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COUNTY • Grimes County, TX
Grimes County
Population / Scale
29,291
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.419269
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$38.9M
+3.5% YoY • +22.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.5 pts
1Y: +1.3 pts • 10Y: -0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.3 pts
72.9 (B) → 69.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.0% (5Y)
10Y: +43.9% • Since '00: +156.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1077
FY 22: $0.5269 → FY 27: $0.4193
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 72.9 (B)'10: 71.1 (B)'17: 69.8 (C)'22: 69.1 (C)'27: 69.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $15.2M'10: $21.2M'17: $27.0M'22: $31.9M'27: $38.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (18)
AB
Andria Bender
District Attorney
BK
Barbara Kimich
County Clerk
BJ
Blake Jarvis
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
CM
Chad Mallett
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CA
Chris Acord
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DT
David Tullos
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DL
Diane LeFlore
District Clerk
DG
Donald G. Sowell
County Sheriff
don.sowell@grimescountytexas.gov
GB
Gary Bender
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JE
James Ellis
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JF
Joe Fauth III
County Judge
LU
Lester Underwood
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MS
Mark S. Laughlin
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
MA
Mary Ann Waters
County Tax Assessor-Collector
maryann.waters@grimescountytexas.gov
MM
Megan M. Barcak
County Attorney
MR
Michael Raska
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
PC
Phillip Cox
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
TM
Tom Maynard
County Treasurer
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 69.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Grimes County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($38,913,589) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.419269 per $100 valuation: $0.419269 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Grimes County. Source: Grimes County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$38.9M
General Fund
$34.8M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,329
Public Safety: $18.9M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $8.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.419269 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 68.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Grimes County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($37,615,843) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.423077 per $100 valuation) for Grimes County.
Total Appropriation
$37.6M
General Fund
$33.7M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,284
Public Safety: $18.2M (48%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $8.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.423077 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 68.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Grimes County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($35,582,637) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.440000 per $100 valuation) for Grimes County.
Total Appropriation
$35.6M
General Fund
$31.9M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,215
Public Safety: $17.2M (48%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $7.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4400 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 68.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Grimes County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Grimes County (Grimes County) totaling $34,309,746. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4503 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.3M
General Fund
$30.7M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,171
Public Safety: $16.6M (48%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.450339 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 69 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Grimes County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Grimes County (Grimes County) totaling $32,948,954. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4800 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$32.9M
General Fund
$29.5M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$1,125
Public Safety: $15.9M (48%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4800 / $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$38.91M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.8MPer Capita: $1,329Tax Rate: $0.419269Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$37.62M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.7MPer Capita: $1,284Tax Rate: $0.423077Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$35.58M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.9MPer Capita: $1,215Tax Rate: $0.4400Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.31M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.7MPer Capita: $1,171Tax Rate: $0.450339Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$32.95M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.5MPer Capita: $1,125Tax Rate: $0.4800Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.90M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.6MPer Capita: $1,089Tax Rate: $0.526933Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$31.06M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.532729Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$29.92M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.8MPer Capita: $1,021Tax Rate: $0.542318Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$28.93M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.9MPer Capita: $988Tax Rate: $0.550453Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$27.94M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.0MPer Capita: $954Tax Rate: $0.556508Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$27.03M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.2MPer Capita: $923Tax Rate: $0.559291Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$26.06M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.3MPer Capita: $890Tax Rate: $0.555935Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$25.12M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.5MPer Capita: $858Tax Rate: $0.559271Freedom: 70.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$24.27M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.7MPer Capita: $829Tax Rate: $0.559271Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$23.51M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $803Tax Rate: $0.558712Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$22.85M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $780Tax Rate: $0.560388Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$22.01M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.7MPer Capita: $752Tax Rate: $0.560948Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$21.23M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $725Tax Rate: $0.563753Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$20.67M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.5MPer Capita: $706Tax Rate: $0.563189Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$20.05M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $684Tax Rate: $0.567695Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$19.33M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $660Tax Rate: $0.567127Freedom: 71.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$18.66M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $637Tax Rate: $0.564291Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$17.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $613Tax Rate: $0.562034Freedom: 72 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$17.26M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $589Tax Rate: $0.562034Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$16.76M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $572Tax Rate: $0.565406Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$16.27M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $556Tax Rate: $0.562579Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$15.68M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $535Tax Rate: $0.560329Freedom: 72.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$15.17M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.556967Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-09-23-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-09-23. Call to Order...
