COUNTY • Galveston COUNTY

Dwight D. Sullivan

County Clerk

Galveston County

Elected County Clerk for Galveston County.

dwight.sullivan@co.galveston.tx.us409-766-2200

Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)

Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth

Galveston County Full Budget Trend →

5-Yr Roll-Call Trend

▲ +7.7 pts

Career Shift: +4.9 pts

Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls

86 Votes

vs. 64 Expansion Votes

Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)

+2.5% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +3.1%/yr

5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget

+13.0% (5Y)

10Y: +32.2% • Since '00: +129.4%

Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2000–2026)27 Recorded Legislative Sessions

2000: 75.9 (B)2013: 71.7 (B)2021: 73.1 (B)2026: 80.8 (A)

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

2026 Joint Primary Election — Galveston County (2026-03-03)

County Clerk

ELECTED / WON

Dwight Sullivan (REP) 100.0% (27,086 votes)

Early Voting: 16,793Election Day: 8,938Mail Ballots: 1,355

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

246

Yes Votes

246 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful

#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-03-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#2VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-11-12

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#3VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-01-09

Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

#4VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-01-14

Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

#5VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-09-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#6VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-04-08

Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

#7VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-02-11

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#8VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-10-08

Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead

#9VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-03-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#10VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-12-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#11VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-07-09

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#12VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-02-13

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#13VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-06-11

Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest

#14VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-08-13

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#15VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-05-14

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#16VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-04-09

Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy

#17VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-04-08

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#18VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-08-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#19VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-02-11

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-07-09

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#21VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-04-08

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#22VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-12-10

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#23VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-10-08

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#24VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-06-11

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-04-09

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-03-12

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#27VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Submitted by the Auditor's Office:

#28VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-11-12

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-09-10

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#30VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-08-13

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#31VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-03-11

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#32VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-09-10

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#33VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-04-09

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#34VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-02-11

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#35VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-02-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#36VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-03-11

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#37VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-01-14

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#38VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-12-10

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#39VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-11-12

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#40VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-10-08

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#41VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-05-14

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#42VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-05-14

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#43VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-03-12

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#44VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-02-13

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#45VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-01-14

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#46VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-07-09

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#47VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-06-11

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#48VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-01-09

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#49VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2024-01-09

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#50VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Appearances before Commissioners Court

#51VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration to award RFP 26-120 Property & Casualty Insurance

#52VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Purchasing

#53VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of the selection of coverage options and approval of the proposal for commercial property, windstorm, and flood submitted by Legal Services Manager

#54VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:

#55VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2023-09-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#56VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2023-05-09

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#57VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2022-09-13

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#58VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2022-05-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#59VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2021-09-14

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#60VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2021-05-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#61VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2020-09-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#62VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2020-05-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#63VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2019-09-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#64VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2019-05-14

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#65VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2018-09-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#66VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2018-05-08

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#67VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2017-09-12

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#68VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2017-05-09

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#69VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2016-09-13

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#70VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2016-05-10

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#71VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2015-09-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#72VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2015-05-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#73VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2014-09-09

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#74VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2014-05-13

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#75VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2013-09-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#76VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2013-05-14

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#77VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2012-09-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#78VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2012-05-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#79VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2011-09-13

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#80VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2011-05-10

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#81VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2010-09-14

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#82VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2010-05-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#83VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2009-09-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#84VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2009-05-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#85VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2008-09-09

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#86VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2008-05-13

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#87VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2007-09-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#88VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2007-05-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#89VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2006-09-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#90VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2006-05-09

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#91VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2005-09-13

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#92VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2005-05-10

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#93VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2004-09-14

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#94VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2004-05-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#95VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2003-09-09

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#96VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2003-05-13

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#97VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2002-09-10

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#98VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2002-05-14

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#99VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2001-09-11

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#100VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2001-05-08

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#101VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2000-09-12

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#102VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2000-05-09

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#103VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2023-09-12

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#104VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2023-05-09

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#105VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2022-09-13

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#106VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2022-05-10

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#107VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2021-09-14

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#108VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2021-05-11

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#109VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2020-09-08

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#110VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2020-05-12

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#111VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2019-09-10

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#112VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2019-05-14

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#113VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2018-09-11

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#114VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2018-05-08

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#115VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2017-09-12

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#116VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2017-05-09

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#117VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2016-09-13

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#118VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2016-05-10

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#119VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2015-09-08

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#120VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2015-05-12

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#121VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2014-09-09

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#122VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2014-05-13

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#123VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2013-09-10

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#124VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2013-05-14

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#125VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2012-09-11

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#126VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2012-05-08

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#127VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2011-09-13

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#128VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2011-05-10

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#129VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2010-09-14

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#130VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2010-05-11

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#131VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2009-09-08

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#132VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2009-05-12

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#133VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2008-09-09

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#134VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2008-05-13

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#135VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2007-09-11

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#136VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2007-05-08

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#137VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2006-09-12

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#138VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2006-05-09

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#139VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2005-09-13

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#140VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2005-05-10

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#141VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2004-09-14

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#142VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2004-05-11

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#143VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2003-09-09

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#144VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2003-05-13

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#145VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (17-2)

2002-09-10

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#146VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2002-05-14

