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COUNTY • Bell County, TX
Bell County
Population / Scale
387,000
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3463
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$214.9M
+3.2% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$109.36M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.2 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.1 pts
74.6 (B) → 70.5 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.5% (5Y)
10Y: +40.2% • Since '00: +148.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0480
FY 22: $0.3943 → FY 27: $0.3463
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 74.6 (B)'10: 72.8 (B)'17: 71.6 (B)'22: 70.7 (B)'27: 70.5 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $86.4M'10: $121.4M'17: $153.3M'22: $182.9M'27: $214.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (26)
BW
Bobby Whitson
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
bobby.whitson@bellcounty.texas.gov
BW
Bobby Whitson
County Commissioner (Precinct 2)
bobby.whitson@bellcounty.texas.gov
CB
Chris Bazar
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
chris.bazar@bellcounty.texas.gov
CC
Cliff Coleman
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
cliff.coleman@bellcounty.texas.gov
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge (County-Wide)
david.blackburn@bellcounty.texas.gov
DB
David Blackburn
County Judge
david.blackburn@bellcounty.texas.gov
DR
Devin Rosenthal
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
devin.rosenthal@bellcounty.texas.gov
GE
Gaylon Evans
County Treasurer
gaylon.evans@bellcounty.texas.gov
GJ
Gregory Johnson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1 (Precinct 4)
jp4pl1@bellcounty.texas.gov
GR
Greg Reynolds
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
greg.reynolds@bellcounty.texas.gov
JE
James E. Nichols
County Attorney
james.nichols@bellcounty.texas.gov
JS
Joanna Staton
District Clerk
joanna.staton@bellcounty.texas.gov
LW
Larry Wilkey
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
jp3pl2@bellcounty.texas.gov
LM
Louie Minor
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
louie.minor@bellcounty.texas.gov
LM
Louie Minor
County Commissioner (Precinct 4)
louie.minor@bellcounty.texas.gov
MD
Martha Dominguez
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
martha.dominguez@bellcounty.texas.gov
NJ
Nicola J. James
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
jp4pl2@bellcounty.texas.gov
PD
Pat Duffield
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
pat.duffield@bellcounty.texas.gov
RF
Rosanne Fisher
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 (Precinct 3)
rosanne.fisher@bellcounty.texas.gov
RS
Russell Schneider
County Commissioner (Precinct 1)
russell.schneider@bellcounty.texas.gov
RS
Russell Schneider
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
russell.schneider@bellcounty.texas.gov
SL
Shay Luedeke
County Tax Assessor-Collector
shay.luedeke@bellcounty.texas.gov
SC
Shelley Coston
County Clerk
shelley.coston@bellcounty.texas.gov
SN
Stephanie Newell
District Attorney
stephanie.newell@bellcounty.texas.gov
TR
Theodore R. Duffield
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
theodore.duffield@bellcounty.texas.gov
W"
William "Bill" Cooke
County Sheriff
bill.cooke@bellcounty.texas.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 70.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Bell County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($214,903,153) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.346300 per $100 valuation: $0.300800 M&O + $0.045500 I&S) for Bell County. Source: Bell County Appraisal District 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Schedule ($0.299500 Bell County General [$0.254000 M&O + $0.045500 I&S] + $0.046800 Bell County Road District M&O).
Total Appropriation
$214.9M
General Fund
$167.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$18.4M
Capital Projects
$8.3M
Per Capita
$555
Public Safety: $91.2M (42%)
0Public Works: $21.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $6.7M
Administration: $40.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3463 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 70.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Bell County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($208,158,807) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.332700 per $100 valuation) for Bell County.
Total Appropriation
$208.2M
General Fund
$162.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$18.0M
Capital Projects
$8.1M
Per Capita
$538
Public Safety: $87.8M (42%)
0Public Works: $21.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $6.5M
Administration: $39.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3327 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 70.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Bell County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($203,428,407) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.344500 per $100 valuation) for Bell County.
Total Appropriation
$203.4M
General Fund
$159.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$17.3M
Capital Projects
$7.9M
Per Capita
$526
Public Safety: $86.0M (42%)
0Public Works: $20.6M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $6.4M
Administration: $38.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3445 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 70.5 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Bell County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bell County (Bell County) totaling $195,491,454. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3125 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$195.5M
General Fund
$153.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$16.6M
Capital Projects
$7.5M
Per Capita
$505
Public Safety: $82.6M (42%)
0Public Works: $19.8M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $6.1M
Administration: $36.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3125 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 70.6 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Bell County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bell County (Bell County) totaling $189,945,058. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3393 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$189.9M
General Fund
$148.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$16.1M
Capital Projects
$7.3M
Per Capita
$491
Public Safety: $80.3M (42%)
0Public Works: $19.3M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $5.9M
Administration: $35.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3393 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$214.90M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $167.8MPer Capita: $555Tax Rate: $0.3463Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$208.16M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $162.6MPer Capita: $538Tax Rate: $0.3327Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$203.43M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $159.3MPer Capita: $526Tax Rate: $0.3445Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$195.49M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $153.1MPer Capita: $505Tax Rate: $0.3125Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$189.95M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $148.7MPer Capita: $491Tax Rate: $0.3393Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$182.92M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $143.2MPer Capita: $473Tax Rate: $0.3943Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$176.50M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $138.2MPer Capita: $456Tax Rate: $0.396666Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$170.48M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $133.5MPer Capita: $441Tax Rate: $0.402616Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$165.53M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $129.6MPer Capita: $428Tax Rate: $0.40785Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$159.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $124.9MPer Capita: $412Tax Rate: $0.413152Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$153.29M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $120.0MPer Capita: $396Tax Rate: $0.41687Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$149.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $116.9MPer Capita: $386Tax Rate: $0.420622Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$144.12M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $112.8MPer Capita: $372Tax Rate: $0.420622Freedom: 71.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$138.41M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $108.4MPer Capita: $358Tax Rate: $0.419781Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$134.75M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $105.5MPer Capita: $348Tax Rate: $0.42188Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$130.43M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $102.1MPer Capita: $337Tax Rate: $0.424833Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$126.35M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $98.9MPer Capita: $326Tax Rate: $0.427807Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$121.41M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $95.1MPer Capita: $314Tax Rate: $0.425668Freedom: 72.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$117.95M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $92.3MPer Capita: $305Tax Rate: $0.427796Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$114.00M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $89.3MPer Capita: $295Tax Rate: $0.42694Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$110.35M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.4MPer Capita: $285Tax Rate: $0.430782Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$106.38M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.3MPer Capita: $275Tax Rate: $0.434228Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$102.61M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $80.3MPer Capita: $265Tax Rate: $0.437702Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$99.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $77.7MPer Capita: $257Tax Rate: $0.436827Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$95.74M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.0MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.435517Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$92.59M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.5MPer Capita: $239Tax Rate: $0.439001Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$89.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.7MPer Capita: $230Tax Rate: $0.440318Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$86.45M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $67.7MPer Capita: $223Tax Rate: $0.438997Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-u • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider approving Amending Plat processes and fees, as well as revisions to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations Section 209.
Consider approving Amending Plat processes and fees, as well as revisions to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations Section 209....
Order 2026-09-21-f • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider authorizing the disposal of aged and broken furniture items, with the county’s auctioneer having determined the items are worthless, with electronic items to be disposed of via electronic waste recycling, pursuant to Local Government Code §
Consider authorizing the disposal of aged and broken furniture items, with the county’s auctioneer having determined the items are worthless, with electronic it...
Order 2026-a • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Re-Plat of “Lot 412 and Lot 413 of Sherwood Shores VIII, Cook Hill Section", being a 0.229-acre, 2 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Belton, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 1.
Consider and approve the Re-Plat of “Lot 412 and Lot 413 of Sherwood Shores VIII, Cook Hill Section", being a 0.229-acre, 2 lot, 1 block Subdivision located wit...
Order 2026-b • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Sunset Meadows, Phase One", being a 41.285- acre, 67 lot, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Sunset Meadows, Phase One", being a 41.285- acre, 67 lot, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2....
Order 2026-09-21-v • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; to wit: Technology Services Directo
Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, dis...
Order 2026-i • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Discuss CP-Priest Drive Killeen Annex Programming
Discuss CP-Priest Drive Killeen Annex Programming. (Contract Management) ii. Discuss the formation of a Bell County Subdivision Regulation Technical Advisory Co...
Order 2026-09-21-i • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).
Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban)....
Order 2026-d • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237- acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237- acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3....
Order 2026-09-21-e • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Consider awarding a contract renewal to Smith Supply under TIPS Cooperative Contract #260103 for janitorial services and supplies, incorporating a $1,200.00 price increase as permitted by the contract, for an estimated total of $440,004.00.