Order 2026-2026-563 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 20...
Order 2026-09-16-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-09-16. Call to Order...
Order 2026-2026-532 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 20...
Order 2026-2026-531 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 20...
Order 2026-09-09-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-09-09. Call to Order...
Order 2026-09-02-2026-523 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Cod...
Order 2026-09-02-Item-1-grime • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-09-02. Call to Order...
Order 2026-2026-487 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 20...
Order 2026-09-02-2026-479 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider and hear public comments regarding the Grimes County 2026/2027 proposed budget, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 111, Section 111.007.
Consider and hear public comments regarding the Grimes County 2026/2027 proposed budget, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 111, Section 111.007....
Order 2026-09-02-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-09-02. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-26-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-26. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-19-2026-473 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding security measures at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse. It is expected the Court will convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding deployment or impl
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding security measures at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse. It is expected the Court will convene in executive se...
Order 2026-08-19-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-19. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-19-2026-471 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.
Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015....
Order 2026-08-14-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-14. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-13-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-13. Call to Order...
Order 2026-2026-457 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.
Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the ...
Order 2026-08-12-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-12. Call to Order...
Order 2026-2026-453 • County Regulatory OrderOverreach: 38/100
Receive and accept Order reappointing Jessica Murphy as the Grimes County Auditor with a term of office beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
Receive and accept Order reappointing Jessica Murphy as the Grimes County Auditor with a term of office beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028...
Order 2026-08-07-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-07. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-05-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-05. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-05-Item-1-grime • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Grimes County on 2026-08-05. Call to Order...
Order 2026-08-05-2026-405 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Cod...
Order 2026-2026-393 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2025-11-24
November 2025 Grimes County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 11,551 (58.0% of 19,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Acord (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Phillip Cox (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
James Ellis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Judge
Joe Fauth III (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Clerk
Barbara Kimich (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Sheriff
Donald G. Sowell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)District Attorney
Andria Bender (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Mark S. Laughlin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Michael Raska (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Blake Jarvis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Gary Bender (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Lester Underwood (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
David Tullos (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Attorney
Megan M. Barcak (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Mary Ann Waters (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)District Clerk
Diane LeFlore (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)County Treasurer
Tom Maynard (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chad Mallett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,164 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,979 (25.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
55.0% (2,738 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (2,241 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,979 (25.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
67.0% (3,336 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (1,643 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,776 (29.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
72.0% (4,159 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (1,617 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,386 (17.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
65.0% (2,201 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,185 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,577 (28.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
67.0% (3,737 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,840 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,382 (22.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
61.0% (2,673 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,709 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,988 (15.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
69.0% (2,062 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (926 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,386 (17.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
65.0% (2,201 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (1,185 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,581 (23.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
67.0% (3,069 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (1,512 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,175 (31.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
61.0% (3,767 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (2,408 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,780 (24.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
55.0% (2,629 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (2,151 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,984 (20.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
64.0% (2,550 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (1,434 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,386 (17.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
72.0% (2,438 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (948 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,784 (19.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
65.0% (2,460 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (1,324 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,975 (30.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
59.0% (3,525 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (2,450 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,776 (29.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
65.0% (3,754 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (2,022 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,776 (29.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
62.0% (3,581 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (2,195 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,975 (30.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
72.0% (4,302 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (1,673 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,175 (31.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
70.0% (4,323 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (1,852 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,382 (22.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
70.0% (3,067 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,315 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,378 (27.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
65.0% (3,496 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (1,882 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,581 (23.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
56.0% (2,565 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (2,016 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,378 (27.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
60.0% (3,227 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (2,151 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Grimes County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,988 (15.0% of 19,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tom Maynard WINNER
71.0% (2,121 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (867 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (361)
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Grimes 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: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 23, 2026
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Item-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Consent Agenda Items2026-547: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-5: Grimes County Health Resource Center Director - Lara Meece (PC)2026-552: Review and take action to approve the FY 2026 Senior Meal Rate Setting and the FY 2027 Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging Subrecipient Agreement and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-7: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-553: Discuss and take action to request additional funds from the county for the Jail Inmate Medical Line Item.2026-554: Discuss and take action to approve a proclamation proclaiming National Night Out in Grimes County, Texas, and recognizing its importance in promoting community partnerships and public safety.Item-10: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-565: Discuss and take action to properly classify Courthouse Security Deputies and make appropriate salary adjustments.2026-566: Discuss and take action on any necessary amendments to the FY2027 budget.Item-14: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order2026-563: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 16, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-507: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-508: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-509: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-10: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-513: Elections, Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-12: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-512: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-14: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-517: Presentation of community outreach donations from Kinder Morgan; Greg Neal presenting.Item-16: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (JF)2026-536: Consider and take action to renew County Choice Silver retiree insurance rate for FY 2027.Item-18: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-538: Discuss and take action to approve the allocation of the County Court at Law storage space in the maintenance building to the IT Department, removing the separation wall between the two rooms, as approved by Judge McLain.Item-20: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-539: Discuss and take action to approve the Grimes County Jail's annual Southern Health Partners Contract for FY27.Item-22: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-540: Consider and take action to approve the Union Grove Baptist Church-Whitehall as an Election Day Polling Location.Item-24: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (MR/JF)2026-510: Road Department Report.2026-519: Discuss and take action to award the Solid Waste Services contract with effective date October 1, 2026.2026-534: Discuss and take action to transfer FY26 project funds to FY27 budget.2026-541: Discuss and take action to award the GLO MIT-MOD Tawneyberry/Live Oak road project to Eubank Excavation, LLC and discuss and take action to fund the project.2026-542: Request authorization to negotiate a professional services contract with HR Green, Inc for pipeline permitting and inspection, no cost to Grimes County.2026-544: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services agreement with 5engineering, LLC for private development permit application review, no cost to Grimes County.Item-31: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (CM)2026-543: Consider and take action to approve the 5-year contract with CapRisk Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuations.Item-33: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-518: Discuss, determine and approve the Commissioners Court schedule for FY 2027; Texas Local Government Code Section 81.005.2026-514: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.2026-515: Consider the proposed budget for FY 2026/2027 and take action to adopt the budget with a record vote pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008. *NOTE: Budget must be adopted before the tax rate pursuant to Local Government Code 111.010.2026-516: Consider and take action to adopt the tax rate with a record vote for Grimes County for Tax Year 2026 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.010 as follows:We, the Commissioners Court of Grimes County, do hereby adopt the tax rate per $100 taxable valuatioItem-39: Adjourn2026-532: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)Item-1: Call to Order2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 09, 2026
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Item-2: Public Comments2026-529: Consent Agenda Items2026-529: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-5: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-533: Discuss and take action on awarding contract to vendors for RFP 26-4081 Fire Plan Examination and Inspector.Item-7: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (CM)2026-530: Consider and take action to approve the 5 year contract with CapRisk Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuations.Item-9: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-506: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-1: Call to OrderItem-12: Adjourn2026-531: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 02, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-497: Approve geotechnical study work in support of CDBG-DR GLO 2024 Disasters grant-funded bridge project on CR 102 and authorize the County Engineer as signatory.2026-522: Accept donation and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-483: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-484: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-485: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-13: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-489: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-15: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-488: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-493: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents2026-493: Quarterly Interpretation.2026-524: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT)2026-524: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on paying a tree service to work on the trees and crepe myrtles in Historic Anderson Heritage Park.2026-525: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on hiring a foundation company to do foundation and construction work on the Steinhagen Museum in Historic Anderson Heritage Park.2026-526: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to accept a live oak tree donation to be planted in Historic Anderson Heritage Park to commemorate the Liberty Tree where American Revolution Patriots planned and organized for the cause of fr2026-527: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on having a water tap added to the Historic Anderson Heritage Park.Item-24: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)Item-1: Call to Order2026-495: Discuss and take action to approve the SRO contracts for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year.2026-521: Discuss and take action to provide requested additional funds to the Grimes County Jail to cover Inmate Food and Inmate Medical expenses resulting from a projected shortfall in the FY 2026 budget.Item-27: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (JF)2026-528: Discuss, consider and take action on personnel matters for new Grimes County Sheriff's Office employee. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters).Item-29: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-520: Discuss and take action to donate money from funds received from Unclaimed Capital Credits for Counties pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004, e & f.2026-496: Consider and take action to approve the proposed County Holidays for 2027.2026-491: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-34: Adjourn2026-487: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)2026-523: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - September 02, 2026
2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 26, 2026
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Item-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-498: Review and take action regarding a missing receipt on an expense report submitted to Accounts Payable.Item-5: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-480: Consider and take action to approve the 2026 National Voter Registration Day Resolution and declare September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-481: Present information to the Court regarding the 2026 Grimes County Voter Sticker Design Contest.2026-482: Consider and take action to approve the purchase of additional technology equipment for the Elections Department using Election Contract Surplus Funds.2026-451: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-451: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-1: Call to Order2026-478: Consider and take action to establish the salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected County or precinct officers according to Local Government Code 152.011 and 152.013 for FY 2027.Item-12: Adjourn2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 19, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-435: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-436: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-437: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-476: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-476: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:10 YEARSClint BeckerItem-12: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-441: Emergency Management ServicesItem-16: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-440: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-18: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Wells (DT)2026-477: Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to organize a Sunday In The Park community cultural history event.Item-20: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)2026-438: Road Department Report.2026-475: Request authorization to bid or renew annual contracts.Item-23: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (JF)2026-472: Review and accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE 9/30/2025.Item-25: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 4 - Phillip Cox2026-474: Discuss and take action to issue a letter of intent to purchase ambulances.Item-27: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-1: Call to Order2026-439: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-452: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-30: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF)Item-32: Adjourn2026-473: Discuss, consider, and take action regarding security measures at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse. It is expected the Court will convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding deployment or impl2026-471: Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.2026-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 14, 2026
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2026-457: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-460: Discuss and review the Grimes County FY 2027 proposed budget.2026-458: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.Item-5: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 13, 2026
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2026-457: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-459: Discuss and review the Grimes County FY 2027 proposed budget.Item-5: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order2026-457: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 12, 2026
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Item-2: Public CommentsItem-3: Grimes County District Clerk - Diane LeFlore (JF)2026-455: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-455: Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.Item-7: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-434: Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.Item-9: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order2026-453: Receive and accept Order reappointing Jessica Murphy as the Grimes County Auditor with a term of office beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.2026-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 07, 2026
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Item-2: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-1: Call to Order2026-382: Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.2026-383: Discussion and action to propose the salary, expenses and other allowances for Grimes County elected officials for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.Item-5: Adjourn2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-402: Accept donations and/or gifts to the County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.2026-403: Accept donations from the Grimes County True Blue Foundation.2026-404: Receive standard mileage rates modification as issued by the Internal Revenue Service for 2026: 76 cents per mile for business miles driven; effective July 1, 2026.2026-406: Receive and approve the Grimes County 2nd Quarter Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026.2026-389: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-390: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-391: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-15: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-395: Human Resources, IT, Elections, Emergency Management ServicesItem-17: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-394: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-19: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-401: Discuss and take action to review the previous consideration of the Commissioners Court regarding early voting locations for the November election.Item-21: Grimes County Commissioner Precinct 2 - David TullosItem-1: Call to Order2026-399: Discuss, Consider and Accept presentation of petition and petition signatures from the Grimes County Citizens for Responsible Development Directors regarding strong protections before Grimes County grants tax breaks, incentives, agreements, or other countItem-23: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-423: Participate in a question and answer presentation with SpaceX/Terafab representatives.Item-25: Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Mariana Almanza-Cook (JF)2026-407: Discuss and take action to accept the MOU between the Greater Brazos Partnership and Girmes County, TX, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-27: Grimes County District Clerk - Diane LeFlore (JF)Item-29: Grimes County Constable Precinct 1 - James Ellis (JF)2026-408: Consider and take action to approve the 2027 Sheriff's and Constables' fees, as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131.Item-31: Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF)2026-419: Review and approve the establishment of an investment account with TexPool and authorize the County Judge as signatory on the Resolution Authorizing Participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives.2026-420: Approve the Grimes County Investment Policy.Item-34: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-409: Consider and take action to approve the Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election and authorize the County Judge as Signatory.2026-410: Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term.Item-37: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-411: Discussion and possible approval of authorized IT-approved chatbots for employee use under the organization's AI policy.2026-418: Discuss and take action to approve swapping IT backup solution from Commvault to Kaseya Unitrends receiving 2 free months and saving an estimated $60,000 yearly over Commvault services.Item-40: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-422: Discuss and take action on disposing of water stored in sign shop storage.Item-42: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-400: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-44: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-412: Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.Item-46: Grimes County Auditor - Jessi Murphy (JF)2026-415: Consider and approve Walker County Interlocal Agreement for FY 27 and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-48: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-416: Discuss and take action to approve the Texas Statewide Interoperable Channel Plan MOU for the Homeland Security Grant for radios, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.2026-417: Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas communities.Item-52: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (CM/PC)2026-413: Discuss and take action to approve a professional services contract with Odyssey Engineering Group, LLC for GIS support services to develop public-facing mapping resources and enhancement of internal GIS capabilities for $22,170.2026-414: Discuss and take action on right of way purchase for the County Road 409 project. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of Item-55: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-398: Discussion and action on the designation and creation of EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.2026-397: Discussion and action on a Tax Abatement Agreement between EVAPCO, Inc. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087Item-58: Adjourn2026-421: Receive the District Judges' Compensation Order for County Auditor and Assistants according to Local Govenment Code 152.031(b).2026-393: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-405: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - August 05, 2026
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Item-2: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-388: A public hearing will be held on the possible designation of land located in the Navasota Industrial Park as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. The zone would be identified as EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No 2026-001.Item-5: Adjourn2026-387: A public hearing will be held on a proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between EVAPCO, Inc. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.Item-1: Call to Order2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 30, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF)2026-424: Consider and take action to approve the additional county match for the HAYA Election Security Grant.Item-4: Grimes County Attorney - Megan BarcakItem-6: Adjourn2026-425: Discuss and review proposed economic development 312 agreement with EVAPCO. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/ executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss commercial or financial in2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 15, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-368: Review and Accept the internal audit of the Sheriff's Office Jail Administration.2026-353: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-354: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-355: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-12: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-359: Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-14: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-358: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-16: Grimes County IT Systems Administrator - Andrew Duncan (JF)2026-369: Discuss and take action on enrollment in TAC County Information Resources Agency (CIRA) free AI Training course that would meet the state requirements pursuant Texas Government Code 2054.519, and authorize the County Judge as signatory.Item-18: Grimes County EMC/Fire Marshal - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-367: Consider and approve the replat for Bluebonnet Hills lot 1 & 2 located in Precinct 1.Item-1: Call to Order2026-375: Consider and take action to add radios to Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System (BVWACS).2026-376: Consider/discuss authorization to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for Fire Plan Review and inspection and authorize the County Attorney and County Auditor to approve the RFP forms.Item-21: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (MR/CM)2026-356: Road Department Report.2026-365: Discuss and take action to authorize the Road Department to advertise Solid Waste Disposal Services, Container Rental Services, and Solid Waste Hauling Services.2026-366: Discuss and take action to amend the Texas GLO DRRP CR 102 bridge design contract with Huitt-Zollars, Precinct 1.2026-364: Request authorization to negotiate a professional services contract with Odyssey Engineering Group, LLC for GIS Support Services to develop public-facing mapping resources and enhancement of internal GIS capabilities.Item-26: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III2026-373: Discuss and take action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Grimes County (the Local Government Entity Employer "LGEE").2026-370: Discuss and take action to reappoint Megan Barcak, whose term ends on September 30, 2026, to the BVCOG Board of Directors, and to appoint Commissioner Chad Mallett to replace Commissioner David Tullos, whose term ends on September 30, 2026, with both appo2026-374: Consider and review the request from the Grimes County Republican Party regarding early voting locations.2026-371: Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas communities.Item-32: Grimes County Attorney - Megan BarcakItem-34: Adjourn2026-357: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-372: Discuss and take any necessary action on proposed economic development negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 15, 2026
2026-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - July 01, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-1: Call to OrderItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-333: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-334: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-335: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-336: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-337: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 - Liability Audit.2026-345: Review and Accept the internal audit of the Sheriff's Office Jail Administration.2026-324: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-325: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-326: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-338: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-338: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:15 YEARSBarbara KimichItem-19: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-330: Human Resources, IT, ElectionsItem-21: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-329: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, BlueItem-23: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-332: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-25: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-27: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (CM/MR)2026-343: Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for May 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.2026-339: Discuss and take action to approve or deny a request for variance from the developer of Traditions RV Park in Precinct 1.2026-340: Discuss and take action to authorize tire disposal fees at solid waste disposal site2026-341: Discuss and take any necessary action on security and security devices at the solid waste collection sites. It is expected the court will convene in closed/executive session to deliberate the deployment or implementation of security personnel, critical in2026-342: Discuss and take action to adjust the fund deposit period for Grimes County's solid waste collection sites.Item-32: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-352: Discuss and take any necessary action on proposed economic development negotiations. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discussItem-34: Adjourn2026-328: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Consent Agenda Items2026-319: Receive Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.2026-320: Receive Internal Audit Report of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 - Monthly Bank Reconciliations and OMNI January 2026 - March 2026.2026-287: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-288: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-289: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.2026-311: Presentation of Employee Service Awards.2026-311: Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSRichard Gore10 YEARSRolando WestItem-18: Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports:2026-299: Consider and approve the replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.Item-1: Call to Order2026-293: Human Resources, IT, Elections, Veterans Services, Emergency Management ServicesItem-20: Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports:2026-292: County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road Department, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce;Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Blue2026-304: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents2026-304: Quarterly Interpretation.Item-24: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (PC)2026-323: Review, consider and take action on 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation provided by Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for County employee health, dental and vision benefits.Item-26: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (JF/PC)2026-303: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.2026-308: Discuss and take action to auction surplus items.2026-309: Discuss and take any necessary action on the presentation of the Jail Building Committee's research and recommendations.2026-310: Discuss and take any necessary action pertaining to the damage which occurred at the Grimes County Historical Courthouse on May 12, 2026..2026-318: Discuss and take possible action regarding facility improvements and related costs under the agreement between Grimes County and CHI St. Joseph Health.Item-32: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber2026-290: Road Department Report.2026-305: Discuss and take action to approve a sole-source procurement from vendor Base-Seal International, Inc. for Base-Seal Concentrate Liquid Soil Stabilizer.Item-35: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-37: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)2026-312: Discuss and take action to adopt the International Fire Code 2024 with Addendum and Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, N, and Q.2026-313: Discuss and take action to establish a fire marshal's office in accordance with Local Government Code 352.011.2026-314: Discuss and take action to establish the term of office for a county fire marshal in accordance with Local Government Code 352.011.2026-315: Discuss and take action to appoint a fire marshal and set the required bond amount. It is expected that Commissioners Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employm2026-316: Consider and take action to change the name of Emergency Management Services to Office of Emergency Management and Fire Marshal.2026-317: Consider and take action to approve contract for FireInspection360 Software.2026-321: Discuss and take action on proposed Fire Marshal Fee Schedule.Item-45: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-306: Discuss and take action to adjust the list price on 7.582 Acres located at 203 Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, TX 77868. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 (deliberate thItem-47: Adjourn2026-291: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-300: Consider and approve the replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.2026-302: Consider and approve the replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.2026-301: Consider and approve the replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 17, 2026
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Item-2: Grimes County Development Coordinator - Shawn King (CM/PC/DT)Item-7: Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF)Item-9: Adjourn2026-307: Consider and hear any protest for the adoption of the proposed Grimes County Fire codes utilizing the International Fire Code 2024 with Addendum and Appendices B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, N, and Q.Item-1: Call to Order2026-296: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.2026-295: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.2026-297: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.2026-298: Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 03, 2026
2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 03, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. FlagItem-4: Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas FlagItem-5: Public Hearing:2026-283: Discussion and action on the designation and creation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No. 01-2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.Item-7: Public Hearing:2026-284: Discussion and action on approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive Item-1: Call to Order2026-285: Discussion and action on approving a Section 381.004 Economic Development Program and Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County, Texas. It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursItem-10: Public CommentsItem-11: Consent Agenda Items2026-281: Receive January 16, 2026 payroll audit.2026-267: Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.2026-268: Consider and take action to approve payroll.2026-269: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.Item-16: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd2026-280: Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.Item-18: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF)2026-279: Consider and accept the $200 donation check from the Grimes County Farm Bureau to be used for the needs of the Grimes County Jail Diversion Crew.Item-20: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)2026-276: Discuss and take action to purchase a laptop for the GCHS that was approved in the 2026 Budget for a non-GC Employee.Item-22: Grimes County Human Resources Director - Atina Adair (PC)2026-278: Review, consider and take action on 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation provided by Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for County employee health, dental and vision benefits.Item-24: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth IIIItem-27: Adjourn2026-277: Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.2026-271: Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - June 02, 2026
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2026-287: Public Comments2026-286: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-286: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received frItem-5: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Grimes County Commissioners Court - May 27, 2026
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2026-265: Public Comments2026-264: Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak2026-265: Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the court2026-264: EXECUTIVE SESSION: the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received fr2026-266: EXECUTIVE SESSION: It is expected that the Commissioners Court will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss commercial or financial information that the Commissioners Court has received from aItem-7: AdjournItem-1: Call to Order