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COUNTY • Howard County, TX
Howard County
Population / Scale
22,564
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.299297
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$34.7M
+3.2% YoY • +18.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.14M
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: -0.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.0 pts
79.9 (B) → 76.9 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.2% (5Y)
10Y: +40.0% • Since '00: +146.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0282
FY 22: $0.3275 → FY 27: $0.2993
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 79.9 (B)'10: 78.6 (B)'17: 77.7 (B)'22: 77.1 (B)'27: 76.9 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $14.1M'10: $19.7M'17: $24.8M'22: $29.4M'27: $34.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (15)
AG
Angela Griffin
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CB
Cash Berry
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DS
David Sousa
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DW
Doug Wagner
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
ER
Eddilisa Ray
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JL
Jimmie Long
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JG
JoAnna Gonzales
District Clerk
joanna.gonzales@howardcountytx.com
JH
Joshua Hamby
District Attorney
JP
Jury Padron
County Clerk
jury.padron@howardcountytx.com
KC
Kandi Campbell
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
LW
Lindsay Wilkerson
County Attorney
lindsay.wilkerson@howardcountytx.com
RJ
Randy Johnson
County Judge
randy.johnson@howardcountytx.com
SA
Sharon Adams
County Treasurer
SP
Stan Parker
County Sheriff
stan.parker@howardcountytx.com
TS
Tiffany Sayles
County Tax Assessor-Collector
tiffany.sayles@howardcountytx.com
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 76.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Howard County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($34,706,355) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.299297 per $100 valuation: $0.257395 M&O + $0.041902 I&S) for Howard County. Source: Howard County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$34.7M
General Fund
$30.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,538
Public Safety: $16.3M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.299297 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 76.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Howard County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($33,639,968) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.301711 per $100 valuation) for Howard County.
Total Appropriation
$33.6M
General Fund
$29.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,491
Public Safety: $15.7M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.301711 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 77 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Howard County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($32,261,410) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.221030 per $100 valuation) for Howard County.
Total Appropriation
$32.3M
General Fund
$28.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,430
Public Safety: $15.1M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.22103 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Howard County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Howard County (Howard County) totaling $31,370,488. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2094 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$31.4M
General Fund
$27.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,390
Public Safety: $14.7M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.209425 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Howard County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Howard County (Howard County) totaling $30,327,232. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2389 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$30.3M
General Fund
$26.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$1,344
Public Safety: $14.2M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.1M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.238916 / $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$34.71M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.0MPer Capita: $1,538Tax Rate: $0.299297Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$33.64M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.1MPer Capita: $1,491Tax Rate: $0.301711Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$32.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.0MPer Capita: $1,430Tax Rate: $0.22103Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$31.37M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.2MPer Capita: $1,390Tax Rate: $0.209425Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$30.33M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.3MPer Capita: $1,344Tax Rate: $0.238916Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$29.35M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.5MPer Capita: $1,301Tax Rate: $0.327545Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$28.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.7MPer Capita: $1,264Tax Rate: $0.332458Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$27.47M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.8MPer Capita: $1,217Tax Rate: $0.33811Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$26.42M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.9MPer Capita: $1,171Tax Rate: $0.340477Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$25.62M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.2MPer Capita: $1,136Tax Rate: $0.344222Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$24.79M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.5MPer Capita: $1,099Tax Rate: $0.346976Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$24.06M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $1,066Tax Rate: $0.349405Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$23.30M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $1,033Tax Rate: $0.347658Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$22.44M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.5MPer Capita: $994Tax Rate: $0.34592Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.81M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.9MPer Capita: $967Tax Rate: $0.344536Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$21.03M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $932Tax Rate: $0.342813Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$20.28M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $899Tax Rate: $0.343499Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$19.71M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $873Tax Rate: $0.343156Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$19.16M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $849Tax Rate: $0.34144Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$18.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $824Tax Rate: $0.343147Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$17.86M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $792Tax Rate: $0.344863Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$17.23M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.347277Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$16.72M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $741Tax Rate: $0.347972Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$16.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $717Tax Rate: $0.349712Freedom: 79.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$15.55M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.348663Freedom: 79.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$15.04M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.0MPer Capita: $666Tax Rate: $0.348663Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$14.56M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $645Tax Rate: $0.350058Freedom: 79.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$14.05M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $623Tax Rate: $0.352158Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-09-28-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-09-28. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-1035 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Discuss Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Fire Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0725)
Discussion / Possible Action: Discuss Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Fire Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-1036 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Ambulance Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0725.)
