Lubbock County public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for the rehabilitation of McMillan Dam and the creation of a statutory probate court. The body is also reviewing several land use agreements for the Woodrow Road Project and various service contracts.
- ARPA Funding Agreement for the Rehabilitation of McMillan Dam
- Two $1,000 Possession and Use Agreements for the Woodrow Road Project, Phase 2
- Resolution in support of creating a statutory probate court for Lubbock County
- Lease renewal for Regional Public Defender Office at 916 Main Street, Suite 900
- Agreement with eHawk, Inc. for smartphone monitoring at the Juvenile Justice Center
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an ARPA funding agreement for the rehabilitation of McMillan Dam, totaling $7,267,920.21, with any unattainable revenue replacement funds to be obligated to the Medical Examiners building. The court also approved budget transfers of $2,450,043, authorized payment of claims of $7,447,000.25, and adopted a resolution supporting the creation of a statutory probate court (3-2). Additionally, the court approved six amendments to the Game Room Ordinance, including a $10,000 civil penalty for non-compliance and an effective date of May 1, 2025.
- Approved ARPA funding agreement for McMillan Dam rehabilitation ($7,267,920.21)
- Approved budget transfers of $2,450,043.00
- Authorized payment of claims totaling $7,447,000.25
- Adopted resolution supporting statutory probate court (3-2)
- Approved six amendments to Game Room Ordinance, including $10,000 penalty and May 1, 2025 effective date
- Approved interlocal agreement for housing inmates with Winkler County
- Approved agreement with eHawk, Inc. for smartphone monitoring at Juvenile Justice Center
- Approved $500 startup fund for community center reservation system
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider appointing a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 and self-insuring their bond. The body will also discuss funding for local arts festivals and updates to community center rental fees.
- Funding for 2025 Buffalo Grass Fest and 2025 Lubbock Arts Festival
- Reservation rental and deposit fees for four Precinct Community Centers effective January 1, 2025
- Appointment of the Lubbock County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1
- Application for FY 2026 Victim Advocacy Project grant through VOCA
- Sale of surplus or salvage property via online auction
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved routine financial items including $2,139,948.33 in general claims, budget transfers of $90,372, and budget amendments of $68,045. They also approved funding for the 2025 Buffalo Grass Fest ($10,000) and the 2025 Lubbock Arts Festival ($20,000), and appointed Betty Dills as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 (4-1). Several items were postponed until after executive session, then approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes from Nov 25, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved budget transfers of $90,372 and amendments of $68,045 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of claims totaling $2,139,948.33 (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 funding for 2025 Buffalo Grass Fest (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 funding for 2025 Lubbock Arts Festival (unanimous)
- Approved sale of surplus property via online auction (unanimous)
- Appointed Betty Dills as JP Precinct 1 (4-1, Corley nay)
- Approved Cellebrite agreements after executive session (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider and act on a range of items, including budget transfers, contract authorizations, and grant acceptances. Key actions include approving a $10,886,356 Better Safe Roads Program transfer for Woodrow Road Phase 2 and a $1,000,000 transfer for the East 19th Street LEDA reconstruction, and accepting a $48,733.30 FY 2025 Emergency Communications District grant. The Court will also vote on equipment procurement for the Sheriff’s Office and several professional‑service agreements.
- Approve $10,886,356 Better Safe Roads Program funding transfers to Woodrow Road Phase 2 and $1,000,000 to East 19th Street/CR 6700 LEDA reconstruction project
- Accept FY 2025 Lubbock Emergency Communications District grant of $48,733.30
- Award ITB 251001 Mazda sport‑utility vehicle to the Sheriff’s Office
- Authorize a professional‑services agreement with PBK Architects, Inc. DBA BEAM Professionals for a façade condition assessment at 916 Main Street
- Authorize renewal of vending‑machine services contract with Texas Star Refreshments
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet to accept the official vote counts from the November 5, 2024 General Election. The body will also consider the appointment of a Deputy Constable.
- Canvassing of votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election
- Appointment of Celestino Carrillo as Deputy Constable for Constable Precinct 3
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments, payment of claims, and several service agreements. The body is also reviewing appointments to the South Plains Workforce Area and UMC Health System Board of Managers.
- Possession and Use Agreement with Margaret Loveless for $1,000.00 for Woodrow Road Project, Phase 2
- Utility Permit for Vexus Fiber, LLC for fiber optic cable on Woodrow Road and Quaker Ave
- Exemption from competition for Warren Cat to rebuild a Caterpillar D8T for Public Works
- Exemption from competition for BEAM Professionals for façade condition assessment services
- Approval of plats for Davis Park (Lots 73-A & 73-B) and Griffin Park (Tracts A-L)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments, payment of claims, and various service agreements. The body is also reviewing election judge lists and personnel appointments for the Constable's office.
- Payment of $213,840.96 for Woodrow Road right-of-way (Parcel 149.1, 149.1-A, 149.2, 149.2-A, 149.3, and 149.3-a)
- Appointment of Celestino Carrillo as Deputy Constable for Precinct 3
- Approval of Election Day Judges and Alternate Judges for the November 5, 2024, General Election
- Service agreement with Hobart Service for dish machine maintenance at the Lubbock County Detention Center
- Professional services agreement with Robert W. Grant, Ed .D. for Sheriff's Office psychological services
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for a children's advocacy center and a new policy regarding game rooms. The body is also considering several utility permits, budget amendments, and FY 2025 fee schedules for the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Possession and Use Agreements for the Woodrow Road Project with Brenna Nicole Rangel ($1,000) and Kyle and Kylie Jackson ($1,000)
- Utility permits for a sewer force main on Auburn Ave and a natural gas main on Woodrow Road
- FY 2025 Fee Schedule for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Lubbock County Policy & Regulations regarding Game Rooms effective January 1, 2025
- Lease renewal with City Bank for office space at 5219 City Bank Parkway
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider and adopt the FY 2025 budget for Lubbock County. It will also set the county tax rate for 2024 and approve related tax policies. Additional items include contract approvals, payment authorizations, and appointments for upcoming elections.
- Approve FY 2025 budget for Lubbock County (Item 21)
- Adopt tax rate of $0.358989 per $100 taxable value for 2024 (Item 22)
- Approve Woodrow Road right‑of‑way purchase for $15,924.66 (Item 12)
- Authorize Change Order #5 for Court Residential Treatment Center‑Phase IV, $111,824.77 (Item 14)
- Approve $15,000 monthly credit‑card limit for FY 2025 for Scarlette R. Stinson (Item 18)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider and vote on the FY 2025 county budget, adopt the county tax rate of $0.358989 per $100 of taxable value, and hold public hearings on the Hospital District budget and tax rate. Additional items include approval of a $21,690 right‑of‑way purchase on Woodrow Road and authorization of out‑of‑state travel for the sheriff and other officials. The court will also address numerous election preparations for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
- Adopt Lubbock County Tax Rate of $0.358989 per $100 of taxable value (Item 21)
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025 Lubbock County Hospital District tax rate and budget (Items 22‑24)
- Adopt FY 2025 Lubbock County Budget (Item 26)
- Approve Woodrow Road right‑of‑way for parcels 202, 202.1, 203 with payment of $21,690.00 (Item 11)
- Authorize out‑of‑state travel for Sheriff Kelly Rowe and senior staff to HIDTA awards ceremony in Durant, Oklahoma (Item 9)
The court approved the FY 2025 Hospital District Budget and several financial items, but postponed adoption of the county tax rate and FY 2025 county budget due to lack of quorum. A motion to suspend purchasing cards for two commissioners was tabled to the next meeting. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Approved FY 2025 Hospital District Budget (unanimous)
- Postponed county tax rate adoption to 9/23/24
- Postponed FY 2025 county budget adoption to 9/23/24
- Approved $2,971,687 line item transfers and $191,000 budget amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $2,826,392.94 in claims payments (unanimous)
- Tabled suspension of purchasing cards for Commissioners Corley and Rackler to 9/23/24
- Approved $10,000 funding for Caviel Museum (unanimous)
- Awarded micro-surfacing RFP to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. (unanimous)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss adopting a tax rate of $0.358989 per $100 of taxable value for 2024. The body is also considering various contract renewals, facility leases, and the appointment of a Human Resources Director.
