Regular Session Wednesday, March 04, 2026 09:00 AM Waller County Courthouse, Hempstead, Texas

Waller County Courthouse
836 Austin Street
Hempstead, Texas 77445

Said meeting will be a regular meeting for the purpose of transacting the business of the County and to discuss and take possible action on any of the agenda items listed below:

CALL TO ORDER

• 1.Approval of Agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

Items identified within the Consent Agenda are of a routine nature and will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately. If a member of the court or public requests that a particular item be discussed, that agenda item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.

• 2.Approval of Minutes.

• 3.Request by County Treasurer for Approval of Payroll Disbursements.

• 4.Request by County Auditor to Approve and/or Ratify 2026 Budget Adjustments and Departmental Line-Item Transfers.

• 5.Request by County Engineer to accept a Formal Notice from Centerpoint Energy Gas for a 4" IP Pla Gas Line installation within the right of way of Morton Rd. (Project # 2025-2718).

• 6.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sabine Springs Waller County M.U.D. NO. 65 Water Plant NO.1 in precinct 2.

   

• 7.Request by County Procurement Director to approve Amendment to Agreement with DRC Emergency Services LLC, pursuant to  RFP 23-03-014 for renewal of debris removal services for the term May 10, 2026 through May 9, 2027.

• 8.Request by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 to approve Fixed Asset Transfer to the Maintenance and I.T Department.

• 9.Request by County Fire Marshal to approve Fixed Asset Transfer of a 2013 Black Chevrolet Tahoe to Constable, Precinct 3.

• 10.Spread upon the minutes a 2025 Certificates of Compliance for County Treasurer Joan Beaty as prescribed in Section 83.003 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 2256 of the Texas Government Code.

• 11.Spread upon the minutes submission of the Waller County Constable, Precinct 4, Annual Racial Profiling Report for the reporting period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, required by Article 2.132 CCP Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling. 

• 12.Spread upon the minutes the Waller County Sheriff's Office Federal Forfeiture (Equitable Sharing) Fund 2025 Final Report.

Requests to approve payments on the following:

• 13.$1,125.00 for Invoice dated December 31, 2025, and $1,125.00 for Invoice dated January 28, 2026 for a total of $2,250.00 to Schmidt Funeral Home from line item 125-423-540705 [Transport to Morgue]. 

• 14.$10,400.00 for Invoice #1627 to Fort Bend Medical Examiner to be paid from line item 125-423-540702 [Autopsy]. 

• 15.$1,560.00 for Invoice #23959 to Texas Association of Counties to be paid from line item 125-411-562300 [County Organizational Dues]. 

• 16.$247,326.00 for Invoice #2132026GWA to Waller County Appraisal District to be paid from line item 125-437-540500 [Tax Appraisal District]. 

• 17.$1,920.00 for Invoice #7480 and $2,480.00 for Invoice #7481 for a total of $4,400.00 to The Randle Law Office to be paid from line item 125-411-540300 [Legal]. 

• 18.$950.00 for Invoice #26020301 to CapRisk Consulting Group from line item 125-411-540901 [Actuarial Valuation/Pro Srv]. 

• 19.$2,154.50 for Invoice #12321 to Wald Relocation Services to be paid from line item 125-442-544400 [Facility Renovations]. 

• 20.$2,228.13 for Invoice #333493 to ICS to be paid from line item 125-600-581620 [Justice Center Modular Building Design Fee]. 

• 21.$21,175.00 for Invoice #333491 to ICS to be paid from line item 604-604-581839 [Soft Costs]. 

• 22.#3,712.50 for Invoice #51432, and $3,712.50 for Invoice #51578, for a total of $7,425.00 to LDD Blueline to be paid from 606-606-581841 [Professional Services Pct. 3].

• 23.$704.52 for Invoice #51580 to LDD Blueline to be paid from line item 606-606-545407 [Prof. Services/Vehicle Maintenance]. 

• 24.$2,812.50 for Invoice #51579 to LDD Blueline to be paid from line item 606-606-581840 [Professional Services Precinct 2].

• 25.$494.99 for Invoice #66360, $8,152.17 for Invoice #62522, $20,567.00 for Invoice #66316, $10,899.98 for Invoice #67108, and $1,973.00 for Invoice #65672 for a total of $42,086.15 to be paid from line item 606-606-581839 [Vehicle Maintenance]. 