Discussion / Possible Action: Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Ambulance Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pu...
Order 2026-09-14-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-09-14. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-2026-760 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Discussion / Possible Action: Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year...
Order 2026-2026-1026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATE Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed Howard County 2026 property tax rate of $0.440000 per $100 valuation, which exceeds the County's no-new-revenue tax rate but does
PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATE Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed Howard County 2026 property tax ra...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-1028 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action, if required, to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the adopted Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action, if required, to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the adopted Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget....
Order 2026-09-14-2026-1034 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings with Interstate Steel. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.0725)
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings with Interstate Steel. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held ...
Order 2026-2026-1029 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Howard County 2026-27 property tax rate at a rate not to exceed $0.440000 per $100 valuation, including separate consideration and approval of the maintenance and operations rate and debt service rate.
Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Howard County 2026-27 property tax rate at a rate not to exceed $0.440000 per $100 valuation, including separate...
Order 2026-08-24-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-08-24. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-08-24-2026-491 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Section 551.0
Discussion / Possible Action: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt...
Order 2026-08-10-2026-674 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and 551.072 Del
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may b...
Order 2026-08-10-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-08-10. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-08-03-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-08-03. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-07-27-2026-246 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)
Discussion / Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be hel...
Order 2026-07-27-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-07-27. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-07-27-2026-671 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Execute an Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)
Discussion / Possible Action: Execute an Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt....
Order 2026-07-27-2026-668 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and 551.072 Del
Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may b...
Order 2026-07-13-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-07-13. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-06-29-2026-655 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration of authorization of notices and postings of any necessary hearings and agenda items for future consideration of reinvestment zones and/or tax abatement agreements, pursuant to Chapter 312, Tax Code.
Consideration of authorization of notices and postings of any necessary hearings and agenda items for future consideration of reinvestment zones and/or tax abat...
Order 2026-06-22-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-06-22. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-06-08-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-06-08. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-05-28-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-05-28. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-05-11-Item-1 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-05-11. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Order 2026-04-27-Item-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Howard County on 2026-04-27. Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2025-11-17
November 2025 Howard County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 8,898 (58.0% of 15,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer
Sharon Adams (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Kandi Campbell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Tiffany Sayles (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Eddilisa Ray (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)District Attorney
Joshua Hamby (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)District Clerk
JoAnna Gonzales (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Cash Berry (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)County Clerk
Jury Padron (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Angela Griffin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)County Sheriff
Stan Parker (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David Sousa (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Doug Wagner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Jimmie Long (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)County Attorney
Lindsay Wilkerson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)County Judge
Randy Johnson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (7,830 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,148 (14.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
57.0% (1,224 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (924 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,376 (22.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
62.0% (2,093 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (1,283 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,296 (28.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
71.0% (3,050 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (1,246 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,222 (21.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
71.0% (2,288 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (934 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,143 (27.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
66.0% (2,734 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (1,409 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,455 (16.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
