
JANUARY 6, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:37 A.M. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- County Judge Steven Snell
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the minutes of the December 30, 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To authorize the payment of:
January 6, 2026 Supplemental Funding Report $7,008,582.99
Summary of Additional Transactions $432,120.09
Grand Total $7,440,703.08
from the Funding Reports, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Those who addressed the Court:
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the County Attorney October 2025 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the County Attorney November 2025 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 12.01.205 through 12.26.2025.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report on asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 12.01.2025 to 12.26.2025.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 12/01/2025–12/26/2025.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To appoint Morgan Hubbard to the ESD #3 board with the term to commence on January 1, 2026, and continue until December 31, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a one-year agreement with Hill Country Medical Ministries, LLC for participation in the Willilamson County Health Grant Program with a term beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve an agreement with Sacred Heart, LLC for participation in the Health Grant Program with a term commencing on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Amendment #2 to Williamson County Services Contract with H2O Partners, Inc. and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To accept a donation of Walmart gift cards in the amount of $200.00 to Veteran Services.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Goods and Services Contract #2026-133 between Williamson County and Netsync Network Solutions Inc. for the Cisco Webex Contact Center Implementation for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 (JP4) in the amount of $15,795.00, and authorize the execution of the service contract pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4866.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Flooring Installation and Repair Services, as needed under RFP #26RFP10.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2C subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the Community Development Block Grant program's 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Dave Porter
Georgetown Director of Economic Development Cameron Goodman
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the Tax Abatement Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Pegatron Technologies, LLC in relation to improvements of 168,784 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space on an approximate 12.52 acre tract of land situated at 610 Blue Springs Blvd, Building #3, Georgetown, TX 78626 in the Reinvestment Zone No. 2024-03, being located in Georgetown, Texas, with estimated cost of the improvements being approximately $35 million dollars.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for swiftwater rescue equipment.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the amendment to Contract #2026-009, approved by Commissioners Court on March 04, 2025, Agenda Item #12, to migrate the Williamson County Unify Data-Sharing Hub to a cloud-based platform with Superion, LLC for information services, for $51,450.00, exempting the purchase from competitive requirements per Texas Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment], and authorize the execution of the amendment.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Senior Director of Parks and Venues T. W. Dieckmann
Lone Star Soccer Club President John Buckler
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve the Sponsorship and Use Agreement generated from RFP #25RFP73 between Lone Star Soccer Club of Austin, Inc. and Williamson County, to upgrade fields #6, 7, 8 and 9 to artificial turf at Southwest Regional Park and authorize execution of the agreement. The projected cost of the project is $8,925,020.00. Lone Star Soccer Club of Austin, Inc. will sponsor $6,500,000.00 with the remaining amount of $2,425,020.00 to be provided by Williamson County to be funded by P605.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. for the ESOC cubicles project for additional electrical scope, with no extension of time to complete the project, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, Daryl Mutz, pursuant to the Commissioners Court's prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 262.031.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve transferring $150,000.00 from P734 (CR 281 Widening) to P499 (CR 201 Ph 1/3).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a Utility Joint Use Agreement with United Heritage Credit Union for private wastewater line facilities on the SH 29 right of way near the intersection with US Hwy 183 in Liberty Hill.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding IFB #26IFB7 Metal Beam Guard Fence to RHB Construction based on the lowest and best bid offer with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 for the initial 12-month term from award date with 2 optional renewals at 12 months each.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a Supplemental Agreement to the Standard Utility Agreement with Bartlett Electric Cooperative (BEC) for utility relocations on the CR 332 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $231,740.28 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction Group).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the Texas Archeological Research Lab (TARL) Governmental Agency Curation Agreement for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Segment D1 project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
a. Discuss the potential sale of property located at 102 w. 3rd Street, Georgetown, Texas and 303, 307, 311 and 312 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Texas.
b. Discuss potential acquisition of real property tract(s) for the future location of the Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. Project Pegatron
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. Discuss legal matters and potential litigation relating to LH 207, LP’s Petition for Creation of Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 62, TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1187-DIS
b. Discuss legal matters and potential litigation relating to Florence FM 970 Ventures, LLC’s Petition for Creation of Northwest Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 3, TCEQ Docket No. 2025-1188-DIS
c. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
d. Discuss Claim No. 09162024-210-344, a damage claim by Oncor Electric Delivery, LLC for an incident occurring on or about 09/16/2024.
e. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
County Judge Steven Snell reminded everyone that Friday, January 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and that the County will be holding open houses to discuss a future Justice Center on January 15 and February 18 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the EMS North Campus, 3189 S.E. Inner Loop.
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this _____ day of January, 2026.

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Bill Fairbrother, Chief Deputy/Executive Assistant to County Clerk