Caldwell County
January 08, 2026
Progressive Perspective
This meeting includes crucial decisions impacting Caldwell County's working families and future. Commissioners will vote on infrastructure investments, land use, and critical public safety resources, all of which will have lasting effects on the community. Advocates should pay close attention to funding allocations and agreements that shape economic opportunity and environmental stewardship.
What Progressives Should Watch
- The meeting will address subdivision replats, impacting affordable housing access and potential displacement. Ensure developers are held accountable.
- The Interlocal Agreement regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) with Lockhart demands scrutiny. Assess its impact on equitable development and ensure transparency.
- Grant applications related to the Texas Traffic Safety STEP Program should be examined for their impact on vulnerable road users.
- The public hearing on subdivision plats necessitates an examination of environmental impact, including green space preservation and water resource management.
Executive Summary
The Commissioners Court will consider routine budget items, land use matters concerning subdivision plats, and grant applications related to public safety. A key discussion involves an Interlocal Agreement related to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone with the City of Lockhart.
Constituent Highlights
- The meeting includes consideration of subdivision replats and cancellations.
- The court will discuss an Interlocal Agreement related to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) with Lockhart.
- The Commissioners will consider grant applications related to the Texas Traffic Safety STEP Program.
- A public hearing will be held concerning subdivision plats.
Official Highlights
- Review and approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders.
- Approve County Payroll and Payroll Tax payments.
- Consider action on a burn ban for Caldwell County.
- Vote on an agreement for Outdoor Warning Sirens, funded by SB3 & SB5, worth $1,000,000
- Approve minutes from the December 23, 2025 meeting.
Conservative Perspective
This Commissioners Court meeting presents an opportunity to scrutinize taxpayer spending, particularly on grant programs and interlocal agreements. The agenda includes items related to land use and potential regulatory burdens, alongside discussions impacting local economic growth and public safety funding. We must ensure fiscal responsibility and defend individual property rights.
What Conservatives Should Watch
- Review the County's spending, including approval of invoices, purchase orders, and payroll, and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
- Scrutinize the Interlocal Agreement related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) with Lockhart to assess its impact on local property owners and economic freedom. How does this impact our tax base?
- Evaluate the subdivision plats and their potential impact on property rights and local development, ensuring no overreach.
- Support law enforcement by approving grant applications for the Texas Traffic Safety STEP Program and ensuring our county is safe.
- Examine the agreement for Outdoor Warning Sirens to ensure the allocation of $1,000,000 in SB3 & SB5 funds provides an effective service and doesn't add to unnecessary government spending.
Resumen Ejecutivo
El Tribunal de Comisionados considerará partidas presupuestarias rutinarias, asuntos de uso de suelo relacionados con planos de subdivisión y solicitudes de subvención relacionadas con la seguridad pública. Una discusión clave involucra un Acuerdo Interlocal relacionado con una Zona de Reinversión de Incremento de Impuestos con la Ciudad de Lockhart.
Puntos Destacados
- La reunión incluye la consideración de re-planos y cancelaciones de subdivisiones.
- El tribunal discutirá un Acuerdo Interlocal relacionado con una Zona de Reinversión de Incremento de Impuestos (TIRZ) con Lockhart.
- Los Comisionados considerarán las solicitudes de subvención relacionadas con el Programa STEP de Seguridad Vial de Texas.
- Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre los planos de subdivisión.
Official Highlights
- Revisar y aprobar las facturas y órdenes de compra del Condado.
- Aprobar la nómina del Condado y los pagos de impuestos sobre la nómina.
- Considerar acciones sobre una prohibición de quemas para Caldwell County.
- Votar sobre un acuerdo para las sirenas de alerta al aire libre, financiadas por SB3 & SB5, por valor de $1,000,000
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión del 23 de diciembre de 2025.
Agenda Items
| ID | Section | Description | Cost | Speaker | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.1 | consent | Approve County Invoices & Purchase Orders | $267,148.95 | budget | |
| F.2 | consent | Approve County Payroll Payment | $527,261.84 | budget personnel | |
| F.3 | consent | Approve County Payroll Tax Payment | $157,324.50 | budget | |
| F.4 | consent | Ratify Check Request to ECM Today | $11,520.00 | budget | |
| F.5 | consent | Approve Mileage Reimbursement Rate | budget personnel | ||
| F.6 | consent | Approve December 2025 Indigent Burial Report | health | ||
| F.7 | consent | Receive CCAD Board of Directors Election Results | elections | ||
| G.1 | public_hearing | Tower Meadows Subdivision Replat | land-use housing | ||
| G.2 | public_hearing | Cancellation of Calvis Estates Subdivision Plat | land-use housing | ||
| H.1 | discussion | Approve Minutes for December 23, 2025 | Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez | transparency | |
| H.2 | discussion | Amended Replat of Lot 18 | Commissioner Westmoreland/Nicole Stephens | land-use housing | |
| H.3 | discussion | Cancellation of Calvis Estates Final Plat | Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles | land-use housing | |
| H.4 | discussion | Interlocal Agreement with Lockhart (TIRZ) | Judge Haden/Richard Sitton | economic-development legal | |
| H.5 | discussion | Appointment of Judge Pro Tem | Judge Haden | personnel | |
| H.6 | discussion | Designation of Commissioners Court Site | Judge Haden | legal transparency | |
| H.7 | discussion | Caldwell County Burn Ban | Judge Haden/Hector Rangel | public-safety environment | |
| H.8 | discussion | Outdoor Warning Sirens Grant Agreement | Judge Haden/Amber Quinley | public-safety infrastructure | |
| H.9 | discussion | TxDOT STEP Grant Application - Constable PCT. 3 | Judge Haden/Amber Quinley | transportation public-safety | |
| H.10 | discussion | TxDOT STEP Grant Application - Constable PCT. 4 | Judge Haden/Amber Quinley | transportation public-safety |
Major Expenditures
| Item | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.8 | $1,000,000.00 | Outdoor Warning Sirens Grant Agreement |
| F.1 | $267,148.95 | County Invoices & Purchase Orders |
| F.2 | $527,261.84 | County Payroll Payment |
| F.3 | $157,324.50 | County Payroll Tax payment |
Total: $1,451,795.29
Glossary
- TIRZ
- Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
- ILA
- Interlocal Agreement
- STEP Grant
- Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
- CCAD
- Caldwell County Appraisal District