63.0% (1,547 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (908 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,296 (28.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
70.0% (3,007 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (1,289 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,529 (23.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
61.0% (2,153 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,376 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,762 (18.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
58.0% (1,602 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,160 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,148 (14.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
59.0% (1,267 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (881 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,376 (22.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
55.0% (1,857 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (1,519 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,836 (25.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
56.0% (2,148 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (1,688 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,915 (19.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
72.0% (2,099 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (816 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,756 (31.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
54.0% (2,568 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (2,188 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,836 (25.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
60.0% (2,302 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (1,534 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,529 (23.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
69.0% (2,435 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,094 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,608 (17.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
65.0% (1,695 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (913 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,148 (14.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
69.0% (1,482 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (666 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,455 (16.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
62.0% (1,522 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (933 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,296 (28.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
58.0% (2,492 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,804 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,603 (30.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
68.0% (3,130 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (1,473 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,222 (21.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
57.0% (1,837 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (1,385 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,455 (16.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
54.0% (1,326 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (1,129 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Howard County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,143 (27.0% of 15,344 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sharon Adams WINNER
72.0% (2,983 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (1,160 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (355)
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Howard 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026
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2026-819: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-820: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-1050: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider the request from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to install communications equipment on the Howard County tower — Chris Stickney, Meteorologist2026-821: Discussion / Possible Action: Interlocal Agreement for Use of Digital Case Management Software Between Howard County and The City of Stanton2026-763: Discussion / Possible Action:Midland College Breath Alcohol Testing Agreement2026-1025: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deed Parcel 2952502026-1046: Discussion / Possible Action: Approve the bid submitted by Claw Solutions TX LLC in the amount of $15,000 for the purchase of R284725, 505 Nolan Street, N/2 of Lot 9 & all of Lot 10, Block 33 Original Town of Big Spring, Howard County, Texas.2026-1049: Discussion / Possible Action: Mineral Values and Past Tax Deeds2026-836: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-837: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Considerations2026-838: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-841: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-839: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-840: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-1044: Discussion / Possible Action: Request Permission to Re-bid Air Distribution Systems Repair2026-1047: Discussion / Possible Action: HB 4144: Insurance Options2026-1048: Discussion / Possible Action: Renew Rainy Day Fund Policy2026-1041: Stan Parker, County Sheriff2026-1043: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Donation from XTO Energy2026-842: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-843: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-1037: Jury Padron, County Clerk2026-1038: Public Hearing: Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025-County Clerk Record Archive Fee2026-1039: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Approval of Clerks 2026-2027 Annual Archive Plan2026-1040: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Approval for the Destruction of Duplicate and Non-Historical County Records2026-845: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-1: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - September 21, 2026
