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Sydney Brown Murphy

County Judge
Polk County

Elected County Judge for Polk County.

sydney.murphy@co.polk.tx.us936-327-6813
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 60/100▼ -5.3 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #21161 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
58.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
59.8/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2024 Polk County Official General Election Canvass (2024-11-05)
County Judge
ELECTED / WON
Sydney Brown Murphy (REP) (Current Profile)100.0% (20,511 votes)
Early Voting: 12,512Election Day: 6,974Mail Ballots: 1,025

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
892
Yes Votes
885 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
7 (1%)
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 (19-0)
2024-07-09
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#2VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 TAX RATE.A tax rate of $0.598600 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of Polk County.                                                 Proposed Tax Rate:                 $0.598600 per $
#3VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-17
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE FORMULA FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ROAD & BRIDGE PORTION OF THE TAX RATE.
#4VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#5VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#6VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-03-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#7VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-09-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#8VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#9VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-05-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#10VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-12
REVIEW TAX RATE AND TAX BASE INFORMATION FOR POLK AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
#11VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#12VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-10-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#13VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-02-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#14VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#15VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-11
APPROVE ORDER ACCEPTING MAIN STREET (SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF), LOCATED IN PARADISE ACRES SUBDIVISION, PRECINCT 2,  FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE.
#16VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, POLK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, AND THE POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025.
#17VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
APPROVE REVISED Animal Ordinance, as requested by the sheriff's office.
#18VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
Consider approval, approval upon conditions met, or rejection of subdivision applications, as follows:
#19VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-12
APPROVE ORDER ACCEPTING STONEBROOK DRIVE IN STONEBROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PRECINCT 2, AS A COUNTY MAINTAINED ROAD AND ADD TO MASTER STREET ADDRESS GUIDE (MSAG).
#20VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-25
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR VARIANCE FROM POLK COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATION DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PHASE 6 OF MIDWAY ACRES, LOCATED IN PRECINCT 4, AS FOLLOWS:
#21VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-28
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER REVISIONS TO PERMIT DEPARTMENT AND FIRE MARSHAL FEE SCHEDULES, TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026, AS FOLLOWS:
#22VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-22
APPROVE REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION TO EXEMPT FROM COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT OF 2.04 ACRES OF THE A. VIESCA SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 77, LOT 17 (FOREST SPRINGS, UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION) LOCATED IN PRECINCT 1 AND CONSISTING OF TWO
#23VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-26
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR VARIANCE FROM POLK COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATION DESIGN STANDARDS PHASE 5 OF MIDWAY ACRES SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PRECINCT 4, AS FOLLOWS:
#24VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#25VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-22
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LIVINGSTON FOR (LVFD) FIREFIGHTING SERVICES.
#26VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-11
APPROVE JOINT CONTRACTS FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH LEGGETT I.S.D. AND LIVINGSTON I.S.D FOR THE COUNTY’S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNTY CLERK.
#27VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-23
Precinct 4 Re-Bid #2026.04.02.2
#28VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AND THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES FOR THE COUNTY'S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE MARCH 3, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND (POSSIBLE) RUN-OFF ELECTION, as recommended by the county
#29VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
Ratify approval OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH Burke CENTER TO RENEW THE Mental Health Deputy Grant agreement THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026.
#30VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
Consider APPROVAL TO authorize GOODWIN, LASITER AND STRONG (GLS) to Advertise for ROAD IMPROVEMENT Construction BidS FOR THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL MITIGATION PROJECTS, AS FOLLOWS:
#31VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
RECEIVE AND RECORD DISTRICT JUDGES’ ORDER OF RE-APPOINTMENT AND OATH OF LOUIS PLOTH AS COUNTY AUDITOR FOR POLK COUNTY, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025.
#32VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-08 : Pest Control Services
#33VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-17
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ROAD & BRIDGE EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) (THEREBY SATISFYING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS) PURSUANT TO EAST TEXAS MACK SALES, L.L.C. QUOTATIONS FOR:
#34VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-08
Consider APPROVAL TO authorize GOODWIN, LASITER AND STRONG (GLS) to Advertise for ROAD IMPROVEMENT Construction Bids ON THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION PROJECTS, AS FOLLOWS:
#35VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-22
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AND CORRIGAN-CAMDEN I.S.D. FOR THE COUNTY'S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE MAY 3, 2025 ELECTION, As recommended by the county clerk.
