Caldwell County

March 12, 2026

Executive Summary

The Caldwell County Commissioners Court will address significant financial matters including over $2.8 million in county invoices and payroll, and approve several plat applications for new subdivisions. Key discussions will focus on the implementation of countywide Fire Marshal services, updates on major economic development projects ('Project Bumble Bee', 'Project Power', 'Project Jelly Belly'), and potential grant applications. The court will also review burn ban status and budget adjustments for Luling EMS.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Approval of numerous county invoices and payroll totaling over $2.8 million.
Review of final plats for multiple sections of Caracara Subdivision and a replat for Windmill Hollow Subdivision, impacting land use and housing development.
Discussion on the implementation of Countywide Fire Marshal Services, a significant public safety initiative.
Updates on major economic development negotiations for 'Project Bumble Bee', 'Project Power', and 'Project Jelly Belly', which could shape the county's future growth.

Official Highlights

Careful review of extensive consent agenda items, including substantial invoice and payroll approvals.
Detailed consideration of multiple subdivision plats (Caracara Sections 1-3, Windmill Hollow Replat) which require adherence to land use regulations.
Deliberation on the implementation strategy and potential costs for Countywide Fire Marshal Services.
Assessment of economic development negotiation progress for 'Project Bumble Bee', 'Project Power', and 'Project Jelly Belly', including potential executive session discussions and actions.
Approval of grant applications and reimbursement claims related to public safety and potential relocation assistance programs.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Caldwell abordará importantes asuntos financieros, incluidas facturas y nóminas del condado por más de $2.8 millones, y aprobará varias solicitudes de plano para nuevas subdivisiones. Las discusiones clave se centrarán en la implementación de servicios de Jefe de Bomberos en todo el condado, actualizaciones sobre importantes proyectos de desarrollo económico ('Proyecto Bumble Bee', 'Proyecto Power', 'Proyecto Jelly Belly') y posibles solicitudes de subvención. El tribunal también revisará el estado de la prohibición de quemas y los ajustes presupuestarios para Luling EMS.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Aprobación de numerosas facturas y nóminas del condado por un total de más de $2.8 millones.
Revisión de planos finales para múltiples secciones de la Subdivision Caracara y un replano para la Subdivision Windmill Hollow, lo que afecta el uso del suelo y el desarrollo de viviendas.
Discusión sobre la implementación de los Servicios de Jefe de Bomberos en todo el condado, una iniciativa importante de seguridad pública.
Actualizaciones sobre las principales negociaciones de desarrollo económico para 'Proyecto Bumble Bee', 'Proyecto Power' y 'Proyecto Jelly Belly', que podrían dar forma al crecimiento futuro del condado.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
G.1	▶ Implement Countywide Fire Marshal Services		notable	personnel public-safety
	To discuss the implementation of Countywide Fire Marshal Services. Speaker: Judge Haden/David Rodriguez
H.2	▶ Windmill Hollow Subdivision - Replat of Lot 6		notable	land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Windmill Hollow Subdivision - Replat of Lot 6, consisting of two lots on approximately 8.2645 acres located at Taylorsville Road. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Nicole Stephens 📍 Taylorsville Road
H.3	▶ Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 1		notable	land-use housing
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 1, consisting of three lots on approximately 13.652 acres located at Tumbleweed Trail. Speaker: Commissioner Thomas/Nicole Stephens 📍 Tumbleweed Trail
H.4	▶ Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 2		notable	land-use housing
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 2, consisting of four lots on approximately 12.308 acres located at Tumbleweed Trail. Speaker: Commissioner Thomas/Nicole Stephens 📍 Tumbleweed Trail
H.5	▶ Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 3		notable	land-use housing
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Caracara Subdivision, Section 3, consisting of two lots on approximately 15.157 acres located at Tumbleweed Trail. Speaker: Commissioner Thomas/Nicole Stephens 📍 Tumbleweed Trail
H.6	▶ Waiver Request for Order 13-2024 by Breazy Properties, LLC		notable	legal land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the waiver request for Order 13-2024 submitted by Breazy Properties, LLC. Speaker: Commissioner Thomas/Richard Sitton
H.7	▶ License Agreement with HEB Grocery Company, LP		notable	economic-development legal
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a License Agreement between the Caldwell County Tax Assessor-Collector and HEB Grocery Company, LP as a Limited-Service Deputy. Speaker: Judge Haden/Debbie Sanders
H.8	▶ JP3 Building Lease Renewal and Backpay	$4,486.37	notable	budget utilities
	To discuss and take possible action on renewing the JP3 Building Lease and issuing backpay on rental increase and water utility services. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow
H.9	▶ Order 04-2026 Authorizing Fireworks Sale for San Jacinto Day		notable	legal elections
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Order 04-2026 authorizing the sale of fireworks for San Jacinto Day. Speaker: Judge Haden/Hector Rangel
H.12	▶ Budget Amendment 05-2026: Contingency to Luling EMS	$15,007.54	notable	budget public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Amendment 05-2026 moving $15,007.54 from Contingency to Luling EMS to cover invoice from City of Luling Fire Services. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow
H.13	▶ Payment to City of Luling Fire Service	$15,007.54	notable	budget public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action on payment to City of Luling Fire Service with the approval of Budget Transfer 05-2026 in the amount of $15,007.54. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow
H.14	▶ Adopt Resolution 22-2026 for Operation Lone Star Grant		notable	budget public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 22-2026 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) for the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star Grant Program. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
H.15	▶ Submit Projects to Texas GLO Local Communities Program		notable	infrastructure environment
	To discuss and take possible action on approval to submit project(s) to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Local Communities Program (LCP) call for projects. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
H.16	▶ Reimbursement for URA Residency and Associated Cost Claimants	$59,962.50	notable	budget legal
	To discuss and take possible action on approval of recommended reimbursement to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA) Residency and Associated Cost Determination claimants. Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton/Amber Quinley
H.17	▶ Payment to URA Residency and Associated Cost Claimants	$59,962.50	notable	budget legal
	To discuss and take possible action on payment to URA Residency and Associated Cost claimants with the approval of item H.16 in the amount of $59,962.50 out of Caldwell County fund balance. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow/Amber Quinley
H.18	▶ Project Bumble Bee Economic Development Updates		significant	economic-development
	To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Bumble Bee economic development negotiations. Commissioners Court may provide further instruction or take necessary action as appropriate. Speaker: Judge Haden
H.19	▶ Project Power Economic Development Updates		significant	economic-development
	To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Power economic development negotiations. Commissioners Court may provide further instruction or take necessary action as appropriate. Speaker: Judge Haden
H.20	▶ Project Jelly Belly Economic Development Updates		significant	economic-development
	To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Jelly Belly economic development negotiations. Commissioners Court may provide further instruction or take necessary action as appropriate. Speaker: Judge Haden
I.1	▶ Economic Development Negotiations - Project Bumble Bee		significant	economic-development
	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with Project Bumble Bee. Possible action may follow in open court.
I.2	▶ Economic Development Negotiations - Project Power		significant	economic-development
	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with Project Power. Possible action may follow in open court.
I.3	▶ Economic Development Negotiations - Project Jelly Belly		significant	economic-development
	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with Project Jelly Belly. Possible action may follow in open court.

