APPROVED

 

MINUTES
 

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 8TH DAY of JANUARY, 2026, Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:

 

KP GEORGE COUNTY JUDGE
VINCENT MORALES COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1
GRADY PRESTAGE COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2
ANDY MEYERS COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3
DEXTER L. MCCOY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
LAURA RICHARD COUNTY CLERK

When the following were heard and the following orders were passed:
 
               
1.   Call to Order.
Call to Order by Judge KP George at 1:00 p.m.
 
2.  

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.
 
3.   Approve minutes of regular meeting held on December 18, 2025.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve the minutes.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
4.  
 
Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
 
 
  Judge George announced:
  • Fort Bend County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
  • Judge recognized an important accomplishment by Fort Bend County.  As of January 1, 2026 Fort Bend County has achieved 90% Disposition Completeness, a critical state-mandated performance benchmark recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety.  This achievement is essential to serving grant eligibility not only for the County but also for our municipalities, nonprofit organizations and others that rely on funding through the Governor's Office.
County Clerk's Note:
To explain, this is a state-mandated performance goal that is required for grant eligibility and adult reporting can only be affected by your four offices: County Clerk (court disposition) Sheriff (arrest detail), District Attorney (prosecution decision), and  District Clerk (court disposition).

Commissioner McCoy announced:
  • Commissioner Precinct 4’s office will be holding Budget Town Hall Meetings on
Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. – Club at New Territory
Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. – Mission Bend Library
Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. – Lakes of Bella Terra Community Center
  • Beechnut Road will be closed between Peek Road and Lakemont Grove in the next few weeks as the next phase of the Beechnut Road expansion project takes place.
There were two public speakers.
  1. Jessica Robach, 203 Auburn Shores Ct, Rosenberg spoke for Item 11C.
  2. Carol Walker, 3118 Fern Brook Lane, Rosenberg spoke for Item 11A. 
 
5.   PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:10 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
Public hearing held. No public comments.
 
  Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following traffic control plans:
 
a. Fulshear Bend Drive Street Dedication No 2 in Cross Creek West, Precinct 1;
b. Jordan Ranch Street Dedication Section 15, Precinct 1;
c. Firethorne All Sections, Precinct 1;
d. Owen Bend Drive Phase 1 Street Dedication, Precinct 2;
e. Sienna Section 76, Precinct 2;
f. Trillium Section 10, Precinct 4; and
g. Bissonnet Street at Westmoor Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 4.
  
 
Item 5 continued - Public Hearings:
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to accept Item 5(a-g).
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  (6-24)
 
6.   Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:
 
A.   Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Eric Fagan to Orlando, Florida, August 9, 2026, through August 12, 2026, to attend the International CIT Conference. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)   
 
B.   Commissioner, Pct. 3: Commissioner Andy Meyers to Washington, D.C.,
February 23, 2026, through February 25, 2026, to attend the 2026 DC Fly-In with the Greater Houston Partnership. (Fund: Travel)		   
 
7.  

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   Commissioner, Pct. 3: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Van Chau to Washington, D.C., February 23, 2026, through February 25, 2026, to attend the 2026 DC Fly-In with the Greater Houston Partnership. (Fund: Travel)   
 
B.   Environmental Health: Approve out-of-state travel for M. Schaffer to Columbus Ohio, on June 4, 2026, through June 10, 2026, to attend the Association of Food and Drug Officials Annual Educational Conference. (Fund: Travel & Training)   
 
C.   Fire Marshal: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Lopez to Emmitsburg, Maryland, January 31, 2026, through February 7, 2026, to attend the National Fire Academy, Fire Inspection Principles ll Course. (Fund: Travel & Federal Emergency Management)   
 
D.   Health & Human Services: Approve out-of-state travel for G. Sims to Anaheim, California, February 26, 2026, through March 1, 2026, to attend the Alzheimer's Association Community Leaders Summit. (Fund: Travel)   
 
 
Item 7 continued - Out-of-State Travel:
 
E.   Human Resources: Approve out-of-state travel for N. Ledet and I. Parker to Orlando, Florida, October 26, 2026, through October 28, 2026, to attend the Gartner HR Symposium Xpo. (Fund: Travel)   
 
F.   Library: Approve out-of-state travel for R. Weeks to La Jolla, California,
March 10, 2026, through March 12, 2026, to attend the Public Library Leaders Advisory Board. (Fund: Public Library Leaders Advisory Board)		   
 
G.   Library: Approve out-of-state travel for C. Kirk to Chicago, Illinois, April 11, 2026, through April 16, 2026, to attend the 2026 Innovative Users Group Conference. (Fund: Travel)   
 
H.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for J. Ellis, J. Zamaripa, and S. Craig to Orlando, Florida, August 9, 2026, through August 12, 2026, to attend the International CIT Conference. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)   
 
8.   COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
 
  Approve the reappointment of Wes Noonan and Corey Zollinger to the Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 Board of Directors for a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.   
 
9.   BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
 
A.   Constable, Pct. 4: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,100 from Property & Equipment into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of a laptop & monitor.   
 
B.   General-Revenue Replacement: Approve FY2026 transfer in the amount of $99,675 as detailed on the Director's form dated December 9, 2025, for closeout of COVID related grants and FEMA reimbursements.   
 
10.   CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:
 
  Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 8, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 1, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
11.  
 
CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
 
A.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District Nos. 5 and 133, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
B.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134D, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
C.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and the following entities, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2026:
 
1. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 155;
2. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 162.
  
 
12.   COUNTY ATTORNEY:
 
  Record into the minutes the Annual Report of Eminent Domain Authority, submitted as required under Senate Bill 1812, detailing the authority of Fort Bend County to exercise the power of Eminent Domain in Texas.   
 
13.   COUNTY TREASURER:
 
  Approve monthly report submitted by the County Treasurer for October 2025, and authorize advertisement of affidavit of the same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.   
 
14.   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Approve request to rescind Agenda Item 27A approved by Commissioners Court on November 24, 2025: First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Stargazer Solar LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32.   
 
B.   Approve request to rescind Agenda Item 27B approved by Commissioners Court on November 24, 2025: First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Stargazer BESS LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32.   
 
15.  
 
ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Accept the streets in Sienna Section 69A: Village Falls Drive 483.00 LF, Luna Drive 608.00 LF, Crescent Spring Drive 723.00 LF, Skyway Lane 312.00 LF, Watermont Drive 1,041.00 LF, Double Rock Drive 40.00 LF, Middle Ridge Drive 675.00 LF for a total of 3,881.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $279,498.80, Precinct 2.   
 
B.   Accept the streets in Sienna Section 63: Watermont Drive 1,031.00 LF, White Mist Drive 674.00 LF, Spring Wind Drive 522.00 LF, Crest Dale Lane 416.00 LF, Village Falls Drive 463.00 LF, Maple Mist Drive 434.00 LF for a total of 3,540.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $499,496.20, Precinct 2.   
 
C.   Accept the streets in Grand at Aliana Sec 2: Laurel Landing Way 2,535 LF, Handyside Drive 958 LF for a total of 3,493 LF and release the bond in the amount of $233,555.00, Precinct 4.   
 
D.   Accept the streets in Candela Sec 14: Andromeda Reach Road 152.00 LF, Astrid Heights Road 1,168.00 LF, Beacon Lodge Lane 843.00 LF, Copernicus Cove Court 557.00 LF, Sepia Cielo Circle 367.00 LF, Lustrous Horizon Lane 128.00 LF for a total of 3,215.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $218,157.00, Precinct 1.    
 
E.   Accept the streets in Jordan Ranch Section 43: Skye Fields Place 142.00 LF, Sunrise Field Lane 1,362.00 LF, Orange Leaf Drive 921.00 LF, Judy Prairie Lane 156.00 LF, Evening Skye Drive 649.00 LF, Breezy Way 508.00 LF, Star Gazer Road 780.00 LF for a total of 4,518.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $322,826.00,
Precinct 1.		   
 
F.   Accept the streets in Sienna Section 67: Crescent Spring Drive 113.00 LF, Timber Shores Drive 1,345.00 LF, Seven Shores Court 243.00 LF, Silver Shore Drive 415.00 LF, Sunrise View Lane 143.00 LF for a total of 2,259.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $161,847.70, Precinct 2.   
 
G.   Accept the streets in Fulshear Lakes Lakeside Park Section 2: Bluet Lake Drive 588.00 LF, River Bluet Place 1,274.00 LF, Blue Dasher Park Place 1,027.00 LF, Rainbow Bluet Court  653.00 LF, for a total of 3,542.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $280,910.00, Precinct 1.   
 
