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FROM THE OFFICE OF
MARK J. KEOUGH
MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDGE

ROBERT C. WALKER
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 1

RITCH WHEELER

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3

CHARLIE RILEY
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2

MATT GRAY
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4

NOTICE OF A REGULAR SESSION

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M., IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE ALAN B. SADLER COMMISSIONERS COURT BUILDING LOCATED IN CONROE, TEXAS, 501 NORTH THOMPSON, 4TH FLOOR, SUITE 402, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING TAKING ACTION ON MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE COURT DURING THE FOLLOWING AGENDA.

CALL TO ORDER
OPENING PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S.A. FLAG
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
CITIZENS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNTY JUDGE
BUDGET
PURCHASING
COMMISSIONERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
MISCELLANEOUS
COURT ADJOURNS

THE AGENDA, IN DETAIL, AND IN THE ABOVE LISTED ORDER, IS ON THIS BULLETIN BOARD AND MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE COURT'S BUILDING AT 210 WEST DAVIS AND IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING.

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AGENDA

"SOME OR ALL OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS AGENDA MAY BE PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW BY COMMISSIONERS COURT, SO IT MAY NOT CONSTITUTE WHAT IS ULTIMATELY APPROVED BY THE COURT."

CALL TO ORDER

OPENING PRAYER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG

"HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE."

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

CITIZENS

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Consider and approve Proclamation declaring October 2026, as National Bullying Prevention Month.

Presentation by Friends of NRA to each of the Montgomery County Constables' offices.

CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA).

COUNTY CLERK

Acknowledge the deputation of County Clerk's Deputy Clerks Cassidy Nuhn and Hailey Gibbons.

Consider and approve completed minutes from Regular Session Commissioners Court dated August 6, 2026.

Consider and approve completed minutes from Special Session Commissioners Court dated August 13, 2026.

AUDITOR

Consider and accept completed audits.

Consider and approve Payment of Accounts.

Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024.

Consider and approve the request by Sheriff's Office to use an amount not to exceed $10,200 from Courthouse Security-County/District Court Fund for the purchase of courthouse security counters.

BUDGET OFFICE

Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for grant departments for Fiscal Year 2026.

Memorialize previous Commissioners Court actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for various departments/funds.

Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2026.

Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget according to Budget Policy.

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR

Consider and approve closing position 3700-6187 Administrative Assistant II with prior annualized salary of $60,320; close one slot in position 3700-2414 Deputy Specialist IV, open one slot in position 3700-2405 Deputy Specialist I, positions are on pay plans; and open position 3700-2474 Dealer Division Manager at annualized base salary of $69,199. Transfer position budgets from closed positions to new positions. No additional funding is required for Fiscal Year 2026. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.

PURCHASING

Acknowledge and accept the continuation of funding for Road Bond Project #26-19, with JFO Services, LLC., for Woodtrace Blvd. Construction, as previously approved in Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026, for an additional encumbrance of $1,537,387.75, milestone payment for a total project encumbrance of $3,074,775.50 to date from the total proposed project amount of $6,149,550.98 for Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 2.

Consider and approve the following Change Order(s) (CO):

CO #1 to HR Green, Inc., for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Sorters Road Reconstruction Segment 2 to add Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Services in the amount of $181,305 - Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 4.
CO #8 to SCI Construction, Ltd., for Project #25-36 Precinct 1 Community Center to remove previously approved CO #7 to install 6" pipe from the tapping sleeve and valve to meters for a deduction in the amount of $18,124 for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 1.
Amendment #24 to Hagerty Consulting, Inc., for Project #23-08 All Hazards, Preparedness, Planning, Consulting and Recovery Services, which includes an extension of period of performance for Exhibit F 2019 FMA for Emergency Management at no additional cost and further authorize County Judge, Mark J. Keough, to execute said Amendment on behalf of County.

Consider and approve the rejection of all proposals for RFP Project 26-36 Jail Food Service for Montgomery County Jail.

Approve the renewal option(s) for:

Project #23-25 Jail Food Service with Selrico Services, Inc. and add AI Addendum for Montgomery County Jail / Juvenile (exercising the third of four renewal options).
Environmental Consulting Services, Stormwater Management Program Implementation with LJA Engineering, Inc., for Environmental Health Services (exercising the third of four renewal options).

