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Courthouse construction near completion; commissioners approve retainage and release schedule

Waller County Commissioners Court · March 18, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported courthouse construction at about 99.5% complete, authorized payments including a $174,865.15 line item for design and third‑floor retainage, and set an anticipated occupancy in late June or July.

County project staff gave a detailed update on the courthouse project and the court approved pay‑outs and retainage adjustments. The staff reported the main building and first parking lot are complete, most subcontractor retainage has been released, and the third floor remains under hold for retainage related to ongoing work. "We're at 99.5% finished," project manager Danny said, and staff briefed the court on remaining furniture procurement and lighting programming.

The court approved a $174,865.15 line item for continuing design fees, third‑floor construction and retainage; staff said anticipated occupancy is late June or early July with moves into July if furniture arrives on schedule. The court asked staff to continue monthly reports to the auditors and to bring final furniture approvals before ordering.