H.   Accept the streets in Windfield Lakes North Sec 7: Oakleaf Ash Lane 1,002.00 LF, Emerald Diamond Court 732.00 LF, Honey Heights Lane 209.00 LF, for a total of 1,943.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $134,330.00, Precinct 2.   
 
I.   Approve the plats for the lots within the following:
 
1. Evergrove Section 5, Precinct 1; and
2. Evergrove Section 6, Precinct 1.
  
 
Item 15 continued - Engineering-Development:
 
J.   Approve the plat for roads within the following:
 
1. Evergrove Section 5, Precinct 1; and
2. Evergrove Section 6, Precinct 1.
  
 
K.   Approve the following plats: 
 
1. Fort Bend County MUD No 210 Lift station No 1, Precinct 1;
2. Amandera Parkway and Beadle Lane Street Dedication, Precinct 1;
3. Amandera Parkway Street Dedication Sec 2, Precinct 1;
4. Amandera Parkway Street Dedication Sec 1 and Reserves, Precinct 1;
5. Broadstone Candela, Precinct 1;
6. The Market at Waterslake, Precinct 2;
7. New Territory Detention Expansion No. 1, Precinct 4; and
8. Mission West Plaza, Precinct 4.
  
 
L.   Set public hearing for the approval of the plats for Saddlebrook Section 1, Saddlebrook Sec 1 Replat No 1 and Saddlebrook Section 2 (formerly Turkey Creek Subdivision, Precinct 1. (Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)   
 
M.   Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for:
(Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
1. Candela Section 18, Precinct 1;
2. Doris Road Street Dedication Section Three, Precinct 1;
3. Sienna Sec 83, Precinct 2;
4. Sienna Parkway Section 6 Street Dedication, Precinct 2; and
5. Grand Vista All Sections, Precinct 4.
  
 
16.   FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on December 15, 2025, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
 
A.   Approve Engineering Services Agreement between the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Taylor Construction Management for inspection services for Project No. 1029/Segments B-3 and B-4 of the Fort Bend Parkway.   
 
 
Item 16 continued - Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority:
 
B.   Approve Engineering Services Agreement between the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Middleton Brown LLC for inspection services for Project
No. 1029/Segments B-3 and B-4 of the Fort Bend Parkway.		   
 
C.   Approve Engineering Services Agreement between the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Brian Smith Construction Inspection for inspection services for Project No. 1029/Segments B-3 and B-4 of the Fort Bend Parkway.   
 
17.   GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:
 
A.   Health & Human Services: Approve Amendment No. 4 from the Department of State Health Services for Contract No. HHS001439300010 (Cities Readiness Initiative Grant) for the revision of the FY2026 Statement of Work, the Federal Award Information, and Grant Agreement Terms and Conditions for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.    
 
B.   Juvenile Probation & Detention: Approve request on Intent to Apply for the TX2085 Juvenile Justice and Youth Diversion Grant Program - FY 2027 Grant in the amount of $80,228.76, for the grant period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.    
 
C.   Juvenile Probation & Detention: Approve request on Intent to Apply for the TX1031 Criminal Justice Grant Program - FY 2027 Grant in the amount of $115,604.99, for the grant period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.   
 
D.   Juvenile Probation & Detention: Approve request on Intent to Apply for the TX2075 County Solutions to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation - FY 2027 Grant in the amount of $115,604.99, for the grant period of September 1, 2026, through
August 31, 2027.		   
 
18.   HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
  Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Anenx B to ratify travel and allow an exception for purchase within 14 days of out-of-state travel for an EMS employee to Daytona Beach, Florida, from November 10, 2025, through November 13, 2025, to attend the Third Service EMS Summit.
(Fund: Travel)		   
 
19.  
 
HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
A.   Approve the rehire of R.D, with the earliest rehire date of January 12, 2026.    
 
B.   Approve the withdrawal of 480 hours from the Shared Sick Leave Pool for a Facilities Employee, Position No. 4181-0010.   
 
20.   MEDICAL EXAMINER:
 
  Approve Volunteer Agreement for course experience between Fort Bend County and C. Rodgriguez, through September 30, 2026.   
 
