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Benny Lyssy

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Karnes County

Elected Commissioner, Precinct 2 for Karnes County.

benny.lyssy@co.karnes.tx.us(830) 254-0577
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 54.6/100▼ -6.4 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #22938 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
52.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
54.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2024 Karnes County Official General Election Canvass (2024-11-12)
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
ELECTED / WON
Benny Lyssy (REP) (Current Profile)100.0% (3,854 votes)
Early Voting: 2,351Election Day: 1,310Mail Ballots: 193

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
335
Yes Votes
315 (94%)
No / Dissenting Votes
20 (6%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#5VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-06-11
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#6VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2025-11-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#7VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-03-12
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#8VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#9VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Acknowledge: Karnes County has zero debt obligations for 2024; therefore, there is no General Fund & Interest Sinking Tax Rate.
#10VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-07-09
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#11VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-13
Discuss/Take possible action: Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.071 consultation with Attorney for advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the matter of a notice of claim submitted by Law Office of David Rodriguez. Re: C &
#12VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to award a contract to Wells Construction for the construction of the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility for an amount of $2,117,849.11 and to authorize County officials to take actions necessary to initiate const
#14VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2025-11-11
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#15VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Karnes County Sheriff's office contract with "Correct Commissary" for inmate commissary services and banking software.
#16VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Consignment agreement between Karnes County and Alamo Auctioneers and designate County Judge as authorized signer.
#17VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
Acknowledge: Accept and Open bids submitted for TDHCA Contract # 1003578. HOME Grant Reconstruction/Assistance of (3) homes within Karnes County.
#18VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Awarding by resolution a contract for grant administration services pertaining to the application and implementation, if awarded, of the County's Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (G
#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Awarding by resolution a contract for Engineering services pertaining to the application and implementation, if awarded, of the County's Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and a
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Approving an agreement with Floresville Electric Light & Power System to provide release of liability and allow completion of work to provide electric service for the Precinct 2 Service Center at 401 S. Panna Maria in Falls Cit
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Open bids received for RFQ for Forensic Roof Evaluation.
#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: To retain attorney Jeff Chapman and the Chapman Law Firm as outside counsel for the purpose of construction related contract review and negotiation; legal advice; risk assessment; and document preparation.
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
Acknowledge: Updating Karnes County Sheriff's office wrecker service agreement.
#24VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-22
Acknowledge: Mutual assistance agreement between Karnes County Detention Facility and Sheriff's Office.
#25VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Resolution designating authorized signatories for Contractual and Financial Documents pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (DCBG-MIT) Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program (LHMPP), Contract # 22-130
#26VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#27VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Entering an inter-local agreement with the City of Kenedy for financial assistance, to install a traffic signal on US 181, near Freeny Drive, in Kenedy, Texas.
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-03-12
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#30VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Bridge Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the Contract.
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2025-11-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#32VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-22
Acknowledge: Updating Karnes County Sheriff's office wrecker service agreement.
#33VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Lease agreement with the Karnes County Youth Show, Inc. and Karnes County
#34VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to award a contract to Wells Construction for the construction of the Precinct 4 Service Center Facility for an amount of $1,795,931.49 and to authorize County officials to take actions necessary to initiate cons
#36VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-20
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Requesting Sheriff Department Audit for end of office term.
#37VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#38VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-03-12
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Construction Manage-at-Risk Contract for the Karnes County Courthouse Restoration Project, including any related contract documents, exhibits, amendments, or addenda; authorize the County Judge to execute the contract and relat
#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Brdige Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the contract.
#42VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: To retain attorney Jeff Chapman and the Chapman Law Firm as outside counsel for the purpose of construction related contract review and negotiation; legal advice; risk assessment; and document preparation in an amount not to ex
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-10-08
Discuss/Approve Disapprove: Recommendation by KCRB Engineer to award contracts for FY 24-25 Turnkey Maintenance and Construction Road Improvement Projects to BRM Trucking & Construction LLC, ABN Construction LLC, and CK Newberry LLC.
#44VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-07-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#45VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-09-22
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#46VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-09-22
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#47VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by the Road & Bridge Engineer to award a contract to CINTAS to supply uniforms for the Road & Bridge Department and to authorize County Judge to execute the contract.
#48VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
Acknowledge: Updated Mutual assistance agreement between Karnes County Detention Facility and Sheriff's Office.
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#50VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#51VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-04-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#52VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#54VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Proposal and Renewal for FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits with TAC HEBP and authorizing the County Judge to sign contract.
#55VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-23
Acknowledge: Establishment of new inmate trust fund account with Falls City National Bank for purposes included in Correct Commissary Contract approved in Commissioners Court on October 14, 2025.
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-13
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Going out for bids for bank depository contract effective August 1, 2025.
#57VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-12
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Entering an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kenedy for financial assistance, to install a traffic signal on US 181, near Freeny Drive in Kenedy, Texas.
#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Taking action on contract award recommendations relating to IDIQ roadway construction proposals submitted for construction and maintenance of roadways at various locations in Karnes County.
#59VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: A-lert Roofing to go over the bid that was submitted for Roof overlay on 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
#60VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-07-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#61VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#62VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Discuss and take possible action regarding the conveyance of Karnes County’s interests in tax trust properties (Property IDs 60374, 62406, 65327, 63003, and 64702) to the City of Kenedy for expansion of its wastewater facility.
#63VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Adoption of 2026 Karnes County Investment Policy & Strategies, Investment Committee and Appointment of Investment Officer.
#64VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: County specific incentive program for employee health benefits for FY 2027.
#65VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Budget Amendments: 2026-12, 2026-13
#66VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Jail construction committee's recommendation for jail expansion architect.
#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-24
Acknowledge: Constable Brynelsen has completed all mandated Policies that were rquired by TCOLE for a completion date of 6/01/2025 and they were submitted to TCOLE and approved.
#68VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation that all Karnes County employees who operate a Karnes County vehicle have their driving record checked with the State of Texas.
#69VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-09-22
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#70VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Acknowledge the Commissioners Court will hold a Special Meeting/Budget Workshop on August 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM, in the Karnes County Historic Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
#71VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-19, 2026-20, 2026-21, 2026-22, 2026-23
#72VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-16;  2026-17; 2026-18
#73VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by DRG Architects and Commissioner Precinct 4-Wes Gisler to approve final construction documents for the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building Project and authorize DRG Architects to take all actions necessary to iss
#74VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-10
Discuss/Take possible action: To open and accept proposals in response to RFP for removal of steel framing of Karnes County Archive Building.
#75VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-08;2026-09; 2026-10
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
Budget Amendments: 2025-15; 2025-16; 2025-17; 2025-18
#77VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
Acknowledge: The 81st & 218th Judicial District CSCD (Adult Probation) proposed budget meeting for the FY 26-27 biennium is being filed with a Commissioner's Court within the CSCD's Judicial District-Karnes County, in accordance with Local Government Code
#78VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #3. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #3 use.
#79VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-11
Budget Amendments:  BA2025-06; 2025-07
#80VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-03; BA 2025-04
#81VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2015-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#82VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2014-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#83VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2013-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#84VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (18-2)
2009-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#85VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2007-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#86VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2005-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#87VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2005-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#88VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (18-2)
2004-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#89VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2002-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#90VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2001-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#91VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2000-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#92VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-25
Budget Amendments: Ba 2026-26; 2026-27
#93VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-25
Payment of bills.
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request for Qualification for Construction Manager at Risk Services Karnes County Jail Expansion Services.
#95VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-28
Acknowledge: Resolution regarding the establishment of additional Data Centers in the State of Texas.
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Amending the Karnes County Purchasing Policy
#97VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment moving line items 100-475-1030 (Asst.Co.Atty),100-475-1039 (Victim Services Intern) and 100-475-1060 (Legal Media Assistant) from General Fund 100 into Grant Funds "750" contingent upon aw
#98VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Payment of bills.
#99VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss/Take possible action:  To approve reimbursement to Griselda Cantu for mileage expenses incurred from the beginning of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through the current date, to be paid from GL code 100-403-4260 (Mileage Reimbursement).
#100VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #2. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #2 office.
#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-08
Acknowledge: The Appointment of Four (4) Deputy Constables for Precinct #4: Daniel Esparza, Dwayne Villanueva, Richard Banduch and Robert Ebrom Jr.
#102VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Amending permit fee for county road entrance.
#103VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-05
#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-10-22
Acknowledge:Recognition/Presentation of award and letter of commendation to citizen(s) and phoenix awards to EMS crew members for their life-saving efforts that were provided to a cardiac arrest victim on Spetember 11,2024.
#105VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Replacing Constable Precinct 4 light bar on county vehicle.  Current light bar is not working and is preventing Constable from performing his duties.
#106VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
Discuss/Take possible action:  On Karnes County's management of private road signs.
#107VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-13
#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation to establish a recurring Karnes County Commissioner agenda item at each Commissioner Court meeting to provide update of active Karnes County building construction projects by designated project manager.
#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-20
Budget Amendments:BA-2025-02
#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-10-22
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for the Karnes County EMS Administration/Training Center.  If approved, proposals must be received NLT 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 as described in pu
#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Discuss/Take possible action: Discuss proposal by Atlas Gas Solutions to construct CNG facility on CR 128 near Choate, Texas.
#112VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Acknowledge: Appointing Judge Wade J. Hedtke to represent Karnes County on the South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee (SCTWAC).
#113VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-12
Budget Amendments: 2026-10
#114VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Take possible action: To open and accept proposals in response to Precinct 2 Service Center RFP.
#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
Budget Amendments: 2025-14
#116VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Acceptance of settlement of $ 34,028.71 from Northstar Energy Solutions for damage incurred at or near CR 326 and CR 333 Kenedy, Karnes County which occurred on or about November 24, 2025, Claim Number P949-424553 and execute L
#117VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Consider and take possible action to approve reimbursement to Griselda Cantu for mileage expenses incurred from the beginning of fiscal year 2025-2026 through the current date, to be paid from GL code 100-403-4260 (mileage reim
#118VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss/Take possible action: To transfer $1,000 from GL code 100-403-4270 (Conference Expense) into GL code 100-403-4260 (Mileage Reimbursement).
