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- Approve minutes from the regular court meeting dated Aug. 11, 2025: motion carried (vote not individually recorded on livestream).

- Approve line‑item budget transfers ($1,238,904) and budget amendments ($94,443): motion carried.

- Authorize payment of claims (General Accounts) in the amount of $3,469,363.24: motion carried.

- Authorize County Judge to sign letter of agreement with Bollinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss LLP for audit of financial statements for period ending 9/30/2025: motion carried.

- Consent agenda (items 6–14): approved by majority vote.

- Approve resolution supporting a ban on certain THC products (referred to as Senate Bill 6 in backup material): unanimous approval; court will forward resolution to state Senate, state House and governor's office.

- Grievance committee actions (Local Gov’t Code §152.015): sheriff’s salary request ($150,000) approved by citizen committee (9–0) and thereby automatically included in budget; Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Judge Susan Rowley) recommended for a $10,000 increase by citizens committee (7–2); commissioners approved the JP Precinct 2 increase to $100,686 (court vote 4–1).

- Approve FY2026 civil fees for Constable Precinct 1 and Constable Precinct 3 (precincts 2 and 4 may submit fees for later consideration): motion carried.

- Authorize County Judge to sign first amendment to construction contract with MH Veil Constructors Inc. for Detention Center Sewer Screen Project (increase noted in backup of $309,333): motion carried.

- Authorize County Judge to sign administrative agreement with Centex Title LLC for processing electric vehicle (Tesla) registrations: motion carried.

- Impose optional Texas DMV fees (calendar year 2026) — no change (Option A, $10 road & bridge fee continues): motion carried.

- Award RFP 250602 (employment physicals and drug/alcohol screening) to HCAA Medical Group and OccMed Associates (incumbents): motion carried.

- Authorize County Judge to sign consulting agreements with CPS HR Consulting for executive recruitment (Director of Public Works and Director of Facilities Management), $10,000 each: motions carried.

- Approve addition of a detention therapist at the Juvenile Justice Center funded 100% by state grant for six years (grant includes $355,000 for JSO positions): motion carried.

- Adopt Lubbock County tax rate of 0.327425 per $100 for tax year 2025: motion carried 3–2.

- Authorize County Judge to sign agreement for preliminary engineering services with Lubbock and Western Railway LLC for County Road 1700 (Milwaukee Avenue railroad crossing): motion carried.

- Authorize County Judge to sign agreement with DNH United Fueling Services for fuel system and software (RFP 250603) — contract amount $286,704.82: motion carried.

- Item 31 (implement hiring freeze effective Aug. 25 unless approved by court): initial motion discussed; court postponed further consideration to Sept. 8, 2025 (motion to postpone carried unanimously).

If you need the official roll‑call names for each vote, consult the county clerk’s official minutes once they are posted; the clerk’s minutes provide the formal record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lubbock - Commissioners' Court","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and recorded outcomes from the Aug. 25 Lubbock County Commissioners Court meeting, including contracts, awards and personnel changes.","taxTitle","Lubbock County, Texas","taxId",2711,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587222,"Commissioners accept grievance committee recommendation; JP Precinct 2 judge salary increased",531,929000,1460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3&start=929&end=1460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3/thumbnail_929000.jpg","/articles/6587222/Lubbock-County/Texas/Commissioners-accept-grievance-committee-recommendation-JP-Precinct-2-judge-salary-increased","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587222-4c873e71a893d01eeba41523a319b0ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770565418&Signature=nIv8Cxnz1jJ4KVWq8DFlrVGC91Cl-7pTjobkP1QzsKZ7Fy-kwoH6knhmW9EMHFGJMTUOvu5hKRteixqaGgDaUid4VY31QXLbfIrGsxfAAdmtcDpXu5CJEwgCPaX0fgC4GW4Hxzy2ENxAsXl17hCJZXIZ7-NTFwzOPH5~9XmM4vP4g1njBqvQsdSm~elGY4tUl-3zHEElAgQXkunaZUmjQbAJ2eXERANz3XtSL6MWB7dOrtU9PByUW5o6jzt3cs-ERa9UK6c6Fdw7-nb8xqCpy1588mD2TltgwGaOrPbDOUFVSd~VYIpoYu24Oh5skyg3bsXTmLID2qPjn0IfvslyEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lubbock County Commissioners on Monday acted on recommendations from a nine‑member grievance committee convened under Texas Local Government Code §152.015 to review elected officials’ salary requests.

Per the statutory process described at the meeting, the citizens’ committee met and voted unanimously (9–0) to approve Sheriff Kelly Roe’s requested salary of $150,000. Under the statute, a unanimous citizen committee decision automatically places the requested salary in the upcoming budget without a separate court vote.

The citizens’ committee voted 7–2 on a request from Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Judge Susan Rowley) for a $10,000 increase. The committee’s 7–2 outcome became a recommendation to the commissioners court. The court moved, seconded and approved increasing the salary for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 to $100,686; the motion passed 4–1. One commissioner stated they were the lone no vote on elected officials’ salary increases.

During discussion, court members questioned whether presiding officers or county attorneys may have influenced the citizen committee and discussed the statutory limits on the court’s authority over elected officers’ staffing and budgets. County staff and counsel clarified the process: unanimous citizen committee approval automatically adds the requested salary to the budget, whereas non‑unanimous committee recommendations are returned to the commissioners for a decision.

What it means: The sheriff’s requested salary will be included in the FY26 budget per the grievance‑committee rules. The approved increase for the Justice of the Peace will also be reflected in the upcoming budget materials.

Next steps: County staff will incorporate the salary changes into budget documents and return needed paperwork to the court for final budget adoption.","A citizen grievance committee unanimously approved the sheriff’s requested salary and recommended a pay increase for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. Commissioners accepted the JP recommendation; the sheriff’s approved request was automatically included in the budget by statute.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587226,"Lubbock County Commissioners unanimously pass resolution backing state ban on high‑potency THC products",201,673000,874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3&start=673&end=874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3/thumbnail_673000.jpg","/articles/6587226/Lubbock-County/Texas/Lubbock-County-Commissioners-unanimously-pass-resolution-backing-state-ban-on-highpotency-THC-products","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587226-33bf17301dbdc8e274fd05615430a7ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770565418&Signature=Kp8AJnpWw2-DiSbbLuapy3ZR2Y~fbKriIRtVbWMeT5CtZekHNtiThspE92yg1tMkR0LfPzpOHsdfeFx5wp70ocFi4JtbvdStdor95jTzNy6ST9JJQhwjP3~fDtkMNRTu-Js5qqtMNmJXpBGNPMYWpBYG1pyDQZCobzaHm2codBTwYF8icoz9y3JmHunDenj6ktD~XiM9qfJUJHJ~2iOve1pPaTbsAbEL7B~zCVjUip~g~w83Cy1aEX4K9ST3Ebmzj4Eha1Ociv76DrnbEINvTBo59mPZssCvtzDF368al2wuRNM1keWludR5r33eKS7cYzHDCe~4~cfJUb497QP1yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lubbock County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously approved a resolution urging the Texas Legislature and governor to ban high‑potency THC products now before the Legislature (discussed in backup material as “Senate Bill 6”). The resolution cites public‑health concerns, including links between high‑potency THC and addiction, cognitive impairment and mental‑health disorders among youth and vulnerable populations.

The County Judge read excerpts of the proposed resolution and described increases the county has seen in mental‑health cases linked to THC use, particularly among older teens and young adults who appear before the county’s civil mental‑health commitment process. The judge told the court that county officials see “a marked increase in mental health disorders because of THC,” adding that some cases have led families to step in to help students who have dropped out of school.

Marlise Boyles from the civil district attorney’s office was identified in the courtroom; the judge noted her role in those cases. After the reading, the judge moved to approve the resolution and asked that it be forwarded to members of the state Senate and House and to the governor’s office. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The resolution passed unanimously.

What it means: The resolution is a formal expression of the county’s view and carries no direct regulatory power at the county level; it is intended as a message to state legislators and the governor.

Next steps: County staff will forward the approved resolution to the legislators and governor’s office as requested by the court.","Commissioners approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to ban certain THC products, citing concerns about mental‑health impacts, particularly among young adults. The resolution will be sent to state legislators and the governor’s office.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587231,"Lubbock County Commissioners adopt 0.327425 tax rate after heated budget debate",1461,2359000,3820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3&start=2359&end=3820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671815-4d186b7a321c9344f699c2b5cc9833e3/thumbnail_2359000.jpg","/articles/6587231/Lubbock-County/Texas/Lubbock-County-Commissioners-adopt-0327425-tax-rate-after-heated-budget-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587231-dc12b956ba13768b14b778111be58473/orig.mp4?Expires=1770565418&Signature=H2Dn21uzEVvVmR5JraJZ9HlM6b43gmV511KGsxUAVIDrrcIK21BpyUPlwtWgC3ai2uy2VuZLfabAjbm2Pshzs8VI-FualsDjlx2tx4Z01g20Dgd2qZiiGySn8hzUAhisRYUSA0tx8ZSTP1V13MWEVo3OuFoWKDivNxyU-zZgk22WLJy43xdFF9DdYS2K~4V2wbcMELrQ1vdiPP3aXAOvJdSJmiAco~PF22InqHg5-lw8IUyam5AyD09GNoJb5X0h1beBfuD-bcmuEFHqMcaXX4e96sL19vmkYibZgmrP2I3pRa-rXccDXOITpJgrEs4dlM37GHGu3MaguxdSx42f~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lubbock County Commissioners Court on Monday voted 3–2 to adopt a tax rate of 0.327425 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2025, after extended presentations from county staff and a lengthy debate among commissioners about budget shortfalls, employee pay and public-safety funding.

County Auditor Kathy Williams presented preliminary budget calculations showing that adopting the “no new revenue” (NNR) rate would reduce county revenues and leave the county with a significant budget gap. Williams told the court that, as presented, adopting the NNR resulted in a multi‑million dollar decrease from last year’s budget and that departments had already been asked to trim about 10% from requested spending.

The debate split the court. Commissioners in favor of keeping the current rate or adopting the proposed 0.327425 figure said the amount captures growth-related revenue that can pay for road maintenance, law enforcement and efforts to retain staff. One commissioner who supported the rate said adopting the same rate as the current year would cost an average homeowner (on a $210,000 house) about $2.63 annually while preserving roughly $7.5 million in state‑related funding the county would otherwise forfeit.

Opponents framed the choice as an affordability issue for residents. During public comment, resident Jeffrey J. Page told the court, “I just rise in opposition to any tax rate increase.” Another speaker, Diedrich Ward, urged commissioners to weigh basic county needs but also warned against raising taxes on residents.

After several procedural moves — including a failed motion to postpone consideration and a failed amendment proposing a higher rate — the motion to adopt 0.327425 passed on a 3–2 vote. The court did not record individual roll-call votes in the livestream recording; the official minutes will list individual votes.

What it means: County staff said adopting the rate will give the county flexibility to cover rising operational costs, avoid larger reductions to core services and retain employees in some departments. County leaders also said failing to capture growth revenue could put pressure on reserves and credit ratings over time.

Next steps: The tax rate takes effect for tax year 2025 and will be included in the county’s final budget process. Commissioners identified additional budget items for further work, and staff will return with refined figures at upcoming meetings.

","After a daylong discussion and a divided vote, Lubbock County Commissioners voted 3–2 to adopt a tax rate of 0.327425 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2025. Commissioners and staff said the choice balances preserving services and capturing growth-related revenue; opponents said taxpayers cannot afford an increase.","actionData","errors"]

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