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-759: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-761: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-762: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-782: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget AmendmentsItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-1020: PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED FY 2026-2027 BUDGET Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget.2026-1027: Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget, with any changes determined appropriate by Commissioners Court, by record vote.2026-1032: Discuss / Possible Action: Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate2026-1033: Discuss / Possible Action: Interest & Sinking Tax Rate (Debt Service)2026-1031: Discuss/ Possible Action: Total Tax Rate.2026-764: Consent Agenda-2026-765: County Officials Monthly Reports2026-767: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2026-768: JP 1-1 Civil Report2026-769: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2026-770: JP 1-2 Civil Report2026-771: JP 2 Criminal Report2026-772: JP 2 Civil Report2026-773: Ag Extension Office Report2026-774: Commissioner Court Minutes2026-775: County Clerk's Report2026-766: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-776: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2026-1023: Auditor's Monthly Report2026-777: Discussion / Possible Action: Interlocal Agreement for Use of Digital Case Management Software Between Howard County and The City of Big Spring2026-1021: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-778: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-779: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Considerations2026-780: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-781: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-1028: Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action, if required, to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the adopted Howard County FY 2026-2027 Budget.2026-783: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-1024: Discussion / Possible Action: Insurance Renewal2026-784: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-785: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-786: Discussion / Possible Action: Accept Bulk Fuel Bids2026-1030: Discussion / Possible Action: Request to go out for bids on Bid RFMQ 2027-01 Base, RFMQ 2027-02 LRA, RFMQ 2027-03 Emulsion2026-1022: Lindsay Wilkerson, County Attorney2026-787: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-1026: PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATE Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed Howard County 2026 property tax rate of $0.440000 per $100 valuation, which exceeds the County's no-new-revenue tax rate but does2026-1029: Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Howard County 2026-27 property tax rate at a rate not to exceed $0.440000 per $100 valuation, including separate consideration and approval of the maintenance and operations rate and debt service rate.2026-760: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year2026-1036: Discussion / Possible Action: Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Ambulance Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0725.)2026-1034: Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement for Old Howard County Airport Buildings with Interstate Steel. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.0725)2026-1035: Discussion / Possible Action: Discuss Interlocal Agreement with City of Big Spring related to Fire Services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0725)2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - August 24, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-487: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-488: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Workshop related to the 2026-27 Fiscal Year2026-489: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-490: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-753: Public Hearing on 2026-27 Budget2026-754: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Adopting the 2026-27 Budget2026-755: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Setting the Debt Tax Rate for 2026-272026-756: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider Setting the M&O Tax Rate for 2026-272026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-757: Discussion / Possible Action: Burn Ban2026-506: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-507: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Considerations2026-491: Discussion / Possible Action: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Section 551.0Item-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-508: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-509: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-510: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-511: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-512: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-514: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-751: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-752: Presentation: Traffic Counter Demonstration2026-690: JoAnn Valle, County Indigent Health Care/ Welfare Director2026-691: Discussion / Possible Action: Review and Award Pharmaceutical Bids received for the Howard County Detention Center and CIHC/ Welfare & Juvenile Probation Programs.2026-692: Discussion / Possible Action: Request Approval of Physician Agreements for the upcoming fiscal year.2026-515: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - August 17, 2026
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Item-1: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-429: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-430: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Workshop2026-431: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-432: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-689: Discussion / Possible Action: Proclamation Related To The 150th Anniversary of Howard County's Establishment2026-433: Discussion / Possible Action: Order the 2026 Gubernatorial November General Election for the purpose of electing the county and precinct officers. Call for November 2026 General Election and Special Elections2026-434: Consent Agenda-2026-435: County Officials Monthly Reports2026-437: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2026-438: JP 1-1 Civil Report2026-439: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2026-440: JP 1-2 Civil Report2026-441: JP 2 Criminal Report2026-442: JP 2 Civil Report2026-443: Ag Extension Office Report2026-444: Commissioner Court Minutes2026-445: County Clerk's Report2026-436: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-446: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2026-688: Auditor's Monthly Report2026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-447: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deed Parcel R2804092026-448: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-449: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-450: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-451: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-452: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-453: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-681: Discussion / Possible Action: Proposed Salaries for Elected Officials for the 2026-2027 fiscal year2026-683: Discussion / Possible Action: Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2026-20272026-682: Discussion / Possible Action: Proposed Tax Rate for fiscal year 2026-20272026-684: Discussion / Possible Action: Schedule Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget2026-685: Discussion / Possible Action: Request Permission