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Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

February 23, 2026 ·10:00 AM Final

904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor

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Agenda — 39 items

  1. 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Curtis Parrish. ▶ jump to 0:03
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on 2/23/26 at 10:00 AM there was held a Regular Meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners' Court in and for the County of Lubbock, the following members present:
  3. 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
  4. 1.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated February 9, 2026. 26-0288 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:14
  5. 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding the Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments. 26-0295 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:59
  6. 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash). 26-0296 approve Pass ▶ jump to 3:43
  7. 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Monthly Unaudited Financial Report for January 2026. 26-0297 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:16
  8. 7 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-16) ▶ jump to 4:50
  9. 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the bond for Kathy Williams, Lubbock County Auditor. 26-0294 approve Pass
  10. 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the bond for the Lubbock County Historical Commission, for the term beginning January 9, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027. 26-0307 approve Pass
  11. 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Derrick Vela to attend 3CMA Conference in Denver, CO. 26-0283 approve Pass
  12. 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Roque Benavides, Kenneth Blanchard, Anne Doody, Jason Garcia, Arianna Matienzo, Jacob McBride, Carter Strawn, and Taylor Williams to Tyler Connect 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. 26-0298 approve Pass
  13. 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Loan Agreement with Arcot Manufacturing Corporation for the rental of a dish machine, supplies and dispensers. 26-0287 approve Pass
  14. 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Addendum #1 to Residential Services Contract with Rite of Passage to add The Oaks at Brownwood-Girls. 26-0286 approve Pass
  15. 11.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Contract for Juvenile Offender Residential Services and Addendum with Meridell Achievement Center. 26-0285 approve Pass
  16. 12.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a quote with Tyler Technologies for Server Migration Services for Tyler Eagle. 26-0282 approve Pass
  17. 13.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Quote Q-02738 and Addendum with Kofile for the indexing of property records for the County Clerk. 26-0280 approve Pass
  18. 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Assignment Agreement between Johnson Controls, Inc., Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC, and Lubbock County. 26-0281 approve Pass
  19. 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt the 2026 Industrial Guidelines and Criteria governing Tax Abatement within Lubbock County, Texas. 26-0304 approve Pass
  20. 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt the 2026 Commercial Guidelines and Criteria governing Tax Abatement within Lubbock County, Texas. 26-0305 approve Pass
  21. 20 REGULAR AGENDA
  22. 17.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the 2026 Kids Art Journey with Foster A Life pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004, will be used to promote the arts in our community. 26-0303 approve Pass ▶ jump to 5:32
  23. 18.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve a Proclamation in support of the Lubbock Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) that benefits older adults, non-profit agencies, and our community on February 28, 2026. 26-0306 approve Pass ▶ jump to 12:40
  24. 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the 2026 4th on 5th events held in the City of Wolfforth, pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.044, will be used to promote the arts in our community. ..body Comment: The request is for $5,000.00 26-0299 approve Pass ▶ jump to 21:01
  25. 20.00 Presentation and discussion on behalf of Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector, regarding the Venue and Short-Term Rental Tax Collections. 26-0284 no action ▶ jump to 27:51
  26. 21.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 260102 Elevator Maintenance for Facilities Maintenance. 26-0291 approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:02
  27. 22.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the sale of Lubbock County’s surplus through an online auction per Local Government Code §263.152(a)(1), and to transfer surplus property within the Lubbock County Departments per Local Government Code §262.011(j) if needed. 26-0301 approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:42
  28. 23.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the resolution and application for the FY 2027 Victim Advocacy Project grant through VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) and designating the County Judge, as the authorized official, to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of Lubbock County to the Office of the Governor. The County Auditor is designated as the financial officer and is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of Lubbock County to the Office of the Governor. 26-0290 approve Pass ▶ jump to 31:57
  29. 24.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the sales of Fireworks in Lubbock County for Texas Independence Day from February 25, 2026, and ending at midnight March 2, 2026. 26-0292 no action ▶ jump to 33:14
  30. 25.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the amendments to the Lubbock County Game Room Ordinance effective February 23, 2026 26-0302 approve Pass ▶ jump to 45:48
  31. 26.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding a Resolution for Acknowledging Private Road 7320 (North of County Road 7330 and Slide Road) in Precinct 1 for addressing purposes only. 26-0300 approve Pass ▶ jump to 93:46
  32. 27.00 Report on the status of County Road projects, Department Staffing, Training, and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management. 26-0293 no action ▶ jump to 94:55
  33. 32 NOTICE
  34. 28.00 A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: The 44th Annual State of the City luncheon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, Texas. 26-0279 ▶ jump to 95:56
  35. 34 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  36. 35 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).
  37. 36 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
  38. 36 page break
  39. 37 At this time, 11:36 AM, 2/23/2026, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 3/9/2026. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________