• 26.$263.17 for Invoice #67 to King Architectural Consulting Services to be paid from line item 604-604-545405 [Professional Services].

• 27.$3,219.00 for Invoice #194838 to UES Professional Services 44, LLC to be paid from line item 606-606-581839 [Vehicle Maintenance].

• 28.$43,286.19 for Invoice #114703 to Edminster Hinshaw Russ & Assoc. dba EHRA Engineering for Professional Services for the date ending December 31, 2025. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 29.$11,656.12 for Invoice #65035800-1125-09 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services Rendered December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 30.$41,454.96 for Invoice #25-001.007 to Trilogy Engineering Services LLC for Professional Services from December 01, 2025 through January 05, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 31.$20,537.77 for Invoice #81708-01-5R to GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for Professional Services from November 01, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 32.$5,525.05 for Invoice #39881 to BGE, Inc. for  Services current from December 27, 2025, through January 23, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 33.$14,734.46 for Invoice #39882 to BGE, Inc. for Services current from December 27, 2025, through January 23, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 34.$37,963.73 for Invoice #78804-9 to Civil Corp for Professional Services through Sunday, January 25, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 35.$40,296.50 for Invoice #198518 to HR Green for Professional Services from December 27, 2025, through January 30, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 36.$44,396.59 for Invoice #ARIV1049727 to KCI Technologies, Inc. for Professional Services through December 31, 2025. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 37.$213,030.26 for Invoice #202605059 to LJA Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services Rendered January 1, 2026, through January 31, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 38.$19,698.33 for Invoice #203330-8 to TEDSI Infrastructure Group for Professional Services from January 01, 2026, through January 31, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 39.$55,839.00 for Invoice #25-001.008 to Trilogy Engineering Services LLC for Services from January 05, 2026 through January 31, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 40.$74,609.43 for Invoice #801005-8 to Volkert, Inc. for Professional Services rendered November 22, 2025, through January 23, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 41.$84,429.27 for Invoice #304200.00-10 to Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for Professional Services from December 29, 2025, through February 01, 2026. Funds to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services]. 

• 42.Request by County Auditor to Approve and/or Ratify Accounts Payable

PROCLAMATION

• 43.Discuss and take action to approve the Proclamation recognizing Caroline and John Polansky for their hard work Keeping Waller County Beautiful. 

• 44.Discuss and take action to approve Proclamation designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in Waller County. 

TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

• 45.Presentation of January 2026 Collection Report.

COUNTY COURT AT LAW II

• 46.Discuss and take action to approve contract for Indigent Criminal Defense Attorney in County Court at Law Two. 

CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3

• 47.Discuss and take action to approve the rental of the Community Center on the second Monday of each month in 2026 for a Senior Citizens Luncheon hosted by Precinct 3 Constable's Office. 

COUNTY ENGINEER

• 48.Request by County Engineer to approve the following recommendations of engineering firms as the most highly qualified to perform the engineering services of Construction Management and Inspection for the below identified Mobility Bond Projects, and to authorize the County Engineer to enter into contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firms for the associated projects:

  Penick Road – Woolpert, Inc.

  Mathis Road – Woolpert, Inc.

  Double Culvert Road South of Railroad – IEA, Inc.

  Cedar Creek Road and Double Culvert Road North of Railroad – IEA, Inc.

  Adams Flatt Road – BGE, Inc.

  Robichaux Road – BGE, Inc.

  Owens Road – WSB, LLC

  Cochran Road – WSB, LLC

  Richards Road – WSB, LLC.

• 49.Discuss and take action to approve the Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for Kickapoo Road. 

• 50.Discuss and take action to approve an Indemnity Agreement and a Right of Way Agreement for Prairie Legacy Partners, Inc. Developers of the Residential Subdivision of Lakeview, Section 1-4.

• 51.Discuss and take action to approve acceptance of the roads in Lakeview - Sections 1-4, into County maintenance and release the appropriate sections bond.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3

• 52.Discuss and take action to approve out of state travel for JP3 Clerk to attend the Tyler Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 7th - 10th. Total cost of $4,826.62 to be split between line items 125-420-563000 [Training & Conference] and 125-420-581817 [Technology Enhancements]. 

GRANT MANAGER

• 53.Discuss and take action to approve acceptance of a grant from The NRA Foundation in the form of 10,000 rounds of training ammunition for the Sheriff's Office valued at $3,349.25. 