To Go Out For Air Distribution Systems Repair Bids2026-454: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-455: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-456: Discussion / Possible Action: Proposed RV Park North Birdwell Lane2026-677: Discussion / Possible Action: Tech Memo 26-1 Longshore Road Improvements2026-678: Discussion / Possible Action: Bulk Fuel Bids for FY 26-272026-679: Discussion / Possible Action: Change Order to Increase PO 107502026-680: Discussion / Possible Action: Change Order to PO 107512026-687: Discussion/ Possible Action: Selection of Option related to Halff Drainage Study.2026-673: Lindsay Wilkerson, County Attorney2026-675: Stan Parker, Sheriff2026-676: Discussion / Possible Action: Sheriffs & Constable Fee Schedule2026-457: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-674: Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and 551.072 DelItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - August 03, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-402: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-403: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-672: Discussion / Possible Action: Imposition of Optional Fees (CY) 2027 Associated with Texas Dept of Motor Vehicles2026-304: Discussion / Possible Action: Execute an Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)2026-404: Discussion / Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)2026-418: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Workshop related to the 2026-27 Fiscal Year2026-428: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-300: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-301: Discussion / Possible Action: Heritage Museum update and financials - T. Schrecengost2026-302: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-303: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-318: Discussion / Possible Action: Filing of Proposed Juvenile Probation Department Budget FY 2027 as per Local Govt Code 140.004.2026-669: Discussion / Possible Action: FCI Big Spring Closure2026-319: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-320: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-321: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-322: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-323: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-324: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-325: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-326: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-327: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet ManagementItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-664: Stan Parker, County Sheriff2026-665: Discussion / Possible Action: Intergovernmental Agreement between Scurry County and Howard County regarding the Housing of Howard County Inmates in Scurry County Jail2026-667: Lindsay Wilkerson, County Attorney2026-328: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-26: Workshop - 1:30 PM in Room 2082026-666: Discussion / Possible Action: Halff (engineers) Report on Flooding on 25th Street Area, and Regional Flood Planning2026-671: Discussion / Possible Action: Execute an Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)2026-668: Discussion / Possible Action: Lease Agreement related to Property at Old Howard County Airport (Interstate Steel). (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and 551.072 Del2026-246: Discussion / Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-271: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-272: Discussion / Possible Action: Financials/Oversight involving Victim Services, Howard County Volunteer Fire Department, and West Texas Centers.2026-273: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-274: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-289: Discussion / Possible Action: Various contracts, MOUs with West Texas Centers - including Mental Health Deputies, HB 13 Grant Coordination, Diversion Services and Matching Funds.2026-276: Consent Agenda-2026-277: County Officials Monthly Reports2026-279: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2026-280: JP 1-1 Civil Report2026-281: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2026-282: JP 1-2 Civil Report2026-283: JP 2 Criminal Report2026-284: JP 2 Civil Report2026-285: Ag Extension Office Report- June 20262026-286: Commissioner Court Minutes2026-287: County Clerk's Report2026-278: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-288: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2026-275: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deeds, Parcel 280827, bidder Rosa Avila for the amount of $9,500.00, Parcel 278992, bidder Cinthia Quezada for the amount of $5,790.00, Parcel 282171, bidder Guadalupe Perez Magallanes for the amount of $2,501.00.2026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and UpdatesItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-290: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-291: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-292: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-293: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-294: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-295: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-662: Discussion / Possible Action: Auditor's Monthly Report May 20262026-296: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-297: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-298: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-299: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - June 29, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-627: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-625: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-656: Closed session pursuant to Section 551.071, Government Code (Consultation with Legal Counsel) and Section 551.087, Government Code (Economic Development Negotiations).2026-626: Discussion / Possible Action: 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget Discussions Related to Budget Requests From Various Department Heads2026-660: Stan Parker, County Sheriff2026-661: Discussion / Possible Action: Multiple use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation Allowing the Installation and Operation of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras in Texas Department of Transportation Right-of-Way2026-653: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-655: Consideration of authorization of notices and postings of any necessary hearings and agenda items for future consideration of reinvestment zones and/or tax abatement agreements, pursuant to Chapter 312, Tax Code.2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - June 22, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-242: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-243: Discussion / Possible Action: Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District Invited