Consider awarding a contract renewal to Smith Supply under TIPS Cooperative Contract #260103 for janitorial services and supplies, incorporating a $1,200.00 pri...
Order 2026-c • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Tanglewood Amending Plat #22", being a 0.6864-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Tanglewood Amending Plat #22", being a 0.6864-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, B...
Order 2026-09-21-a • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider and adopt amended Local Rules for the Bell County Local Provider Participation Fund.
Consider and adopt amended Local Rules for the Bell County Local Provider Participation Fund....
Order 2026-09-21-d • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider approval of final budget amendments for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Consider approval of final budget amendments for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026....
Order 2026-09-21-v (bell_i) • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider authorizing the termination of the agreement and closeout of Purchase Order PO-04396 with MRB Group for architectural and engineering services for a new courtroom at the Justice Center, and designating Brian Supak, Purchasing Administrator,
Consider authorizing the termination of the agreement and closeout of Purchase Order PO-04396 with MRB Group for architectural and engineering services for a ne...
Order 2026-09-21-b • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Personnel/Budget Amendments
Enacted by Bell County in Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026 on 2026-09-21 (Roll-Call Vote: 5-0). Personnel/Budget Amendments...
Order 2026-09-01-b • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).
Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban)....
Order 2026-09-01-d • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider authorizing a contract amendment with KPA and Associates for the Riverside Trail Project to include an additional $394,020.00 for ROW services and bridge-related tasks
Consider authorizing a contract amendment with KPA and Associates for the Riverside Trail Project to include an additional $394,020.00 for ROW services and brid...
Order 2026-c • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Rosebud Road Addition,” being a 1.756-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Rosebud Road Addition,” being a 1.756-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3....
Order 2026-09-01-d (bell_i) • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider authorizing a contract amendment with TWG Investments Ltd., d/b/a The Wood Group, amending the agreement awarded under RFP #18- 25 – Staffing of Direct Care Services for the Diversion Center, for Bell County, in an amount not to exceed $446,
Consider authorizing a contract amendment with TWG Investments Ltd., d/b/a The Wood Group, amending the agreement awarded under RFP #18- 25 – Staffing of Direct...
Order 2026-b • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3....
Order 2026-09-01-b (bell_i) • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Personnel/Budget Amendments
Enacted by Bell County in Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01 (Roll-Call Vote: 5-0). Personnel/Budget Amendments...
Order 2026-i • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton
Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton. (County Engineer) ii. Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, T...
Order 2026-a • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Abraham Plaza,” being a 7.201-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.
Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Abraham Plaza,” being a 7.201-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, ...
Order 2026-08-24-k • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider adopting a Resolution regarding support for Bell County Juvenile Services and the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application.
Consider adopting a Resolution regarding support for Bell County Juvenile Services and the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application....
Order 2026-08-24-b • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Personnel/Budget Amendments
Enacted by Bell County in Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026 on 2026-08-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 5-0). Personnel/Budget Amendments...
Order 2026-08-24-e • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget in accordance with Section 111.039(c), Texas Local Government Code.
Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget in accordance with Section 111.039(c), Texas Local Government Code....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (34)
RUNOFF • 2026-05-26
2026 Primary Runoff Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 2,414 (0.9% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP JOP Pct 2
Michael Tice (REP)WINNER
53.6% (1,287 votes)Richard Sapp (REP)
46.4% (1,112 votes)DEM JOP Pct. 4, Pl 2
Jessica A. Gonzalez (DEM)WINNER
51.4% (1,241 votes)LaTasha Carroway Quarles (DEM)
48.6% (1,173 votes)PRIMARY • 2026-03-03
2026 Primary Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 23,959 (9.1% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP District Judge, 169th Judicial District (District Judge)
Cari Starritt-Burnett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,479 votes)REP District Judge, 264th Judicial District (District Judge)
Paul L. LePak (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,612 votes)REP District Judge, 478th Judicial District (District Judge)
Wade Faulkner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,497 votes)REP County Judge
David Blackburn (REP)WINNER
65.6% (15,719 votes)Theodore 'Ted' Duffield (REP)
34.4% (8,240 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
Paul Motz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,369 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 2
John Mischtian (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,650 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 3
John Gauntt, Jr (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,780 votes)REP District Clerk (District Clerk)
Lacey Martindale (REP)WINNER
59.2% (13,151 votes)Pam Blair (REP)
40.8% (9,048 votes)REP County Clerk
Shelley Coston (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,907 votes)REP County Treasurer
Adriane Hodges (REP)WINNER
52.5% (11,840 votes)Gaylon Evans (REP)
47.5% (10,727 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 2
Bobby Whitson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,383 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 4
Curtis Emmons (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,364 votes)REP JOP Pct 1
Patrick 'Pat' Patterson (REP)WINNER
56.2% (3,760 votes)Joey Agee (REP)
43.8% (2,933 votes)REP JOP Pct 2
Richard Sapp (REP)WINNER
42.5% (1,308 votes)Michael Tice (REP)
39.7% (1,222 votes)Buddy Schwab (REP)
11.9% (368 votes)Gary D. Meyer (REP)
5.9% (183 votes)REP JOP Pct . 3, Pl 2
Larry Wilkey (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,412 votes)REP JOP Pct. 4, Pl 2
Beatrice 'Bea' Cox (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,730 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct 2
Stacey L. Wilson (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (6,830 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct 4
Ernest Wilkerson (DEM)WINNER
64.8% (3,811 votes)Louie Minor (DEM)
35.3% (2,075 votes)DEM JOP Pct. 4, Pl 2
LaTasha Carroway Quarles (DEM)WINNER
38.9% (5,661 votes)Jessica A. Gonzalez (DEM)
33.4% (4,862 votes)Nicola J. James (DEM)
27.8% (4,049 votes)GENERAL • 2025-11-04
2025 Constitutional Amendment Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 486 (0.2% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
MISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jesse Fugitt WINNER
19.6% (95 votes)Misty Cummings Smith
17.9% (87 votes)Lacey Flynn
17.3% (84 votes)Selina Owens
12.6% (61 votes)Hutch Emmons
11.3% (55 votes)Creese Goodwin
10.7% (52 votes)Chris Slaughter
10.7% (52 votes)GISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Emily Leib Wuenschel WINNER
60.0% (3 votes)Cheyenne Barnett Kizer
40.0% (2 votes)Katherine Oser
0.0% (0 votes)For School Board Trustee, Place 3 Copperas Cove ISD (Place 3)
Samantha Cochran-Wilson WINNER
58.4% (136 votes)Leah L. Elmore
41.6% (97 votes)For School Board Trustee, Place 4 Copperas Cove ISD (Place 4)
Joan Manning WINNER
62.7% (148 votes)Bradley Vaughn
37.3% (88 votes)For School Board Trustee, Place 5 Copperas Cove ISD (Place 5)
Heather Copeland WINNER
38.2% (91 votes)Carl 'Moose' Smith
34.9% (83 votes)Trang Nguyen
26.9% (64 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Prop B • BOND DEBTFAILED
CCISD PROP B
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): CCISD PROP B — FAILED with 121 votes FOR (42.0%) to 167 votes AGAINST (58.0%)....
Prop C • BOND DEBTFAILED
CCISD PROP C
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): CCISD PROP C — FAILED with 98 votes FOR (33.6%) to 194 votes AGAINST (66.4%)....
Prop A • BOND DEBTPASSED
TISD PROP A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): TISD PROP A — PASSED with 3,418 votes FOR (59.4%) to 2,340 votes AGAINST (40.6...
Prop B • BOND DEBTPASSED
TISD PROP B
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): TISD PROP B — PASSED with 3,297 votes FOR (57.3%) to 2,455 votes AGAINST (42.7...
Prop A • BOND DEBTFAILED
BISD PROP A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): BISD PROP A — FAILED with 4,625 votes FOR (49.5%) to 4,714 votes AGAINST (50.5...
Prop B • BOND DEBTFAILED
BISD PROP B
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): BISD PROP B — FAILED with 3,544 votes FOR (38.0%) to 5,789 votes AGAINST (62.0...
Prop C • BOND DEBTPASSED
BISD PROP C
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): BISD PROP C — PASSED with 4,934 votes FOR (52.9%) to 4,401 votes AGAINST (47.1...
Prop D • BOND DEBTFAILED
BISD PROP D
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): BISD PROP D — FAILED with 3,933 votes FOR (42.1%) to 5,403 votes AGAINST (57.9...
Prop A • BOND DEBTFAILED
ESD1 PROP A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): ESD1 PROP A — FAILED with 987 votes FOR (48.5%) to 1,046 votes AGAINST (51.5%)...
Prop A • BOND DEBTFAILED
ESD3 PROP A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): ESD3 PROP A — FAILED with 1,110 votes FOR (48.2%) to 1,195 votes AGAINST (51.8...
Prop A • BOND DEBTPASSED
CCISD PROP A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 04, 2025): CCISD PROP A — PASSED with 146 votes FOR (50.5%) to 143 votes AGAINST (49.5%)....
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Bell County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 152,632 (58.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Attorney
James E. Nichols (REP)WINNER
100.0% (134,316 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Bobby Whitson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (134,316 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Russell Schneider (REP)WINNER
100.0% (134,316 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Louie Minor (REP)WINNER
100.0% (134,316 votes)County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
100.0% (134,316 votes)GENERAL • 2024-11-05
2024 General Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 124,593 (47.3% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Member, State BoE, Dist 10
REP Tom Maynard (REP)WINNER
58.8% (73,262 votes)DEM Raquel Saenz Ortiz (DEM)
41.2% (51,331 votes)Dist Judge, 27th Judicial Dist
REP Debbie Garrett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (89,008 votes)Dist Judge, 146th Judicial Dist
REP Mike Russell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (87,199 votes)Dist Judge, 426th Judicial Dist
REP Steven J. Duskie (REP)WINNER
100.0% (87,272 votes)Dist Attorney, 27th Judicial Dist
REP Stephanie Newell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (87,218 votes)County Attorney
REP Jim Nichols (REP)WINNER
58.8% (72,419 votes)DEM Michelle Cummings (DEM)
41.3% (50,846 votes)Sheriff
REP William (Bill) Cooke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (89,677 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
REP Shay Luedeke (REP)WINNER
60.8% (74,871 votes)DEM Brandy L. L. Byrd (DEM)
39.3% (48,366 votes)County Commissioner Pct 1
REP Russell T. Schneider (REP)WINNER
68.5% (20,980 votes)DEM Marianne Miller (DEM)
31.5% (9,652 votes)County Commissioner Pct 3
REP Greg Reynolds (REP)WINNER
66.8% (24,397 votes)DEM Terris Goodwin (DEM)
33.2% (12,126 votes)Justice of the Peace Pct 3, Pl 1
REP Rosanne Fisher (REP)WINNER
67.2% (18,920 votes)DEM Matt West (DEM)
32.8% (9,229 votes)Justice of the Peace Pct 4, Pl 1
DEM Gregory Johnson (DEM)WINNER
57.4% (33,256 votes)REP Jonathan Okray (REP)
42.6% (24,640 votes)Constable Pct 1
REP Pat Duffield (REP)WINNER
100.0% (23,027 votes)Constable Pct 2
REP Chris Bazar (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,768 votes)Constable Pct 3
REP Devin Rosenthal (REP)WINNER
100.0% (21,192 votes)Constable Pct 4
DEM Martha Dominguez (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (40,226 votes)TRUSTEE, PLACE 1 Copperas Cove ISD (PLACE 1)
Sherry Hoffpauir WINNER
70.6% (551 votes)Inez Faison
29.4% (229 votes)TRUSTEE, PLACE 2 Copperas Cove ISD (PLACE 2)
Timothy Traeger WINNER
67.8% (535 votes)Shameria Ann Davis
32.2% (254 votes)TRUSTEE ELECTION Moody ISD
Eddie Newman WINNER
27.9% (229 votes)Beth Alton
23.7% (194 votes)Chris 'Hilbily' Slaughter
15.5% (127 votes)Jesse Fugitt
12.4% (102 votes)Amanda Beckner Layne
7.9% (65 votes)Misty Kinsey-Petree
7.6% (62 votes)Geoff Goodson
5.0% (41 votes)TRUSTEES, PLACE 3 Bruceville-Eddy ISD (PLACE 3)
Melanie Griffin WINNER
100.0% (2 votes)Ki Jones
0.0% (0 votes)Angel Nevarez
0.0% (0 votes)TRUSTEES, PLACE 5 Bruceville-Eddy ISD (PLACE 5)
Doug Murrey WINNER
100.0% (2 votes)Debanhi Jobe
0.0% (0 votes)DIRECTOR, PRECINCT 2 WCID#1 (PRECINCT 2)
Sandra Blankenship WINNER
68.3% (7,474 votes)C. Cochran
31.7% (3,473 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
ESD 2, PROPOSITION A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 05, 2024): ESD 2, PROPOSITION A — PASSED with 706 votes FOR (71.0%) to 288 votes AGAINST ...
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
PROPOSITION A Rosebud-Lott ISD
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 05, 2024): PROPOSITION A Rosebud-Lott ISD — PASSED with 73 votes FOR (59.4%) to 50 votes ...
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
PROPOSITION B Rosebud-Lott ISD
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 05, 2024): PROPOSITION B Rosebud-Lott ISD — PASSED with 70 votes FOR (56.9%) to 53 votes ...
RUNOFF • 2024-05-28
2024 Primary Runoff Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 4,623 (1.8% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP District Attorney, 27th Judicial District (District Attorney)
Stephanie Newell (REP)WINNER
50.3% (2,323 votes)Jeff Parker (REP)
49.8% (2,300 votes)REP County Commissioner, Precinct No. 3 (Precinct No. 3)
Greg Reynolds (REP)WINNER
64.7% (1,414 votes)Wayne Tyroch (REP)
35.3% (771 votes)REP Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 3, Place 1 (Precinct No. 3)
Rosanne Fisher (REP)WINNER
56.8% (933 votes)Timothy Taylor (REP)
43.2% (709 votes)PRIMARY • 2024-03-05
2024 Primary Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 26,503 (10.1% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP Member, State BoE, Dist 10
Tom Maynard (REP)WINNER
56.9% (13,402 votes)Mary Bone (REP)
35.3% (8,326 votes)'DC' Caldwell I (REP)
7.8% (1,841 votes)REP Dist Judge, 27th Judicial Dist
Debbie Garrett (REP)WINNER
55.4% (12,577 votes)Cheyenne Minick (REP)
44.6% (10,114 votes)REP Dist Judge, 146th Judicial Dist
Mike Russell (REP)WINNER
63.0% (15,154 votes)Ashley Clapper Bennett (REP)
37.0% (8,897 votes)REP Dist Judge, 426th Judicial Dist
Steven J. Duskie (REP)WINNER
100.0% (21,289 votes)REP Dist Attorney, 27th Judicial Dist
Stephanie Newell (REP)WINNER
39.7% (9,440 votes)Jeff Parker (REP)
37.6% (8,942 votes)James Berry 'J' Stapler (REP)
22.7% (5,389 votes)REP County Attorney
Jim Nichols (REP)WINNER
100.0% (21,982 votes)REP Sheriff
William (Bill) Cooke (REP)WINNER
70.6% (18,714 votes)Frank Hernandez (REP)
15.7% (4,159 votes)Fred Harris (REP)
13.7% (3,630 votes)REP County Tax Assessor-Collector
Shay Luedeke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (23,520 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 1
Russell T. Schneider (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,934 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 3
Greg Reynolds (REP)WINNER
33.2% (3,056 votes)Wayne Tyroch (REP)
18.2% (1,673 votes)Dennis Smith (REP)
17.7% (1,630 votes)Lamar Lewis (REP)
14.1% (1,299 votes)Isen Ismaili (REP)
11.4% (1,050 votes)Paul Romer (REP)
5.4% (494 votes)REP Justice of the Peace Pct 3
Timothy Taylor (REP)WINNER
38.8% (2,525 votes)Rosanne Fisher (REP)
31.2% (2,030 votes)Velva Fay Johnson (REP)
30.1% (1,958 votes)REP Justice of the Peace Pct 4
Jonathan Okray (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,093 votes)REP Constable Pct 1
Pat Duffield (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,954 votes)REP Constable Pct 2
Chris Bazar (REP)WINNER
78.0% (2,139 votes)Jesse Mondragon (REP)
22.0% (603 votes)REP Constable Pct 3
Devin Rosenthal (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,956 votes)DEM Member, State BoE, Dist 10
Raquel Saenz Ortiz (DEM)WINNER
69.5% (5,398 votes)DC Caldwell I (DEM)
30.5% (2,368 votes)DEM Dist Attorney, 27th Judicial Dist
Kurt W. Glass (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (6,971 votes)DEM County Attorney
Michelle Cummings (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (7,279 votes)DEM County Tax Assessor-Collector
Brandy L.L. Byrd (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (7,120 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct. 1
Marianne Miller (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (1,399 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct 3
Terris Goodwin (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (1,581 votes)DEM Justice of the Peace Pct 3
Matt West (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (1,341 votes)DEM Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Gregory Johnson (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (4,927 votes)DEM Constable Pct 4
Martha Dominguez (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (4,801 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
2023 November Constitutional Ammendment Elections — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 241 (0.1% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
GISD Trustees Gatesville
Charles Ament WINNER
100.0% (1 votes)Jimmie Ferguson
0.0% (0 votes)Jeff Coward
0.0% (0 votes)Loyd Hopson
0.0% (0 votes)Calvin Ford
0.0% (0 votes)CCISD, Place 6 Copperas Cove (Place 6)
John Gallen WINNER
59.6% (96 votes)Carl 'Moose' Smith
40.4% (65 votes)CCISD, Place 7 Copperas Cove (Place 7)
Jeff Gorres WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)MISD Trustees Moody
Waylan Neil Goodwin WINNER
58.1% (140 votes)Mac Fairey
41.9% (101 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Prop A • BOND DEBTFAILED
PROP A Moody
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 07, 2023): PROP A Moody — FAILED with 101 votes FOR (50.0%) to 101 votes AGAINST (50.0%)....
Prop A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Prop A GISD
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 07, 2023): Prop A GISD — PASSED with 2 votes FOR (100.0%) to 0 votes AGAINST (0.0%)....
GENERAL • 2022-11-08
2022 November 8 General Elections — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 86,432 (32.8% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice, Supreme Ct. Pl. 3
REP Debra Lehrmann (REP)WINNER
59.3% (51,287 votes)DEM Erin A. Nowell (DEM)
38.2% (33,037 votes)LIB Thomas Edward Oxford (LIB)
2.4% (2,108 votes)Justice, Supreme Ct. Pl. 5
REP Rebeca Huddle (REP)WINNER
60.5% (52,148 votes)DEM Amanda Reichek (DEM)
39.5% (33,986 votes)Justice, Supreme Ct. Pl. 9
REP Evan Young (REP)WINNER
60.1% (51,685 votes)DEM Julia Maldonado (DEM)
39.9% (34,266 votes)Judge, Ct of Crim. Appeals, Pl 5
REP Scott Walker (REP)WINNER
60.4% (52,017 votes)DEM Dana Huffman (DEM)
39.6% (34,139 votes)Judge, Ct of Crim. Appeals, Pl 6
REP Jesse F. McClure, III (REP)WINNER
60.7% (52,113 votes)DEM Robert Johnson (DEM)
39.3% (33,730 votes)County Court at Law No. 2
REP John Mischtian (REP)WINNER
61.1% (52,568 votes)DEM Kurt Glass (DEM)
38.9% (33,496 votes)County Commissioner. Pct. 2
REP Bobby Whitson (REP)WINNER
54.5% (12,843 votes)DEM Stacey Wilson (DEM)
45.5% (10,731 votes)County Commissioner. Pct. 4
DEM Louie Minor (DEM)WINNER
56.7% (8,464 votes)REP Chris Bray (REP)
43.3% (6,473 votes)Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 Pl 2
DEM Nicola J. James (DEM)WINNER
52.7% (20,650 votes)REP Steve Harris (REP)
45.5% (17,846 votes)Write-in
1.8% (689 votes)Council 6 MPR
James 'Jimbo' Snyder WINNER
57.9% (1,019 votes)Roxanne Stryker
42.1% (742 votes)Board of Trustees Gatesville
Cheyenne Kizer WINNER
53.3% (8 votes)Mary Anne Leib
33.3% (5 votes)Ginger Kinsey
13.3% (2 votes)Trustee, Place 5 CCISD (Place 5)
Jeff Gorres WINNER
54.0% (320 votes)Heather Copeland
46.0% (272 votes)Precinct One (1) WCID1
Ricky Wilson WINNER
56.0% (3,268 votes)John Fisher
44.0% (2,564 votes)Precinct Six (6) WCID6
Rob Robinson WINNER
55.6% (2,446 votes)Charles L. Wilson, Jr.
44.4% (1,949 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Prop 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Prop 1 Morgans Point
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 08, 2022): Prop 1 Morgans Point — PASSED with 1,305 votes FOR (67.9%) to 618 votes AGAINS...
Prop 2 • BOND DEBTFAILED
Prop 2 Morgans Point
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (November 08, 2022): Prop 2 Morgans Point — FAILED with 742 votes FOR (39.5%) to 1,134 votes AGAINS...
RUNOFF • 2022-05-24
2022 Primary Runoff — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 10,588 (4.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
BALLOTS CAST - Republican Party
BALLOTS CAST - Republican Party (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,588 votes)BALLOTS CAST - Democratic Party
BALLOTS CAST - Democratic Party (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (3,059 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
2022 Special Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 10,297 (3.9% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 Florence ISD (Place 6)
Jason Earp WINNER
61.0% (50 votes)Laura Pressley
39.0% (32 votes)Trustees, Place 7 Florence ISD (Place 7)
Joshua (JT) Atkinson WINNER
100.0% (79 votes)Trustee Acaemy ISD
Adam Fossett WINNER
26.5% (433 votes)Amy Adcock
23.9% (391 votes)Jason Lambert
21.9% (359 votes)Jason Martinez
18.8% (307 votes)Joseph Lewis
8.9% (146 votes)TEMPLE COLLEGE TRUSTEE Temple College
J. Harry Adams WINNER
27.6% (2,841 votes)Andrejs Avots-Avotins
24.6% (2,534 votes)Mark H. Durham
24.4% (2,517 votes)Bob Browder
23.4% (2,405 votes)Trustee Salado Public Library
Nancy Mackey WINNER
37.8% (642 votes)Susan Starnes
34.8% (591 votes)Theresa Howard
27.4% (465 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
PROPOSITION A Florence ISD
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (May 07, 2022): PROPOSITION A Florence ISD — FAILED with 40 votes FOR (47.1%) to 45 votes AGAINST (...
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
PROPOSITION B Florence ISD
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for Bell County (May 07, 2022): PROPOSITION B Florence ISD — FAILED with 35 votes FOR (41.2%) to 50 votes AGAINST (...
PRIMARY • 2022-03-01
2022 Primary Election — Bell County
Voter Turnout: 18,689 (7.1% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP Member, State BoE, Dist 10
Tom Maynard (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,343 votes)REP Dist Judge, 169th Judicial Dist
Cari Starriott-Burnett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,274 votes)REP Dist Judge, 264th Judicial Dist
Paul L. LePak (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,437 votes)REP County Judge
David Blackburn (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,689 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
Paul A. Motz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,267 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 2
John Mischtian (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,406 votes)REP Judge, County Court at Law No. 3
Rebecca DePew (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,474 votes)REP District Clerk (District Clerk)
Joanna Flores Staton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,426 votes)REP County Clerk
Shelley Coston (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,654 votes)REP County Treasurer
Gaylon Evans (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,434 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 2
Bobby Whitson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,680 votes)REP County Commissioner Pct 4
Chris Bray (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,911 votes)REP JOP Pct 1
Theodore 'Ted' Duffield (REP)WINNER
68.1% (3,688 votes)Reese Davis (REP)
31.9% (1,727 votes)REP JOP Pct 2
Cliff Coleman (REP)WINNER
57.3% (1,509 votes)Richard Sapp (REP)
42.7% (1,124 votes)REP JOP Pct 3, Pl 1, Unexp
Keith Reed (REP)WINNER
65.1% (3,377 votes)Velva Johnson (REP)
34.9% (1,811 votes)REP JOP Pct 3, Pl 2
Larry Wilkey (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,248 votes)REP JOP Pct 4, Pl 2
Steve Harris (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,606 votes)DEM Judge, County Court at Law No. 2
Kurt Glass (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (8,411 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct 2
Stacey Wilson (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (2,886 votes)DEM County Commissioner Pct 4
Louie Minor (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (2,110 votes)DEM JOP Pct 4, Pl 2
Nicola J. James (DEM)WINNER
100.0% (5,591 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 68,422 (26.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
72.0% (49,264 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (Republican)
28.0% (19,158 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 39,474 (15.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
70.0% (27,632 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (Republican)
30.0% (11,842 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 60,527 (23.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
61.0% (36,921 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (Republican)
39.0% (23,606 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 73,685 (28.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
61.0% (44,948 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (Republican)
39.0% (28,737 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 71,053 (27.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
67.0% (47,606 votes)David C. Morales (Republican)
33.0% (23,447 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 55,264 (21.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
57.0% (31,500 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (Republican)
43.0% (23,764 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 73,685 (28.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
60.0% (44,211 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (Republican)
40.0% (29,474 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 47,369 (18.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
66.0% (31,264 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (Republican)
34.0% (16,105 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 57,895 (22.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
57.0% (33,000 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (Republican)
43.0% (24,895 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 65,790 (25.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
72.0% (47,369 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (Republican)
28.0% (18,421 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 81,580 (31.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
60.0% (48,948 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (Republican)
40.0% (32,632 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 39,474 (15.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
61.0% (24,079 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (Republican)
39.0% (15,395 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 65,790 (25.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
60.0% (39,474 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (Republican)
40.0% (26,316 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 71,053 (27.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
69.0% (49,027 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (Republican)
31.0% (22,026 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 39,474 (15.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
62.0% (24,474 votes)David C. Morales (Republican)
38.0% (15,000 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 50,000 (19.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
70.0% (35,000 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (Republican)
30.0% (15,000 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 71,053 (27.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
71.0% (50,448 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (Republican)
29.0% (20,605 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 76,316 (29.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
61.0% (46,553 votes)Michael R. Vance (Republican)
39.0% (29,763 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 57,895 (22.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
61.0% (35,316 votes)Michael R. Vance (Republican)
39.0% (22,579 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 52,632 (20.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
70.0% (36,842 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (Republican)
30.0% (15,790 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 55,264 (21.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
64.0% (35,369 votes)Michael R. Vance (Republican)
36.0% (19,895 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Bell County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 52,632 (20.0% of 263,160 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Judge (County-Wide)
David Blackburn (Republican)WINNER
67.0% (35,263 votes)Michael R. Vance (Republican)
33.0% (17,369 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (347)
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Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Tuesday, September 1,c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iig: Consider approving a contract with Smart Communications, through an interlocal agreement with Dallas County, for inmate phone and video visitation services.h: Consider approving a three-year contract with VR Systems, Inc., for Voter Focus election-management software and related poll-book software and services for the Elections Department, purchased through BuyBoard Cooperative Contracts 710-23 and 810-26,i: Consider approval of the list of pre-qualified firms under RFQ 06-27 Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Professional Services and to approve the firm selection process.j: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 320P Backhoe under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #011723-JDC, with RDO Equipment, in the total amount of $149,584.97 for the Road & Bridge Department.k: Consider authorizing the purchase of a MowerMax Prime Mover Brush Cutter under the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative contract #806-26, with ATMAX Equipment Company, in the total amount of $294,380.61 for the Road & Bridge Department.l: Consider authorizing the purchase of four (4) 2027 Freightliner M2106 Dump Trucks under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032824-DAI, with Lonestar Truck Group, in the total amount of $574,448.00 for the Road & Bridge Department..m: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Freightliner 114SD Haul Tractor under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032824- DAI, with Lonestar Truck Group, in the total amount of $148,082.00 for the Road & Bridge Department.n: Consider authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 140 JOY Motor Grader under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032119- CAT, with Holt Cat, in the total amount of $382,138.55 for the Road & Bridge Department.o: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 624P Rubber Tire Loader under the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #011723- JDC, with RDO Equipment, in the total amount of $276,642.66 for the Road & Bridge Department.p: Consider authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 265 XPS Skid Steer from Holt Cat under Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #032119-CAT for the Road & Bridge Department, in the total amount of $102,922.61.6: Regular Agendaq: Consider approving an agreement with Mars Petcare US, Inc., whereby Mars provides and/or makes available select Mars-branded pet food, under specified terms, to support the operations of the Bell County Animal Shelter, exempting this purchase from thr: Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Ford F250 with a Knapheide service body truck under BuyBoard purchasing cooperative contract #724- 23 from Rockdale Country Ford for a total of $54,643.00 for the Facilities Services Department.s: Consider authorizing agreement between Central Counties Services and Bell County for integrated jail mental health, jail-based competency restoration, continuity of care, and mental health navigator services.t: Consider ratifying Contract Defender Bell County's Mental Health Court agreement between Bell County and Robert Lewis for legal services to individuals approved to participate in Bell County's Specialty Courts.w: Consider reappointing Curtis Lockley to the Expo Board for another 3-year- term and appointing Brit Owen as a new member to the Expo Board for a 3- year-term, replacing Jimmy Parker, whose term is expiring.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Proclamation presentation in recognition of Prairie View A&M University’s 150th Anniversary.b: Proclamation presentation to the Bell County Hunger Coalition declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Bell County.c: Proclamation presentation in recognition of National 4-H Week.5: County Engineerv: Consider authorizing the termination of the agreement and closeout of Purchase Order PO-04396 with MRB Group for architectural and engineering services for a new courtroom at the Justice Center, and designating Brian Supak, Purchasing Administrator, b: Pursuant to section 297.101, Texas Health & Safety Code, the Bell County the amount of the mandatory provider participation payments that the Bell County (FY) 2027 and how the revenue derived from those payments will be spent.c: Consider a Resolution setting the FY27 Rate for the Bell County Healthcare Provider Participation Fund (LPPF).d: Consider annual approval of the Bell County Investment Policy for FY27.e: Consider a resolution appointing a member of the Treasurer's Office and a member of the Auditor's Office as Dual Investment Officers as of October 1, 2026.f: Consider a resolution appointing Investment Committee members as of October 1, 2026.g: Consider reappointing Commissioners Bobby Whitson and Louie Minor to the Killeen Tax Increment Zone #2 Board of Directors.h: Consider and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Clark and Associates in the amount of $507,550.00 for the East and West Amity Road Reconstruction Project, with a contract duration of twelve (12) months.j: Consider and approve the submission of the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes application for the BCJS Career and Technical Education Project to the U.Si: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).u: Consider approving Amending Plat processes and fees, as well as revisions to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations Section 209.a: Consider and approve the Re-Plat of “Lot 412 and Lot 413 of Sherwood Shores VIII, Cook Hill Section", being a 0.229-acre, 2 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Belton, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 1.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Sunset Meadows, Phase One", being a 41.285- acre, 67 lot, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Tanglewood Amending Plat #22", being a 0.6864-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.d: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237- acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.a: Consider and adopt amended Local Rules for the Bell County Local Provider Participation Fund.e: Consider awarding a contract renewal to Smith Supply under TIPS Cooperative Contract #260103 for janitorial services and supplies, incorporating a $1,200.00 price increase as permitted by the contract, for an estimated total of $440,004.00.f: Consider authorizing the disposal of aged and broken furniture items, with the county’s auctioneer having determined the items are worthless, with electronic items to be disposed of via electronic waste recycling, pursuant to Local Government Code § b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsd: Consider approval of final budget amendments for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.2026-09-21 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - September 21, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissions1: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765504: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765135: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Board Room at Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 767106: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Amity Road Expansion Townhall, Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 North Main Street, Salado, Texas 765717: September 28, 2026 (Monday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Bell Extension Education Association (BEEA) Annual Luncheon, AgriLife Extension Office, 1605 North Main Street, Suite 102, Belton, Texas 765138: September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: October 5, 2026 (Monday) through October 8, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - 104th Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas 7670110: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, savei: Discuss CP-Priest Drive Killeen Annex Programmingv: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; to wit: Technology Services Directo2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - September 01, 2026
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5: Regular Agenda1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 24,c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iie: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #VTC27-V-001 for Veterans Treatment Court from the Texas Veterans Commission under the Fund for Veterans' Assistance with an award amount of $140,000.00 and a period of performance from September 1, 2026 to Augustf: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #VCO27-F-002 for Financial Assistance – Veteran County Service Office from the Texas Veterans Commission under the Fund for Veterans' Assistance with an award amount of $400,000.00 and a period of performance fromg: Receive for filing with the County Clerk, one (1) Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion, from Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2, Bobby Whitson, for calendar year 2026; and one (1) Commissioners Education Certificate of Completion, from 4: County Engineerb: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsa: Consider and approve nominations for the Bell County Museum Board of Trusteesc: Consider authorizing an eight (8) month contract with Freese and Nichols, Incb: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban).a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Abraham Plaza,” being a 7.201-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “The Preserve,” being a 2.0237-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Rosebud Road Addition,” being a 1.756-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.d: Consider authorizing a contract amendment with KPA and Associates for the Riverside Trail Project to include an additional $394,020.00 for ROW services and bridge-related tasksd: Consider authorizing a contract amendment with TWG Investments Ltd., d/b/a The Wood Group, amending the agreement awarded under RFP #18- 25 – Staffing of Direct Care Services for the Diversion Center, for Bell County, in an amount not to exceed $446,2026-09-01 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - September 01, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissions1: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787012: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 765713: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 786134: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765416: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765137: September 10, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Board Room at Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 767108: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651310: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651311: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Amity Road Expansion Townhall, Salado ISD Administration Building, 601 North Main Street, Salado, Texas 76571 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and exi: Discuss proposed changes to the Bell County Subdivision Regulations by the City of Belton2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026
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15: Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team in the amount of $5,000 to provide recovery services to area lakes and rivers.16: Bring Everyone Into the Zone in the amount of $5,260 in kind to provide office space.1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meetings (Monday, August 17,c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iib: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsd: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Intergraph) for annual maintenance for the Communication Center public safety software at an estimated amount of $530,e: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: TXDIR- DIR- CPO-5687 contract with CDW-G for Fortinet software maintenance for the Communication Center firewall at an estimated amount of $120,000.00.f: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: Single/Sole Source contract renewal with L3/Harris Corporation for annual maintenance of the Bell County Radio System at an amount of $690,205.09 for year two of a 5-year pricing agreement.g: Communication Center FY27 Software Maintenance Renewal: TXDIR- DIRCPO-5303 contract with CDW-G for BroadComm software maintenance for the Communication Center virtualization software at an amount of $131,850.00 for year three of a 3-year pricing agreh: Consider setting Bell County Holidays for Calendar Years 2027 and 2028.i: meeting dates.4: Regular Agendaa: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.f: Consider authorizing renewal of current Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan of Benefits to include a contribution rate of 12.15%.h: Consider approval of the FY2026-2027 Capital Projects List.i: Consider a Resolution Authorizing a County Grant in the amount of $13,543.50 to Hill Country Community Action Association, Incj: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into the following agreements with:g: Consider setting Sheriff and Constable Fees, pursuant to Section 119.131 of the Local Government Code, effective January 1, 2027.c: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.1: AWARE Central Texas in the amount of $52,000 to provide case management, educational classes, and family services to victims of Child Abuse and their families.2: Bell County Child Welfare Board in the amount of $25,000 to provide clothing, car seats, beds, vital records, and other needs of Bell County children removed by CPS from their homes.3: Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $169,625 to provide environmental health and food protection services.6: Central County Services in the amount of $265,000 to provide case management, counseling, medication management, skills training, crisis intervention, and various other services to Bell County adults and children with mental health issues.7: Central Texas Children's Center in the amount of $30,000 to provide full-time childcare programs to Bell County children with disabilities and to provide parenting classes and events to their parents and siblings.8: Central Texas Youth Services in the amount of $14,500 to provide shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, education, and life skills training to Bell County homeless youth.9: Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $20,000 to provide coordinated case care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapy services, medical services, and community education to Bell County abused and neglected children.10: Christian Farms Treehouse in the amount of $25,000 to provide a portion of the required 5% community match funding for a Texas Department of State Health Services Grant.11: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the amount of $15,000 to provide court appointed special advocates to Bell County children who have been removed by CPS from their homes.12: Hill Country Community Action Association in the amount of $337,670 to operate the Bell County Temple and Killeen HELP Centers, to provide emergency services to income eligible Bell County residents and to provide home delivered meals to homebound pe13: Bell County Historical Commission in the amount of $15,000 to provide preservation services and promotion of Bell County's history.14: Jail Ministries in the amount of $35,000 to provide programs in prevention and intervention for those incarcerated in Bell County Law Enforcement Centers and in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.17: Greater Killeen Community Clinic in the amount of $525,000 and Temple Community Clinic in the amount of $525,000 to provide medical services to Bell County residents with limited or no access to health care and to those residents that are clients of l: Consider and approve the submission of the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application for Bell County Juvenile Services facility expansion to the U.Sm: Consider authorizing a one-year contract with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Interlocal Agreement for Property, Auto, Workers' Compensation & Cybersecurity Insurance in the amount of $2,138,555.n: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Concrete Magic Designs, LLC under the same terms and conditions from IFB#07-25 for Cast-in-Place Concrete, for the Road & Bridge Department in the estimated amount of $1,605,000.o: Consider authorizing a contract renewal for Pavement Marking and Raised Pavement Markers with DIJ Construction under the same terms and conditions from IFB #20-25 for the Road & Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $184,000.p: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Heart of Texas Landscape under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-24 Landscape Services for Facility Services in an estimated amount of $223,000.q: Consider a contract renewal with Debris Tech as the primary vendor and Thompson Consulting Services as the secondary vendor under the same terms and conditions as RFP #05-23 Debris Monitoring Services for the Emergency Management Department.r: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions under the same terms and conditions from IFB #06-25 Asphalt Oils and Emulsions for Road and Bridge in an estimated amount of $1,461,900.s: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Nutrien Solutions including price adjustments as allowed by IFB #10-25 for herbicides for the Road and Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $720,000.t: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Texas Material Group, Incu: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC with a price adjustment as allowed in the terms and conditions of the contract from IFB #11-25 Cold Mix Limestone Rock Asphalt for Road and Bridge in an estimated amount k: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding support for Bell County Juvenile Services and the FY 2026 Model Cities Initiative application.v: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with JC Communications under the same terms and conditions from RFP #15-23 Fiber Installation and Maintenance Services for Technology Services in an estimated amount of $260,000.w: Consider authorizing a contract renewal for Precast Box Culverts with Forterra Pipe & Precast dba Rinker Materials under the same terms and conditions from IFB #08-25 for the Road & Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $245,500.x: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with ABC Home & Commercial Services under the same terms and conditions from RFP# 08-26 - Comprehensive Integrated Pest Control Management Services for Facility Services in an estimated amount of $89,190.y: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Vulcan Construction Materials, Incz: Consider authorizing a contract renewal with Texas Materials Group, Incb: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.d: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Tax Rate and the FY2027 Bell County Road District Tax Rate.5: Cenikor Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders.4: Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders.e: Consider adoption of the FY2027 Bell County Budget in accordance with Section 111.039(c), Texas Local Government Code.2026-08-24 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 24, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updates workshop depending upon time constraints1: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787013: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765014: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765505: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 765716: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 786137: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessio2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 19, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Special Agendaa: Presentation of the proposed FY2027 Budget.c: Consider the appointment of Bell County Magistrate.e: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into a contract with Centrifugal Castings, Incb: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.d: Consider and approve Resolution Regarding a Notice of Application for An Air Quality Standard Permit for An Animal Carcass Incinerator.2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 10,c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iig: Consider authorizing the purchase of detention-based opioid testing supplies for Bell County Juvenile Services and the Bell County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00, funded by Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds and with an associah: Consider approving the purchase of desktop computers from Dell Technologies and Data Defense using purchasing COOP DIR-CPO-5792 for a not-to-exceed amount of $315,000.00 for the County's annual computer TechRefresh.i: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into a contract with Team Flooring through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract #061323- IFA for the carpet replacement at the Justice Center District Courts at a not- to-exceed cost of $221,62l: Approve Mutual Aid Joint Efforts Agreements between the Sheriff's Offices of Bell, Milam, Burnett, and Williamson counties.m: Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant application in the amount of $100,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official and the Bell County Sheriff as the Aun: Consider the appointment of Louie Minor as the at-large primary representative for Bell County on the Bell County Public Health District Board of Directors and Ebony Jackson to serve as the alternate, replacing Bobby Whitson as primary and Louie Mino4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation in recognition of the Bell Extension Education Association.b: Presentation to recognize Kylie Brooks and Sheen Cerda for completion of the National Association of Counties' Workforce Network Leadership Program.c: Presentation to recognize James Stafford for the completion of the Texas Division of Emergency Management's Texas Public Information Officer (PIO) Course.d: Presentation by Jocelyn Larkin and Chandra Williams relating to the Service Personnel Advancing Research in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.5: County Engineera: Consider and approve abandonment of access easement on South I35 service road, Bell County, Precinct 1, and the creation of two 0.018-acre agreements on Falcon Ridge Road, also known as Grove Road, Bell County, Precinct 1.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve the purchase of furniture from Perry in the amount of $14,152.97 under OMNIA Cooperative Contract #R240117 and the purchase of electronic mail lockers from Pitney Bowes in the amount of $24,719.54 under BuyBoard Cooperative Contrb: Consider and approve retaining the law firm of Allison, Bass, and Magee, LLP, as legal counsel for assistance with legal issues relating to County Treasurer compensation and authorizing the County Judge to execute a retainer agreement for these servic: Consider and approve Resolution Requesting the Resale of Property Acquired by the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County at a Delinquent Tax Sale.e: Consider an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban)b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Eaton Ranch”, being a 14.411-acre, 1 lot, 1 block Subdivision located within the Village of Salado's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.c: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Spring Creek Amending Plat #1,” being a 1.417-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.d: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Mungia Acres” being a 13.658-acre, 2 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the City of Temple, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.k: Receive report from District Judges of Annual Orders certifying the FY2027 Court Reporters pay.f: Consider and issue a Notice of Election for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with Chapter 4 of the Texas Election Code.e: Consider the appointment of Election Judges for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with § 32.002 and § 32.009 of the Texas Election Code.d: Consider designating locations as Vote Centers for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election, consistent with § 43.0015, § 43.002, § 43.007, and § 43.061 of the Texas Election Code.d: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kilovolt transmission line.b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsj: Receive report from District Judges of Annual Order certifying the FY2026- 2027 County Auditor's Budget.2026-08-17 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 17, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: [10:00 AM] Discuss potential revisions to the Bell County Indigent Cremation Policies1: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765132: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Oncor Public Participation Meeting for Proposed Fryers Creek-Hartrick-Salado Switch 138 kV Transmission Line Project, Harris Community Center, Evans Room, 401 North Alexander Street, Belton, Texas 7653: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Chaparral Road Improvements Project Public Hearing, Chaparral High School, 4400 Chaparral Road, Killeen, Texas 765424: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787595: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 787017: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765018: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Hill Country Community Action Association (HCCAA) Board Meeting, Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center, 901 South Live Oak Street, Lampasas, Texas 765509: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657110: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 7861311: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 76513 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessiov: Discuss permitting workflow to process amending plats and plat revisions2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026
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4: Regular Agendab: Budget Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMb: Presentation of the proposed FY2027 Budget.i: Accounts Payable ii1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, August 3,c: Claimsd: Consider approval of 5 Animal Control Officers effective 8/17/2026 which will be funded by relinquishing 4 Corrections Officer positions as well as overtime in the Jail and vacancy from positions in the Animal Control budget.a: First Tax Rate Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00 PMc: Second Tax Rate Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMd: Adoption of FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 AMc: Discuss and consider approval of the Proposed Tax Rates for the FY2027 Budget for Notice of Public Hearing purposes.a: Consider and approve the dates for the Public Hearings and for the approval of the Budget and Tax Rates.b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentse: [1:30 PM] Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney relating to pending and/or potential litigation2026-08-10 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 10, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissions1: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765413: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Texas Department of Transportation Public Meeting for the I-14 Extension: I-35 Improvements, Frank W4: August 7, 2026 (Friday) – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Bell County Communications Center System Board of Directors Meeting, Bell County Justice Center, County Court at Law #2, 2nd Floor, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas 765135: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 765136: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Oncor Public Participation Meeting for Proposed Fryers Creek-Hartrick-Salado Switch 138 kV Transmission Line Project, Harris Community Center, Evans Room, 401 North Alexander Street, Belton, Texas 7657: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787598: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650111: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657112: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Back into open sei: Discuss a Notice of Application for An Air Quality Standard Permit for An Animal Carcass Incinerator submitted to the TCEQ2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - August 03, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, July 27, 2026)c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iif: Consider approving an award of a contract through IFB 01-27 for Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Facility Services Department in the estimated amount of $190,000.00.g: Consider and approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of the FY 2026-2027 Solid Waste Grant application in the amount of $25,000.00 for the 2027 Bell County Tire Recycle Event to the Central Texas Council of Governments, designating the Bell Ch: Ratify the acceptance of grant award #5386101 for SWAT Equipment Modernization from the Office of the Texas Governor under the FY25 State Homeland Security Program - LETPA Projects with an award amount of $24,009.93 and a funding match requirement of4: County Engineere: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between Bell County and the City of Temple for plat review and approval authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Cc: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase III Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 4.a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Barnett Subdivision", being a 7.884-acre, 3 lot, 1 block subdivision located in Bell County, Precinct 3.b: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase II Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 4.d: Consider approval of the Acceptance of all Roads for maintenance within Turnbo Ranch, Phase V Subdivision, located in Bell County, Precinct 4b: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsd: Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement by and between Bell County and the City of Belton for plat review and approval authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code C2026-08-03 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - August 03, 2026
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3: July 30, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 76511: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 76513a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updates2: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Historic Courthouse Employees July Potluck, 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 76513i: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating To the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: the position of Magistrate 4: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Texas Department of Transportation Public Meeting for the I-14 Extension: I-35 Improvements, Frank W6: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765137: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 787598: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650111: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, Salado, Texas 7657112: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following a closed session, save and except to call the meeting back into open sess2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 27, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of meetings (Monday, July 6, 2026) of the prior meeting of thec: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iie: Consider terminating the contract with Vestis for uniform services and designating Brian Supak, Purchasing Administrator, as the County’s designee to notify Vestis of the termination.g: Consider approving a contract with Cintas for uniform services under the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #001299, with an estimated amount of $115,000 over the three-year period from 10/1/26 to 09/30/29.h: Consider and approve the submission of the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant application in the amount of $100,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official and the Bell County Sheriff as the Authorized Law Enforcement i: Consider and approve the submission of the Belton TIRZ grant application in the amount of $85,000.00, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official for the grant.k: Consider ratifying purchases from Perry in the total amount of $271,117.05, consisting of $259,767.54 through OMNIA Cooperative Contract #R240117 for furniture and $11,349.51 through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #747- 24 for custodial equipment.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation to recognize intern Emma Holley for her dedication and efforts in learning how county government functions.5: County Engineer6: Regular Agendac: Consider and authorize the County Judge to withdraw Application Nod: Consider and approve Facilities Use Agreement Between Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Bell County Sheriff's Officeb: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsd: Consider and take appropriate action to suspend and close Purchase Order PO-02116 with Garcia Architects, Incj: Consider amendments to Bell County Order Providing for the Levy and Collections of Hotel Occupancy Tax that will require on-line payments only and monthly reporting for all tax collectors.a: Consider approval of Burns Architecture for the current Killeen Annex Architectural Services at a total cost of $64,000 (Programming at $8,000 and Design Concepts at $56,000).f: Consider approving the amendment of the agreement for ambulance services with American Medical Response (AMR) at no cost to Bell County, finding that such services are necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the residents ofb: Consider and approve the Preliminary Plat of "Rose Woods", being a 8.32-acre, 11 lots, 1 block subdivision located within the Village of Salado's, ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 2.b: Approve child safety funds for Belton ISD Three Creeks Subdivision Phase 9 for a bus stop gate.a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Denman's Twin Mountains Replat No2026-07-27 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - July 27, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: [10:00 AM] Presentation by Matt Stellbauer of the Texas Water Resources Institute regarding the general scope of their work and regarding their Big Elm Creek Watershed Project1: July 20, 2026 (Monday) through July 23, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference, Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, Texas 773562: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Board Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787013: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Policy Committee Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787014: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Membership Luncheon, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 787015: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 765016: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Bell County Juvenile Board Meeting, County Court at Law #3, Justice Complex, 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas 765137: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Advisory Council Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765138: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765139: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Historic Courthouse Employees July Potluck, 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 7651310: July 30, 2026 (Thursday) – 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Committee Meeting, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765111: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651312: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 7651313: August 13, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 7875914: August 14, 2026 (Friday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Texas Council of Community Centers Board of Directors Briefing, Texas Council Office, 8140 North Mopac Expressway, Building 3, Suite 225, Austin, Texas 7875915: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 7651316: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference, Fairmont Austin Hotel, 101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 7870117: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 7650118: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Save Salado Creek Membership Meeting, The Venue by Inn on the Creek, 301 College Street, Salado, Texas 7657119: August 28, 2026 (Friday) – 1:00 PM - Grants Across Texas Presentation, 1321 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Back into open sev: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, the deliberation of which in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of the g2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 06, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meetings (Monday, June 15, 2026c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iie: Consider awarding a five-year lease under IFB #08-27 for the cutting and baling of hay on 68 acres of County-owned land located off Landfill Road in Holland, Texas, to Joseph Liles at an annual rate of $1,225.36.g: Consider authorizing the County Judge to accept grant award #2026-01-01 for Fort Hood Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot Well Water Resiliency from the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission under the Defense Economic Ad4: County Engineer5: Regular Agendaa: Consider and approve new members Jerrod Lancaster and Augustus Fleming to the Bell County Emergency Services District Nob: Consider and authorize an Interlocal Agreement between Bell County and the Killeen- Temple MPO, aka KTMPO, in regard to traffic speed signs.c: Consider and approve resignation of Judge Cliff Coleman, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, effective Monday, July 20, 2026.d: Consider and approve appointment of Michael Tice as the interim Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, effective upon Judge Cliff Coleman's resignation date of Monday, July 20, 2026, to serve until the expiration of Judge Coleman's current term of office.e: Consider approval of Official Bond for an elected, re-elected, or appointed official for Bell County.f: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code, briefing regarding economic development negotiations with a potential business prospect.h: Consider authorizing funding of the Bell County Employee Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Benefits Insurance for FY2027 as follows: Health and pharmaceutical group benefits in the amount of $6,742.00 per employee annually, with the County contribuf: Order the November 3rd, 2026, General Elections pursuant to Section 3.004 of the Texas Election Code.g: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, the deliberation of which in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of the gd: Approve Bell County Records Management Order (Archives).a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "The Escarpment Subdivision Replat Nob: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsb: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Tanglewood Amending Plat # 21", being a 0.6886-acre, 1 lot, 1 block subdivision located within the City of Temple's ETJ, Bell County, Precinct 3.2026-07-06 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - July 06, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissions1: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765412: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Belton 4th of July Patriotic Program and Parade – downtown Belton, beginning at 101 East Central Avenue, Belton, Texas 765133: July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765134: July 8, 2026 (Wednesday) – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bell County Diversion Center Steering Committee Meeting, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765136: July 16, 2026 (Thursday) – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Texas Agri-Life Extension Office, 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767107: July 20, 2026 (Monday) through July 23, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference, Margaritaville Lake Resort, 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, Texas 773568: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765139: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Board Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870110: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Policy Committee Meeting, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870111: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Council of Urban Counties (CUC) Membership Luncheon, 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 7870112: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Central Counties Services Board Meeting, 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save and except to call the meeting Backi: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: discuss personnel matter rev: Discuss Burns Architecture Proposal for the current Killeen Annex campus renovations2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - July 06, 2026
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1: Call Meeting to Order2: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, July 1, 2024) of the County of Bell Employee Benefits Trust3: Consider awarding the group health, pharmaceutical, and dental plans to Baylor Scott & White Health and MetLife Dental and authorizing funding of the Bell County Employee Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Benefits Insurance for FY2027 as follows: H4: Adjourn2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026
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1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Special Agendaa: Consider approval of medical and dental insurance for employee benefits starting on 10/1/2026.b: Consider ratification of non-renewal notification sent by the County Judge to Armor Health, LLC for jail and juvenile health care services.c: Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Texas Tech University Health Science Center for jail and juvenile health care services2026-06-16 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 16, 2026
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1: Indigent Health2: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]2: Budget Discussions Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – changes to afternoon session only [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: CIP Budget Discussion*2: Budget Discussions Monday, June 22, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 29, 2026 – changes to afternoon session only [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Discuss mental health services in the jail and diversion center.*2: Budget Discussions workshops depending upon time constraints1: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765132: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774714: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765135: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767106: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 767017: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:300 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessions, save 1: Closed Session – Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code, deliberation relating to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, to wit: discussion regarding the po2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 15, 2026
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c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iib: Consider scheduling a Public Hearing to discuss potential amendments to the Tax Abatement Economic Development Incentive Policy.c: Consider adopting a Resolution regarding the establishment of additional data centers in the State of Texas.1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, June 1, 2026)d: Consider authorizing the issuance of a contract to the lowest bidder from IFB# 16-26 to Bennett Paving, Inc., in the amount of $102,705.50 for the Chaparral Road Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay project.e: Consider awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Killeen Glass & Mirror, Inc., under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #17-26, in the amount of $140,805 for the Ballistic Glass Building Security Projects, together with a $7,000 contingency, for ag: Consider and approve an additional one-year term for the Inmate Food Services Agreement with Trinity Food Services Group, INCh: Consider approval of the renewal Employee Assistance Program "EAP" through Workers Assistance Program, Inci: Consider the exemption from competitive requirements for certain purchasing for Independent audits for FY26 in accordance with LGC 262.024 (a) (4) and authorize the County Judge to enter into the following professional service contractsj: Receive for filing with the County Clerk, two (2) Commissioners Education Certificates of Completion, from Bell County Commissioner Precinct 2, Bobby Whitson, for calendar year 2026.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: Presentation by Christine Taylor of the Texas General Land Office regarding help for homeowners impacted by the 2024 Disasters, including the Homeowner Assistance Program and the Homeowner Reimbursement Program.b: Presentation for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards.5: County Engineer6: Regular Agendad: Consider and approve the submission of the BJA FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) application, designating the Bell County Judge as the Authorized Official for the grant.e: Consider authorizing the issuance of a contract to the best evaluated contractor from CSP#14-26 for the construction of the Engineer's Office & Radio Shop projects.f: Consider approval of medical and dental insurance for employee benefits starting on 10/1/2026.g: Consider and approve Interlocal Agreement Between Bell County and the City of Little River-Academy relating to magistration and the appointment of an Associate Municipal City Judge for the City of Little-River Academy.h: Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute Aerial Easement and Right of Way with Oncor Electric Delivery Companyb: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Ash Estates", being a 12.707-acre, 2 lots, 1 block subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 3.f: Ratify Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract W9115122D0005/W9115126FA043 with Fta: Consider and approve a Resolution adopting a Legislative Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session of Texas.a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of "Royal Crest, Phase 1", being a 93.741-acre, 39 lot, 4 block subdivision located with Bell County, Precinct 2.b: Personnel/Budget Amendments2026-06-15 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 15, 2026
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a: Reports and updates from various County offices and departmentsb: Capital Improvement Project Updatesc: Commissioner and Departmental Submissionsi: Presentation for follow-up on Leon River Watershed and NRS Projects with additional datav: [1:30 PM] Discuss preserving the Pauper's Cemetery at Pepper Creek1: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765132: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765134: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774715: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765136: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767107: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 767018: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:300 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 76541 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed session, save a2026-06-08 • WORKSHOP SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Workshop Session - June 08, 2026
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1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 29, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions workshops depending upon time constraints1: Technology Services2: Great Killeen Community Clinic*3: Commissioner Precinct 3* [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Special Workshop Agenda – Session Dates with No Changes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 [10:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Administrative Services2: Juvenile Services [3:00 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Justice of the Peace Precinct 22: Temple Community Clinic3: The HOP Friday, June 5, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 AM]1: Auditor2: Families in Crisis3: Central Texas Food Bank4: Historical Commission5: County Court Coordinator [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Indigent Health2: Constable Precinct 23: Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Place 14: Constable Precinct 3 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Tuesday, June 16, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Wednesday, June 17, 2026 [1:30 PM - 5:00 PM]1: Budget Discussions Monday, June 22, 2026 [9:00 AM - 12:00 PM]1: June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Public Policy Council (PPC) Meeting, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen, Texas 765412: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Meeting, Belton City Hall, 333 Water Street, Belton, Texas 765133: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765134: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) Transportation Planning Policy Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 N Main Street, Belton, Texas 765135: June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Central Texas Water Alliance (CTWA) Board Meeting, Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, Texas 765136: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 774717: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - County Roads Comprehensive Workgroup, Bell County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Central Avenue, Room 116, Belton, Texas 765138: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Brazos G Water Board Meeting, Brazos River Authority, 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas 767109: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) – 10:30 AM - Brazos River Authority Annual Water Customer Meeting, The Hall at River Square Center, 218 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701 No further discussion or action will be taken following the Closed sessions, save and exce2026-06-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Bell County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting - June 01, 2026
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c: Presentation by Bell County 4-H Scholarship Program to its scholarship recipients.5: County Engineer1: Invocation2: Pledges of Allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas3: Consent Agenda (all items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item or vote may be removed from the Consea: Consider approval of minutes of the prior meeting (Monday, May 18, 2026)c: Claimsi: Accounts Payable iie: Consider and approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Bell County, Texas and the City of Bartlett in regard to Hotel Occupancy Tax.f: Consider and approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Bell County, Texas and the City of Nolanville in regard to Hotel Occupancy Tax.g: Ratify purchasing contract from Sequel Data Systems using TIPS contract 210101 for $170,575.87 for the annual renewal of security tools for Bell County.4: Presentations/Proclamations/Awardsa: A Proclamation declaring June 2026 Elder Abuse Awareness Month.b: Presentation by Bell County Youth Fair Scholarship Program to its scholarship recipients.6: Regular Agendaa: Consider reappointing Judge David Blackburn to the Central Counties Services Board of Trustees for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.b: Consider appointing Commissioners Bobby Whitson and Russell Schneider to the Nolanville Tax Increment Zone #1 Board of Directorsb: Personnel/Budget Amendmentsi: Consider agreement with Deckard for providing location and monitoring services for short term rental and providing a platform for Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections at an estimated cost of $35,500 annually.a: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Mikeska Estates", being a 18.426-acre, 3 lots, 1 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 1.h: Ratify purchasing contract code C000001269299 with Dell Technologies using COOP contract DIR-CPO-5792 for laptops and docking stations at a cost not to exceed $135,000.b: Consider and approve the Final Plat of “Royal Crest, Phase 1", being a 93.741-acre, 39 lots, 4 block Subdivision located within Bell County, Precinct 2.d: Consider authorizing the County Judge to request unclaimed property capital credits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004 to support children's advocacy centers.