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Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

September 29, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor

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Agenda — 43 items

  1. 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Jordan Rackler. ▶ jump to 0:16
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on 9/29/2025 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 regarding the Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments. 25-0700 approve Pass ▶ jump to 1:22
  5. 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the Travelers Insurance Crime Policy renewal for governmental entities, and the Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance renewal for October 1, 2025- October 1, 2026. 25-0701 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:08
  6. 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize payment to USI for the Crime & Excess Workers Compensation policy for the period of 10/01/25 - 10/01/26 outside of the AP process by October 10th. 25-0705 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:53
  7. 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Investment Policy. 25-0703 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:27
  8. 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Lubbock County Debt Management Policy. 25-0704 approve Pass ▶ jump to 5:09
  9. 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Lubbock County Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy. 25-0702 tabled Pass ▶ jump to 5:36
  10. 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize payment to Lubbock Private Defenders Office outside of the AP process by September 30th. 25-0706 approve Pass ▶ jump to 6:22
  11. 10 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 8-12) ▶ jump to 9:28
  12. 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Juvenile Services Agreement for Post-Adjudication Secure Correctional Services and Pre-Adjudication Detention Services with Grayson County. 25-0687 approve Pass
  13. 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Lease Extension Renewal Agreement with Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization for the lease of office space at 916 Main, Suite 1210. 25-0685 approve Pass
  14. 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Lease Extension Renewal Agreement with Family Legal Services of the South Plains for the lease of office space at 916 Main, Suite 301. 25-0698 approve Pass
  15. 11.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the continuation of $15,000 credit card limit per month for FY 2026 for Scarlette R. Stinson. 25-0679 approve Pass
  16. 12.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the use of departmental credit card for food purchases on election night during the FY 2026 elections. 25-0680 approve Pass
  17. 16 REGULAR AGENDA
  18. 13.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the Notice of Election for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. 25-0681 approve Pass ▶ jump to 10:41
  19. 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Early Voting dates, times and locations for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. 25-0682 approve Pass ▶ jump to 11:06
  20. 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue as the Main Early Voting Polling Location for the November 4, 2025 Special Election pursuant to Texas Election Code 85.002. 25-0684 approve Pass ▶ jump to 11:28
  21. 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the list of Early Voting Lead Clerks for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. 25-0686 approve Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  22. 17.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Ronny Gallagher, Beth Shapiro, Barbara Sucsy, Patricia Page and Lisa Hiracheta as members of the Early Voting Ballot Board for the November 4, 2025 Special election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 87.002. 25-0691 approve Pass ▶ jump to 12:39
  23. 18.00 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 November 4, 2025 Special Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 87.002. 25-0692 approve Pass ▶ jump to 13:13
  24. 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Election Day Vote Centers for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. 25-0693 approve Pass ▶ jump to 13:42
  25. 20.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint the Presiding Judge and Alternate Presiding Judge for each Vote Center for the November 4, 2025 Special Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 32.001. 25-0694 approve Pass ▶ jump to 14:43
  26. 21.00 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, Kristen Phelps as the Assistant Tabulation Supervisor, and Beth Bender as the Presiding Judge for the November 4, 2025, Special Election Central Count Station pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 127, Subchapter A. Establishment and Organization of Central Counting Station, Sections 127.002. 127.003, 127.004 and 127.005. 25-0696 approve Pass ▶ jump to 15:19
  27. 22.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Joshua Lara and Penny Morin as Bilingual Election Clerks to serve at the Elections Office for the November 4, 2025 Special Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 272.009. 25-0697 approve Pass ▶ jump to 16:25
  28. 23.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the dates and times pursuant to Section 65.0541 of the Texas Election Code for a voter who is accepted for provisional voting under Section 63.011 because the voter does not meet the identification requirements of Section 63.001(b) may, not later than the sixth day after the date of the election: (1) present a form of identification described by Section 63.0101 to the voter registrar; or (2) execute an affidavit described by Section 65.054(b)(2)(B) or (C) in the presence of the voter registrar for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. 25-0699 approve Pass ▶ jump to 17:02
  29. 24.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2026-27 Interlocal Agreement with Regional Public Defender Office Local Government Corporation (RDPO) for defense services to indigent defendants. 25-0688 approve Pass ▶ jump to 19:53
  30. 25.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with HCAA Medical Group, PA dba OccMed Associates, LP for Employment Physical Examinations & Drug/Alcohol Screenings as awarded in RFP 250602 on August 25, 2025. 25-0707 approve Pass ▶ jump to 21:12
  31. 26.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY 2026 Fire Suppression and Rescue Services Agreements. 25-0695 approve Pass ▶ jump to 22:03
  32. 27.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Lubbock County Policy & Regulations regarding all Lubbock County Community Centers to be effective October 1, 2025. 25-0708 approve Pass ▶ jump to 22:46
  33. 28.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to adopt local rules and decorum of the Commissioners Court in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. 25-0710 approve Pass ▶ jump to 23:26
  34. 29.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint a presiding officer in the absence of the County Judge, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court for FY 2026. 25-0711 item failed ▶ jump to 24:02
  35. 34 EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 25:08
  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 § 551.073 (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). Interview candidates for the Director of Public Works position.
  37. 30.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint a Facilities Maintenance Director for Lubbock County. 25-0709 item failed Fail ▶ jump to 26:44
  38. 36 Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint a presiding officer in the absence of the County Judge, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court for FY 2026. 25-0711 approve Pass ▶ jump to 24:02
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  40. 38 At this time, 12:32 PM, 9/29/2025, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 10/27/2025. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________
  41. 39 This will certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing agenda has been posted on 9/24/2025 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.
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  43. 41 Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint a Facilities Maintenance Director for Lubbock County. 25-0709 approve Pass ▶ jump to 26:44