Testimony2026-244: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-245: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-260: Discussion / Possible Action: TimeClock Plus Licensing Agreement2026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-261: Abigail Lopez, County TreasurerItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-262: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-263: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-264: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-265: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-266: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-595: Discussion / Possible Action: Public Workers' Compensation Program Refund Check2026-657: Discussion / Possible Action: Signing of Disbursement Agreements2026-658: Joann Valle, County Indigent Health Care/Welfare2026-659: Discussion / Possible Action: Request to go out on Bid(s) for Pharmaceutical Services for Howard County Detention Center, Howard County Indigent Health Care/Welfare & Juvenile Probation Program2026-267: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-268: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-269: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-270: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - June 08, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2026-213: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-214: Discussion / Possible Action: Easement and Right of Way for Oncor Electric related to Old Howard County Airport (EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting may be held pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Section 551.071)2026-215: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-216: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-217: Discussion / Possible Action: Execute Easement Agreement with Big Spring Sands, LLC2026-218: Consent Agenda-2026-219: County Officials Monthly Reports2026-221: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2026-222: JP 1-1 Civil Report2026-223: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2026-224: JP 1-2 Civil Report2026-225: JP 2 Criminal Report2026-226: JP 2 Civil Report2026-227: Ag Extension Office Report2026-228: Commissioner Court Minutes2026-229: County Clerk's Report2026-220: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-230: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2026-594: Auditor's Monthly Report2026-231: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Renovation Budget Items and Updates2026-589: Discussion / Possible Action: Site Preparations for New Generators, Maintenance update.2026-232: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2026-233: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-234: Rachel Long, County Auditor2026-235: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2026-236: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2026-237: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-592: Discussion / Possible Action: Property Insurance Proposal2026-593: Discussion / Possible Action: Request Permission to Auction Surplus Property2026-590: Doug Wagner, Commissioner Precinct 42026-591: Discussion / Possible Action: West Texas Weather Modification Agreement, and Updated Bylaws2026-238: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2026-239: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-240: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-241: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-38: Workshop -2026-557: Discussion / Possible Action: Continuation of Budget Meetings2026-587: Discussion / Possible Action: Health and Employee benefits2026-588: Discussion / Possible Action: Insurance for Property Contribution & CoverageItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - May 28, 2026
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2025-1754: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-555: Cash Berry, Commissioner Precinct 32026-556: Recognition of Howard County Outstanding Students2025-1755: Randy Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1756: Discussion / Possible Action: Establish Salary Grievance Committee as required annually2025-1770: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deed Parcels 283484, & 2852242025-1771: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1772: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2025-1773: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1774: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1775: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1776: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2025-1777: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1778: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1779: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2025-1780: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-1: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - May 26, 2026
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Item-1: NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - May 18, 2026
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - May 11, 2026
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2025-1812: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-550: Cash Berry, Commissioner Precinct 22026-551: Recognition of Howard County Outstanding Students2025-1813: Jimmie Long, Commissioner Precinct 32025-1815: Consent Agenda-2025-1816: County Officials Monthly Reports2025-1818: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2025-1819: JP 1-1 Civil Report2025-1820: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2025-1821: JP 1-2 Civil Report2025-1822: JP 2 Criminal Report2025-1823: JP 2 Civil Report2025-1824: Ag Extension Office Report2025-1825: Commissioner Court Minutes2025-1826: County Clerk's Report2025-1817: Treasurer's Monthly Report2025-1827: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2025-1814: Discussion / Possible Action: Subdivision/Platting Related to the Morita Ranch.2025-1829: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1830: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2025-1831: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1832: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1833: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1834: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2025-1835: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1836: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1837: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2025-1838: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-1: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - April 27, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2025-1694: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1695: Discussion / Possible Action: Economic Development Planning, which may include EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting will be held pursuant to Texas Govt Code Section 551.0785.2025-1696: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1697: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1698: Discussion / Possible Action: Unclaimed Property2026-84: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Library2025-1713: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1714: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-545: Discussion / Possible Action: Resignation of David Sousa, as Constable, Precinct One2025-1715: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1716: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1717: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1718: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-549: Discussion / Possible Action: Auditor's Monthly Report March 20262025-1719: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1720: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1721: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2025-1722: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - April 13, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2025-1723: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-363: Discussion / Possible Action: West Texas Weather Modification Association.2026-367: Introduction / Discussion: Susan Sankey, EDC Director2025-1725: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1726: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1727: Discussion / Possible Action: Consider grant opportunity for a "Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, Substance Use, Site Based Program" from Bureau of Justice Assistance (COSSUP) grant related to services at the Howard County Jail. (Stephanie Tran)2025-1728: Consent Agenda-2025-1729: County Officials Monthly Reports2025-1731: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2025-1732: JP 1-1 Civil Report2025-1733: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2025-1734: JP 1-2 Civil Report2025-1735: JP 2 Criminal Report2025-1736: JP 2 Civil Report2025-1737: Ag Extension Office Report2025-1738: Commissioner Court Minutes2025-1739: County Clerk's Report2025-1740: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2025-1730: Treasurer's Monthly Report2025-1741: Discussion / Possible Action: Contract with Rowland McCrory Construction related to the Howard County Library renovation project2026-83: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library2026-364: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement with the City of Big Spring.2026-365: Discussion / Possible Action: Selection of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Committee Representative2026-369: Discussion / Possible Action: Lone Star Consulting (Grant Writer) Contract2025-1742: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1743: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2025-1744: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1745: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1746: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1747: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-154: Discussion / Possible Action: Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report by Robert’s & McGee CPA2026-329: Discussion / Possible Action: Consideration for additional workspace at Howard Co. Airport2026-330: Discussion / Possible Action: Auditor's Monthly Report - February 20262025-1748: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1749: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-370: Discussion / Possible Action: Proposed Sealcoat Change order2025-1751: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-40: WORKSHOP-1:30 PM:2026-366: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-368: Discussion / Possible Action: Ambulance Agreement with City of Big Spring including an Ambulance Grant AddendumItem-5: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - March 23, 2026
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2026-146: Stan Parker, SheriffItem-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2025-1665: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1666: Discussion / Possible Action: Texas Association of Counties Insurance Plan2025-1667: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1668: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1683: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 at Crossroads Business Park2026-82: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library2026-142: Discussion / Possible Action: Delinquent Tax Files2026-147: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deeds Parcells 285292, 284102, 2862192026-153: Discussion / Possible Action: Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant2025-1684: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1685: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Report2026-141: Discussion / Possible Action: Sick Leave Pool Request - EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting will be held pursuant to Texas Govt Code Section 551.075.2025-1686: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1687: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1688: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1689: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2026-103: Discussion / Possible Action: Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report by Robert’s & McGee CPA2026-152: Discussion / Possible Action: Library Finances2025-1690: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1691: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1692: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet ManagementItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-148: Discussion / Possible Action: Trinity Food Service Agreement2026-149: Cash Berry, Commissioner Precinct 22026-150: Discussion / Possible Action: County-wide Burn Ban2025-1693: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2025-1669: Discussion / Possible Action: Contract for General Contractor Services related to the Howard County Library Renovation Project.