Consider and approve permission to advertise for Traffic Signal Detection Upgrades (CSJ: 0912-37-267) for Montgomery County.

Acknowledge the proceeds received from Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc., in the amount of $163,763.86 for the August 17, 2026, Montgomery County online auction.

COMMISSIONERS

PRECINCT 4

Consider and accept donation in the amount of $3,000 for the East Montgomery County Senior Center, to be deposited into project DN0011. Donor would like to be kept anonymous. The funds will be utilized to purchase items for the Senior Center.

COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER

PRECINCT 1

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Spring Branch Preserve, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Chambers Creek, Section 12 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Chambers Creek, Section 13 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve releasing Bond No. 4473187 for Chambers Creek, Section 11 as per the Developer Agreement approved on March 26, 2026.

Consider and approve releasing Bond No. GM247095 for Chambers Creek, Section 12 as per the Developer Agreement approved on March 26, 2026.

Consider and approve releasing Bond No. GM247094 for Chambers Creek, Section 13 as per the Developer Agreement approved on March 26, 2026.

Consider and approve releasing Bond No. GM255872 for Chambers Creek, Section 14A as per the Developer Agreement approved on March 26, 2026.

Consider and approve releasing Bond No. GM255873 for Chambers Creek, Section 14B as per the Developer Agreement approved on March 26, 2026.

PRECINCT 2

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Two Step Boulevard Street Dedication Phase 1 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Two Step Farm, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Two Step Farm, Section 4 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Two Step Farm, Section 6 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Mill Creek Estates, Section 6A into the county road maintenance system and release the bond and/or letter of credit.

Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Mill Creek Estates, Section 6B into the county road maintenance system and release the bond and/or letter of credit.

Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Mill Creek Estates, Section 6C into the county road maintenance system and release the bond and/or letter of credit.

Consider and approve the final plat of Kresston, Section 16.

Consider and approve the final plat of Magnolia Springs, Section 11.

Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 108.

Consider and approve the final plat of PDC 3 Magnolia Crossing.

PRECINCT 4

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Branches, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Branches, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Branches, Section 3 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Stonecrest Drive Phase 1 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Evergreen, Section 4 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Evergreen, Section 7 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Meadows, Section 3 into the one-year maintenance period.

Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Presswoods, Section 5 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond and/or letter of credit.

Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Presswoods, Section 6 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond and/or letter of credit.

Consider and approve the final plat of Pine Rock Estates, Section 2.

Consider and approve the final plat of Townsend Reserve, Section 4.

Consider and approve the final plat of Porter Municipal Utility District Lift Station P.

ALL PRECINCTS

Consider and approve a Resolution and Order extending the authorization for Lucas Hvasta, P.E. to perform certain duties assigned to the County Engineer through the end of September 2027, in the event of the County Engineer’s absence. The authorization was previously approved on May 21, 2026.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Consider and accept payroll change request forms.

COUNTY JUDGE

Consider and approve Resolution and Order designating Sheriff Wesley Doolittle as the authorized County Representative for purposes of submission of invoices for Contract No. 70CDCR26DIG000019, the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), previously approved in Commissioners Court on June 11, 2026, and effective June 15, 2026.

Consider and approve a request by the Employees' Committee to use the courthouse steps and sidewalk on November 6, 2026, related to their annual chili cook-off/bake-off fundraiser.

MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Consider and approve the Resolution and Order approving use of the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library parking lot for a Library hosted Community Helpers event on October 9, 2026.

SHERIFF

Consider and accept the modification to the Homeland Security Task Force Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The overtime agreement is for FY2026 with associated benefits funded via 100.50.6710.790920.

SW-TXS-1370: De-obligation of $6,000
SW-TXS-1307: Obligation of $6,000

Accept and record fully executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), revised July 2026, regarding Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team (MOCONET) and associated asset sharing among certain local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; this MOU is to facilitate equitable sharing of asset seizures among said agencies pursuant to updated federal asset seizure regulations.

