33 • CONSENT AGENDAThe Consent Agenda includes non-contWilliamson County (Williamson County)

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemptio

Presented in: Williamson County Commissioners Court - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemptio”

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 an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption (7) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: (C) electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This docket item is classified as NEUTRAL (0.0 Score Impact). Routine administrative reports, monthly accounts payable/disbursement registers, minutes approvals, and procedural motions are logged for public transparency but carry zero weight in calculating an official's Roll-Call Freedom Score.