BVWAC System.Item-34: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (DT/JF)2025-450: Road Department Report.2025-553: Discuss the Grimes County Public Nuisance Abatement Order and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341.2025-554: Discuss and take action on a job offer for Development Technician.Item-38: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2025-451: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2025-551: Discuss and take action to replace Sherri Barrett (retired) with Mandi Autrey on the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC).2025-480: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2025-505: Discuss and approve disposal of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe assigned to Victims Coordinator.2025-480: Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department buil2025-506: Consider and take action to adjust the salary for the County Attorney's legal assistant. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluatiItem-45: Adjourn2025-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - December 03, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2025-435: Consider and approve the replat of lot 109-R in section 1 of King Oaks subdivision located in Precinct 1.2025-423: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for October 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2025-406: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2025-407: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2025-408: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2025-434: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2025-434: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSDaisy MataPeyton Acord10 YEARSJay LaffertyItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2025-413: Human Resources, IT, Elections (will present 12/17/25)Item-16: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2025-412: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-18: Grimes County Crime Victims Coordinator - Brenda Williams (JF)2025-417: Consider and take action to proclaim December 3, 2025 as Tree of Angels Day in Grimes County, Texas.Item-20: Grimes County IT Systems Administrator - Andrew Duncan (JF)2025-446: Discuss and take action to approve Grimes County's enrollment in TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training.Item-22: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2025-418: Discuss and take action to approve IT Director's internet usage bill.2025-420: Discuss and take action to approve three (3) interface applications to CRIMES in the S.O.: 1) LifeCheck, 2) SO App, 3) ECM Today scanning, with a total cost of $5,500.2025-421: Discuss and take action to approve software for the sheriff's office to allow easier downloading of videos to DA's office evidence.com software, with a total cost of $2,000.2025-422: Discuss and take action to ratify original Stargel contract and sign the contract amendment if approved by court.2025-432: Discuss and take action to approve the 2026 year scanning of jail records to archive.Item-28: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF/PC)2025-414: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2025-426: Discuss and take action to auction surplus items with the funds to be returned to the maintenance department.2025-428: Discuss and take action to recycle/scrap surplus items and have the funds returned to maintenance fuel line.2025-427: Discuss and take action to accept the donation from Go Texan.Item-33: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (DT/JF)2025-419: Consider and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of the Anderson-Shiro Independent School District Elementary School in Precinct 2.2025-430: Discuss and take action to approve the appointment of Patti Ermis to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Solid Waste Advisory Committee.Item-36: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (JF)2025-445: Consider and take action to approve Addendum 3 adding an inquiry user to LGS Contract#HCSS17-0032.Item-38: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2025-424: Discuss and take action on purchasing a new vehicle for the Crime Victims Liaison.Item-40: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2025-431: Discuss and take action to make a budget adjustment to the District Attorney's machinery & equipment budget line.2025-425: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban Order set October 15, 2025, to expire January 13, 2026.)2025-411: Receive any updates on the Strategic Plan.2025-415: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF)2025-416: Consider and take action to adopt Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381 for the period of January 1, 2026 though December 31, 2026 for Grimes County2025-415: Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department builItem-47: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF)2025-433: Discuss, consider and take action to approve restructure of County Court at Law personnel to improve operational efficiency and reallocate funds, and authorize the Auditor and Human Resources offices to make necessary changes. It is expected that the CouItem-49: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 2 - David Tullos2025-429: Discuss and take action to nominate a candidate for the BVCOG Board of Directors in accordance with BVCOG by-laws. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-51: Adjourn2025-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - December 03, 2025
2025-11-24 • REGULAR SESSION