Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Nov. 9, 2026, approving routine budget adjustments and several memoranda of agreement with ICE for three constable precincts after extended debate about liability, funding and operational impacts.

Discussion Points

•Auditor's office presented amounts and requested approval.
•Commissioners asked whether stipend and payment parameters are included in the MOA; counsel said they are in an external pamphlet.
•Concerns were raised about possible ICE software access to county infrastructure and whether the MOA adequately protects the county.
•County counsel said stipend amounts are referenced in an external pamphlet, not in the MOA language.
•Dissenters cited open-ended costs and liability; supporters pointed to equipment and training benefits.
•Each volunteer fire department outlined equipment needs: communications gear and hose (New Deal), rescue spreaders and hand tools (Woodrow), SCBAs and hose (Woolforth).
•Judge and commissioners focused on whether MOA includes financial guarantees and what liabilities the county might assume.
•Motions to approve carried by voice vote.
•Motion used unclaimed funds and was approved by the court.
•No items pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
•Office provided monthly and fiscal‑year totals and venue bank balances; comparisons to prior periods were presented.
•Organizer outlined event scope and estimated last year's attendance at about 1,200 people.
•Presenters described MOA task force model and training; commissioners questioned workload and undefined costs.
•Presenters emphasized benefits of equipment, training and reported stipend materials available separately.

Decisions

•Approvals granted and county staff to process disbursements.
•Approved $1,000 funding for Poncho Claws.
•Court approved budget transfers, amendments, and claims payments.
•Court authorized judge to sign MOA for Precinct Four (3–2).
•Court authorized judge to sign the precinct two MOA (3–2).
•Court authorized the county judge to sign the MOA for Constable Precinct One (3–2).

Directions

•Constable offices to coordinate with county counsel to provide clarifications as requested.
•County judge and staff to seek clarifications and additional information to be presented at next session (judge requested follow-up).

Nov

Commissioners Court 11/09/2026

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met November 9, 2026. The court approved routine minutes, budgets and claims, awarded $1,000 to a community holiday event, heard a revenue report from the tax office, approved surplus-property transfers and multiple 287(g) memoranda of agreement with ICE for three constable precincts after debate about liability and funding.

Discussion Points

•Civil district attorney said the MOA as written does not include payment parameters; stipend information exists in a separate pamphlet.
•Commissioners supported community events funding from unclaimed funds.
•Constable representatives said MOA formalizes existing practice and could provide stipend funding and equipment.
•County counsel: stipend/payment details are not included in the MOA.
•Critical-needs funding for volunteer fire departments approved for communications, rescue tools and SCBA/hoses.
•Monthly hotel and short-term rental collections increased year-over-year by 23% for the month and 13% for the fiscal year to date.
•Opponents: MOA lacks protection for county and does not guarantee stipend funding.
•Opponents: questions about liability, IT, and paperwork burden.
•Opponents said MOA lacks explicit funding/compensation and raises liability and IT concerns.
•Organizer described event programming and estimated attendance of about 1,200.
•Proponents: MOA aligns with existing practices and allows precincts to be eligible for funds and equipment.
•Proponents: MOA allows precincts to be eligible for funds and equipment.
•Routine approvals of minutes, budget adjustments, and claims were completed.
•Surplus property sale and transfer to school-district police were authorized.
•Venue Bank balance and disbursements through Oct. 30, 2026 were reported.

Decisions

•Approved $1,000 funding for Poncho Claws (unanimous).
•Authorized county judge to sign MOA for Precinct Two (3–2).
•Authorized the county judge to sign MOA for Precinct Four (3–2).
•Authorized the county judge to sign the MOA for Constable Precinct One (3–2).
•Multiple administrative motions carried as part of consent and individual agenda items.
•Revenue report accepted by the court.

Directions

•Auditor's office to disburse funds and file payment record.
•County counsel to review MOA for liability and termination language.
•County judge's office and counsel to return with attachments, clarifications and IT impact analysis.
•Staff to provide stipend/financial pamphlet attachments and counsel review at next session.
•Staff to return with clarifying exhibits and a written summary of the funding mechanism and IT impacts.

Oct

Commissioners' Court-2026-10-26

Regular meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court on Oct. 26, 2026; routine financial items and multiple contracts, procurement awards and road/roadwork items were approved; a contingent-fee collections contract and related written findings drew brief public concern about personal data and property consequences.

Discussion Points

•A court member clarified that the county will not sell personal information.
•Auditor presented transfers and amendments and presented monthly reports.
•Commissioners thanked donor and contractor for assistance and noted improved access for first responders.
•Court approved the application.
•Donor Hedge Martin will fund conversion; staff to fit work into maintenance schedule.
•List of specific equipment purchases and replacements.
•No substantive discussion recorded.
•Purchasing recommended exemption to retain Purdue et al. for collections.
•Roosevelt VFD will pair award with $20,000 local contribution to buy a filling system for SCBA bottles.
•Sheriff's Office presented the annual equitable sharing report to DOJ.
•Survey limits extended to better evaluate drainage to address flooding near a school.
•The court adopted required written findings and approved the contingent-fee contract.
•This is part of ongoing efforts to eliminate localized flooding concerns.

