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COUNTY • Karnes COUNTY

Benny Lyssy

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Karnes County

Elected Commissioner, Precinct 2 for Karnes County.

benny.lyssy@co.karnes.tx.us(830) 254-0577
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 71.6/100
Statewide Rank: #23883 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
72/100
Regulatory Restraint
72/100
Lone Dissents
0

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
179
Yes Votes
179 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss/Take possible action: Presentation of insurance proposal from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Brian Naiser, Associate Director, Health and Benefit Services Department. Possible action to be taken on proposal.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation that all Karnes County employees who operate a Karnes County vehicle have their driving record checked with the State of Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-10
Discuss/Take possible action: Discuss proposal by Atlas Gas Solutions to construct CNG facility on CR 128 near Choate, Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-10
Discuss/Take possible action: Eliminating a sight restriction on CR 319.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-10
Acknowledge: Karnes County has zero debt obligations for 2024; therefore, there is no General Fund & Interest Sinking Tax Rate.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-10
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-10
Budget Amendments: BA 2024-17
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-24
Budget Amendments:
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss/Take possible action: Reconvene into public and open session to take action as appropriate in the courts discretion related to the private resale of tax trust property.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to private resale of trust property.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-08
Acknowledge: The FY 2025 salary orders for the 81st & 218th District Court Reporters to be in the recorded minutes of Commissioner's Court as required by Local Government Code.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-08
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-08
Discuss/Approve Disapprove: Recommendation by KCRB Engineer to award contracts for FY 24-25 Turnkey Maintenance and Construction Road Improvement Projects to BRM Trucking & Construction LLC, ABN Construction LLC, and CK Newberry LLC.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by KCRB Engineer to award contracts for FY 24-25 Drainage Maintenance and Construction Road Improvement Projects to SD Reyes.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-08
Acknowledge: The FY 2025 salary orders for the County Auditor and all assistant auditors to be in the recorded minutes of Commissioner's Court as required by LGC 152.031 (b).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-22
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exhange, lease, or value of real property related to private resale of trust property.  (Item tabled from 9-24-24 meeting)
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-22
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-22
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for the Karnes County EMS Administration/Training Center.  If approved, proposals must be received NLT 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 as described in pu
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-22
Acknowledge: FY 2025 ORDER APPOINTING COUNTY AUDITOR to be in the recorded minutes of Commissioner's Court as required by LGC 84.003 (b).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-22
Acknowledge:Recognition/Presentation of award and letter of commendation to citizen(s) and phoenix awards to EMS crew members for their life-saving efforts that were provided to a cardiac arrest victim on Spetember 11,2024.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-12
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-12
Budget Amendments: BA2025-01
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-26
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-26
Acknowledge: Texans Feeding Texans-Home Delivered Meal Grant Program Resolution authorizing county grant program year 2025.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-10
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-20
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Requesting Sheriff Department Audit for end of office term.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-20
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-20
Budget Amendments:BA-2025-02
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-20
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Executing background investigation reports for Karnes County through "Guardian".
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-14
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-28
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-28
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-03; BA 2025-04
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-28
Discuss/Take possible action: Action to be taken from Executive Session item #11.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Amending permit fee for county road entrance.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-11
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-11
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-05
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: A-lert Roofing to go over the bid that was submitted for Roof overlay on 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-25
Acknowledge: Accept and Open bids submitted for TDHCA Contract # 1003578. HOME Grant Reconstruction/Assistance of (3) homes within Karnes County.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-11
Acknowledge: Receipt of Silesia for Silesian Texans book, The Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation book, Ethnic Identity of Decendants of the 19th Century Emigrants from the European Region of Upper Silesia to Texas book donated by Msgr. Frank Kurzaj to K
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-11
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-11
Budget Amendments:  BA2025-06; 2025-07
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request by KCRB Engineer to obtain permits from TxDOT to work in TxDOT right-of-way to tie in County Drainage and Paving Project Improvements at the intersections of CR 254 and FM 2724 and at CR 264 and Fm 887.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-11
Discuss/Take possible action: Presentation on proposed Karnes County transportation route services offered by Alamo Regional Transit/Alamo Area Council of Governments.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Lease agreement with the Karnes County Youth Show, Inc. and Karnes County
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request by KCRB Engineer to obtain permits from TxDOT to work in TxDOT right-of-way to tie in County Drainage and Paving Project Improvements at the intersections of CR 254, FM 2724, CR 264 and FM 887. Item was listed on 3-11-2
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-08
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-08
Acknowledge: The Appointment of Four (4) Deputy Constables for Precinct #4: Daniel Esparza, Dwayne Villanueva, Richard Banduch and Robert Ebrom Jr.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-08
Discuss/Take possible action: The Environmental Study submitted by Michael Petter of Resource and Land Management, Inc. for 106 Front E Street, Runge, Texas (proposed site of JP4 Service Center).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-22
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-13
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Going out for bids for bank depository contract effective August 1, 2025.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-13
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-13
Acknowledge: The County Library Board approved Mandy Schueneman as a new County Library Board Member to represent the Runge Public Library.  She replaced Sylvia Davila.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-27
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-27
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-08
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-10
