
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026 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 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To authorize the payment of:
February 3, 2026 Supplemental Funding Report $9,791,134.14
Summary of Additional Transactions $1,915,471.47
Grand Total $11,706,605.61
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
There were no comments on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Juvenile Services.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0576-004102 | Residential Services | $26,250.00 |
| To | 0100-0576-003011 | Computer Software | $26,250.00 |
- 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 line item transfer for Facilities.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0509-003011 | Computer Software | $1,551.54 |
| To | 0100-0509-003010 | Computer Equipment < $5,000 | $1,551.54 |
- 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 compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
- 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 2025 Racial Profiling Report for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
- 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 Fire Marshal's Office Racial Profile report for 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 an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donations.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0000-367403 | Park Donations | $548.00 |
- 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 order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0510-003670 | Use of Donations | $548.00 |
- 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 2023 Park Bond transfer to move $15,000 from West Expo Arena & Amenities to West Expo Fencing.
- 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 2023 CIP transfer in the amount of $230,000 from Justice Center Roof Replacement to Jester Annex HVAC.
- 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 early voting polling locations, dates, and times for the 2026 Primary Election.
- 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 rescind the action approving Item No. 14 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court Session held on January 27, 2026; and take appropriate action supplanting the prior action with the approval of an Order for Interment by cremation of the deceased (Kenda Theresa Sailing) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
- 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 Consulting Services Agreement #2026-132 between Williamson County and ETC Institute, Inc. to conduct a County-wide survey for the Public Affairs Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,500.00, with three quotes being obtained, and authorize the 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 approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Armored Courier Services for the County Treasurer, under RFP #26RFP18.
- 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 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for the Employee Assistance Program for the Benefits Department, under RFP #26RFP20.
- 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 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Food Services for the Williamson County Jail for the Corrections Department, under RFP #26RFP19.
- 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, from 12.22.2025, to 01.23.2026.
- 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 the purchasing department's monthly report of asset disposition through auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263-152, for the period of 12.23.2025 through 01.23.2026.
- 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 authorize 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 approve Supplemental Work Authorization No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 under the Williamson County contract between Diamond Surveying, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024, for On Call Land Surveying 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 Work Authorization No. 4 under the Public Involvement Services contract 25RFP30 between Williamson County and Rifeline, LLC.
- 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 revised preliminary plat for the Hosick Ranch subdivision (revision 1) – 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 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Flora Phase 2 Section 1 subdivision – 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 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Nolina Phases 2B, 3A & 3B subdivision – Precinct 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 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding IFB #26IFB4 – CR 417 Cross Culvert Replacement to the lowest and best bidder, S&D Constructors Inc, for a one-time purchase in the not-to-exceed amount of $154,711.42 and authorize execution of the ensuing 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 approve Supplemental No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 to the On-Call Land Surveying Services (Corridor D) contract executed on March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and Surveying and Mapping, LLC relating to the LTP/Corridor Program.
- 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 Supplemental No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the Freedom River Parkway West (Liberty Hill Bypass) contract executed on March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc. relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.
- 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
District Attorney Shawn Dick
277th District Judge Stacey Mathews
Texas A&M Associate Research Scientist Georges Naufal
Texas A&M Associate Research Scientist Emily Naiser
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To authorize the Williamson County District Courts to apply for grant funding provided through the Office of the Governor for FY2027 and consider approval of the Transformative Justice Program grant resolution.
- 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
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an amendment to the Master Service Agreement, MSA # 2026-71 between Lexipol, LLC and Williamson County, originally approved by the Commissioners Court on December 16, 2025, under Agenda Item #26, to amend the first year of the contract to reflect the originally intended twelve-month term, with a contract period beginning February 1, 2026, and ending January 31, 2027.
- 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 Consent to Contract Assignment for Agreement #2023212 between Williamson County, Texas (the “County”) and Bizaan Holdings, LLC d/b/a Bizaan Behavioral Health (the “Assignor”), for the assignment and transfer of all interests, rights, and obligations under the agreement to Austin Counseling & Trauma Specialists (the “Assignee”), as previously approved by Commissioners Court on June 6, 2023, Agenda Item # 35.
- 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:
Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Executive Director Andrea Shields
Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Deputy Director Jim Shaw
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To authorize the County Judge to execute the General and No Litigation Certificates of Williamson County and Certificate of Approval For Issuance of Tax-Exempt Obligations to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the proposed issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation of one or more series of its tax exempt obligations in an aggregate principal amount of not more than $77,000,000, for the benefit of Georgetown Leased Housing Associates I, Limited Partnership, in connection with the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a multifamily rental housing development to be located at 350 Highway 195, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, 78633, to be known as Northside Village.
- 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 Goods and Services Agreement #2026-143 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of In-Car Camera and Evidence Recording Systems for FY26 Law Enforcement vehicles in the amount of $351,931.68, through the TIPS Cooperative Contract #230105, and authorize the approval 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 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharge associated with the Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) for CR 110 North project.
- 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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services contract executed September 11, 2024, between Williamson County and B2Z Engineering, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.
- 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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Work Authorization #2 to the On-Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services (CR 460) contract executed September 11, 2024, between Williamson County and B2Z Engineering, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.
- 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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a letter agreement with Georgetown Patio Homes, L.L.C. to acquire a Drainage and Detention Pond Easement totaling 0.1252 AC needed on the Ronald Reagan Segment D project (Parcel 109E).
- 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 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 Complex
c. Discuss potential sale or lease of property located at 747 County Road 138, Hutto, Texas.
d. Discuss potential sale of approximately 98 acres located at Blue Springs Boulevard/Blue Ridge Drive, Georgetown, Texas.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. Legal matters relating to a Commissioners Court’s authority over the use, allocation and markings of county vehicles and county facilities.
b. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas.
c. Claim No. 040257-002621-AD-02 - property damage claim by Pedernales Electric Cooperative for Sheriff's Office incident occurring on or about September 17, 2025.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a Mediated Settlement Agreement between DM Medical Billings, LLC, Dina Mueller and Williamson County, Texas in relation to Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas, and authorize the County Judge to execute any additional settlement documents and agreements necessary to settle and dismiss the above cited cause.
- 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
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey was pleased with the groundbreaking recently held for Hero Way in Precinct 2 and commended Commissioner Long for her leadership.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long thanked the auditor's office for their assistance with mediation on cases.
Those who addressed the Court:
Christopher Rivera of Georgetown
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of February, 2026.

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