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COUNTY • Grimes COUNTY

Joe Fauth III

County Judge
Grimes County

Elected County Judge for Grimes County.

936-873-4476
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 61.8/100▼ -3.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #20654 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
61.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
60.2/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2025 Grimes County Official General Election Canvass (2025-11-24)
County Judge
ELECTED / WON
Joe Fauth III (REP) (Current Profile)100.0% (10,164 votes)
Early Voting: 6,200Election Day: 3,456Mail Ballots: 508

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
492
Yes Votes
479 (97%)
No / Dissenting Votes
13 (3%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-13
Consider and take action to propose a tax rate and take a record vote on proposed tax rate. If proposed tax rate will exceed the voter-approval tax rate or the no new revenue tax rate (whichever is lower), take record vote and schedule a public hearing.
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-10-08
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#3VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-09-09
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-02-11
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#5VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-03-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#6VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-01-09
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#7VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-08-12
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#8VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-07-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#9VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-06-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#10VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-21
Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the court
#11VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-11-12
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#12VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#13VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#14VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-07-09
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#15VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#16VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Discuss and appoint a committee in accordance with the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381. It is expected that the court
#17VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-04-08
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#18VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-03-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#19VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-12-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#20VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-10-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#21VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#22VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#23VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
A public hearing will be held on a proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between EVAPCO, Inc. and Grimes County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
#24VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#25VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#26VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-01-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#27VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#28VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-21
Discuss and hear public comment on amendments to the Executive Summary of Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatements Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312 and for Grants Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 381.
#29VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.
#30VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and approve the replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #2 located in Precinct 2.
#31VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Magnolia Reserve Tract 1 and Tract 2 located in Precinct 2.
#32VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.
#33VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and approve the replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #1 located in Precinct 2.
#34VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and approve the replat of Freedom Acres Lots 1 and 2 in Precinct 1.
#35VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of Freedom Acres Lots 1 and 2 in Precinct 1.
#36VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of The Cedars, Section 2 Block 6 lots 3 and 4, located in Precinct 2.
#37VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Consider and approve the replat of lot 109-R in section 1 of King Oaks subdivision located in Precinct 1.
#38VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #2 located in Precinct 2.
#39VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-15
Consider and approve the replat for Bluebonnet Hills lot 1 & 2 located in Precinct 1.
#40VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and approve the replat of Country Town Estates Subdivision Lot 78 located in Precinct 1.
#41VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and approve the replat of Dartmouth Estates tracts 9 and 10 located in Precinct 1.
#42VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed  replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.
#43VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of the West Magnolia Forest Water Plant, Lot 1, Block 2, Section 18 of Magnolia Forest Subdivision located in Precinct 2.
#44VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Consider and approve the replat of Magnolia Reserve Tract 1 and Tract 2 located in Precinct 2.
#45VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and approve the replat for West Magnolia Forest, Section 16 lots 40 and 41 located in Precinct 2.
#46VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-15
Consider and approve the plat of Hadley Haven Subdivision located in Precinct 2.
#47VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Consider the application for, and hear any protest to, the proposed replat of lot 109-R in section 1 of King Oaks subdivision located in Precinct 1.
#48VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Discuss the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for King Oaks, Section 1 lot 109-R located in Precinct 1.
#49VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for The Cedars Section 2 Partial Replat #1 located in Precinct 2.
#50VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and approve the replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.
#51VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and approve the replat of the West Magnolia Forest Water Plant, Lot 1, Block 2, Section 18 of Magnolia Forest Subdivision located in Precinct 2.
#52VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Consider and approve the replat for King Oaks, Section 1 lot 109-R located in Precinct 1.
#53VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and approve the replat of The Cedars, Section 2 Block 6 lots 3 and 4, located in Precinct 2.
#54VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-15
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat for Bluebonnet Hills lot 1 & 2 located in Precinct 1.
#55VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider the application for and hear any protest to the proposed replat of West Magnolia Forest, section 13, Lots 2 and 3 located in Precinct 4.
#56VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Receive January 16, 2026 payroll audit.
#57VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-10-14
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#58VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-08-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#59VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-07-08
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: 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
#61VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-02-11
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#62VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-09-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#64VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-07-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#65VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-03-12
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#66VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#67VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#68VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-07-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#69VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#70VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-09-09
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#71VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-05-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#72VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-03-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#73VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-03-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#74VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-11-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#75VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#76VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-15
Consider and take action to approve an agreement with LK Jordan Recruiting Firm to seek candidates for the Human Resources Director position.
#77VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-11-12
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#78VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-10-08
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#79VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-10-08
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#80VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#81VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-07-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#82VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-06-11
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#83VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-12
Receive and accept Order reappointing Jessica Murphy as the Grimes County Auditor with a term of office beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028.
#84VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-21
Discuss and take action to approve two equipment purchase agreements.
#85VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-09-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#86VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-06-10
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#87VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-06-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#88VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-01-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#89VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-05-14
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#90VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-13
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#91VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-09
Consider and take action to approve the 5 year contract with CapRisk Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuations.
#92VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Receive the District Judges' Compensation Order for County Auditor and Assistants according to Local Govenment Code 152.031(b).
#93VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-01
Consider and take action to approve the purchase of five (5) tables for use in the Election Storage Warehouse using Surplus Election Contract Funds.
#94VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Consider and take action on a resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing heavy equipment.
