Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Cary W. Shaw.
- 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on 4/13/2026 at 10:18 AM there was held a Regular Meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners' Court in and for the County of Lubbock, the following members present:
- 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 1.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated March 23,2026.
- 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding the Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments.
- 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash).
- 6 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4 -9)
- 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for the following Honor Guard members to attend the National Peace Officer Memorial in Washington, D.C.: Kortney Garrett, Jennifer LaMarr, Christina Garcia, Thomas Ames, Mark Gillham, and Cody Cross.
- 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a contract for detention and residential services for placement of juveniles at the Randall County Youth Center of the High Plains.
- 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Post-Adjudication Secure Correctional Facility Residential Treatment Services agreement with Randall County.
- 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2027 Psychological Assessment and Counseling Services agreement with Driskill & Bates Psychology.
- 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2027 Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Plan (JJAEP) Memorandum of Understanding.
- 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second renewal with Forensic Pathology Services, LLC dba Forensic Pathology Staffing for testimony, deposition, case preparation and review services.
- 13 REGULAR AGENDA
- 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve a request by the Los Hermanos Familia for funding under Section 74.601 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code. Section 381.004, will be used to promote the arts in our community.
- 11.00 Presentation and discussion on behalf of Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector, regarding the Venue and Short-Term Rental Tax Collections.
- 12.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Early Voting dates, times, and locations for the May 26, 2026, Democratic and Republican Joint Runoff Election.
- 13.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Lubbock County Elections Office located at 1308 Crickets Ave, Lubbock, Texas to serve as the main early voting site for the May 26, 2026, Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff Election.
- 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Ronny Gallagher as Judge and Beth Shapiro as Alternate-Judge of the early voting ballot board for the May 26, 2026, Democratic and Republican Joint Runoff Election.
- 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Election Day Vote Centers for the May 26, 2026, Democratic and Republican Joint Runoff Election.
- 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Roxzine Stinson, in her capacity as Elections Administrator, as the Central Counting Station Manager, Karyn Cruz as the Tabulation Supervisor, Beth Bender as the Assistant Tabulation Supervisor, Ronny Gallagher as the Presiding Judge and Beth Shapiro as the Alternate Judge for the May 26, 2026, Democratic & Republican Joint Runoff Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 127 Subchapter A, Establishment and Organization of Central Counting Station. (127.002, 127.003, 127.004, 32.002 and 127.005).
- 17.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the dates and times for a Provisional Voter that did not have one of the seven acceptable forms of photo ID at the time of voting to come into the Elections Office to cure their Provisional Ballot for the May 26, 2026, Democratic & Republican Joint Runoff Election.
- 18.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment One to KNOWiNK Master Software License and Services Agreement.
- 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Erlys Janitorial Services for landscaping services for the Medical Examiner’s Office as awarded in ITB 261201 on January 27, 2026.
- 20.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment #3 to the Software and Services Agreement with Businessolver.com, Inc.
- 21.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to retitle Position 101205002- Internal Auditor PR02 to Staff Accountant PR02, County Auditor.
- 22.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve and execute, for filing purposes the plat Inler Business Park Phase 2 Tracts TT-ZZ, Tracts AAA-DDD,and Tracts V1-V4.
- 23.00 Report on the status of County Road projects, Department Staffing, Training, and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management.
- 28 page break
- 29 NOTICE
- 24.00 A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: The Ribbon Cutting of Loop 88 on Thursday April 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am located at Loop 88 (FM 1585) eastbound main lanes in Lubbock, Tx.
- 25.00 The Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the HOPE Center on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm at 1905 Aspen Avenue in Lubbock, TX.
- 32 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 33 As authorized by the Texas Government Code, the Commissioners' Court of Lubbock County, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters, including but not limited to any of the matters listed above, as they may relate to Texas Government Code § 551.071(1) (Consultation with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers); Texas Government Code § 551.071(2) (Consultation with Attorney when the Attorney's obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code); Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberations About Real Property); Texas Government Code § 551.0725 (Deliberations Regarding Contract Being Negotiated); Texas Government Code § 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Texas Government Code § 551.0745 (Personnel Matters Affecting a County Advisory Body); Texas Government Code § 551.076 (Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits); and Texas Government Code § 551.087 (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations).
- 34 At this time,11:50 A.M., 4/13/2026, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 4/27/2026. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________
- 35 This will certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing agenda has been posted on 4/8/2026 by 10:00 AM on the official bulletin board and at the west doors of the Lubbock County Courthouse, Lubbock, Texas, as written notice of the date, place, and subjects of the meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court to be held on the 5th floor of the Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas. A true and correct copy of the agenda and certification has been filed this day with the Lubbock County Clerk.