Caldwell County

January 08, 2026

Executive Summary

The Commissioners Court will consider approving invoices and payroll, as well as several land-use items related to subdivisions. There is also discussion on grant applications for public safety and an interlocal agreement with the City of Lockhart.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Consideration of replats and final plat cancellations for subdivisions, impacting land use and potential housing.
A public hearing will be held on the same subdivision replats and cancellations.
The Court will consider two grant applications for law enforcement related to traffic safety.

Official Highlights

Review and approve county invoices and payroll.
Discuss and possibly approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Lockhart regarding a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
Consider approval of the Outdoor Warning Sirens Grant Agreement.

Resumen Ejecutivo

La Corte de Comisionados considerará aprobar facturas y nómina, así como varios temas de uso de suelo relacionados con subdivisiones. También hay una discusión sobre solicitudes de subvención para seguridad pública y un acuerdo interlocal con la Ciudad de Lockhart.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Consideración de re-trazados y cancelaciones de planos finales para subdivisiones, impactando el uso del suelo y la vivienda potencial.
Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre los mismos re-trazados y cancelaciones de subdivisiones.
La Corte considerará dos solicitudes de subvención para la aplicación de la ley relacionadas con la seguridad vial.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
G.1	▶ Tower Meadows Subdivision Replat	significant	land-use housing
	Regarding consideration for Tower Meadows Subdivision, Amended Replat of Lot 18 consisting of two residential lots on approximately 2.00 acres located on Tower Road and Black Ankle Road. 📍 Tower Road and Black Ankle Road
G.2	▶ Calvis Estates Subdivision Final Plat Cancellation	significant	land-use housing
	Regarding consideration for the Cancellation of the Final Plat for Calvis Estates Subdivision on approximately 20.92 acres located on Taylorville Road. 📍 Taylorville Road
H.2	▶ Amended Replat of Lot 18	significant	land-use housing
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Amended Replat of Lot 18 consisting of two residential lots on approximately 2.00 acres located on Tower Road and Black Ankle Road. Speaker: Commissioner Westmoreland/Nicole Stephens; Backup: 4; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Westmoreland/Nicole Stephens 📍 Tower Road and Black Ankle Road
H.3	▶ Calvis Estates Subdivision Plat Cancellation	significant	land-use housing
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Cancellation of the Final Plat for Calvis Estates Subdivision approximately 20.92 acres located on Taylorsville Road. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles 📍 Taylorsville Road
H.4	▶ Interlocal Agreement with City of Lockhart	significant	economic-development legal
	To discuss and take possible action regarding an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Lockhart regarding Texas Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton; Backup: 10; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton
H.8	▶ Outdoor Warning Sirens Grant	notable	budget public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action on approval of the Outdoor Warning Sirens Grant Agreement associated with SB 3 and SB 5 between Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Caldwell County in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 20; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
H.9	▶ TxDOT STEP Grant Application PCT. 3	notable	budget public-safety transportation
	To discuss and take possible action on submitting a grant application for Caldwell County Constable PCT. 3 to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Texas Traffic Safety FY 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 18; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
H.10	▶ TxDOT STEP Grant Application PCT. 4	notable	budget public-safety transportation
	To discuss and take possible action on submitting a grant application for Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Texas Traffic Safety FY 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 18; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley

Routine Items (11 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
F.1	▶ Approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders	$267,148.95	budget
	To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $267,148.95.
F.2	▶ Approve County Payroll Payment	$527,261.84	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $527,261.84 (11/30/2025 through 12/13/2025).
F.3	▶ Approve County Payroll Tax Payment	$157,324.50	budget
	To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $157,324.50 (11/30/2025 through 12/13/2025).
F.4	▶ Ratify ECM Today Check Request	$11,520.00	budget
	To ratify immediate check request to ECM Today for $11,520.00.
F.5	▶ Approve Mileage Reimbursement Rate		budget
	To approve updated county mileage reimbursement rate to the IRS standard rate of $0.725 cents per mile effective FY 2026.
F.6	▶ Approve December 2025 Indigent Burial Report		health
	To approve the December 2025 Indigent Burial Report.
F.7	▶ Receive CCAD Board of Directors Election Results		elections
	To receive the results of the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) Board of Directors election from chief appraiser.
H.1	▶ Approve December 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes		transparency
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the December 23, 2025, regular meeting. Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez; Backup: 9; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez
H.5	▶ Appoint Judge Pro Tem		personnel
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a Judge Pro Tem of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court for the 2026 Calendar Year, pursuant to Section VI of the Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court. Speaker: Judge Haden; Backup: 10; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden
H.6	▶ Designate Commissioners Court Site		transparency
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the designation of the Commissioners Court site at which terms of the court are to be held during the 2026 Calendar Year, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 81.005(d). Speaker: Judge Haden; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden
H.7	▶ Caldwell County Burn Ban		public-safety environment
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Burn Ban. Speaker: Judge Haden/Hector Rangel; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Hector Rangel

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
F.1	$267,148.95	Approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders
F.2	$527,261.84	Approve County Payroll Payment
F.3	$157,324.50	Approve County Payroll Tax Payment

Total: $891,675.29

Glossary

TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
ILA: Interlocal Agreement — an agreement between two or more local governments
STEP: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program — a grant program from TxDOT
CCAD: Caldwell County Appraisal District
Pro Tem: For the time being; temporarily.