Lee County

January 26, 2026

Executive Summary

The Lee County Commissioners' Court will discuss the Courthouse Restoration Project and associated moves. Key actions include approving the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election Notice, considering a lease purchase for a motor grader, and acting on bids for paving projects. The court will also review various financial reports and agreements, including one for a Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Information on the ongoing Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and potential moves.
Details regarding the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election notice.
Discussion on a new motor grader purchase and paving bids.
Opportunity for public comments on any agenda item.

Official Highlights

Review and approval of multiple monthly and quarterly financial reports from various county departments.
Consideration of a significant capital expenditure for a motor grader via lease purchase.
Decision on awarding paving bids, impacting infrastructure budgets and timelines.
Approval of interlocal agreements and master agreements requiring careful legal and operational review.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lee discutirá el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia y las mudanzas asociadas. Las acciones clave incluyen la aprobación del Aviso de Elección Primaria Conjunta del 3 de marzo de 2026, la consideración de una compra a través de arrendamiento de un motoniveladora y la actuación sobre licitaciones para proyectos de pavimentación. El tribunal también revisará varios informes financieros y acuerdos, incluido uno para una Instalación de Residuos Peligrosos para el Hogar.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Información sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Lee en curso y posibles mudanzas.
Detalles sobre el aviso de Elección Primaria Conjunta del 3 de marzo de 2026.
Discusión sobre la compra de una nueva motoniveladora y licitaciones de pavimentación.
Oportunidad para comentarios públicos sobre cualquier punto de la agenda.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
6	▶ Courthouse Restoration Project	significant	budget infrastructure
	Discuss the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and related moves of the Courthouse and Annex. Speaker: Travis Gunter
7	▶ Primary Election Notice	significant	legal elections
	Consider and act on the notice for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election.
9	▶ Hazardous Waste Facility Agreement	notable	legal environment utilities
	Consider and act on an Interlocal Agreement for Operational and Maintenance of Bastrop County Household Hazardous Waste Facility between Lee County and Bastrop County.
10	▶ Courthouse Restoration - Substantial Completion	notable	budget infrastructure
	Receive, consider, and act on approval of the Lee County Courthouse AIA G704-2017 Certificate of Substantial Completion for Plaster and Repairs related to the Restoration Project.
11	▶ Award Paving Bids	notable	budget transportation infrastructure
	Consider and act on awarding bids for paving projects.
13	▶ Motor Grader Lease Purchase	notable	budget transportation infrastructure
	Consider and act on a lease purchase agreement between Lee County and John Deere Financial for a John Deere 672 P-Tier Motor Grader with 6WD.
16	▶ Subdivide 11.34 Acres	significant	land-use
	Consider and act on subdividing 11.34 acres from a 16.58 acre tract located at 1298 CR 118, Giddings, Lee County. 📍 1298 CR 118, Giddings, Lee County
17	▶ Special Road Use Agreement	notable	legal transportation
	Consider and act on updated Lee County special road use agreement and fees.

Routine Items (17 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
1	▶ Call to Order
	Formal opening of the meeting.
2	▶ Invocation
	Opening prayer or reflection. Speaker: Steven Knobloch
3	▶ Pledge to Flags
	Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the US and Texas flags.
4.a	▶ Approve Minutes
	Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of Commissioners' Court held on January 12, 2026.
4.b	▶ Receive Department Reports
	Receive monthly reports for December 2025 from various county offices, including Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk, and Justices of the Peace.
4.c	▶ Auditor Cash Report
	Review the County Auditor's Cash Received and Disbursed Report for December 2025.
4.d	▶ County Indebtedness Report	$1,375,000.00	budget legal
	Consider and act on the County Auditor's December 2025 report regarding Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, totaling $1,375,000 at 2.32% interest.
4.e	▶ Budget Analysis		budget
	Receive the County Auditor's Budget Analysis for December 2025.
4.f	▶ Treasurer's Report		budget
	Consider and act on the Lee County Treasurer's report for the period ending December 31, 2025.
4.g	▶ Treasurer's Quarterly Report		budget
	Receive the Lee County Treasurer's Quarterly report ending December 31, 2025.
5	▶ Public Comments		transparency
	Opportunity for public input, limited to five minutes per speaker.
8	▶ Copier Lease/Purchase Agreement		budget technology
	Consider and act on a Master Agreement for the Lee County Attorney to lease or purchase a copy machine from Ricoh USA, Inc.
12	▶ Receive Auditor Reports		budget
	Receive reports from the Lee County Auditor.
14	▶ Line-item Transfers		budget
	Consider and act on line-item transfers within the county budget.
15	▶ Approve Bills for Payment		budget
	Consider and act on the approval of bills for payment.
18	▶ Burn Ban		public-safety environment
	Consider and act on the Lee County Burn Ban status.
19	▶ Adjourn
	Motion to close the meeting.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
4.d	$1,375,000.00	Lee County Refunding Bonds, Series 2015

Glossary

TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
AIA G704-2017: A standard document from the American Institute of Architects used for construction projects to certify substantial completion of work.