• 54.Discuss and take action to authorize the submittal of a FY26 State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects grant application to the Public Safety Office in the Office of the Governor

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

• 55.Discuss and take action on bills of sale with Enterprise Fleet Management for thirty-one (31) vehicles in the amount of $20,242.64. Funds to be paid from line item 125-516-587523 [Fleet Lease Payments].

• 56.Discuss and take action to approve purchase of vehicle equipment and upfitting from Dana Safety Supply, Inc., utilizing TIPS contract #240102, for five (5) vehicles, in the amount of $104,651.63. Funds to be paid from line item 125-518-581700 [Equipment].

• 57.Discuss and take action to approve purchase of one (1) turn-key Tahoe from Lake Country Chevrolet, utilizing TIPS contract 240901, for MUD 55/Grange, in the amount of $82,543.65. Funds to be paid from line item 125-518-581700 [Equipment] and pursuant to Interlocal Agreement with Waller County MUD 55 approved on January 21, 2026.

• 58.Discuss and take action to approve purchase of mobile radios from Motorola Solutions, utilizing TXWARN contract 38451, for MUD 55/Grange Tahoe, in the amount of $6,431.55. Funds to be paid from line item 125-518-581700 [Equipment] and pursuant to Interlocal Agreement with Waller County MUD 55 approved on January 21, 2026.

• 59.Discuss and take action to approve purchase of toughbooks and accessories from PCN Strategies, utilizing Omnia contract 01-97, for MUD 55/Grange Tahoe, in the amount of $6,405.03. Funds to be paid from line item 125-518-581700 [Equipment] and pursuant to Interlocal Agreement with Waller County MUD 55 approved on January 21, 2026.

• 60.Discuss and take action to approve purchase of Rocket in-car video communication platform, from Utility Associates, Inc., for MUD 55/Grange Tahoe, in the amount of $4,869.00. Funds to be paid from line item 125-518-581700 [Equipment] and pursuant to Interlocal Agreement with Waller County MUD 55 approved on January 21, 2026.

• 61.Discuss and take action to approve renewal agreement with Smarsh for archival services, in the amount of $41,927.95 for the term March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Funds to be paid from line item 125-411-542505 [Internet Services].

• 62.Discuss and take action to approve agreement with Xerox Business Solutions, for the lease of one (1) Epson Plotter for Road & Bridge, in the amount of $198.00 for sixty (60) months. Funds to be paid from line item 110-530-547518 [Engineering Expenses].

FIRE MARSHAL

• 63.Discuss and take action to authorize the County Judge to execute a no-cost agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC relative to digital bulletin signage.

• 64.Discuss and take action to approve out of state travel for Shawna Willke to attend the National Association of Fire Investigators Conference to obtain CFEI Certified Fire and Explosive Investigator and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor certifications. Total cost of $1,635.08 to be paid from line item 125-509-563000 [Training & Conference Expense].   

TREASURER

• 65.Discuss and take action to approve renewal of Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) agreement with Texas Association of Counties.

• 66.Discuss and take action to approve Salary Order amendment 2026.3 effective March 15, 2026.

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

• 67.Discuss and take action to approve payment of $271,229.52 for Application #5 to Gullo Commercial. Funds to be paid from line item 606-606-545407 [Vehicle Maintenance Garage]. 

MISCELLANEOUS

• 68.Approve deliberation of business and financial issues in executive session based on determination and recommendation from the District Attorney's Office that deliberation in an open meeting regarding business and financial issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real properties would have a detrimental effect on the position of the County in negotiations with third persons.

• 69.Approve deliberation of business and financial issues in executive session based on determination and recommendation from the District Attorney’s Office that deliberation in an open meeting regarding business and financial issues related to contract negotiations for it would have a detrimental effect on the position of the County in negotiations with third persons.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• 70.Consultation with District Attorney related to advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer.

• 71.Deliberate business and financial issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real properties pursuant to Government Code Sections 551.072 and 551.0725.

• 72.Deliberate business and financial issues related to contract negotiations pursuant to Government Code 551.0725.

• 73.Reconvene in Open Session to take any action necessary on matters discussed in Executive Session.

ADJOURN MEETING

NOTICE

The County Commissioners Court of Waller County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).