Decisions

•Acceptance of donation approved.
•Agreement accepted.
•Amendment approved; county judge authorized to sign.
•Application approved.
•Approve transfers, amendments, claims, and accept unaudited reports.
•Procurement exemption approved; contingent-fee contract approved.

Directions

•County judge authorized to sign contract and written findings.
•Road & Bridge to perform extended survey and evaluate drainage.
•Road & Bridge to schedule work for FY27 when possible; otherwise in FY28.

Oct

Commissioners' Court

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Oct. 26, 2026. The court approved routine financial actions (payments, budget transfers, monthly unaudited reports), authorized contracts for delinquent-fine collections and a contingent-fee contract, approved county road work and donations, and heard reports from the sheriff's office, constable and road and bridge staff before adjourning into executive session.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners moved and approved both funding applications.
•Commissioners thanked crews for clearing fallen trees and discussed scheduling projects within maintenance rotations.
•Commissioners thanked donor and contractor for assistance.
•Dan Corbin presented the annual equitable sharing certification to DOJ as the FY26 report.
•Donor (Hedge Martin) willing to fund conversion; county staff will schedule the work.
•Mrs. Williams presented transfers and amendments totaling $37,770 and $251,857, respectively, and requested approval of monthly unaudited reports for August and September 2026.
•Presenter reported September fee totals of $14,900 for Precinct 1.
•Purchasing recommended an exemption for the named firm and presented a contingent-fee contract and required written findings under state law.
•Roosevelt will use awarded funds and $20,000 in department funds for an SCBA filling system; the other department listed equipment purchases to be funded.
•Staff described need to extend survey limits to evaluate drainage to the highway; commissioner emphasized school flooding concern.
•Staff reported open positions (equipment operator, truck driver) and open work order counts across divisions.
•Staff reported the pit operations start date (Jan. 1) and that the county has been purchasing crushed material while rotating pit locations.

Decisions

•Both critical-needs applications approved.
•Court accepted the donation and approved conversion; scheduling to be determined.
•Court approved Amendment 1 to Kimley Horn contract for extended survey work.
•Court awarded the pit-run agreement and authorized the county judge to sign the contract.
•No formal action recorded beyond acceptance of the report; staff will incorporate project work into maintenance schedules.
•The court accepted the precinct's report; no further action requested.
•The court approved the equitable sharing agreement/certification.
•The court approved the procurement exemption, findings and contingent-fee contract; commissioners publicly stated the county would not sell personal information.
•The court approved the transfers, amendments, payments, and accepted the two monthly unaudited reports.

Oct

Commissioners' Court-2026-10-12

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Oct. 12, 2026, approving routine minutes and payments, hearing a tax-office revenue report, approving several procurement and contract items, and voting 3–2 to reclassify one public‑works position while approving a second retitle unanimously. Public commenters raised concerns about Road & Bridge hiring and transparency.

Discussion Points

•Claims totaling $4,798,538.13 were presented for authorization; auditor presented $13,000 financial matter with no amendments.
•HR presented that changes are retitles/reclassifications, not new hires.
•Monthly totals and year‑to‑date comparisons were presented; monthly total down 1% compared with prior August but fiscal year totals up 26%.
•Recommendation to proceed with loan so truck returns to service.
•Safety concerns cited for one property (Kaye Thomas) and led to postponement.
•Staff argued coordination with development services could reduce future corrective costs.
•Staff confirmed other pits (5S Farms and Kalec Farms) are current county sources.
•Staff reported processing of about 8,000 DPS records and use of temporary workers.
•Staff requested designation of an authorized signatory for the reimbursement application.
•Vacancies: Unpaved roads 32 open positions, paging/ROSE 36, signs had 11 open work orders, fleet maintenance ~79 open work orders.
•Vehicle out of service for six months; plan to replace chassis and refurbish components.
•Whether to combine Public Works with Road functions; concerns about consolidation and qualifications.

Decisions

•Amendment carried; court authorized county judge to apply for the grant.
•Both items approved by voice vote.
•First reclassification approved 3–2; second retitle approved unanimously.
•Loan agreement authorized; motion carried.
•Postponed item 22 to Oct. 26; items 23 and 24 authorized.
•Report received; no action taken.
•Report received; no immediate hiring or budget actions taken.

Directions

•Amend motion to designate county judge as authorized signatory; apply for reimbursement by Oct. 19.
•Authorize county judge to sign loan agreement.
•Revise contract language for postponed item and return Oct. 26.
•Staff to continue recruitment and address high‑priority work orders.
•Vote each position separately (amendment carried).