#36VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-25
APPROVE FY2025 CONTRACT EXTENSION 23-1000824-5 (APRIL 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AGING DEPARTMENT AND DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DETCOG) FOR OLDER AMERICAN ACT PROGRAM (CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS).
#37VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
Ratify corrected agreement with GOODWIN LASITER & STRONG (GLS) for GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) Regional MIT Program Contract E536.
#38VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-12
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LANGFORD COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
#39VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-07-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#40VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-04-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-02-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#42VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-22
RATIFY CHANGE ORDER #3 TO GLO CONTRACT NO. 24-065-044-E536 MODIFYING THE CONTRACT TIME PERIODS FOR SHILOH RIDGE AND SODA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS' PROJECTS.
#43VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
RECEIVE AND RECORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLK COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE - OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (TBCJ-OIG) FOR LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED CONTRABAND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXA
#44VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-28
APPROVE RENEWAL OF Pre-Positioned Debris Removal AGREEMENT with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC FOR A one-year TERM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, 2026.
#45VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
RATIFY APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH EFAX UNITE FOR USE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
#46VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-10
APPROVE REVISED AGREEMENT WITH ALABAMA COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS (ACVFD) FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.
#47VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
APPROVE AmendMENT NO. 1 TO agreements with Goodwin Lassiter Strong for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4485 Generator projects at Dallardsville, Tempe, Soda, and RESORT COUNTRY Water SUPPLY Companies.
#48VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AND CITY OF ONALASKA FOR THE COUNTY'S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE MAY 2, 2026 ELECTION, as recommended by the county clerk.
#49VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-28
APPROVE 12-MONTH RENEWAL OF THE PRE-POSITIONED CONTRACT WITH TRUE NORTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR (SECONDARY) DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING AND CONSULTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT.
#50VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-28
RATIFY APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE FOR RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES.
#51VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
RATIFY CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH APPRISS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE (SAVN).
#52VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING ANNUAL BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF:
#53VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss and Take Action on Construction Bids received on the GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MOST IMPACTED AND DISTRESSED Roads Projects, as follows:
#54VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
RECEIVE AND RECORD DISTRICT JUDGES’ ORDERS SETTING FY2026 COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSISTANT AUDITORS AND (258TH & 411TH) DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS, COURT COORDINATORS, BAILIFFS PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
#55VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
APPROVE RENEWAL OF BI-ANNUAL AGREEMENTS WITH DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DETCOG) FOR EMERGENCY 9-1-1 SERVICES: (1) PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT SERVICES AND (2) AUTOMATIC LOCATION MAINTENANCE SERVICE, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025.
#56VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-08
APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SERENITY HOUSE COUNSELING, PLLC, FOR INMATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
#57VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT AND COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE WITH THE BALDWIN GROUP FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES.
#58VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LANGFORD COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
#59VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
APPROVE FY2025 contract extension 23-1000824-3 (JANUARY 1 – MARCH 30, 2025) between polk county aging department and deep east texas council of governments (detcog) for older american act program (CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS).
#60VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
RECEIVE AND RECORD ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
#61VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-10
RECEIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AWARDED TO THE POLK COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR END SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.
#62VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-26
RECEIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AWARDED TO THE POLK COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR END SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.
#63VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-05-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#64VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-03-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#65VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-01-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#66VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-22
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING PREPOSITIONED CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND OTHER DEBRIS-RELATED SERVICES.
#67VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
BID #2027-02.01 thru 02.08 : Precinct 2 Road Materials
#68VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
ADOPT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN FY2027 EXPENDITURES (CAPITAL PURCHASES) TO BE INCURRED BY POLK COUNTY, TEXAS (REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION)
#69VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-23
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS (BUDGETED FUNDS), AS FOLLOWS:
#70VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-23
Precinct 3 Re-Bid #2026.03.02.2
#71VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-23
Precinct 1 Re-Bid #2026.01.02.2
#72VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-12
APPROVE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF BYRON LYONS FOR ASSET FORFEITURE EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,600 FOR PURCHASE OF PATROL/NARCOTICS K-9 AND HANDLER TRAINING/HOUSING.
#73VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
approve request from sHERIff's OFFICE for asset forfeiture expenditures IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,798.77 FOR new office construction FOR THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, TO BE COMPLETED BY DP FCI CONSTRUCTION.
#74VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
AUTHORIZE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHELLY SITTON TO ENTER INTO A NON-TERMINAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
#75VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
Ratify Contract with Garland DBS Inc. for Replacement of the roof at the Adult Probation Center.