Routine Items (19 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
A	▶ Call Meeting to Order
	The Commissioners Court will call the meeting to order.
B	▶ Invocation
	An invocation will be held.
C	▶ Pledge of Allegiance
	The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags will be recited.
D	▶ Announcements
	Items or comments from Court members or staff.
E	▶ Citizens' Comments
	Opportunity for citizens to speak to the Commissioners Court, limited to four minutes per person. No action or discussion will occur on these items.
F.1	▶ Approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders	$554,923.33	budget
	To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $554,923.33.
F.2	▶ Approve County Payroll Payment	$531,664.76	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $531,664.76 for the period of 02/08/2026 through 02/21/2026.
F.3	▶ Approve County Payroll Tax Payment	$156,896.23	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $156,896.23 for the period of 02/08/2026 through 02/21/2026.
F.4	▶ Accept January 2026 Comptroller Payment	$749,253.76	budget
	To accept January 2026 Comptroller payment in the amount of $749,253.76.
F.5	▶ Ratify Immediate Check Request to Century Construction Group	$442,507.19	budget infrastructure
	To ratify immediate check request to Century Construction Group, LLC for $442,507.19.
F.6	▶ Ratify AT&T Master Agreement and Wi-Fi Contract		technology infrastructure
	To ratify AT&T Master Agreement and AT&T Business Wi-Fi with Cisco Meraki contract for Caldwell County Evacuation Shelter.
F.7	▶ Accept February 2026 Indigent Burial Report		health
	To accept the February 2026 Indigent Burial Report.
F.8	▶ Accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 1 Report		public-safety
	To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 1 February 2026 Report.
F.9	▶ Accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 Report		public-safety
	To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 February 2026 Report.
F.10	▶ Accept Continuing Education Credit Hours for County Judge		personnel
	To accept the continuing education credit hours for County Judge, Hoppy Haden.
H.1	▶ Approve Minutes for February 26, 2026 Meeting		transparency
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the February 26, 2026, regular meeting. Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez
H.10	▶ Caldwell County Burn Ban		environment
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Burn Ban. Speaker: Judge Haden/Hector Rangel
H.11	▶ Budget Transfer 04-2026: Office Supplies to Uniforms/Expenses	$1,000.00	budget
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Transfer 04-2026 moving $1,000.00 from Office Supplies to Uniforms/Expenses. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow
J	▶ Adjournment
	The meeting will adjourn.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
F.1	$554,923.33	County Invoices and Purchase Orders
F.2	$531,664.76	County Payroll Payment
F.3	$156,896.23	County Payroll Tax Payment
F.4	$749,253.76	January 2026 Comptroller Payment
F.5	$442,507.19	Immediate check request to Century Construction Group, LLC
H.8	$4,486.37	JP3 Building Lease Renewal and Backpay
H.12	$15,007.54	Budget Amendment 05-2026: Contingency to Luling EMS
H.13	$15,007.54	Payment to City of Luling Fire Service
H.16	$59,962.50	Reimbursement for URA Residency and Associated Cost Claimants
H.17	$59,962.50	Payment to URA Residency and Associated Cost Claimants

Total: $2,726,276.17

Glossary

Replat: A replat is a new survey and map of a previously platted piece of land, often done to divide lots or change boundaries.
Plat: A map or drawing of a piece of land showing its divisions, boundaries, and other features, often for the purpose of subdivision.
JP3: Likely refers to a Justice of the Peace precinct or a specific building associated with it.
San Jacinto Day: A Texas holiday commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle of the Texas Revolution, on April 21st.
Burn Ban: A restriction on outdoor burning, typically enacted during dry conditions to prevent wildfires.
Budget Transfer: Moving funds from one budget line item to another within the same fiscal year.
Budget Amendment: A formal change to the adopted budget, often involving increases or decreases in appropriations.
Operation Lone Star Grant Program: A state program focused on border security and public safety initiatives.
GLO: Texas General Land Office, a state agency responsible for managing public lands and related programs.
LCP: Local Communities Program, a program administered by the GLO to support community development projects.
URA: Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, a federal law providing relocation assistance to persons displaced by federally-assisted programs.