Oct

Commissioners' Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Oct. 12, 2026. The court handled public comments including allegations about Road & Bridge hiring practices, approved financial claims and several contracts, received a tax/venue collections report, authorized a Secretary of State reimbursement grant (designation changed to the county judge), approved personnel reclassifications (one split 3–2), loaned $80,000 to Abernathy for a brush truck, approved multiple pit-run caliche contracts, heard a roads/maintenance staffing report, and adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Abernathy's brush truck out of service for six months; loan will fund replacement cab/chassis and refurbishment.
•Commissioner expressed opposition to combining Public Works with Road Commissioner responsibilities.
•Fiscal‑year totals and venue bank balance reported.
•Halford: ~8,000 records received from DPS; about 1,000 remaining.
•He alleged racist comments and retaliation in hiring and requested an audit and the 'no‑hire list'.
•HR: positions are retitles/reclassifications, not new hires.
•Item 22 postponed due to safety and contract language concerns.
•Items 23 and 24 authorized to proceed as presented.
•Monthly hotel and car tax totals presented.
•Most roads reported as passable; ongoing crew work to address issues.
•Request to designate a signer for grant application to meet Oct. 19 deadline.
•Shipley opposed creating multiple high‑paying positions in Road & Bridge.
•Staffing gaps: 32 open positions in Unpaved Roads, 36 in Paving, 11 open sign work orders, ~79 fleet work orders.

Decisions

•Court approved amended authorization to have county judge apply for and accept the grant.
•Court authorized loan agreement.
•Item 22 postponed; Items 23 and 24 approved.
•Reclassification approved 3–2; retitle approved unanimously.

Directions

•Amend authorization to designate county judge as authorized signer.
•Procurement/Public Works to return revised contract and safety assessment on Oct. 26 for Item 22.

Sep

Commissioners Court-2026-09-28

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Sept. 28, 2026, for a 9 a.m. work session on reorganizing Public Works and a regular session that approved budget transfers and payments, adopted fiscal policies, authorized insurance renewals and agreements with volunteer fire departments, set a speed limit on County Road 6300, and heard updates from A&M AgriLife Extension and county road staff.

Discussion Points

•Auditor summarized totals for transfers and amendments.
•Commissioners asked clarifying questions then voted to approve.
•Commissioners discussed related right-of-way drainage issues and prior sign requests.
•Commissioners discussed the need for a live after-hours answering service to improve initial response for death investigations.
•Contract status update: 6 of 11 agreements returned and additional expected.
•Extension ran vector management, tree-care and beekeeping programs and continues youth nutrition and physical-activity initiatives.
•He requested public access to the court-ordered audit.
•Livestock validation numbers decreased to 185 steers; sheep and goat validation planned for October.
•ME presented the fee schedule and compared fees with other counties.
•Proposal framed as retitling/reclassification with no immediate budget increase if hires align with prior salaries.
•Recent storms produced washouts and right-of-way obstructions that crews will address when conditions permit.
•Retitle Environmental Health Manager to Floodplain and Right-of-Way Administrator to centralize permitting and inspections.
•Roosevelt received unexpected grant funds and requested interim county loan; Woodrow requested standard loan for equipment including a Rosenbauer Quint.
•Shipley raised allegations of racial comments and unfair hiring practices in Road and Bridge.
•Staffing vacancies exist in equipment operator positions and environmental health manager.
•Staff noted ~40 residences/commercial properties and truck traffic.
•Two staffing models proposed: Assistant Director (engineer) vs. Development Services Manager (construction/land development experience).
•Work-order backlog: unpaved 9, paved 32, signs 11, parks 17, fleet ~69.

Decisions

•45 mph signage approved for County Road 6300.
•Adopted FY27 ME fee schedule and authorized after-hours answering service contract.
•Authorizations approved to allow departmental equipment purchases and contract execution.
•Court agreed in principle to explore an AD O3 combined posting and asked staff to return with formal job descriptions and reclassification proposals.
•Court approved transfers, payment of claims, and renewed fiscal policies.
•No formal court action recorded during the public-comment item.

Directions

•County judge authorized to sign agreements and loans; departments to return executed documents.
•Post position with preferred engineering qualifications and evaluate applicants; consider 6-month hiring window to pursue engineer candidate before shifting to alternative option.
•Proceed to execute the Alliance Communications contract for after-hours service.
•Public Works to install signs and address right-of-way and drainage material.
•Public Works to remove right-of-way material and schedule repairs when surfaces dry.
•Staff to draft combined job description(s) and reclassification language for court consideration.

Sep

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court held a 9 a.m. work session and a regular session on Sept. 28, 2026, that centered on reorganizing Public Works/Road & Bridge staffing and job descriptions, plus routine financial, public-safety and service-agreement actions. The court also heard a public commenter raise workplace misconduct allegations and received updates from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and county roads staff.

