Stephanie Jennings Smith

The meeting included department reports from the Sheriff and other county officials, discussing staffing levels, jail population, septic permits, and open enrollment schedules. The Court approved budget amendments, an interlocal agreement for the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System, the 2026 holiday and pay schedules, the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report 3QFY2025, and monthly reports for June and July 2025. Additionally, the deputation of a Deputy Sheriff was approved, along with recommendations for polling locations and election-related matters. The Court also addressed a Special Road Use Indemnity Agreement and Permit, and the selection of a Time Keeping system. The OAG Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant was not approved. Budget workshops were held, and the meeting concluded with the approval of bill payments and reports from the County Judge and Commissioners.

The meeting included department reports from the Sheriff's Department and Road and Bridge. The court approved a professional services contract with H2O Partners for a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and resolutions to apply for FY26 Texas Senate Bill 22 grants. Approvals were also given for a change order related to enhancing election security, an extension of a contract with the Elections Group, and a resolution opposing the prohibition of taxpayer-funded lobbying. The court authorized advertisement of requests for proposals for road materials and other supplies, approved cutting tree limbs from county ROW, and approved a supplement to a copier contract for the County Attorney's office. Additionally, the court approved a revised application for exemption from subdivision rules, the imposition of optional fees for Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and a CapRisk GASB statement. The court also discussed a recycling video and held a budget workshop, proposing the 2025 property tax rate and publishing the proposed FY2026 elected official's salary notice. The meeting concluded with reports from the County Judge and Commissioners, and the approval of bill payments.

The Burleson County budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes property tax revenue increases, allocations for various funds such as the General Fund, Road & Bridge, FM Lateral Road, and Interest & Sinking. It details the allocation of tax rates, assessed valuations, and adjustments for indigent defense compensation expenditures. The budget also covers revenue and expenditure summaries for different departments and special revenue funds, along with statements of indebtedness and precinct allocations.

The meeting included discussions on disaster protocol, department reports, and the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation in support of the Kolache Bake Show. The court addressed budget amendments for various departments, accepted an Achievement Award for the National Association of Counties (NACO) for the Burleson Health Resource Center, and discussed support for the CERT team. Approvals were granted for a Right-of-Way permit application from Atmos Energy, vendor selection for Burleson County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update services, additional funds for a CDBG-MIT contract, appointments to the BVCOG Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and Board of Directors, and several deputations. The court also approved the submission of an application for the FY26 County Feral Hog Abatement Grant, a Hotel/Motel Funding Application from the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum, and an Interlocal Agreement with the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases. Additionally, approvals were given for a Pipeline Public Road crossing Permit, cremation of James Hill, removal of tree debris, and a Change Order for the Jail smoke evac system project. A workshop discussed the use of Road & Bridge General Funds, and reports were given by the County Judge and Auditor.

The Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as recognizing the Burleson County Historical Commission, approving an interlocal agreement with the Brazos Valley Council of Governments for E9-1-1 services, and addressing unclaimed property capital credits for counties. They also approved deputations for the Sheriff's Department, a resolution honoring Madeline Groce, and a Westlaw Patron contract for the Law Library. Road and bridge matters were discussed, including dumping ditch dirt on specified lands and adopting road portions in Cade Lake Estates Subdivision. The court addressed election matters, approved an MOU/ILA for emergency polling locations, and discussed the Excessive Force Policy. Amendments to the County Personnel manual were approved, increasing the county's contribution to dependent medical coverage. Additionally, reports were given by the County Judge and Auditor, and discussions were held on sales tax revenue and various road projects.