COUNTY • Austin COUNTY

Tim Lapham

County Judge

Austin County

Elected County Judge for Austin County.

tlapham@austincounty.com(979) 865-5911

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

Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth

Austin County Full Budget Trend →

5-Yr Roll-Call Trend

▼ -3.3 pts

Career Shift: -3.3 pts

Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls

192 Votes

vs. 122 Expansion Votes

Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)

+2.7% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr

5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget

+23.9% (5Y)

10Y: +47.6% • Since '00: +157.4%

Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2024–2026)3 Recorded Legislative Sessions

2024: 71.2 (B)2024: 71.2 (B)2026: 67.9 (C)

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

November 2024 Austin County Official General Election Canvass (2024-11-05)

County Judge

ELECTED / WON

Tim Lapham (REP) (Current Profile)100.0% (10,529 votes)

Early Voting: 6,423Election Day: 3,580Mail Ballots: 526

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

424

Yes Votes

418 (99%)

No / Dissenting Votes

6 (1%)

Abstentions

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)

2025-02-11

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

#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-10-08

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

#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-09-10

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

#4VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-04-09

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

#5VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

2026-2027 Tax Rate

#6VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-05-13

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

#7VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-05-14

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

#8VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Discussion

#9VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-12-09

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

#10VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-09-09

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

#11VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-08-13

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

#12VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-06-11

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

#13VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to set a bond amount for $5,000 for Fire Marshall Position

#14VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2026-01-13

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

#15VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-03-11

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

#16VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-01-14

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

#17VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-03-10

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

#18VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-07-08

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

#19VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-04-08

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

#20VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-07-09

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

#21VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-01-09

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

#22VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-10-14

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

#23VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-06-10

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

#24VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-12-10

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

#25VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-11-12

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

#26VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-11-11

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

#27VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-03-12

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

#28VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-02-13

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

#29VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-10-13

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

#30VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-08-12

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

#31VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion and action to authorize a one-time variance request from subdivision regulations to divide a 2-acre tract from a 8.71-acre parent tract on Waak Rd., Pct. 1.

#32VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion and action to approve Sunset Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat.

#33VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to approve a one-time variance from subdivision regulations to divide an 11.0192 parent tract on Newberg Rd, Pct. 2, into one (1) 5.8 acre tract, one (1) 2.8 acre tract, and one (1) 1.7 acre tract with a .5367 acre residue tract dona

#34VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion and action to authorize a one-time variance request from subdivision regulations to divide a 5-acre tract from a 30-acre tract on FM 1094, Pct. 3

#35VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Consideration and action to authorize a one-time variance from subdivision regulations to divide four 4+ acre tracts from the parent tract on Frantz Rd, in Pct. 3.

#36VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion and action regarding Rosemary Subdivision Preliminary Plat Section 2

#37VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Discussion and action to approve preliminary plat for Legacy Estates at Mill Creek Development.

#38VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion and action to authorize a one-time variance request from subdivision regulations to divide a 5.5-acre tract from a 62.64-acre tract on Eben Rd, Pct 2

#39VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to vacate Subdivision Plat for The Ranches of Bellville

#40VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion and action to authorize a one-time variance request from subdivision regulations to divide a 6-acre tract from a 21.91-acre tract on FM 1094, Pct. 1.

#41VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to authorize a one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to divide (2) 3.8-acre tracts from a 7.7-acre parent tract with 30 ft ROW dedication on Schoenau Rd, Pct. 2.

#42VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Discussion regarding Road & Bridge bids and action as appropriate

#43VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to accept ESD No. 2 outside Audit for FY 2024-2025.

#44VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2026-01-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#45VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-09-10

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

#46VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-10-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#47VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-10-13

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

#48VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Award Contract

#49VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to authorize advertisement for bid proposals:

#50VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-09-09

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

#51VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-11-12

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#52VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-02-13

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

#53VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Open bid proposals and action as appropriate for the following:

#54VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Discussion and action to approve revised Tower Lease Agreement between Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin County, Bleiblerville Tower, Pct. 2 replacing the approved Agreement from 04.27.2026 Commissioners Court.

#55VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration and action to approve temporary access agreement between Marsha Jasek and Austin County, Pct. 2, Krebs Rd.