#76VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
GLO Contract No. 24-065-045-E537
#77VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE DEFENSE SERVICE TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN POLK COUNTY.
#78VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH MAINTAINX FOR WORK ORDER SYSTEM.
#79VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
Approve Renewal Agreement with Texas Document Solutions for Printers.
#80VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH GOODWIN-LASITER, INC. TO IMPLEMENT PHASES 1 AND 2 OF THE POLK COUNTY DALLARDSVILLE SEGNO WSC GENERATOR PROJECT, FUNDED BY HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM DISASTER RECOVERY 4485-0126.
#81VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-05-14
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#82VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-01-09
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#83VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-28
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ROAD & BRIDGE EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) (THEREBY SATISFYING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS) PURSUANT TO EAST TEXAS MACK SALES, L.L.C. QUOTATIONS FOR:
#84VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
Precinct 1 Re-Bid #2026.01.02.2
#85VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
RECEIVE AND RECORD INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND SCOTT FERGUSON, EFFECTIVE APRIL 24, 2026, THROUGH MAY 17, 2026.
#86VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
REQUESTS FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF SECRETARY TO OFFICE MANAGER, AS FOLLOWS: GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
#87VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2026-04-14
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#88VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DETCOG) FOR FY2026 SOLID WASTE PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE TIRE AND LARGE ITEM COLLECTION EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14, 2026, AT THE POLK COUNTY COMMERCE CENTER.
#89VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
APPROVE Sheriff's Office Request to submit application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for the Evidence/Procurement Manager Position.
#90VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-09
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RENEWING SERVICES WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS.
#91VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-07 : Oil, Grease, Gasoline & Diesel
#92VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GOODWIN LASITER STRONG FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.
#93VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
approve SHERIFF’S REQUEST TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), FOR EVIDENCE/PROCUREMENT MANAGER POSITION.
#94VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
ratify FY2025 contract extension 23-1000824-3 (OCTOBER 1, 2024 – decEMBER 31, 2024) between polk county aging department and deep east texas council of governments (detcog) for older american act program (CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS).
#95VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-08-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#96VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#97VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-03-12
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#98VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH BURKE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY PROGRAM.
#99VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-14
aPPROVE three-year Software Service Agreement with TrueComp for compensation analysis and benchmarking, with an annual fee of $20,000.
#100VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-09
approve Amended agreement with the City of Livingston for Volunteer Fire Fighting services.
#101VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BRAZOS TRANSIT DISTRICT RENEWING RURAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
#102VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING ANNUAL BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF:
#103VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH BURKE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY PROGRAM.
#104VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-10
APPROVE AMENDED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CHILLER AT THE ADULT PROBATION FACILITY.
#105VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GOODWIN LASITER STRONG FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.
#106VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
RATIFY APPROVAL OF GRANT CONTRACT NO. 582-24-50085 WITH DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE PROJECT.
#107VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RENEWING SERVICES WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS.
#108VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
RATIFY RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH ALLISON, BASS & MAGEE, LLP REGARDING CIVIL ACTION NO. 24-0778 IN THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF POLK COUNTY.
#109VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS (BUDGETED FUNDS), AS FOLLOWS:
#110VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-10
Approve addendum to Non-Exclusive License Agreement with indigent healthcare solutions for one image station in the amount of $4,188 per year.
#111VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-04-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#112VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-09-08
ACCEPT GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,369 FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT (VCLG) PROGRAM FOR 2027-2028 AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT NUMBER C-00928 WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
#113VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS (BUDGETED FUNDS), AS FOLLOWS:
#114VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-06-23
Precinct 2 Re-Bid #2026.02.02.2
#115VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-14
RATIFY APPROVAL OF THE SHERIFF'S SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR TICKET PRINTING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, WITH ANNUALLY RECURRING FEES OF $15,345; AND APPROVE ONE-TIME FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 TO I3VERTICALS FOR SOFTWARE INTE
#116VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
RECEIVE AND RECORD SIGNED INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND DARREL GREER, EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2026.
#117VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR SOFTWARE.
#118VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-24
RATIFY REVISED RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,047.22 FOR EVIDENCE/PROCUREMENT MANAGER POSITION.
#119VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
RECEIVE AND RECORD NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND MARK A. BOEMIO, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2026.
#120VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-23
APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM (CRI) FOR FY2025 JAIL COMMISSARY AUDIT.