#95VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-01-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#96VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-12-10
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#97VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Discuss, Consider and Accept presentation of petition and petition signatures from the Grimes County Citizens for Responsible Development Directors regarding strong protections before Grimes County grants tax breaks, incentives, agreements, or other count
#98VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-08-12
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#99VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-06-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#100VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-18
Consider and take action on a resolution regarding a contract for the purpose of financing heavy equipment.
#101VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-05-13
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#102VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-04-08
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#103VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#104VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-03-12
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#105VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-09-10
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#106VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-04-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#107VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-10-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#108VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-02-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#109VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-12-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#110VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-02-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#111VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-01-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#112VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-02
Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.
#113VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-19
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#114VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#115VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.
#116VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#117VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
#118VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Discuss and take action to approve Grimes County's appointed members to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.
#119VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#120VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-15
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#121VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-01
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#122VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Discuss and approve a request to the Plantersville Town Hall Board of Directors for use of Plantersville Town Hall as an early voting location in the May 2026 Primary Election Runoff.
#123VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:5 YEARSGregory Patton10 YEARSBlane HechlerSteven Lowery
#124VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-18
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#125VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Discuss, review and take action regarding any matter pertaining to the county vehicle monitoring system.
#126VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for December 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#127VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-21
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#128VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-07
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#129VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#130VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Discuss and take action to make a budget adjustment to the District Attorney's machinery & equipment budget line.
#131VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for October 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#132VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-19
Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:10 YEARSClint Becker
#133VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for June 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#134VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for May 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#135VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#136VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Discuss and take action to purchase a laptop for the GCHS that was approved in the 2026 Budget for a non-GC Employee.
#137VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#138VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory.
#139VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#140VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for January 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#141VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-18
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory.
#142VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#143VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-21
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#144VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-21
Approve an Order Establishing a School Zone and Reducing the Speed Limit on County Roads in Richards, Texas.
#145VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-21
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#146VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss and take action to accept the revised Grimes County Historical Commission bylaws.
#147VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#148VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-23
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
#149VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-16
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#150VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-02
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#151VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-12
Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.
#152VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Discuss and take action on disposing of water stored in sign shop storage.
#153VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#154VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#155VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.
#156VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Consider and take action to select Salary Grievance Committee (SGC) according to Local Government Code 152.014 and 152.015.
#157VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#158VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for April 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#159VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for March 2026 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#160VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-15
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#161VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-01
Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.
#162VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-01
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#163VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.
#164VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Discuss and possible action regarding County activities and response during Winter Storm Fern.
#165VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#166VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-07
Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for November 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
#167VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#168VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-17
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#169VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-16
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
#170VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-09
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
#171VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-09
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#172VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-15
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#173VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Review, consider and take action on 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation provided by Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for County employee health, dental and vision benefits.
#174VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#175VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-15
Presentation of Employee Service Awards
#176VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-01
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#177VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Presentation of Employee Service Awards:
#178VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#179VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Receive and approve the Grimes County 4th Quarter Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025.
#180VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-07
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#181VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-17
Discuss the Grimes County Public Nuisance Abatement Order and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 341.
#182VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-03
Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs.
#183VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-19
Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
#184VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-13
Discuss and review the Grimes County FY 2027 proposed budget.
#185VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Discuss and take action to review the previous consideration of the Commissioners Court regarding early voting locations for the November election.
#186VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-15
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#187VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service:15 YEARSBarbara Kimich
#188VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#189VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-01
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#190VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-17
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Not currently under a burn ban order.)
#191VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-03
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#192VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-20
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#193VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-06
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#194VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-04
Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers.
#195VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-16
Consider and take action to approve payroll.
#196VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-16
Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills.
#197VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-02
Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban ordered August 19, 2026, expiring November 17, 2026.)
#198VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-19
Discuss and take action on any issue regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget.
#199VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-05
Discuss and take action to approve 2 new Jail Sergeant positions for the Grimes County Jail.
#200VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-15
Consider and review the request from the Grimes County Republican Party regarding early voting locations.