Discussion Points

•Adopt FY27 fee schedule for ME services.
•Allegations of racial comments by supervisors; claims of corrupt hiring practices; request for public access to an audit.
•Auditor presented transfers, amendments and claims totals.
•Authorize a live after-hours answering service to improve caller experience.
•Livestock validation numbers and programming updates.
•Need to centralize permitting and floodplain administration.
•No debate recorded; motions carried by voice vote.
•Public-safety rationale for 45 mph signs on County Road 6300.
•Recruiting for an open agronomy position.
•Retitling is proposed to avoid adding headcount.
•Roads staffing and open work orders following recent storms.
•Roosevelt VFD received unexpected grant funds and intends quick repayment.
•Status of volunteer fire department contracts; assistance for equipment purchases.
•Tradeoff between hiring an engineer vs a development manager.

Decisions

•Fee schedule and service agreement approved.
•Financial items approved.
•Loan agreements and authorization for judge to sign were approved.
•No final reclassification adopted at meeting; direction only.
•Signage approved; repair work to proceed.

Directions

•Roads to remove material in right-of-way and address washouts when conditions allow.
•Staff directed to draft one combined job description and classification for return to the court.

Sep

Commissioners Court-2026-09-21

Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court on Sept. 21, 2026 approved routine contract and permit items and passed a resolution supporting the criminal district attorney’s request that the Texas Rangers investigate apparent payroll irregularities involving the appointment and pay of Mark Muir; the DA said her office is already pursuing an investigation.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners approved permit on voice vote.
•Commissioners approved the purchase without extended debate.
•Commissioners approved without extended debate.
•DA Stanek said her office is already investigating and would not comment further while it is pending.
•Item described as standard/administrative; minimal discussion recorded.
•Lopez described event purpose and attendance; estimated cost $750 to cover lunches for ~30 attendees.
•ME office requested renewal to continue post-mortem services.
•One commissioner argued the resolution is necessary to restore public trust; another said while they supported the content they would vote no due to legal concerns about the resolution text.
•Public commenters and several commissioners called for an independent outside investigation into payments to Mark Muir during a period when Jason Corley was not serving.
•Staff indicated SEGRA was ready and work would proceed on County Road 7000.

Decisions

•Authorization approved.
•Permit approved.
•Purchase approved.
•Resolution passed 3-1; no specific enforcement steps or timelines for outside agencies were mandated by the court.

Directions

•Captain Lopez to proceed with purchase for Oct. 7-8 event.
•County judge authorized to execute extension.
•Permitting staff to coordinate with SEGRA for installation.
•Staff to execute renewal.
•The court adopted a nonbinding resolution expressing support for an independent investigation and restoring public trust.

Sep

Commissioners Court

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Sept. 21, 2026, and voted 3-1 to approve a resolution supporting the criminal district attorney's request that the Texas Rangers investigate apparent payroll irregularities involving payments to Mark Muir and related actions. The meeting also approved routine items including a food purchase for a jail reentry training event, a lease extension for the regional public defender's office, a forensic pathology services renewal, and a utility permit for aerial fiber installation.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked about attendee numbers and funding source.
•DA said the resolution was unnecessary because her office is already investigating through appropriate means.
•Item described as a standard renewal for office space.
•Lopez described the event and expected attendance of about 30 people.
•Medical Examiner requested the renewal as routine.
•No substantive discussion occurred on the record.
•No substantive public discussion occurred.
•One commissioner urged caution, citing potential defamation and limited county authority to compel law enforcement agencies.
•Residents alleged dual payroll payments to Precinct 2 and questioned paperwork and benefits.
•Residents called for the Texas Rangers to investigate and for public accountability.
•Supporters argued an independent, outside investigation is necessary to restore public trust.

Decisions

•Court adopted resolution supporting DA\u0002s request for an independent investigation by the Texas Rangers; vote 3-1.
•Motion approved; item closed.
•Motion to approve carried; item closed.

Directions

•Approved purchase and authorized county purchase card use.
•Authorized county judge to execute renewal.
•Authorized county judge to execute the renewal agreement.
•No formal direction or additional investigative assignment to county staff was adopted; the court passed a nonbinding resolution to support an external investigation.

Sep

Commissioners Court-2026-09-14

Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved the county and hospital district budgets and tax rates, authorized multiple community grants and small capital contracts, and voted to install a 50 mph speed limit on County Road 2130. Public comment highlighted sheriff's-office turnover and requests for veteran and library funding.

Discussion Points

•Auditor presented revenue, no-new-revenue baseline, and proposed allocations including COLA and new positions.
•Commissioners acknowledged the recruitment and retention challenges and referenced budget choices that target COLA and specific staffing increases.
•Commissioners discussed vendor/volunteer logistics for wreaths and marquee community benefits.
•Commissioners had no substantive amendments and proceeded to vote.
•Ferroni said 97 deputies left last year and called the county\u0002funded compensation study overly redacted following an open-records appeal.
•Judge Parrish stated the budget was insufficient to meet county needs, citing public safety and facilities.
•Precinct commissioner noted increased traffic near Woodrow construction and school bus presence as reasons to lower the speed limit.
•Presenters described specific uses for the funds (training materials, marquee construction, wreath purchases, library programming, memorial groundwork).
•Road & Bridge staff confirmed traffic changes and bus routing in the area.
•Staff presented district capital and operating budgets and referenced the backup resolution language.

Decisions

•Adopt 50 mph speed limit on CR 2130 in Precinct 1.
•Adopt FY27 budget as presented (4-1).
•Adopt FY27 hospital district capital and operating budgets and a 2027 tax rate of 0.099932.
•Approve each requested grant amount as presented.
•No separate compensation ordinance was advanced during the meeting; matter remains part of budget and future personnel discussions.

Directions

•Auditor's Office to disburse funds and request proof of purchase/performance where appropriate.
•Auditor to post adopted budget and supporting documents online.
•Road & Bridge to install signs and monitor for future requests.

Sep

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court on Sept. 14, 2026 approved the countyY27 budget and tax rate, approved the Lubbock County Hospital District budget and tax rate, authorized several community grants and procurement awards, and adopted a 50 mph speed limit on County Road 2130. Public comment included concerns about Road & Bridge hiring and deputy pay/turnover.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner described increased traffic flow and proximity to bus park; recommended 50 mph reduction.
•Commissioners asked for cost clarity on the Bonterra subscription because numbers read in the record were inconsistent.
•Commissioners expect additional similar requests as area develops.
•Commissioners raised concerns about sheriff staffing, jail maintenance, IT needs, and volunteer fire departments' funding.
•Court emphasized a no-new-revenue approach with specific one-time capital uses and COLA for employees.
•Court used unclaimed-property funds for these specific uses under Texas Property Code.
•Judge offered the Hospital District budgets and noted supporting backup pages.
•No amendment offered; court moved to approve.
•Presenters emphasized community and economic benefits, festival attendance and volunteer involvement.
•Staff described need for multi-awards to ensure availability on election nights and the reasoning to exempt a long-term vendor for continuity on projects.

Decisions

•Adopt 50 mph posted limit for the identified County Road 2130 stretch.
•Adopt FY27 county budget and set tax rate at 0.322782 per $100 valuation (4-1).
•Adopt Hospital District FY27 budgets and tax rate.
•Approve listed community grants and donations.
•Proceed with the listed contract awards and professional services agreements; approve Bonterra addendum but verify posted backup for exact cost.

Directions

•Auditor to coordinate disbursements and document compliance with Texas Property Code.
•County administration to file and post final adopted budgets and tax rate.
•County Auditor to post budget documents and implement appropriations.
•Purchasing to finalize contract documents and return executed agreements for filing.
•Road & Bridge to install signage and coordinate with school district as needed.
•Staff to provide clear cost backup for Bonterra renewal to the court record.
•Staff to track execution and report on major capital projects.

Aug

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Aug. 24, 2026, approving routine financial reports and claims, awarding multiple Road & Bridge contracts, authorizing interlocal and memorandum agreements (including a medical examiner services contract and a crime-tracing MOU), and approving a $110,000 salary for the tax assessor-collector after a 4–1 vote amid debate about employee COLAs.

Discussion Points

•Auditor presented transfers, amendments and claims totals; commissioners did not request additional detail during the meeting.
•Commissioners debated prioritizing employee COLAs vs. elected-official pay increases; one commissioner opposed the raise on that basis.
•Commissioners raised no substantive objections to the awards.
•Constable reported monthly receipts and said constables will not increase fees for FY27.
•Grievance committee recommended $110,000 salary for Ronnie Keester; committee vote/readout was discussed and questioned.
•NextGen 911 migration, text-to-911 usage, capital purchases reduced operating needs.
•Presentation of the interlocal agreement to provide Potter County with medical-examiner services; commissioners praised the regional benefit of the facility.
•Purchasing described the number of responsive bidders and recommended multi-awards to ensure coverage.
•Purchasing recommended x‑ray tube be recycled through a specialist rather than auction.
•Questions about professional-services increases and project costs.

Decisions

•Accept constable fees with no increase; approve disposal and recycling recommendation.
•Approve LECD proposed budget for FY 2026–27.
•Approve procurement awards as presented.
•Approve transfers, amendments and claims as presented.
•Authorize salary increase to $110,000 for tax assessor-collector (approved 4–1).
•Authorize the county judge to sign the interlocal agreement.

Directions

•No additional staff direction recorded beyond authorizing the salary increase and processing paperwork.

Aug

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met Aug. 10, 2026. Public commenters raised water and power concerns about proposed data centers; the court heard a multi-hour budget presentation from UMC/UNC Health System and approved a nonbinding resolution asking for transparency from large industrial projects, including data centers.

Discussion Points

•Budget transfers and claims amounts presented by Auditor; historical context of mileage rate increases discussed.
•Commenters urged a moratorium or stronger transparency measures; commissioners debated legal authority.
•Enforceability concerns—staff counsel said the resolution cannot expand county authority under Texas law.
•Expected savings on toner and printing by moving to managed service; vendor charges based on print volume.
•Hospital recommended a no-new-revenue tax rate of 0.099932 and presented operating and capital budgets.
•Hospital warned of a decline in NAEP supplemental funding and proposed a $160M ER expansion funded by cash reserves and philanthropy.
•Potential litigation risk if county attempts to impose requirements without state authorization.
•Residents warned that data centers could deplete groundwater and raise electricity demands.
•Routine appointments and bond approvals discussed; item 31 was deleted as duplicate.
•Surplus auction schedule (open Aug. 31; inspection and closing dates in September) and the need for procurement oversight.
•Whether resolution should target data centers specifically or apply to all large industrial projects.

Decisions

•Adopt nonbinding resolution 4–1; no enforcement changes made at county level.
•Authorize agreements and auction schedule; administrative follow-up required.
•Budget adjustments and payments approved; IRS mileage rate adopted; consent agenda items approved.
•No county budget decision recorded at this meeting; hospital recommendations forwarded for county consideration.
•No moratorium adopted; court approved a nonbinding resolution requesting disclosure and bonds.
•Orders, appointments and bonds approved to support Nov. 3 election operations.

Directions

•Auditor's office will process transfers, claims and update mileage policies as needed.
•County will forward concerns and the adopted nonbinding resolution to state policy channels.
•Elections administrator to file notices and complete bond paperwork.
•Hospital to seek board approvals for capital items; county will consider budget/tax rate at Sept. 14 meeting.
•Purchasing and IT to finalize contracts, vendor onboarding and auction logistics.
•Transmit the approved nonbinding resolution to state policymakers and pursue statutory change if desired.

Jul

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met July 27, 2026. The court approved minutes and multiple financial actions including budget transfers and payment of claims, accepted a GFOA budget award, set elected-official salaries for FY27 after an amended vote, approved community grants and election logistics, heard updates on McMillan Dam and county roads, and heard a presentation from Relevant Tech on a proposed IT managed-services partnership.

Discussion Points

•A commissioner argued employees should receive a higher COLA first
•An omitted agenda item (payment of bills) was noted and the court recalled item 2 to include it
•Approval of early voting schedule, provisional cure timetable, vote centers and judicial appointments
•Auditor provided dollar amounts for transfers and amendments
•Clarification that published materials did not show vehicle allowances for some commissioners
•Commissioners asked for references and clearer breakdown of software vs hardware costs
•Contingency planning for potential state law changes affecting polling sites
•Court approved funding from property-code funds as requested
•Court's statutory ability to appoint an interim director versus conducting a competitive hiring process
•Data ownership and separation concerns raised; CEO stated county retains ownership
•GFOA award recognition and its meaning for budgeting practices
•Monthly invoice submissions and schedule for next payment
•Noncompliance flagged regarding debarment checks under 2 CFR Part 200
•Presenters described event programming and community services
•Project schedule (early November) and construction activities (grubbing, trenching, French drain)
•Public comment alleging unresolved racist allegations and unfair hiring practices
•Recognition of outgoing elections administrator Roxanne Stinson and introduction of Troy Havard
•Vendor claimed immediate $2–$3M savings and >$4M long-term; commissioners asked which spend categories were included
•Whether to apply incremental increases to elected officials to avoid grievance-driven adjustments

Decisions

•Appoint Rashad Moore as interim public works director
•Approved election logistics and appointed ballot-board presiding/alternate judges
•Approve transfers/ amendments; authorize payment of claims; accept June unaudited report; accept GFOA award
•Approve two $2,500 grants
•No procurement vote taken; presentation received and follow-up requested
•Proceed with invoice submission schedule once compliance items are resolved
•Set FY27 elected-official salaries as amended (4–1)

Directions

•Auditor to confirm published vehicle allowance figures
•Auditor to process payments
•Auditor to provide the finalized payment backup and confirm published amounts
•County elections staff to monitor state law changes and coordinate with court if site changes needed
•Interim director to assume duties; no court direction recorded to delay appointment for hiring process
•Post approved schedules to county website
•Vendor to provide detailed cost/savings backup and references; county IT/auditor to review and schedule assessment if approved by court
•Water district and contractor to update contract language and provide required debarment checks; grant auditor to assist and report back

Jul

Commissioners Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met July 13, 2026, approving routine business including minutes, budget transfers and payments, several contracts, a consolidated subdivision regulation, and adopting a county brand guide. A proposed reinvestment zone for TTX Company failed for lack of a second; the court entered an executive session before adjourning at 11:01 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Add redundant in-row cooling unit to IT room at 916 Main to provide redundancy.
•Auditor presented transfers and amendments and requested approval.
•Centralized repository will house master assets and vector logos; 'LC' identity used for outreach while county seal reserved for official government business.
•County seeks to continue participation in USDA mediation program for the 23rd year.
•Departments may continue using existing printed materials until reprinted.
•Monthly hotel and car-rental tax totals were read into the record.
•Motion to begin reinvestment-zone process not seconded; one commissioner asked to hear presentation even though motion failed.
•Service will provide radiation badges for Lodox machine operators and autopsy technicians; vendor will check badges quarterly and submit reports.
•Six sheriff's vehicles exceed 130,000 miles; two radar units no longer needed; radio units to be transferred to City of Slayton.
•Staff noted statutory compliance for acceptance.
•Subdivision regulations consolidated from piecemeal changes; road donation will permit caliche conversion to support lot sales.
•Texas Tech is interested in collaborating on succession-mediation training and services.