21.   PARKS & RECREATION:
 
  Approve Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Form to waive rental fees for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto:
 
  REQUESTOR LOCATION
1. Lion & Tigers Den-Cub Scout Pack 910 Jones Creek Ranch;
2. Wolves & Bears Den-Cub Scout Pack 910 Jones Creek Ranch;
3. AOL De-Cub Scout Pack 910 Jones Creek Ranch;
4. Webelos Den-Cub Scout Pack 910 Jones Creek Ranch;
5. Fort Bend County Juvenile
Probation Department		 Landmark Community Center;
6. S.T.E.P Today Youth Community
Development Outreach		 Landmark Community Center;
7. Fort Bend County District Attorney's
Office-Expose Excellence Youth Program		 Landmark Community Center;
8. Fort Bend County Commissioner
Precinct 4		 Equipment;
9. National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People		 Landmark Community Center;
10. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility
District No. 131		  Fifth Street Community Center;
11. Lamar Consolidated ISD Innovative Learning Jones Creek Ranch;
12. Fort Bend County Judge's Office Jones Creek Ranch;
13. Texas A&M AgriLife Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; and
14. Hispanics Offering People Education
(H.O.P.E)		 Jones Creek Ranch.
  
 
22.  
 
PURCHASING:
 
A.   Approve Agreement with Fort Bend County Heritage Unlimited Museum for renewal of professional services in historic preservation activities in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, effective through September 30, 2026.
(Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)		   
 
B.   Authorize advertising for bids for term contract for Wrecker Services for County Vehicles.   
 
C.   Authorize advertising for proposals for JP 2-2 Renovation at Sienna Annex.   
 
D.   Authorize advertising for proposals for turn-key maintenance and repair services for the Sheriff’s Office Training Facility.   
 
E.   Approve renewal of Bid 24-032, term contract for On-Site Clearing, Grubbing, Demolition, and Debris Services, with Waste Solutions USA LLC, and TFR Enterprises, Inc.   
 
F.   Approve renewal of Bid 24-033, term contract for Pauper Burial Services, with primary vendor Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center, LLC, and secondary vendor Carnes Funeral Home, Inc.   
 
G.   Approve renewal of Bid 25-044, term contract for Law Enforcement Ammunition, with SSD International, Inc., and TXAT, LLC.   
 
23.   SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Riverstone, with services to be provided by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
B.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Sienna, with services to be provided by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
C.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal District No. 134C, with services to be provided by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
24.  
 
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
A.   Record into Minutes the Summary Monthly Report of Property Taxes Collected for November 2025, as submitted by the Office of Carmen P. Turner, Tax Assessor-Collector.   
 
B.   Approve and record into minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $160,835.67 for the Office of Carmen P. Turner.   
 
 
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Consent Agenda Items 6-24, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
25.   COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Naushad Kermally to the Board of Directors of Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 17 for a four (4)-year term beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 25A, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
B.   Discuss and take all appropriate action on contract renewal agreement with the Fort Bend County Fair Association.

TABLED		   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action to create new Justice of the Peace Positions, Place 1, and Place 2 in Precinct 3.

Item 25C has been moved to after Closed Session.		   
 
Item 25 continued - Commissioner, Pct. 3:
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on an Order Appointing Justice of the Peace in Fort Bend County Justice Court Precinct 3 Place 2 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 87.041.

Item 25D has been moved to after Closed Session.		   
 
26.   COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to create new Justice of the Peace Positions,
Place 1 and 2 in Precinct 4.

PULLED		   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on an Order Appointing Justice of the Peace in Fort Bend County Justice Court Precinct 4 Place 2 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 87.041.

PULLED		   
 
27.   AUDITOR:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2025 transfer in the amount of $5,051,159 as detailed on the Auditor's report dated December 23, 2025, to allocate surplus funds to cover deficits within the General Fund.    
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2025 transfer in the amount of $6,027,598 as detailed on the Auditor's Form dated December 23, 2025, to allocate funds to cover deficit budgets within the Debt Service Fund.     
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2026 transfer in the amount of $9,909,700 as detailed on the Auditor's Form dated December 17, 2025, to reflect a decrease in a line item from the General Fund and an increase in operating transfers out to the Employee Benefit Fund.   
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2026 transfer in the amount of $9,909,700, as detailed on the Auditor's Form dated December 17, 2025, and amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code Section 111.0705 to reflect the use of 2025 Series Tax Anticipation Notes.   
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2025 transfer in the amount of $38,265,000 as detailed on the Auditor's Form dated December 23, 2025, and amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075 for proceeds received from bond refunding.    
 
 
 
Item 27 continued - Auditor:
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 27A-E, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
28.   ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City Managed Project between Fort Bend County and the City of Richmond in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000, regarding various roads in Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 20120, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Item 28A has been corrected to read:
Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City Managed Project between Fort Bend County and the City of Richmond in an amount not to exceed $3,750,000, regarding various roads in Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 20120, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)		   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Architectural Barriers Designated Agent Form from Fort Bend County to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding Burney-Old Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 17207, Precinct 4.   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Financing and Construction of Roadway Improvements between Fort Bend County and Katherine Ann Ling Barger, a/k/a Kathy Barger and Travis Anthony Ling regarding Front Street, Mobility Bond Project No. x18, Precinct 4.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Architectural Barriers Designated Agent Form from Fort Bend County to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding McCrary Road South, Mobility Bond Project No. 17313x, Precinct 1.   
 
 
Item 28 continued - Engineering:
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase the following parcels, plus the necessary costs; authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents; and authorize the County Clerk to record said deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
a. Parcel R541385_E in the amount of $35,683.20;
Fulshear Bend Drive, Project No. 23118, Precinct 1;
b.  Parcel R541385_R in the amount of $56,405.20;
Fulshear Bend Drive, Project No. 23118, Precinct 1; and 
c. Parcel R213228_43 in the amount of $34,589.60;
Reading Road Intersections, Project No. 20109, Precinct 3.
  
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on the request for Fort Bend County to sponsor a Texas Department of Transportation Project on behalf of Meritage of Texas, LLC, to expedite the construction of a public road connection for the Brazos Bend Ranch Drive tie-in to State Highway 36 at no cost to the County, Precinct 3.   
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Beechnut Street to be closed during construction; closure to begin January 9, 2026, until construction is complete, Precinct 4.   
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order to Abandon and Vacate the Skinner Lane Right of Way North of SH 99 (1,408.25 LF) to the South Line of the CenterPoint Easement and authorize the County Clerk to record documents in Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 1.   
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in Sections 5.4.A.2 and 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for:
a. Ramulus Ranch, Precinct 2; and 
b. Bluebonnet Meadows, Precinct 3.
  
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 28A-I, with the noted correction to 28A.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
29.   FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund the construction change order, fiber connection, moving services, and furniture regarding the new Information Technology Facility (P101-23FBITBLDG) in an amount not to exceed $2,990,670.   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Multiple Facilities Extension Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy in an amount not to exceed $10,664 regarding electrical service at multiple addresses listed in the agreement and authorize the County Clerk to record related documents at no cost regarding the Emergency Network Infrastructure Monitoring System, Mobility Bond Project
No. 20001, Precincts 1 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)		   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 29A and B, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
30.   GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   District Attorney: Take all appropriate action to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners Forensic Center of Excellence in support of its application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) FY 2025 Grant, for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028.   
 
B.   Information Technology: Take all appropriate action to ratify the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $247,392 from the Texas Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division, with a cash match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $77,310, for the grant term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (Fund: IT Fees)   
 
C.   Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action to ratify Amendment No. 2 from the Federal Transit Administration Congestion Mitigation Air Quality for Fiscal Year 2008, Federal Award Identification No. TX-95-X021, to extend the grant end date through December 30, 2025, with no change in local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)   
 
Item 30 continued - Grants Administration:
 
D.   Sheriff's Office: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Texas Department of Transportation FY2027 STEP (CMV) Commercial Grant in the amount of $12,446.52 with a fifteen percent (15%) cash match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $1,878.72 for the grant period of October 1, 2026, to
September 30, 2027. (Fund: Sheriff-Enforcement)		   
 
E.   Sheriff's Office: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Texas Department of Transportation FY2027 STEP (COMP) Comprehensive Grant in the amount of $12,206.96, with a fifteen percent (15%) cash match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $1,842.56 for the grant period of October 1, 2026, to
September 30, 2027. (Fund: Sheriff-Enforcement)		   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 30A-E, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
31.   HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
A.   Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Memorial Hermann Health System for standby services to provide emergency care for sporting events effective through September 30, 2026.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 31A, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
 
Item 31 continued - Health & Human Services:
 
B.   Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on creating a new Emergency Medical Services supplemental pay effective January 8, 2025, for paramedics assigned to a 42-hour workweek to ensure they retain full compensation equivalent to the regular 56-hour workweek.