- Proposed 2024 tax rate of $0.358989 per $100 of taxable value
- Change Order #4 with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for $59,028.84 for Court Residential Treatment Center-Phase IV
- Agreement with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. as Construction Manager-At-Risk for the Lubbock County Expo Center
- Resolution for 100 percent property tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities
- Interlocal cooperation agreement with Dawson County for inmate housing
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the FY 2025 budget and tax rate for the Lubbock County Hospital District and the budget for the Lubbock Emergency Communication District. The body is also deciding on various road material contracts and the approval of the November 5, 2024 General Election order.
- Approval of the Order of Election for the November 5, 2024 General Election
- Possession and Use Agreements with Kendrick Oil Company for the Woodrow Road project totaling $95,289.00
- Additional ARPA funding of $30,194.25 for the Lubbock County Detention Center Dialysis Suite project
- Proposed FY 2025 budget and ad valorem tax rate for the Lubbock County Hospital District
- Awards for road materials including aggregate, crushed caliche, and asphalt mixes
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops to consider funding requests for FY 2025. The body will review requests from all county departments regarding operational expenses, salaries, and capital expenditures.
- FY 2025 funding requests for precinct road operations and maintenance
- Review of departmental salaries, benefits, and personnel issues
- Discussion of capital expenditures and operational expenses
- Review of budget policies, priorities, and timelines
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet to decide on setting salaries for elected officers for fiscal year 2025, approve several contracts including audit services and residential programs, and authorize out-of-state travel for county officials. The meeting will also include discussions on budget amendments, claims payments, and county road projects.
- Set FY2025 salaries for elected county and precinct officers
- Authorize audit services contract with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P. for $X (year ending Aug 31, 2024)
- Approve $X contract with Concho Valley Home for Girls for residential services
- Authorize out-of-state travel for Judge Curtis Parrish and Dawn Cunningham
- Exempt iPad purchase with KNOWiNK software from competitive bidding
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold budget workshops and hearings from July 8 through August 30 to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2025. The work session on July 23 is a discussion-only meeting; no formal decisions will be made. Public meetings are live-streamed on the county website.
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops for the 2025 fiscal year. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- Requests for precinct road operations and maintenance
- Requests for capital expenditures and personnel costs
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is holding budget workshops and hearings through late August to review FY 2025 funding requests from all county departments. Departments are proposing amounts for precinct road maintenance, capital projects, salaries, benefits, and operational expenses like travel and training. These discussions determine how the county allocates taxpayer dollars for local services and infrastructure next year. No final appropriations were approved in this agenda; the court is only gathering input and discussing priorities.
- Budget workshops and hearings scheduled July 8 through August 30 to review FY 2025 department funding requests
- Department proposals covering precinct road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, benefits, and operational expenses
- Reserved executive session time for discussions on pending litigation, real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops for the 2025 fiscal year. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures. Workshops are scheduled throughout July and August.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- County department funding requests
- Precinct road operations and maintenance requests
- Capital expenditures and departmental operational expenses
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider suspending all salary increase requests from July 6 through November 8, 2024, to allow for budget calculations and position control implementation. The court will also discuss approving a new Compensation Policy effective July 8, 2024. Other items include inmate housing agreements and utility permits for groundwater monitoring wells.
- Suspension of all salary increase requests from July 6 to November 8, 2024
- Approval of a new Compensation Policy effective July 8, 2024
- Interlocal agreements with Floyd and Young Counties for inmate housing
- Utility permits for Air Force Civil Engineer Center groundwater monitoring wells
- $9,707.66 right-of-way purchase for Woodrow Road
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Court will consider several administrative items including budget amendments, personnel recommendations, and a memorandum of understanding with Lubbock ISD. Discussion is also scheduled regarding the Lubbock County Expo Center and various road maintenance updates.