Consider and accept donation from Texas Center for the Missing for Project Lifesaver. Texas Center for the Missing has committed to purchase the startup package from Project Lifesaver, as well as fund the purchase of additional equipment for a total value of $15,290 on behalf of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

PRECINCT 1

Consider and approve Order Consenting to Street Construction, Repair and Maintenance by Montgomery County for spot patches and asphalt overlay on Buffalo Springs Drive in the City of Montgomery.

Consider and approve the conveyance of a 10-foot wide underground utility easement to Entergy Texas, Inc., for the extension of electrical power to portions of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and further direct the County Clerk to record the easement in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas.

Consider and approve the conveyance of a 50-foot wide utility easement to Entergy Texas, Inc., along Carl Pickering Memorial Drive for the relocation of Entergy’s utility poles, and further direct the County Clerk to record the easement in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas.

PRECINCT 2

Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code Sec. 232.009(C-1) partial replat of restricted reserve "A", Block 1 of Shoppes of Magnolia Circle Replat No. 1, as recorded in Cabinet AA, Sheet 1724 of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Shoppes at Magnolia Circle Replat No. 2. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to create two (2) reserves in one (1) block.

PRECINCT 3

Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 40 of the Robinson Road Project.

Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcels 31 and 32 of the Robinson Road Project.

PRECINCT 4

Consider and approve Certificate for Payment No. 2 submitted by Villages of Greystone, LLC on behalf of the Villages of Greystone Public Improvement District for Draw No. 2; authorize and approve payment of the Actual Cost of the Public Improvements in the amount of $724,900.00 from proceeds of the Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Villages of Greystone Public Improvement District Project); and further direct Regions Bank, Trustee, to disburse the amount of $724,900.00 from the Improvement Account of the Project Fund for credit to Villages of Greystone, LLC Operating in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Indenture of Trust between Montgomery County, Texas and the Trustee.

Consider and approve Agreement Regarding Improvements to be Constructed within Rights-of-Way and/or Use of Non-Standard Construction Materials for Roadways and Streets between Montgomery County, Texas and Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 194 for Evergreen Village.

Consider and approve Resolution and Order accepting Check No. 1192 in the amount of $1,250.04 from Waterstone Development Group Texas, LLC for the payment of Invoice 0022670 from P3Works, LLC, and authorizing the County Auditor to issue payment to P3Works, LLC in the amount of $1,250.04 for consulting and administrative expenses incurred in connection with the Villages of Greystone Public Improvement District.

Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code Sec. 232.009(C-1) partial replat of Tracts 66, 67, 74, and 75 of the Survey No. 3, E. Wrentmore Subdivision as recorded in Volume 1, Page 15A of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Attainable Meadows. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to reconfigure a portion of tracts 66, 67, 74, and 75 of the Survey No. 3, E. Wrentmore Subdivision in order to create four (4) residential lots.

DISTRICT CLERK

Acknowledge the deputations of District Clerk's Deputy Clerks, Edith Salgado and Ayme Mendoza.

Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.044 and Code of Criminal Procedure 103.005 for July 2026.

CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT

Consider and approve Consent of Assignment of Land Lease from Elizabeth H. Franks and Orlan H. Franks Jr. to All American Helicopters, LLC for .462 acres of land for Hangar 24 at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport.

CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5

Consider and approve Addenda B and the associated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Magnolia ISD regarding law enforcement services, renewing the agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.

GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2027 General Assistance Veterans County Service Office (VCSO) grant award from Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $100,000 for the Veterans Service Department. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on November 18, 2025.

Consider and accept Fiscal Year 2027 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in the amount of $261,000 for Veterans Treatment Court. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on November 18, 2025.

Consider, approve and execute the First Amendment to the PY 2024, FY 2025 HOME Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Easter Seals of Greater Houston. This First Amendment increases the allocation from $378,584.00 to $392,931.56 and increases the number of project delivery homes from 22 to 23. The Notice of Amendments to the 2024 Annual Action Plans for CDBG and HOME was approved in Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026. The original subrecipient agreement was presented to Commissioners Court for approval on November 05, 2024.

Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2027 ATTF Catalytic Converter Theft Reduction Grant award from Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $200,375. Match in the amount of $50,094 to be funded from the Sheriff's Office budget. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on April 23, 2026.

Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2027 Auto Theft Task Force Grant award from Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1,074,187. Cash match in the amount of $210,889 to be funded from the Sheriff's Office budget, $63,750 in cash match from participating agencies, and $49,100 in in-kind match from participating agencies. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on April 23, 2026.

Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2027 Sheriff's Office Mental Wellness Project grant award from the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $27,216 for the Sheriff's Office. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on January 29, 2026.

Consider and approve the K9s4COPs grant award and agreement for a single purpose K9 valued in the amount of $25,000 for the Constable Precinct 3 Office. Please authorize Constable Gable or his authorized designee to execute and effectuate same including acceptance of K9 when received on behalf of Montgomery County.

Consider and accept the Senior Prom donation from Entergy in the amount of $2,500 for Commissioner Precinct 4 Office. This was approved in Commissioners Court on April 23, 2026, as a grant application.

Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center Addition Project grant award from Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) in the amount of $37,600 for Commissioner Precinct 1 Office. $7,520 in match from Commissioner Precinct 1 budget. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on October 14, 2025.

COUNTY TREASURER

Consider and acknowledge receipt of check 10592 in the amount of $55,000 from Kenneth Ernst in accordance with Transportation Code Sec. 601.123.

END OF CONSENT

THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

10.

COUNTY JUDGE

Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding wildfire activity in Montgomery County.

11.

BUDGET

Consider and receive the 2025 road bond program financial report and take all appropriate action related thereto.

Consider, discuss, and approve budget modification to set up the Keeshan Building remodel project.

12.

PURCHASING

Take all appropriate action to approve the award for:

CSP Project #26-42 Interior Build-Out for Precinct 3 Senior Center for Commissioner Precinct 3.
Project #26-37 Old Plantersville Road Rehabilitation, Widening and Reconstruction - Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 1.
CSP Project #26-39 James H. Keeshan Building Second Floor Renovation for Building Maintenance.
Project #26-40 Farrell Road Widening from Seven Coves Road to FM 2432 – Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 1.

Take all appropriate action to consider and approve the proposal with the following qualified provider(s) per Government Code Chapter 2254:

On-Call Engineering and Program Management Services with WSB, LLC., for FM 2432 from SH 75 to FM 1484 (CSJ: 2325-01-018) in the total amount not to exceed $150,000 over a three (3) year period for Commissioner Precinct 1.
On-Call Engineering and Program Management Services with WSB, LLC., for FM 1097 from Campbell St. to Business Park Dr. (CSJ: 1259-01-053/1259-02-021) in the total amount not to exceed $150,000 over a three (3) year period for Commissioner Precinct 1.
On-Call Engineering and Program Management Services with WSB, LLC., for FM 1097 from Bentwater Drive to FM 149 (CSJ: 1259-01-054) in the total amount not to exceed $150,000 over a three (3) year period for Commissioner Precinct 1.
Professional Engineering and Surveying Services with IDS Engineering Group, Inc., for the design of a proposed public road from Pruitt Road to the future Senior Center in the total amount of $154,970 - Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 3.
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services with LJA Engineering, Inc., for the Farrell Road Widening project in the total amount of $199,500 - Road Bond for Commissioner Precinct 1.
On-Call Design and Environmental Services with KCI Technologies, Inc., in the total amount not to exceed $100,000 for Commissioner Precinct 4.

Consider and approve the individual Interlocal Agreement between the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Montgomery County, County Clerk for Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) web application access. Said application is required by DPS effective January 1, 2027, and is provided at no cost to Montgomery County. Further authorize said county departments to take all appropriate action to effectuate same.

13.

COMMISSIONERS

PRECINCT 3

Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding county law enforcement officers and the potential need to be exempted from Montgomery County Policy 5.1-5, 5.1-6 and 5.1-18 for Overtime projects and task forces. Authorizing elected law enforcement officials to implement this exemption at their discretion utilizing current budgets that require no new funds for this exemption.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D;

ARTICLES 551.072

Deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (Section 551.072)

15.

TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

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MISCELLANEOUS

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COURT ADJOURNS