Matagorda County commissioners vote to enter executive session on contract negotiations

The Matagorda County Commissioners' Court voted unanimously Aug. 8 to go into executive session to consult with county attorneys about a contract under negotiation.

County Judge Bobby Seiferman convened the special session at 10:15 a.m. in the commissioners' courtroom in Bay City. Commissioner Edward "Bubba" Cook moved at 10:18 a.m. that the court meet in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.0725 to consult with attorneys regarding deliberation of a contract being negotiated; Commissioner Charles "Bubba" Frick seconded the motion and the minutes record the vote as 5 ayes, 0 nays.

The minutes show the court reconvened and at 11:11 a.m. recorded a motion by Commissioner Troy Shimek, seconded by Commissioner Cook, repeating the executive-session language; that entry also is recorded as carried. The session was adjourned by Judge Seiferman at approximately 11:13 a.m.

The minutes do not record any public action, decision or vote on the contract in open session. The agenda included a public comments item but the minutes note the item without recording any speaker remarks. The minutes were later approved in open court on Aug. 25, 2025, and attested by County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz.

The action cited Texas Government Code §551.0725, the statutory authority that permits a governmental body to deliberate regarding the negotiation of a contract when consultation with its attorney is needed. The minutes do not disclose the contract party, contract subject matter, or any outcome of negotiations; no further public detail appears in the transcript.