- Approval of Woodrow Road right-of-way for Parcel 197 in the amount of $12,167.00
- Variance request for Woodrow Road construction in Estates of Crescent Ranch, Lots 1-70 and Tract A
- Memorandum of Understanding with Lubbock Independent School District for juvenile justice educational services
- Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Lubbock County Hospital District regarding ticket payments
- Master Trainer and Licensing Agreement with Handle With Care Behavior Management System, Inc.
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings to consider funding requests from all County departments for fiscal year 2025. Discussions include road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and departmental expenses.
- FY 2025 budget workshops and hearings
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings to consider funding requests from all County departments for fiscal year 2025. These discussions include precinct road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and departmental expenses.
- FY 2025 budget requests for all County departments
- Budget workshops held throughout June, July, and August
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops for Fiscal Year 2025. These sessions involve reviewing requests from all county departments regarding road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- Review of department requests for road operations and maintenance
- Review of departmental requests for capital expenditures and salaries
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings to consider funding requests from all county departments for fiscal year 2025. These discussions include road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and departmental expenses. The court may also take action regarding a resolution for the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- Resolution for the FY 2025 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is conducting a series of budget hearings and workshops for fiscal year 2025. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- Review of departmental requests for road operations and maintenance
- Discussion of capital expenditures, salaries, and benefits
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops to consider funding requests from all County departments for fiscal year 2025. Discussions include road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and departmental expenses.
- FY 2025 budget requests for all County departments
- Budget workshops held June through August
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings and workshops for the 2025 fiscal year. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.
- FY 2025 budget hearings and workshops
- Review of departmental requests for salaries, benefits, and operational expenses
- Discussion of precinct road operations and maintenance
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will hold budget hearings for fiscal year 2025 and discuss various county contracts. Items on the agenda include right-of-way acquisitions, technology allocations, and personnel changes in Human Resources.
- Contract updates for the New Collaborative Law Enforcement Center with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.
- Right-of-way acquisitions for Woodrow Road parcels in amounts up to $30,126.32
- $59,000 allocation from ARPA funds for Emergency Operations Center technology improvements
- Lease of night vision equipment from the Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Appointment of Melanie Hall as Interim Human Resources Director
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several financial and administrative actions, including the adoption of FY 2025 pay bands. The agenda also includes multiple contract authorizations for construction projects, software agreements, and dealer deputy agreements.
- Adoption of FY 2025 Pay Bands effective October 1, 2024
- Construction contract with JK Dennard, LLC for Central Plant Parking Lot Pavement
- Construction contract with Schrader Roofing Company of Lubbock for Court Residential Treatment Center Roof Replacement
- Software Hosting Agreement with Noble Software Group, LLC for the Juvenile Justice Center
- Amendment Standard Term SaaS Agreement with SOE Software for election website and reporting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss tax collections for venue and short-term rentals. The court will also consider several facility maintenance contracts and inmate housing agreements. Additionally, the agenda includes a request for Juneteenth celebration funding and authorization for Memorial Day fireworks sales.
- Funding request from Mount Olive Baptist Church for Juneteenth Celebration in Precinct 2
- Change Order #3 for Court Residential Treatment Center Renovation-Phase IV ($23,471.14)
- Authorization of retail fireworks sales from May 22 to May 27, 2024
- Agreement with Compliance Services Group, Inc. for smoke control systems at 916 Main Street
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hale County for inmate housing
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider several agreements for the Woodrow Road project, including right-of-way and use of specific parcels. The agenda also includes contract approvals for courthouse elevator modernization and generator replacement at the Law Enforcement Center.
- Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisition for $202,830.32
- Possession and Use Agreements for Woodrow Road Parcels 16 and 66
- Courthouse West Entry Accessible Ramp change order for $24,860.00
- Law Enforcement Center Generator Replacement with Acme Electric Company
- Modernization of elevators in the Lubbock County Courthouse
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative actions including adopting FY 2025 pay bands and approving utility permits for fiber optic installation. The agenda also includes discussions on courthouse air handler replacement, medical examiner office consulting, and tax collection reports.
- Utility Permit #24-0026: South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. underground fiber optic installation along CR 2600
- Utility Permit #24-0027: South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. underground fiber optic installation along CR 2600 to East Woodrow Road
- Agreement with Accurate Air Solutions LLC for Lubbock County Courthouse Air Handler Replacement
- Agreement with Timshel Global Services for Medical Examiner’s Office commission consulting
- Adoption of FY 2025 Pay Bands effective October 1, 2024
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative actions including budget amendments, financial reports, and travel authorizations. The agenda also includes discussions on dam rehabilitation funding, road right-of-way payments, and construction change orders.
- McMillian Dam phase two rehabilitation funding via ARPA Subrecipient Agreement
- $7,695.66 payment for Woodrow Road right-of-way for Scarlet River, LLC
- Lubbock County Law Enforcement Center Generator Replacement award (ITB 240202)
- $39,889.16 change order for the 916 Main Street 3rd Floor Renovation Project
- Purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar 140 JY motor grader from Warren Cat
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive reports on various collaborative projects. No action will be taken during this session.
- Transportation updates: Ports to Plains, City of Lubbock 2022 Street Bond, and Lubbock County 2019 Street Bond
- Texas Dept. of Transportation Projects: Loop 88, 19th Street, and Ave. Q
- City and County Project updates: Lubbock Public Health and HOPE Center
- Economic development project updates: Leprino, Plant-AS, Dura-Line, and Tropicale Foods
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several contracts and awards, including courthouse air handler replacement and asphalt mixes for roads. The agenda also includes discussions on tax collections, personnel actions, and employee health benefits.
- Award ITB 240201 for Lubbock County Courthouse Air Handler Replacement
- Award ITB 240203 for Asphalt Mixes for Consolidated Road and Bridge
- Construction Material Testing Agreement with Terra Testing, LLC
- Administrative and Mental Health Clinical Services agreement with Dr. Andrew Young
- Increase Purchase Card limit for Greg Moyers from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Court will consider a tax abatement agreement for Dura-line LLC at 904 Lubbock Business Park Boulevard. The agenda also includes requests to staff new positions for the Criminal District Attorney’s Office and funding for local arts festivals.
- Tax abatement agreement for Dura-line LLC at 904 Lubbock Business Park Boulevard
- Approval of three new legal positions for the Criminal District Attorney’s Office
- Salary increase for a Senior HVACR Technician to $72,800.00
- Funding requests for the 2024 Buffalo Grass Fest and Lubbock Arts Festival
- Renewal of elevator maintenance services with Otis Elevator Company
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider various financial matters, including budget amendments and new fee schedules for the Medical Examiner's office. The agenda includes several construction change orders and grant applications for law enforcement and drug courts.
- Change Order #4 for 916 Main, 3rd Floor Renovation: $26,770.89
- Change Order #2 for Court Residential Treatment Center Phase IV: $12,006.00
- Lubbock Sheriff’s Office grant application: $23,909.06
- Medical Examiner's office cash drawer: $50.00
- Approval of South Fork Ranch Estates plat in Precinct 1
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024. The agenda includes several grant applications for Sheriff’s Office equipment and technology upgrades. Additionally, the court will discuss inmate housing agreements with Scurry County and construction updates for the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Authorization of "Lubbock County, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024"
- Grant applications for SWAT equipment ($75,000) and body armor ($68,044.50)
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Scurry County for inmate housing
- Purchase of a 2024 CAT 140 JY motor grader from Warren Cat
- Construction contract updates for the Medical Examiner’s Office
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several items including facility maintenance, construction agreements, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes personnel actions such as the swearing-in of a new Constable.
- Lubbock County Courthouse West Entry Accessible Improvements project with Dennard Construction
- Purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar 140 JY motor grader from Warren Cat
- Ratification of $12,253.84 in ARPA funds for Automated External Defibrillators
- Lubbock County Detention Center Sewer Screen maintenance (ITB 230903)
- Swearing-in of Jose A. Sanchez as Constable, Precinct 3