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#147VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2001-09-11

Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

#148VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2001-05-08

Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

#149VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)

2000-09-12

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#150VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2000-05-09

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#151VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request Form RSR-00732489 for the deletion of 4503 11th St. Bacliff, TX 77518 submitted by Facilities

#152VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk

#153VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/12/2026

#154VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Order for payroll ending 10/7/2026 bi-weekly #21

#155VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/7/2026 bi-weekly #21

#156VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #19, August 27 - September 09, 2026, submitted by Human Resources

#157VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #20, September 10 - September 23, 2026, submitted by Human Resources

#158VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of a no-cost change order for expanded go-live support, training, and FLEX interface changes for UTMB and commissary services with Motorola submitted by Information Technology

#159VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing an order regarding the TAC 2026 County Technology Conference authorizing online/virtual attendance for the conference scheduled October 27-30, 2026 submitted by County Judge

#160VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Dr. Philip Keiser, Local Health Authority for Galveston County submitted by County Judge

#161VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

27-05-1012-A Engineering- Request to set up initial project budget for 9th Street Bridge-Texas City within the Unlimited Tax Road Bonds 2019 Fund, relating to 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program

#162VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Compass Environmental Solutions, LLC for the 9th Street Bridge Replacement project submitted by the County Engineer

#163VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

27-06-1012-B Engineering- Request transfer within the Limited Tax Flood Control Bonds Series 2017 Fund, relating to 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program, to fund Reppert Drainage Improvements project

#164VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of an Order designating that all monies that otherwise would be deposited in an Officers’ Salary Fund be deposited in Galveston County’s General Fund, submitted by Legal Services Manager

#165VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

27-07-1012-C Engineering- Request to set up initial project budget for Friendswood Pkwy: County Line to Parkwood within the Unlimited Tax Road Bonds 2019 Fund, relating to 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program

#166VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

27-08-1012-D Facilities- Request transfer from ARPA interest earnings to County Capital Projects Fund to fund Mid-County Annex Renovation project

#167VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of acceptance of application from Robert Brian Moore for a partial replat of Algoa Suburbs Revised subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

#168VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Galveston County and the Gulf Coast Center for the provision of jail based forensic mental health services, competency restoration, continuity of care functions, Mental Health Docket and Felony Mental Health Specialty Court support, and jail reentry services (Mental Health Targeted Plan), submitted by Legal Services Manager

#169VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

26-210-1012-A Professional Services- Request to Transfer Budget Within Constable Precinct #4 from Extraordinary Supplies to Technology Hardware to Correct Budget Spend Category

#170VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Receive and file FEMA Approval of PW 1534 - DR 4798TX - Project 766809, Multiple Parks and Ball Fields Damages, Scope and Cost Modification, as submitted by Grants Administration

#171VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign and execute the Texas Department of Transportation STEP-COMP Award on behalf of the Sheriff's Office submitted by Grants Administration

#172VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Action Agenda

#173VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the resolution and Letter Renewal Agreement regarding annual County grant to Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for home delivered meals, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services

#174VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consent Agenda

#175VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consent Agenda

#176VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Public Comment

#177VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

#178VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Call to Order

#179VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding contact the County Judge’s office at 722 Moody, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 766-2244.

#180VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MARKED WITH A SINGLE ASTERISK (*) ARE PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND REQUIRE NO DELIBERATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. ANY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER MAY REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THIS AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

#181VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

REGULAR MEETING

#182VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Request for ratification of denial of request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

#183VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates Inc. for the Friendswood Parkway Extension project submitted by the County Engineer

#184VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Adjourn

#185VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc for the Reppert Street Drainage Improvements project submitted by the County Engineer

#186VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Executive Sessions

#187VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval to submit a Budget Revision Request for the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) FY 2019 Residential Structure Elevation Project, TWDB Contract No. 1900012535, and authorization for the County Judge to execute the Budget Revision Request Letter and associated documents, as submitted by Grants Administration

#188VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration for the County Judge to sign Memorandum of Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873. submitted by Sheriff’s Office

#189VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Compass Environmental Solutions, LLC. for the Friendswood Parkway Extension project submitted by the County Engineer

#190VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent

#191VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of granting a recurring use fee reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to the Bay Area Whip Dancers for use of the Walter Hall Banquet Hall for their weekly Tuesday dance lessons from January 5, 2027 through December 14, 2027

#192VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to accept the FY2027 Texas Veterans Commission Veterans Treatment Court Grant Program award on behalf of Galveston County’s Veterans Treatment Court submitted by Grants Administration

#193VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with KCI Technologies for the Friendswood Parkway Extension project submitted by the County Engineer

#194VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from John Dafonte at 3160 Broadway, Port Bolivar, Texas, 77650 on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer

#195VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

#196VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Friendswood Parkway project submitted by the County Engineer

#197VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of approval of the resultant agreement from RFP 26-105 Auditing and Related Services with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P, submitted by Legal Services Manager

#198VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2026-10-12

Consideration of authorization to submit phase 1 application to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the 2027–2028 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Community Development Fund; and to adopt an Application Resolution submitted by Grants Administration

#199VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-04-08

Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges

#200VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)

2025-04-08

Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting