52 • REGULAR AGENDAWilliamson County (Williamson County)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement #2027-018, between Williamson County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) for Crime Laboratory Services, for a four (4) year term ending on September 30, 2030, with the not-to-not-exceed amount of $1,644,552.60, and authorizing the execution of the agreement (Funding source: 01.0100.0560.004100 beginning FY27).

Presented in: Williamson County Commissioners Court - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement #2027-018, between Williamson County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) for Crime Laboratory Services, for a four (4) year term ending on September 30, 2030, with the not-to-not-exceed amount of $1,644,552.60, and authorizing the execution of the agreement (Funding source: 01.0100.0560.004100 beginning FY27).”

Steven Snell

County Judge

YES

Cynthia Long

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Russ Boles

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Valerie Covey

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Terry Cook

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement #2027-018, between Williamson County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) for Crime Laboratory Services, for a four (4) year term ending on September 30, 2030, with the not-to-not-exceed amount of $1,644,552.60, and authorizing the execution of the agreement (Funding source: 01.0100.0560.004100 beginning FY27).

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).