#56VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to solicit bids for GLO CDBG-MIT Grant #22-085-007-D235 - Austin County, Storm Water Mitigation Project - Sector 3 construction

#57VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-03-10

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

#58VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Consideration and action to accept the executed contractual agreement with Wakefield Bridge, Inc.

#59VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Discussion regarding Austin County Depository Contract and action as appropriate.

#60VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-09-09

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#61VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-06-10

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

#62VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-05-13

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#63VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-10-08

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#64VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-08-13

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#65VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-01-09

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#66VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to approve a Tower Lease Agreement between Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin County, Bleiblerville Tower, Pct. 2.

#67VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to approve a temporary access agreement on Rinn Rd, Austin County, Pct. 2, and Rob and Mary Price.

#68VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-07-08

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#69VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-02-11

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

#70VOTED: 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

#71VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and action to approve a temporary access agreement between William S. Peacock and Austin County, Pct. 1.

#72VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to accept the executed tower lease agreement with LCRA and Austin County.

#73VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Award Bid

#74VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Open bids for Sector #3 Allens Creek Stormwater Mitigation CDBG-MIT Grant No. 22-085-007-D235 and action as appropriate.

#75VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-04-27

Consideration and action to approve compensation rate for Auditor's Office new hire above 2025-2026 Compensation Order Entry Level / Introductory Level Rate.

#76VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to approve Austin County Procurement Policy Addendums

#77VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-12-09

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

#78VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-10-14

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#79VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-03-11

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

#80VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-06-11

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

#81VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-05-14

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

#82VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-03-12

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#83VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-02-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#84VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to renew Austin County Electric Supply Provider Contract with Engie.

#85VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-11-11

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

#86VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-11-11

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

#87VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-05-13

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#88VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-03-11

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#89VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-07-09

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

#90VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-03-12

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

#91VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to approve a temporary access agreement between Gary Mikeska and Austin County, Pct. 2

#92VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-06-10

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

#93VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-12-10

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

#94VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-10-08

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

#95VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-09-10

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

#96VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-05-14

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#97VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-01-09

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

#98VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Consideration and action to approve the following Interlocal Agreements to serve Austin County Citizens for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:

#99VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to approve Maintenance Service Contract between Austin County Courthouse and Nouveau Elevator Texas, LLC

#100VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-06-08

Open Bids

#101VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2026-01-13

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

#102VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-08-13

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

#103VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-07-09

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#104VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-04-09

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

#105VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to approve a Tower Lease Agreement between Rise Broadband and Austin County, Bellville Tower, Pct. 1.

#106VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-12-09

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#107VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-07-08

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

#108VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-04-08

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

#109VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-02-11

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

#110VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-01-14

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#111VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-04-09

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

#112VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and action to solicit bids for the following Sheriff Office vehicles (to be purchased with SB22 Funds):

#113VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Consideration and action to approve the following Interlocal Law Enforcement Agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027:

#114VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration and action to grant 5 sick days to Auditor's Office new hire.

#115VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (20-0)

2026-03-10

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

#116VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-10-14

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

#117VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-08-12

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#118VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-08-12

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

#119VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-04-08

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

#120VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2025-01-14

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

#121VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-12-10

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#122VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (19-0)

2024-11-12

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

#123VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#124VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Application for Wesley Peschel, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, to be held June 29-July 3, 2026, in Sugar Land, Texas.

#125VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Application for Wesley Peschel, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, to be held June 15-16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas

#126VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-22

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL CLAIMS - action as appropriate

#127VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#128VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#129VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032:

#130VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion regarding Commercial Development Permit at 2995 FM 1094 and action as appropriate.

#131VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to approve civil plans for Bellville Solar on Raccoon Bend Rd, Bellville, Texas

#132VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#133VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-22

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#134VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Fund Transfers

#135VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to approve purchase of 2026 model, Skid Loader, for Pct. 3 Road and Bridge

#136VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion to approve compensation rate above 2025-2026 Compensation Order Entry Level/ Introductory Level Rate for Treasures Office new hire and action as appropriate.

#137VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion and action regarding PAF of current Tax Office Employee.

#138VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Payment of Claims

#139VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

2026-2027 Budget

#140VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Discussion and action regarding Track Loader, Pct. 1

#141VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Request for Kim Rinn, Tax Assessor Collector, to attend the Law Seminar for County Election Officials, August 9th - August 12th, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas.

