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Joseph Giusti

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Galveston County

Elected Commissioner, Precinct 2 for Galveston County.

Joseph.Giusti@co.galveston.tx.us409-770-5475
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 72.7/100▲ +4.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #17979 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
70.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
73.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2026 Galveston County Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-11)
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
ELECTED / WON
Joseph Giusti (REP) (Current Profile)100.0% (115,693 votes)
Early Voting: 70,573Election Day: 39,336Mail Ballots: 5,784

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
829
Yes Votes
793 (96%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
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 (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-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-31
Consideration of an Interlocal Collection Agreement with the City of Galveston for Collection of Campeche Shores and Beachside Village Public Improvement Districts Assessments on Property submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
“Aye”
#18VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-06
Consideration of an Interlocal Collection Agreement for City of La Marque Public Improvement District No. 1 for assessments on property submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
“Aye”
#19VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-05-22
Consideration of an Interlocal Collection Agreement with the City of Dickinson for Collection of Bayou Bend No. 4 Public Improvement District Assessment on Property submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
“Aye”
#20VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for Subdivision Beach Front Seagrass, Gilchrist
“Aye”
#21VOTED: 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
#22VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#23VOTED: 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
#24VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-07-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Russell Marine LLC. for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements project submitted by the County Engineer
“Aye”
#26VOTED: 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
#27VOTED: 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
#28VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-10-08
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#29VOTED: 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
#30VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-04-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-03-12
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-11-12
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#34VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-09-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-08-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-03-11
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#37VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-09-10
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#38VOTED: 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
#39VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-02-11
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#40VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#41VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-03-11
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#42VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2025-01-14
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#43VOTED: 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
#44VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-14
Consideration of resultant contract from RFP 26-102, Trash Barrel Pickup for Bolivar Peninsula with Environmental Earth-Wise Inc.
“Aye”
#45VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-11-12
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#46VOTED: 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
#47VOTED: 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
#48VOTED: 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
#49VOTED: 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
#50VOTED: 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
#51VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-03
Consideration of resultant contract from RFP 26-099 Softball Fields at Ray Holbrook Park with Dickinson Girls Softball Association
“Aye”
#52VOTED: 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
#53VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-07-09
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#54VOTED: 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
#55VOTED: 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
#56VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2024-01-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#57VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Appearances before Commissioners Court
#58VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration of adoption of revisions to the HR Policy Manual HR-008 - Time Off Plans, submitted by Human Resources
“Aye”
#59VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Consideration to award RFP 26-120 Property & Casualty Insurance
#60VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration to award ITB 26-084, Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements
#61VOTED: 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
#62VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Purchasing
#63VOTED: 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:
#64VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-18
Consideration of approval of an order modifying the June 29, 2026 order (item #1) establishing new commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace precinct boundaries
“Aye”
#65VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-13
Consideration for authorization to award ITB 25-078 Secure Transport Vans & Shuttle Bus
#66VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-29
Consideration of an order establishing new commissioners, constables, and justices of the peace precinct boundaries
“Aye”
#67VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2023-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#68VOTED: 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
#69VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2022-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#70VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2022-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#71VOTED: 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
#72VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2021-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#73VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2020-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#74VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2020-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#75VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2019-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#76VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2019-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#77VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (17-2)
2018-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#78VOTED: 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
#79VOTED: 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
#80VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2017-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#81VOTED: 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
#82VOTED: 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
#83VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2015-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#84VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2015-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#85VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2014-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#86VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2014-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#87VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2013-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#88VOTED: 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
#89VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2012-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#90VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2012-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#91VOTED: 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
#92VOTED: 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
#93VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2010-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#94VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2010-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#95VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2009-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#96VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2009-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#97VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2008-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#98VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2008-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#99VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2007-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#100VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2007-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#101VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (17-2)
2006-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#102VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2006-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#103VOTED: 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
#104VOTED: 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
#105VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2004-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#106VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2004-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#107VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2003-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#108VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2003-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#109VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2002-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#110VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2002-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#111VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2001-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#112VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2001-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#113VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2000-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#114VOTED: 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
#115VOTED: 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
#116VOTED: 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
#117VOTED: 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
#118VOTED: 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
#119VOTED: 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
#120VOTED: 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
#121VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2020-09-08
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#122VOTED: 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
#123VOTED: 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
#124VOTED: 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
#125VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2018-09-11
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#126VOTED: 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
#127VOTED: 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
#128VOTED: 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
#129VOTED: 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
#130VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2016-05-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#131VOTED: 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
#132VOTED: 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
#133VOTED: 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
#134VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2014-05-13
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#135VOTED: 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
#136VOTED: 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
#137VOTED: 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
#138VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2012-05-08
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#139VOTED: 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
#140VOTED: 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
#141VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2010-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#142VOTED: 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
#143VOTED: 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
#144VOTED: 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
#145VOTED: 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
#146VOTED: 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
#147VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2007-09-11
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#148VOTED: 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
#149VOTED: 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
#150VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2006-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#151VOTED: 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
#152VOTED: 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
#153VOTED: 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
#154VOTED: 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
#155VOTED: 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
#156VOTED: 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
#157VOTED: 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
#158VOTED: 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
#159VOTED: 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
#160VOTED: 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
#161VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (18-1)
2000-09-12
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#162VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2000-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#163VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Consent Agenda
#164VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Consent Agenda
#165VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Public Comment
#166VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Call to Order
#167VOTED: 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
#168VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
#169VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
REGULAR MEETING
#170VOTED: 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.
#171VOTED: 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.
#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 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
#174VOTED: 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
#175VOTED: 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
#176VOTED: 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
#177VOTED: 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
#178VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/12/2026
#179VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Order for payroll ending 10/7/2026 bi-weekly #21
#180VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk
#181VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/7/2026 bi-weekly #21
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: 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
#184VOTED: 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
#185VOTED: 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
#186VOTED: 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
#187VOTED: 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
#188VOTED: 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
#189VOTED: 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
#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
Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections
#192VOTED: 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
#193VOTED: 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
#194VOTED: 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
#195VOTED: 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
#196VOTED: 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
#197VOTED: 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
#198VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (18-0)
2026-10-12
Adjourn
#199VOTED: 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
#200VOTED: ABSENT0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-08
Consideration of resultant contract from RFP #26-086, Local Trucking Service with J R Contreras Trucking submitted by the Road & Bridge Department
“Absent”