Item 31B has been corrected to read:
Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on creating a new Emergency Medical Services supplemental pay effective January 8, 2026, for paramedics assigned to a 42-hour workweek to ensure they retain full compensation equivalent to the regular 56-hour workweek.		   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
It is ordered to accept Item 31B.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 31B with the stipulation this be effective in the first pay period in March directing the stakeholder departments, HR, Treasurer’s Office, EMS and Auditor to come together to develop the form and process of how the payments will be administered to be in compliance with what is approved.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Members of the Court heard from:
            Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor
            Chief Dudley Wait, Chief of EMS
            Commissioner Morales
            Judge George
            Commissioner McCoy

County Clerk’s Note: 
Ed Sturdivant stated to ensure we are in compliance with the action of court, with the 42-hour a week paramedics being paid the same annualized amount as the 56-hour paramedics, HR, EMS, Treasurer’s office and Auditor’s office will develop the process for how that calculation will occur as well as the best form for that compensation to occur.
Chief Wait stated the plan is the medics won’t lose any money if they move to a peak hour shift and the timing is that they are about two months behind in being able to do their shift bid.  The chief is asking permission to develop a 3 – 5-year plan to move the entire organization to a 42-hour work week, not just 16 out of 130 paramedics.
 
 
Item 31 continued - Health & Human Services:
 
C.   Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $12,000 from Revenue into Supplies & Travel and amend the budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 111.07075 for revenues received after the start of the fiscal year for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District collaboration agreement.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 31C, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
32.   HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $38,754 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Homeland Security and Emergency Management to allocate funds for generator contract annual maintenance for eighteen (18) deployable generators.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 32, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
33.  
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $9,990 as detailed on Auditor's Form dated December 12, 2025, and amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075 for funds received from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson for Tyler Technologies configuration to connect the District Clerk to Linebarger's Software System.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 33, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
34.   MISCELLANEOUS:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the real estate acquisition by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District to authorize the purchase of real property located at 13135 Dairy Ashford Road, Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, for future expansion of the district’s facilities, Precinct 3.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 34.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Members of the Court heard from:
Commissioner Prestage
Commissioner Meyers
Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor                                              
Jordan Wise, Chief Appraiser
Judge George
Commissioner McCoy
 
 
Item 34 continued - Miscellaneous:
 
  County Clerk's Note:
Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor, stated this is a process required by all the jurisdictions the Appraisal District serves with a requirement of three-fourths of a positive vote for them to move forward.
Jordan Wise, Chief Appraiser, stated the process the Appraisal District is looking at for purchasing, constructing and renovating facilities is dictated by the property tax code. The code requires the approval of the Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, who then passes as a resolution and distributes to the taxing units, which kick-starts a timeline for the taxing units to take action on it.  They have thirty days from when the letter is sent to take action and another ten days to deliver notification of said action.  The Board of Directors passed their resolution at their November meeting. The information packet was distributed on November 20 and appears to have been received on November 25.  The deadline to officially have taken action would have been December 20th with ten days thereafter to distribute the notification.
 
35.   PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Amendment to renew Agreement for Medical, Dental and Cafeteria Plans Third Party Claims Administration Services with Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators, pursuant to RFP 24-004, for an additional one-year term through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,400,000, for a total contract amount of $16,000,000. (Fund: Employee Benefits)    
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request from Fort Bend County to terminate the Hay Lease Agreement, pursuant to RFP 10-080, between Fort Bend County and
Pete Wleczyk, concerning the property located in the S.A. Stone Survey, Abstract 392, Fort Bend County, Texas, said tract located on the northwest side of Stella Road.		   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Addendum with The Spyglass Group, LLC, utilizing OMNIA Partners Region 14 ESC Contract No. 157548 to increase the contract in the amount of $132,308.83 for a total contract amount not to exceed $182,308.83, regarding analysis and audit of mobile and network devices. (Fund: Auditor's Office Fees)   
 