#121VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING RE-BIDS, AS FOLLOWS:
#122VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
Approve a 12-month renewal of the Pre-positioned contracts with KDF Enterprises (Primary) and DRC Emergency Services (Secondary) for Disaster Debris Removal, Reduction, Disposal, and other Debris-Related Services, contingent upon mutual agreement in accor
#123VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-03.01 thru 03.08 : Precinct 3 Road Materials
#124VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
ADOPT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN FY2026 EXPENDITURES (CAPITAL PURCHASES) TO BE INCURRED BY POLK COUNTY, TEXAS (REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION).
#125VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
APPROVE RENEWAL OF Pre-Positioned Debris Removal AGREEMENT with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC FOR A one-year TERM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, 2025.
#126VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-13
Consider any and all necessary action regarding bid 2025-21 Replacement of chiller at 1102 martin Luther king.
#127VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-22
Approve the Participating Agency Agreement with SylogistGov's Victim Services Suite (IVSS) as a vendor for Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services Grant.
#128VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LANGFORD COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
#129VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-11
APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM.
#130VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH APPRISS, INC. TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE.
#131VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-12
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON FIRE & SECURITY FOR FIRE MONITORING SERVICES AT THE DUNBAR GYM.
#132VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-11
Approve lease agreement to provide office space to the lower trinity groundwater conservation district in the polk county office annex, with an alternative office location at the Beatty building if relocation becomes necessary due to county renovations, r
#133VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-28
APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM PATILLO, BROWN AND HILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR-END SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AUDIT.
#134VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
RATIFY RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE MACHINE.
#135VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
Precinct 4 Re-Bid #2026.04.02.2
#136VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss and consider terms to be included in a proposed agreement between Polk County and Goodrich ISD for campus-related law enforcement services.
#137VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT POOL AND APPLICATION FOR PROVISION OF INSURANCE COVERAGES TO INCLUDE WORKERS COMPENSATION, AUTO (PHYSICAL DAMAGE & LIABILITY) AND GENERAL - PUBLIC OFFICIALS - LAW E
#138VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
ACCEPT GRANT AWARDED TO THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BY THE TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER FOR TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (TEP) AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGULATING THE USE OF FUNDS.
#139VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
APPROVE JOINT CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH CITY OF LIVINGSTON FOR THE COUNTY'S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNTY CLERK.
#140VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
AUTHORIZE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHELLY SITTON TO ENTER INTO A NON-TERMINAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ONALASKA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
#141VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-10 : Material Hauling
#142VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-12
ACCEPT AWARD OF SB224 CATALYTIC CONVERTER GRANT FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVCPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FOR THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZE $9,000 EXPENDITURE FROM THE SHERIFF'S ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR THE REQ
#143VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-24
AUTHORIZE GOODWIN, LASITER, & STRONG TO ADVERTISE FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION BIDS ON THE HARVEY REGIONAL MITIGATION PROGRAM, AS FOLLOWS:
#144VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-13
APPROVE UPDATED DRAFT AGREEMENTS FOR NEW CADETS OF THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ENROLLED IN BASIC POLICE ACADEMY.
#145VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF LYONS FOR ASSET FORFEITURE EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 FOR THE TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
#146VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH AXLEY & RODE FOR FY2024 JAIL COMMISSARY AUDIT.
#147VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-14
APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WITH LANGFORD COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT SCOPE 2 OF THE POLK COUNTY DALLARDSVILLE SEGNO WSC GENERATOR PROJECT, FUNDED BY HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM DISASTER RECOVERY 4485-012
#148VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-10
CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING EXPENDITURES FROM THE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUILDINGS (BUDGETED FUNDS), AS FOLLOWS:
#149VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-11-26
Approve interlocal agreement between Polk county and the City of Onalaska for Road maintenance Services.
#150VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2026-08-25
BID #2027-04.01 thru 04.08 : Precinct 4 Road Materials
#151VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
BID #2027-03.01 thru 03.08 : Precinct 3 Road Materials
#152VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-11
ACCEPT AWARD OF SB224 CATALYTIC CONVERTER GRANT FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVCPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FOR THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZE $9,000 EXPENDITURE FROM THE SHERIFF'S ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR THE REQ
#153VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-28
APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE DEFENSE SERVICE TO INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN POLK COUNTY.
#154VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
approve agreement with GOVOLUTION (DELUXE) payments for credit card processing in the FIRE MARSHAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT officeS.
#155VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
Precinct 3 Re-Bid #2026.03.02.2
#156VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
Precinct 2 Re-Bid #2026.02.02.2
#157VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2026-04-14
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#158VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
RECEIVE AND RECORD SIGNED INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND CAROLYN ALLEN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.
#159VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
RECEIVE AND RECORD SIGNED INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND MARK A. BOEMIO.
#160VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-25
APPROVE 1-YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH CHESTER MOORE AND SONS FOR THE TWO ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
#161VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-12
RATIFY APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR COMMISSARY FOR JAIL RESIDENT BANKING SOFTWARE AND COMMISSARY SERVICES.
#162VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-28
APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION 23-1000824-7 (OCTOBER 1 – MARCH 30, 2026) BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AGING DEPARTMENT AND DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DETCOG) FOR OLDER AMERICAN ACT PROGRAM (CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS).
#163VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-23
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LIVINGSTON FOR (LVFD) FIREFIGHTING SERVICES.
#164VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
APPROVE RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED DATA SERVICES FOR COUNTY CLERK’S IMAGING SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR FY2026.
#165VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-06 : Tires
#166VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
RECEIVE GRANT AWARD AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT NUMBER C-00928 WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT (VCLG) PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027.
#167VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-27
approve Termination of agreement with Vestis FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES.
#168VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-12-10
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE POLK COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, FUNDED BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE CONTRACT NO. 22-130-033-E029.
#169VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-10-08
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#170VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-10-08
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#171VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-09-10
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#172VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-02-13
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#173VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-25
BID #2027-01.01 thru 01.08 : Precinct 1 Road Materials
#174VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2026-08-11
RECEIVE AND RECORD DISTRICT JUDGES’ ORDERS SETTING FY2027 COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSISTANT AUDITORS AND (258TH & 411TH) DISTRICT COURT REPORTERS, COURT COORDINATORS, BAILIFFS PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
#175VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-07-14
APPROVE Release Agreement between IAH Public Facility Corporation, Polk County, Texas, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Successor Trustee; AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TERRI WILLIAMS TO ESTABLISH BANK ACCOUNTS FOR THE IAH PUBLIC FAC
#176VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
DISCUSSION OF SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOL LAND  IN THROCKMORTON AND BAYLOR COUNTIES AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING LEASE PROCESS.
#177VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-10
Approve rental agreement between Polk County and the City of Goodrich for use of the  Goodrich Community Center for primary election day voting (voting box 3).
#178VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-13
RECEIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AWARDED TO THE POLK COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR END SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
#179VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-23
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DRG ARCHITECTS FOR Feasibility Study in the amount of $20,000.
#180VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-14
ACCEPT GRANT AWARDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,047.22 FOR EVIDENCE/PROCUREMENT MANAGER POSITION.
#181VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
AUTHORIZE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHELLY SITTON TO ENTER INTO A NON-TERMINAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
#182VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-01.01 thru 01.08 : Precinct 1 Road Materials
#183VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
RESCIND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CATAHOULA PARISH, LOUISIANA, FOR THE HOUSING OF POLK COUNTY INMATES.
#184VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-29
GLO Contract No. 24-065-044-E536
#185VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-24
APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT POOL AND APPLICATION FOR PROVISION OF INSURANCE COVERAGES TO INCLUDE WORKERS COMPENSATION, AUTO (PHYSICAL DAMAGE & LIABILITY) AND GENERAL - PUBLIC OFFICIALS - LAW E
#186VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-24
approve renewal of host agency agreement with motivation education & training, inc (met) for senior community service employment program for july 1, 2025 - june 30, 2026.
#187VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-25
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GOODWIN LASITER STRONG FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.
#188VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
RATIFY APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) CONTRACT 20-066-018-C-125 FOR THE HURRICANE HARVEY BUYOUT/ACQUISITION PROGRAM.
#189VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-01-28
approve request from sheriff lyons for asset forfeiture expenditure in the amount of $7,528.40 for the purchase of EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT.
#190VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-09-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#191VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-08-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#192VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-07-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#193VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)
2024-06-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#194VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)
2026-10-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#195VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
DISCUSS CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODRICH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER.
#196VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-27
RECEIVE AND RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLIANT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR THE EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
#197VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-25
RECEIVE YEARLY REPORT FROM GRANTS & CONTRACTS / PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT.
#198VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-09
Discuss and Take ANY/ALL NECESSARY Action on Construction Bids received on the general land office community development block grant housing and urban development most impacted and distressed Water Infrastructure Projects, as follows :
#199VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-26
BID #2026-02.01 thru 02.08 : Precinct 2 Road Materials
#200VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-08
APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION WITH HIGGINBOTHAM PUBLIC SECTOR GOVERNMENTAL BENEFITS COOPERATIVE.