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Transfer of 2014 Brown Chevy Pick Up, VIN# 1GCRCREC6EZ219697 from the Sheriff's Office to the county maintenance department.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #3. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #3 use.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #2. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #2 office.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #1. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #1 office.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-24
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-24
Acknowledge: Constable Brynelsen has completed all mandated Policies that were rquired by TCOLE for a completion date of 6/01/2025 and they were submitted to TCOLE and approved.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Resolution designating authorized signatories for Contractual and Financial Documents pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (DCBG-MIT) Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program (LHMPP), Contract # 22-130
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-08
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-08
Budget Amendments: BA-2025-09, 2025-10
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Acknowledge: Updating Karnes County Sheriff's office wrecker service agreement.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-11/ BA 2025-12
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to establish a recurring Karnes County Commissioner agenda item at each Commissioner Court meeting to provide update of active Karnes County building construction projects by designated project manager.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Acknowledge: Mutual assistance agreement between Karnes County Detention Facility and Sheriff's Office.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-12
Acknowledge: Updated Mutual assistance agreement between Karnes County Detention Facility and Sheriff's Office.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-12
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-12
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-13
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-12
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Consignment agreement between Karnes County and Alamo Auctioneers and designate County Judge as authorized signer.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-12
Acknowledge: Updating Karnes County Sheriff's office wrecker service agreement.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code section 551.071 to consult with County Attorney.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-26
Acknowledge: The 81st & 218th Judicial District CSCD (Adult Probation) proposed budget meeting for the FY 26-27 biennium is being filed with a Commissioner's Court within the CSCD's Judicial District-Karnes County, in accordance with Local Government Code
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: To retain attorney Jeff Chapman and the Chapman Law Firm as outside counsel for the purpose of construction related contract review and negotiation; legal advice; risk assessment; and document preparation.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: To retain attorney Jeff Chapman and the Chapman Law Firm as outside counsel for the purpose of construction related contract review and negotiation; legal advice; risk assessment; and document preparation in an amount not to ex
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-09
Budget Amendments: 2025-14
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code Section 551.071 to consult with County Attorney concerning property, parcel #70542.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code Section 551.071; to consult with County Attorney concerning roof installation on County offices located at 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City, Tx. 78118.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment moving line items 100-475-1030 (Asst.Co.Atty),100-475-1039 (Victim Services Intern) and 100-475-1060 (Legal Media Assistant) from General Fund 100 into Grant Funds "750" contingent upon aw
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-23
Budget Amendments: 2025-15; 2025-16; 2025-17; 2025-18
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-14
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-14
Acknowledge: Presentation of life-saving Phoenix Award to Karnes County EMS Paramedics David Valenzuela & Nathaniel Goce-Reyes for their timely and effective resuscitative efforts that resulted in the neurologically intact survival of a patient that suffe
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Amending the Karnes County Purchasing Policy
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Karnes County Sheriff's office contract with "Correct Commissary" for inmate commissary services and banking software.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-28
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-09
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-09
Budget Amendments:  BA2026-03
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request to purchase 14 Duo Standalone ballot marking devices and 14 barcode scanner kits to be paid out of the contingency fund in the amount of $ 70,510.00.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-23
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-23
Acknowledge: Establishment of new inmate trust fund account with Falls City National Bank for purposes included in Correct Commissary Contract approved in Commissioners Court on October 14, 2025.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-13
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-13
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-05
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-13
Discuss/Take possible action: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.071 consultation with Attorney for advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the matter of a notice of claim submitted by Law Office of David Rodriguez. Re: C &
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Acknowledge: Donations for "Adopt a Teacher", County Christmas Party, Holiday goodies from businesses.  Donations of lunch provided for the Annual DA Law Enforcement Luncheon, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-06, 2026-07
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss/Take possible action: Pursuant to Tex. Govt. Code 551.071 (Executive Session) consultation with Attorney regarding pending notice of claim submitted by Law Office of David Rodriguez,  RE: C & C Construction.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Jail construction committee's recommendation for jail expansion architect.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss/Take possible action:  On Karnes County's management of private road signs.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-10
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-08;2026-09; 2026-10
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-10
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-10
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Deed from Karnes County to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for 1.08 acres associated with the former Falls City to Riddleville Road.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-24
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-11
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc. to procure geotechnical services necessary to complete the design of improvements for the Courthouse Restoration Project.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Take possible action: To open and accept proposals in response to Precinct 2 Service Center RFP.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Authorizing County Attorney to draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The City of Kenedy to assist financially with the capital road improvements on US 181, near Freeny Drive in Kenedy.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-10
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-10
Discuss/Take possible action: To open and accept proposals in response to RFP for removal of steel framing of Karnes County Archive Building.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-24
Budget Amendments: 2026-12, 2026-13
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc. to procure geotechnical services necessary to complete the design of improvements for the Courthouse Restoration Project.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Entering an inter-local agreement with the City of Kenedy for financial assistance, to install a traffic signal on US 181, near Freeny Drive, in Kenedy, Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Approve and Appoint "Matthew Oliver" to the Karnes County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-14
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Review updated proposed Lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. (i.e. Conoco Phillips Company).  Lease offer has been reviewed and approved by Co. Attorney Tapia to present before Court.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-28
Acknowledge: Resolution regarding the establishment of additional Data Centers in the State of Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-28
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-12
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove:  Updated Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum 2026 with current Commissioners Court Members.  Approved & updated by Co. Attorney Tapia.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-12
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-12
Budget Amendments: 2026-10
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-12
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Entering an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kenedy for financial assistance, to install a traffic signal on US 181, near Freeny Drive in Kenedy, Texas.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Bridge Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the Contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-26
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-15
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-16;  2026-17; 2026-18
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Brdige Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by DRG Architects and Commissioner Precinct 4-Wes Gisler to approve final construction documents for the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building Project and authorize DRG Architects to take all actions necessary to iss
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by DRG Architects and Commissioner Precinct 4-Wes Gisler to approve final construction documents for the Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building Project and authorize DRG Architects to take all actions
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Replacing Constable Precinct 4 light bar on county vehicle.  Current light bar is not working and is preventing Constable from performing his duties.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: County specific incentive program for employee health benefits for FY 2027.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Proposal and Renewal for FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits with TAC HEBP and authorizing the County Judge to sign contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Take possible action:  Asking consideration  from County to assist in funds for KCHO. For the past 12 years have paid for salaries from own personal account and have done a lot by answering calls and accepting dogs that have been dumped in our Cou
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss/Take possible action:  To approve reimbursement to Griselda Cantu for mileage expenses incurred from the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through the current date, to be paid from GL code 100-403-4260 (Mileage Reimbursement).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss/Take possible action: To transfer $1,000 from GL code 100-403-4270 (Conference Expense) into GL code 100-403-4260 (Mileage Reimbursement).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Bridge Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the contract.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Open bids received for RFQ for Forensic Roof Evaluation.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Consider and take possible action to approve reimbursement to Griselda Cantu for mileage expenses incurred from the beginning of fiscal year 2025-2026 through the current date, to be paid from GL code 100-403-4260 (mileage reim
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Acknowledge: Appointing Judge Wade J. Hedtke to represent Karnes County on the South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee (SCTWAC).
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Regarding the assessment and upgrade of the County's audio/video infrastructure to improve the quality, reliability, recording capabilities, and accessibility of audiovisual services for Commissioners Court meetings, County a
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-14
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-19, 2026-20, 2026-21, 2026-22, 2026-23
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-28
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-28
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-24
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Construction Manage-at-Risk Contract for the Karnes County Courthouse Restoration Project, including any related contract documents, exhibits, amendments, or addenda; authorize the County Judge to execute the contract and relat
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Acknowledge the Commissioners Court will hold a Special Meeting/Budget Workshop on August 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM, in the Karnes County Historic Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-25
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Adoption of 2026 Karnes County Investment Policy & Strategies, Investment Committee and Appointment of Investment Officer.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Acceptance of settlement of $ 34,028.71 from Northstar Energy Solutions for damage incurred at or near CR 326 and CR 333 Kenedy, Karnes County which occurred on or about November 24, 2025, Claim Number P949-424553 and execute L
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request for Qualification for Construction Manager at Risk Services Karnes County Jail Expansion Services.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-25
Budget Amendments: Ba 2026-26; 2026-27
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-25
Payment of bills.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss/Action regarding Treasurer's Report
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-25
Acknowledge: Clarify agenda item #6 presented 02/10/2026 acknowledging a donation to the Runge Public Library in the amount of $15,000.00 to knowledge and certify these funds and establish a budget for its use.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss and take possible action regarding the conveyance of Karnes County’s interests in tax trust properties (Property IDs 60374, 62406, 65327, 63003, and 64702) to the City of Kenedy for expansion of its wastewater facility.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Payment of bills.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Action regarding Treasurer's Report
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Awarding by resolution a contract for grant administration services pertaining to the application and implementation, if awarded, of the County's Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (G
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss any item(s) from consent agenda to be considered and acted upon.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Budget Amendments:  BA 2026-28
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Taking action on contract award recommendations relating to IDIQ roadway construction proposals submitted for construction and maintenance of roadways at various locations in Karnes County.
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to award a contract to Wells Construction for the construction of the Precinct 4 Service Center Facility for an amount of $1,795,931.49 and to authorize County officials to take actions necessary to initiate cons
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to award a contract to Wells Construction for the construction of the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility for an amount of $2,117,849.11 and to authorize County officials to take actions necessary to initiate const
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Approving an agreement with Floresville Electric Light & Power System to provide release of liability and allow completion of work to provide electric service for the Precinct 2 Service Center at 401 S. Panna Maria in Falls Cit
VOTED: YESOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Awarding by resolution a contract for Engineering services pertaining to the application and implementation, if awarded, of the County's Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and a