Decisions

•Adopt brand guide and repository.
•Approve budget transfers and amendments; authorize general-account payments.
•Approve Form 424 submission to USDA.
•Authorize agreement with Landauer Inc.
•Authorize construction contract.
•Authorize surplus sale and equipment transfer.
•Item failed for lack of second; no further action taken.
•Ratify consolidated subdivision regulations; accept donated road conversion.
•Report accepted; no action required.

Jun

Commissioners' Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met June 22, 2026, approving routine financial items, several community funding requests from unclaimed funds, updates from extension and road departments, and a contested 27‑year lease with Lubbock County Expo Center Inc. that drew sustained criticism before passing 3–2.

Discussion Points

•Applicant cited two nearby well reports as credible evidence; commissioners cautioned that nearby wells do not guarantee on‑site supply and noted county liability for a 30‑year water supply determination.
•Commissioners debated increasing informal solicitation threshold to $10,000 and raising 'lame duck' threshold but amendments failed.
•Commissioners framed these as community investments and used unclaimed funds as the source.
•Commissioners raised concerns about term length, mutual termination language, county oversight/possession, and net operating income availability to lessee.
•Flag presentation commemorated award flown at courthouse on 06/17/2026.
•Nonprofits outlined need for bridge funding, program growth and downtown revitalization.
•Presentation of recognitions to school boards later in the summer.
•Programs that qualify campuses for recognition (Walk Across Texas, Learn Grow Eat Go) and participation counts.
•Raise micro‑purchase thresholds from $1,500 to $5,000 and reflect state change to $100,000 formal bidding.
•Recognition centered on volunteer emergency communications and community partnerships.
•Road & Bridge advised against the drainage variance to avoid downstream maintenance and hazard issues.
•Why a lease is required if building not constructed; bond counsel and staff said the lease supports private financing and AG review.

Decisions

•All four funding requests were approved on motions and seconds.
•Court approved the policy revision as presented; amendment proposals to increase thresholds failed.
•Court authorized county judge to sign the lease agreement (motion carries: yes 3, no 2).
•Court presented recognition and flag to Brandon Kimbrell.
•Design standards variance approved with owner funding; groundwater waiver and drainage variance not approved.
•Three campuses in Lubbock County will be recognized as Healthy Recognized School Campuses.

Directions

•Applicant must provide groundwater study and address drainage before future approval; property owner to fund street improvements per donation policy for the design variance.
•Bond counsel to continue preliminary AG review; civil division to coordinate lease language revisions and oversight processes.
•Purchasing to provide department briefings and training; coordinate final edits with legal and auditor offices.
•Treasurer/auditor to disburse funds and document use.

Jun

Commissioners' Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met June 8, 2026, approving routine finance items, several interlocal agreements, and funding for local programs while receiving reports on venue tax collections and county road operations. Key actions included a $2,500 sponsorship for rural early literacy, a $215,990 transfer for a road overlay, and creation of a joint law-enforcement child-abuse task force with the City of Lubbock.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked about how recipients will be identified and targeted.
•Commissioners noted tourism and community benefits.
•County will provide investigator(s) and office support; city to provide up to six investigators.
•Discussion about capacity and use of locum pathologists routed through Lubbock County.
•Discussion clarified scope (juvenile offenders and victims) and operational logistics (office location, investigator counts).
•Draft included $500 threshold and lame-duck language; commissioners requested comparative data.
•Flood response efforts included pumping and temporary drives; city assistance provided larger pumps.
•Monthly and year-to-date collections and venue bank balances were presented.
•Proclamation text cited statewide reporting numbers and underreporting concerns.
•Project will cover a short segment near MLK and the McPherson vineyard and accommodate heavy truck traffic.
•Purchasing card policy revisions include reconciliation, inventory and security provisions; adoption deferred until purchasing policy finalized.
•Randall County sent about 50 cases last year; MEO expects to invoice for services.
•Spohn described programming, youth involvement and outreach.
•Staff noted the work will be completed before the historical marker and visitor facility are finalized.
•United Way presented program history, cost per kit ($8) and correlation with improved 3rd-grade literacy rates.
•Vacancies and open work orders across divisions were outlined.

Decisions

•Budgeted vehicles will be used to reduce travel burdens for remote crews.
•Court approved $2,500 sponsorship funded from unclaimed funds.
•Court approved the $1,000 award.
•Court approved the MOU.
•Court approved the proclamation.
•Court approved the transfer to fund the overlay.
•Court authorized mutual-aid agreement to establish LCACU.
•Postponed both purchasing policy and purchasing-card policy to June 22.
•Report accepted by the court.

Directions

•Complete agreement finalization and start unit operations.
•Staff to provide additional research and financial counsel before June 22.
•Staff will monitor affected areas and proceed with repairs and temporary measures.
•United Way to work with rural districts, libraries and childcare centers to identify recipients.

May

Commissioners' Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met May 26, 2026, approving routine financial items, consenting to multiple agenda items, endorsing a National Register nomination for the George H. Mahon Federal Building, recognizing a family farm in the Family Land Heritage Program, authorizing several vendor contract actions, renewing a forensic smartphone-extraction license for the sheriff, and receiving a county roads status update.

Discussion Points

•A recent drainage project was completed and coordination continues for other projects.
•Ashmore facility was unavailable; county staff scouted alternate venues.
•Certified local government committee found the nomination well written, offered minor suggestions; building is age-eligible (50 years).
•Commissioners praised the family's longevity and approved recognition.
•Dunn described farm size (originally ~100 acres, now ~86) and location (County Road 53 near SH 2902).
•GSA determined the property eligible under local and state criteria.
•Judge described the settlement as beneficial to courts, DA's office and defense attorneys.
•Judge described the software as used by law enforcement for smartphone data extraction.
•Miss Williams presented transfers and claims totals.
•No budget amendments reported.
•Open positions: ground maintenance technician and fleet maintenance technician.
•Product previously promoted by vendor considered 'no good' for county needs.
•Staff noted a regional refund from the Texas Veterans Commission that affects related activities.
•Staff reported WEX is already operating well for some uses.
•Work-order backlogs: 19 unpaved, 29 paved, 12 signs, 25 parks, approximately 85 fleet items.
•Worman said the county will still have invoices and is working on securing a refund from Comdata, which has requested additional documents.

Decisions

•Court approved signing the Family Land Heritage Program application for Dunn Farms.
•Court approved transfers, authorized claims payments, and accepted the April unaudited financial report.
•Court authorized renewal of the Magnet Forensics license.
•Court authorized the county judge to sign the Comdata termination letter.
•Court authorized the venue rental agreement.
•Court ratified the settlement and authorized future signing of Exhibit B.
•Court voted to forward the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register.
•Informational report accepted; no motion required.

Directions

•Authorize signature and proceed with renewal.
•Authorize termination and proceed with transition to WEX; continue refund efforts.
•County Clerk to sign and submit the application to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
•Execute exhibit B and proceed with migration to replacement product when ready.
•Forward nomination and report to the Keeper of the National Register.
•Proceed with contracting with Scottish Rite Event Center and inform regional partners.
•Record transfers and process claims per county procedures.
•Schedule coordination meetings and assign crews to outstanding work orders.

May

Commissioners' Court

Lubbock County Commissioners Court met May 11, 2026. The court heard one public commenter on road conditions, approved routine minutes, budget transfers and claims, heard reports on venue tax collections and county road projects, authorized multiple vendor contracts and a commercial property acquisition (approved 4–1).

Discussion Points

•ClearGov purchase intended to replace discontinued budget book software and improve ADA compliance.
•Commissioner Dolby framed the purchase as an opportunity to secure 16,000 sq. ft. at a price below market value.
•Commissioners raised questions about inspections, IT costs, possible future uses and whether the public should access those offices.
•Commissioners thanked staff and requested follow-up on project start dates.
•Facilities requested an addendum for HVAC refrigerant replacement and a dumpster-service modification.
•Ms. Williams presented transfers and amendments and asked for approval.
•No changes were requested; the court approved by voice vote.
•No formal direction or motion related to Upchurch's complaint was made during the meeting.
•Public commenter Herschel Upchurch raised long-running road maintenance and access concerns at his property.
•Purchasing recommended rejecting janitorial bids due to a large gap in pricing.
•Sanchez presented April and year-to-date collection numbers and comparisons to prior periods.
•Staff listed vacancies and open work orders, and outlined scheduled ditching and paving.

Decisions

•Approve transfers and amendments as presented
•Authorize beginning the purchase process and issuing $5,500 earnest money; motion passed 4–1
•Authorize Caprock Waste modification
•Authorize ClearGov service order
•Authorize Johnson Controls addendum
•Authorize MOU with Advanced Business Solutions
•Reject ITB 260301 and republish

Directions

•Facilities and IT to inspect the properties and prepare cost estimates and occupancy plans.
•Facilities to evaluate container sizes and schedule HVAC work
•Purchasing to review specifications and reissue ITB 260301
•Roads staff to schedule work and provide status updates after rain and coordination meetings.

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