#119VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Take possible action:  Asking consideration  from County to assist in funds for KCHO. For the past 12 years have paid for salaries from own personal account and have done a lot by answering calls and accepting dogs that have been dumped in our Cou
#120VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Approve and Appoint "Matthew Oliver" to the Karnes County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors.
#121VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Authorizing County Attorney to draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The City of Kenedy to assist financially with the capital road improvements on US 181, near Freeny Drive in Kenedy.
#122VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-11
#123VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-09
Budget Amendments:  BA2026-03
#124VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request to purchase 14 Duo Standalone ballot marking devices and 14 barcode scanner kits to be paid out of the contingency fund in the amount of $ 70,510.00.
#125VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-27
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-08
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-08
Discuss/Take possible action: The Environmental Study submitted by Michael Petter of Resource and Land Management, Inc. for 106 Front E Street, Runge, Texas (proposed site of JP4 Service Center).
#127VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-20
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Executing background investigation reports for Karnes County through "Guardian".
#128VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Discuss/Take possible action: Eliminating a sight restriction on CR 319.
#129VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2020-09-08
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#130VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-25
Acknowledge: Clarify agenda item #6 presented 02/10/2026 acknowledging a donation to the Runge Public Library in the amount of $15,000.00 to knowledge and certify these funds and establish a budget for its use.
#131VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-11
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-25
#132VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-14
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Review updated proposed Lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. (i.e. Conoco Phillips Company).  Lease offer has been reviewed and approved by Co. Attorney Tapia to present before Court.
#133VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
Acknowledge: Donations for "Adopt a Teacher", County Christmas Party, Holiday goodies from businesses.  Donations of lunch provided for the Annual DA Law Enforcement Luncheon, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
#134VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-13
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-05
#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-22
Budget Amendments: BA 2025-11/ BA 2025-12
#136VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-12
Budget Amendments: BA2025-01
#137VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-24
Budget Amendments:
#138VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-08
Budget Amendments:  BA 2026-28
#139VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-28
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-24
#140VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss/Take possible action: Regarding the assessment and upgrade of the County's audio/video infrastructure to improve the quality, reliability, recording capabilities, and accessibility of audiovisual services for Commissioners Court meetings, County a
#141VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-09
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by DRG Architects and Commissioner Precinct 4-Wes Gisler to approve final construction documents for the Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building Project and authorize DRG Architects to take all actions
#142VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-15
#143VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc. to procure geotechnical services necessary to complete the design of improvements for the Courthouse Restoration Project.
#144VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc. to procure geotechnical services necessary to complete the design of improvements for the Courthouse Restoration Project.
#145VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Deed from Karnes County to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for 1.08 acres associated with the former Falls City to Riddleville Road.
#146VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
Budget Amendments: BA 2026-06, 2026-07
#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
Acknowledge: Presentation of life-saving Phoenix Award to Karnes County EMS Paramedics David Valenzuela & Nathaniel Goce-Reyes for their timely and effective resuscitative efforts that resulted in the neurologically intact survival of a patient that suffe
#148VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-08
Budget Amendments: BA-2025-09, 2025-10
#149VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Transfer of 2014 Brown Chevy Pick Up, VIN# 1GCRCREC6EZ219697 from the Sheriff's Office to the county maintenance department.
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-13
Acknowledge: The County Library Board approved Mandy Schueneman as a new County Library Board Member to represent the Runge Public Library.  She replaced Sylvia Davila.
#151VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-11
Acknowledge: Receipt of Silesia for Silesian Texans book, The Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation book, Ethnic Identity of Decendants of the 19th Century Emigrants from the European Region of Upper Silesia to Texas book donated by Msgr. Frank Kurzaj to K
#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-11
Discuss/Take possible action: Presentation on proposed Karnes County transportation route services offered by Alamo Regional Transit/Alamo Area Council of Governments.
#153VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Budget Amendments: BA 2024-17
#154VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss/Take possible action: Presentation of insurance proposal from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Brian Naiser, Associate Director, Health and Benefit Services Department. Possible action to be taken on proposal.
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-10
Acknowledge: Acceptance/Award of 2025 NRA Grant application for Constable Precinct #1. Grant funds total of $579.00 will be used to purchase a shotgun for Constable #1 office.
#156VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-26
Acknowledge: Texans Feeding Texans-Home Delivered Meal Grant Program Resolution authorizing county grant program year 2025.
#157VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2023-09-12
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2023-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2022-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2022-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2021-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2021-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2020-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2020-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2019-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2019-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2018-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2018-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2017-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2017-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2016-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2016-05-10
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2015-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2014-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2013-05-14
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2012-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2012-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2011-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2011-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2010-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2010-05-11
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2009-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2008-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2008-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2007-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2006-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2006-05-09
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2004-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2003-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2003-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2002-05-14
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2001-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2000-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2023-09-12
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2023-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2022-09-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#197VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2022-05-10
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2021-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#199VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-1)
2021-05-11
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#200VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2020-05-12
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions