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Commissioners agree to craft annex rental policy, waive fee for Republican Women’s Club luncheon

Rockwall County Commissioners Court · January 28, 2026
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Summary

After a lengthy discussion about rental rates, security and IT support for the county annex multipurpose room, commissioners directed staff to draft a policy and voted to waive fees for the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club luncheon on Jan. 31 (motion passed 3–1 with one abstention).

Rockwall County commissioners on Jan. 27 spent more than an hour debating rental fees, security protocols and fee‑waiver standards for the county’s annex multipurpose room before directing staff to draft a formal policy and approving a one‑time fee waiver for a local group.

Commissioner Galana opened the discussion, criticizing the current temporary rate and deposit: "It was like I could have gone to Hidden Creek and rented the building, for less money," she said, calling the $300‑an‑hour fee and $600 deposit…

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