D.   Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(2) to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the County and approve Third Amendment to Agreement for Blood Services with South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, and increase the contract by $205,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000, effective through December 31, 2026. (Fund: EMS)   
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Everbridge Inc., utilizing GSA Contract No. 47QTCA24D0083 for renewal of mass notification and communication services in the amount of $182,881.76, effective through
October 31, 2026. (Fund: Information Technology)		   
 
 
Item 35 continued - Purchasing:
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with C&T Information Technology Consulting, Inc., utilizing DIR Contract No. DIR-CPO-5455 for the purchase of staff augmentation services related to web development, software implementation, database administration, business intelligence, project management, cybersecurity, networking/infrastructure, and A/V engineering for the Information Technology Department, in an amount not to exceed $600,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Information Technology)   
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Pneumatic Tire Roller and one (1) Compactor from Nueces Power Equipment, utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 788-25 in an amount not to exceed $369,329.60. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)   
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Crain Group, LLC pursuant to
RFP 25-071 for the construction of the Mission Bend Senior Center, in an amount not to exceed $9,996,665. (Fund: Parks Bonds)		   
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-022, Construction of Bates Allen Park Electrical Infrastructure Expansion in Precinct One, to low bidder meeting specifications, McDonald Municipal and Industrial – A Division of
C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., in the amount of $634,469. (Fund: Parks Bonds)		   
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Addendum with Johnson Controls, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 070121-JHN for implementation of facility improvement measures, specifically measurement and verification services for performance years 1 through 20, in an additional amount of $306,995 for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,128,431. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)   
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with HR Green, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $8,580 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,083,068.82, pursuant to
SOQ 14-025 regarding Evergreen Side Roads, Mobility Bond Project No. 20225x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   		   
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Kaluza, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $409,686.20 regarding University Boulevard Turn Lane Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 23304, Precinct 3.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on Tenth Amendment to Project Management Agreement with Schaumburg and Polk, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $68,750 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,530,825 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2028, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for Project Management Services for Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
Item 35 continued - Purchasing:
 
N.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $205,353 regarding Library Access Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20318x, Precinct 1.  (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)   
 
O.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Letourneau Interests, Inc., utilizing Omnia Partners Contract No. R240108 for the purchase of specified furniture and installation services for the 1st floor courtroom buildout at the Justice Center in an amount not to exceed $125,061.73. (Fund: Admin of Justice Projects)   
 
P.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., utilizing TIPS Contract No. 25010501 for HVAC preventative maintenance services for various Fort Bend County buildings in an amount not to exceed $254,095.82, effective through September 30, 2028. (Fund: Facilities Maintenance)   
 
Q.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Teal Construction Company, pursuant to RFP 24-064 for additional services regarding the Construction of the Information Technology Building in an additional amount of $2,318,369.23 for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,200,789.23.
(Fund: Certificates of Obligation)		   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 35A-Q, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
36.   SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Katy Independent School District Police Department for coordinated law enforcement activities.    
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for FY2026 transfer in the amount of $2,862 as detailed on Director's Form dated December 22, 2025, and amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code Section 111.07075 and allocate revenue received from the Commissary into Accounts for expenditures through
January 2026.		   
 
Item 36 continued - Sheriff's Office:
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 36A and B.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
37.   TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Take all appropriate action on County Boat Agent Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the issuance of vessel registrations, vessel and outboard motor titling, and similar items to individuals effective through August 31, 2030.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 37, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
38.   Approve Bills.

It is ordered to approve bills in the amount of $980,021,880.70, which includes routine disbursements of $5,625,733.28.

County Clerk's Note:
Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor noted the tax office disbursement to jurisdictions totaled $974,396,147.42.
 
39.   Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

It is ordered to Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on
December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026 in the amount of $43,400,079.02.
 
40.  
 
Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on January 15, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on January 22, 2026. 
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 38, 39 and 40, as presented.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Recess:

Recessed at 1:48 p.m.
 
41.   Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:
 
A.  
§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
 
  Cause No. 25-CCV-078095: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. HD Development of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Home Depot (Store 6561), et al.; SH 99 Frontage Rd. SB Project No. 20307, Parcel R258073_02, Precinct 1.   
 
B.  
§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
 
1.   County Facility, Precinct 3.
 
2.   Barbara Jordan Park.
 
3.   Mustang Park.
 
 
Item 41 continued - Meet in Closed Session:
 
C.   § 551.074. Personnel Matters. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
 
  Appointment of one or more Justices of the Peace.   
 
D.  
§ 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that Commissioners Court has received from a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County and with which Commissioners Court is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County.
 
1.   Grand Parkway Segments C-1, C-2.   
 
2.   Fort Bend County EpiCenter.   
 
  Closed Session:

Convened at 2:07 p.m.
Adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Reconvene:

Reconvened at 2:47 p.m.
 
42.  
 
Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
A.   § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
  Cause No. 25-CCV-078095: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. HD Development of Maryland, Inc. d/b/a Home Depot (Store 6561), et al.; SH 99 Frontage Rd. SB Project No. 20307, Parcel R258073_02, Precinct 1.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered in Agenda Item 42A Bridgette Smith-Lawson, County Attorney for Fort Bend County, Texas, be authorized to incur litigation expenses, for any and all costs of pre-trial, trial, appeal, and incidental costs, including potential ad litem fees, citation by publication fees and other expenses in the amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000). And that Mobility Bonds be designated as the funding source.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
B.   § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
 
1.   County Facility, Precinct 3.

No action.
 
2.   Barbara Jordan Park.

No action.
 
3.   Mustang Park.

No action.
 
C.   § 551.074. Personnel Matters.
 
  Appointment of one or more Justices of the Peace.

This item will be taken up under 25C and D.
 
 
Item 42 continued - Reconvene Open Session:
 
D.   § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
 
1.   Grand Parkway Segments C-1, C-2.

No action.
 
2.   Fort Bend County EpiCenter.

No action.
 
 
 

Item 25 C and D were taken after Closed Session:
Commissioner Meyers would like the minutes to reflect a clarification that we postponed 25C and D until after Closed Session.

Item 25C:
Take all appropriate action to create new Justice of the Peace Positions, Place 1, and Place 2 in Precinct 3.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to create new Justice of the Peace Positions, Place 1, and Place 2 in Precinct 3 effective immediately.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Item 25D:
Take all appropriate action on an Order Appointing Justice of the Peace in Fort Bend County Justice Court Precinct 3 Place 2 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 87.041.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 25D, as presented and to take effect immediately, funded by ARPA Revenue Replacement.
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
43.  
 
Adjournment.
Commissioners Court adjourned at 2:52 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
 
Moved by Commissioner Meyers,
to adjourn.
 
  Judge George called this meeting back at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Michelle Turner, First Assistant Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office, explained for the record the following: The court adjourned its business less than 30 minutes ago and during that time no one who was present at adjournment left the room. Everyone remained in the room as to Ms. Turner’s best recollection.   She asked if anyone in the room was aware that someone had left the room and to say it now. 
 
County Clerk's Note:
No response was received.

Commissioner Meyers stated we are all here.

Ms. Turner stated it was determined one of the items needs to be returned to fill in the specificity needed to complete the item.  However, the court had adjourned and so, in the interest of correctness, Ms. Turner reached out to Josh Humphreys, Associate General Counsel for the Texas Association of Counties, to determine if adjourning precluded the court’s ability to go back into session and take that item up.  Mr. Humphreys said if we could confirm that no one had left and that all the members and all the folks were still in the room, that we could proceed.  Ms. Turner feels like there is a case for the AG, but it is not confirmed.  Ms. Turner is comfortable that the Texas Association of Counties, whose job it is to provide such guidance, is telling us we are on solid ground.  The court would like to return to a certain item and take that matter up now.  If there is anyone with a concern about this course of action, say it now.

County Clerk's Note:  
No concern was voiced.
 
  Item 25D Commissioner, Pct. 3:
Take all appropriate action on an Order Appointing Justice of the Peace in Fort Bend County Justice Court Precinct 3 Place 2 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 87.041.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve the order appointing Kenneth Cannata Justice of the Peace in Fort Bend County Justice Court Precinct 3 Place 2 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 87.041, effective immediately. (Fund: ARPA Revenue Replacement)
Judge George Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
Item 43 continued - Adjournment:
 
  Adjournment.
Commissioners Court adjourned at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers,
to adjourn.
 
I attest to the accuracy of the foregoing minutes.
 
 
_________________________________________________
Laura Richard, County Clerk, Fort Bend County, Texas