#142VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to approve ACSO renewal of the LESO application

#143VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Discussion and action to approve ACEMS application to the Workforce Recruitment and Retention grant program.

#144VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

#145VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to ratify Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form

#146VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Consideration and action to accept a donation of .928 acres along Frantz Rd., Pct. 3

#147VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Request for Travis Koehn, Assistant District Attorney, to attend State Bar of Texas Rules training, September 15-18, 2026, in Waco, Texas.

#148VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and action to reappoint Commissioner Cerny to the Texana Center Board of Trustees

#149VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Approve Notice of General Election for November 3, 2026

#150VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Consideration and action to approve Electrical Right of Way installation by Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op at Wolff Rd., Pct. 2

#151VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-05-26

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#152VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Payment of Claims

#153VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration and action to ratify Interoperable Communications Grant Resolution.

#154VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#155VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Consideration and action to accept executed Statement(s) and Oath(s) of Office for EDS 1 Board members:

#156VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Discussion and action regarding shift work sick time

#157VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Payroll and Escrow Reports

#158VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to accept HIDTA Grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy of 60,000.

#159VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Payroll and Escrow Report

#160VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL CLAIMS - action as appropriate

#161VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to accept Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Grant in the amount of $80,000 for the ACSO

#162VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action to add an additional credit card vendor for Tax Office.

#163VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

#164VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Discussion regarding the Austin County Personnel Policy Manual and action as appropriate.

#165VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

ESD District #1 2026 Proposed Budget

#166VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Discussion regarding the purchase of Binder Lift 2.0 Devices for EMS with Tobacco Funds and action as appropriate.

#167VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL CLAIMS - action as appropriate

#168VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Approve Order of November 3, 2026 General Election

#169VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032

#170VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to declare 2008 Ford F-250, VIN 1FTSX20518EB32811 as surplus.

#171VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to approve civil plans for Legacy Estates at Mill Creek on FM 331, Pct. 1.

#172VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Request for Kim Rinn, Tax Assessor Collector, to attend the TACA Conference, June 7th-June 10th, 2026, in Waco, Texas.

#173VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Fund transfers

#174VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action regarding Track Loader;

#175VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032:

#176VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to accept Donation Deed on Newberg Rd. and Frantz Rd.

#177VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to approve Right of Way installation by CenterPoint Energy on Lake Rd., Oil Field Rd., Remmert Rd., School Rd., and Ueckert Rd., Pct. 1.

#178VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-06-08

Consideration and action to approve Right of Way installation by San Bernard Electric Co-op at Wietstruck Rd, Pct. 1.

#179VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration to increase 911 fees and action as appropriate.

#180VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Fund transfers

#181VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Payment of Claims

#182VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032:

#183VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to accept HID0925G0499-01 HIDTA Grant in the amount of $60,000

#184VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to accept Drainage Impact Analysis for property at 2990 FM 3538, Sealy, Texas.

#185VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

02.06.2026 Payroll

#186VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

#187VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and action to approve Election Judges, Alternate Judges, Clerks and Central Counting Station Personnel for November 3, 2026, General Election.

#188VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032

#189VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-07-13

Consideration and action to approve Private Roadway Name Request for Coronis Lane to be added to the Austin County 911 Road Map, Pct. 4

#190VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-27

Discussion and action regarding the use of tobacco funds to provide training to form a multi-agency peer support team.

#191VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to set public hearing regarding Giga Energy application for facility on FM 1093 W, Wallis, Texas.

#192VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL CLAIMS - action as appropriate

#193VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)

2026-02-23

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Request for Ben Nystrom, Assistant DA, to attend TDCAA Prosecuting Adult Sexual Assault & Homicide Conference, April 14-17, 2026, in Austin Texas.

#194VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-09-14

Discussion regarding FY 2026-2027 Compensation Order

#195VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-08-10

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

#196VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-22

Consideration and action to accept drainage impact analysis report for The Grove Development, Pct. 1.

#197VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-06-22

Consideration and action to accept special donation(s), per local government code 81.032

#198VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL CLAIMS - action as appropriate

#199VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)

2026-05-26

Consideration and action to approve Required Schooling Request for Benjamin Nystrom, Assistant District Attorney, to attend the TDCAA Training, June 3rd–June 5th, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

#200VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-1)

2026-04-13

Consideration and action to appoint James Marek to ESD #3 board