- EXECUTIVE SESSION - A closed meeting will be held pursuant to Texas Govt Code Section 551.071.2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - March 09, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2025-1636: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1637: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at Crossroads Business Park2025-1638: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1639: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1640: Discussion / Possible Action: Resolution Proclaiming March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Howard County2025-1641: Consent Agenda-2025-1642: County Officials Monthly Reports2025-1644: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2025-1645: JP 1-1 Civil Report2025-1646: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2025-1647: JP 1-2 Civil Report2025-1648: JP 2 Criminal Report2025-1649: JP 2 Civil Report2025-1650: Ag Extension Office Report2025-1651: Commissioner Court Minutes2025-1652: County Clerk's Report2025-1653: Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report2025-1643: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-139: Auditor's Monthly Report Jan 20262025-1654: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Deed Parcel 2836472026-81: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library2025-1655: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1656: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Reports2026-133: Discussion / Possible Action: Sick Leave Pool Request—EXECUTIVE SESSION—A closed meeting will be held pursuant to Texas Govt Code Section 551.07852025-1657: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1658: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1659: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1660: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2025-1661: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1662: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1663: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-140: Presentation: Contracts for RFB2026001 & RFB 20260022026-134: Jimmie Long, Commissioner Pct. 32026-135: Discussion / Possible Action: P.K. Construction2026-136: Stan Parker, County Sheriff2026-137: Discussion / Possible Action: MOU Between Howard Co. Sheriffs Office and Forsan ISD2026-138: Discussion / Possible Action: MOU Between Howard Co. Sheriffs Office and Coahoma ISD2025-1664: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - March 04, 2026
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2026-106: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2026-107: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2026-108: Discussion / Possible Action: General Contractor Interview Related to the Howard County Library Renovation Project2026-132: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-1: Call to Order: SPECIAL SESSION – 10:30 AM:2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - February 23, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:30 AM:2025-1607: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1608: Discussion / Possible Action: For a General Contractor for the Howard County Library Renovation Project2025-1609: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1610: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1611: Discussion / Possible Action: Presentation of Bids/Qualifications for General Contractor for Howard County Library Renovation Project2025-1625: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) related to Crossroads Business Park2026-80: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library2025-1626: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1627: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Reports2026-91: Discussion / Possible Action: Requested Use of Sick Leave Policy2026-101: Discussion / Possible Action: Monthly Payroll Report2025-1628: Rachel Long, County Auditor2025-1629: Discussion / Possible Action: InvoicesItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2025-1630: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1631: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2025-1632: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1633: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2026-96: Discussion / Possible Action: Herring Services Patching CR 532026-98: Discussion / Possible Action: Herring Services to Assist with Scrub Seal CR 532026-97: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase 700 Tons Vulcan Grade 5 Rock for Patching2025-1634: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management2026-92: Lindsay Wilkerson, County Attorney2026-93: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Abatement Guidelines & Criteria2026-102: Discussion / Possible Action: Tax Abatement Application2026-94: Stan Parker, County Sheriff2026-95: Discussion / Possible Action: Donation from G.C. Broughton Foundation2026-99: Sandra Verdin, County Library Director2026-100: Discussion / Possible Action: Pending Travel Requests2025-1635: Opportunity for Mention of any Future Items2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - February 09, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP – 9:00 AM:2025-1578: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1579: Discussion / Possible Action: Brian Klinksiek - Halff Engineering Report related to 25th Street Drainage Project2025-1580: Citizen input for those registered to make comments-2025-1581: Judge Johnson, Howard County Judge2025-1582: Discussion / Possible Action: Discussion of recommended services by the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool- Ernesto Galindo2025-1583: Consent Agenda-2025-1584: County Officials Monthly Reports2025-1586: JP 1-1 Criminal Report2025-1587: JP 1-1 Civil Report2025-1588: JP 1-2 Criminal Report2025-1589: JP 1-2 Civil Report2025-1590: JP 2 Criminal Report2025-1591: JP 2 Civil Report2025-1593: Commissioner Court Minutes2025-1594: County Clerk's Report2025-1585: Treasurer's Monthly Report2026-89: Auditor's Monthly Report (December 2025)2026-85: Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Report2025-1596: Discussion / Possible Action: Waste Isolation Pilot Project2026-79: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library2026-86: Discussion / Possible Action: Howard County Texas Historical Commission2026-90: Discussion / Possible Action: Retainer Agreement with Allison, Bass, & Magee, LLP2025-1597: Abigail Lopez, County Treasurer2025-1598: Discussion / Possible Action: Personnel Reports2025-1599: County Auditor2025-1600: Discussion / Possible Action: Invoices2025-1601: Discussion / Possible Action: Budget Amendments2025-1602: Discussion / Possible Action: Purchase Requests2025-1603: Brian Klinksiek, Road Engineer2025-1604: Discussion / Possible Action: Roadway Maintenance Update2025-1605: Discussion / Possible Action: Fleet Management, Permission to renew ACDelco Software2026-49: Discussion / Possible Action: Permission to Replace Fuel Control System2026-87: Lindsay Wilkerson, County Attorney2026-88: Discussion/Possible Action: Review and Approve Medallion Pipeline Right of Way and Easement2025-1606: Opportunity for Mention of any Future ItemsItem-4: Call to Order: REGULAR SESSION – 10:00 AM:2026-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Howard County Commissioners Court - January 28, 2026
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledges of allegiance2: Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior court sessions, departmental reports, and accounts payable claims4: Consider and approve county road, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure maintenance task orders8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 5519: Reconvene into open session and take formal action on executive session deliberations10: Adjournment6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion