Bastrop County

July 28, 2025

Executive Summary

The Commissioners Court will consider numerous items, including public hearings on speed limits and truck restrictions, and the approval of the proposed FY 25-26 budget. Several items are related to elections, infrastructure, and personnel matters are also present.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Public hearings will be held regarding speed limits and truck restrictions on certain roads, which directly impact residents.
The court will consider items related to the upcoming November 4, 2025, special election.
The proposed FY 25-26 budget will be discussed at a public hearing.

Official Highlights

Review and approve the numerous items on the consent agenda, including routine reports and plats.
Thoroughly assess the details of the proposed FY 25-26 budget.
Carefully review the proposed changes to the TCDRS.
Evaluate the application for the Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Grant.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados considerará numerosos temas, incluyendo audiencias públicas sobre límites de velocidad y restricciones para camiones, y la aprobación del presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 25-26. También hay varios temas relacionados con elecciones, infraestructura y asuntos de personal.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Se llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas con respecto a los límites de velocidad y las restricciones para camiones en ciertas carreteras, lo que impacta directamente a los residentes.
El tribunal considerará temas relacionados con las próximas elecciones especiales del 4 de noviembre de 2025.
El presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 25-26 se discutirá en una audiencia pública.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
D.4	▶ Waive tire disposal fees	notable	environment
	Consider waiving fees for the Tahitian Village Clean Sweep community cleanup event. Speaker: Commissioner Carmack
D.5	▶ Bastrop County Radio System Interlocal Agreement	notable	technology public-safety
	Consider the Bastrop County Radio System Interlocal Agreement. Speaker: Steven Long
D.6	▶ Ballot on Demand Printers	significant	elections technology
	The court will consider a resolution adopting the use of Ballot on Demand Printers. Speaker: Kristin Miles
D.7	▶ Notice of Special Election	significant	elections
	Notice of the November 4, 2025 Special Election will be discussed. Speaker: Kristin Miles
D.8	▶ Order of Special Election	significant	elections
	The court will consider the Order of Election for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. Speaker: Kristin Miles
D.9	▶ Voting Schedule for Election	significant	elections
	The court will consider approving the Voting Schedule for the November 4, 2025 election. Speaker: Kristin Miles
D.10	▶ Public Hearing: McDonald LN E Speed Limit	significant	public-safety transportation
	A public hearing will be held regarding establishing a 30 MPH speed limit on McDonald LN E. Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.11	▶ Public Hearing: No Thru Truck Ordinance - 2 Mile Ln	significant	public-safety transportation
	A public hearing to consider including 2 Mile Lane in the No Thru Truck Ordinance. Speaker: Commissioner Beckett
D.12	▶ McDonald LN E Speed Limit	significant	public-safety transportation
	The court will consider establishing a 30 MPH speed limit on McDonald LN E. Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.13	▶ No Thru Trucks sign on 2 Mile Lane	significant	public-safety transportation
	Consider the 'No Thru Trucks' sign on 2 Mile Lane. Speaker: Commissioner Beckett
D.14	▶ Creekside Village Development Permit	significant	economic-development land-use
	Approve a development permit for Creekside Village on Sayers Rd. Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.15	▶ Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative easement	notable	utilities
	Approve a Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative easement. Speaker: Commissioner Meuth
D.16	▶ Hall Road Drainage Improvement Grant	significant	infrastructure environment
	Accept the Phase 2 award of a grant under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.17	▶ Double Eagle Ranch Drainage Improvements	significant	infrastructure environment
	Accept Roadways and certain Drainage Improvements in the Double Eagle Ranch Section 5 Phase A. Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.18	▶ TCDRS Qualified Replacement Benefit	notable	personnel
	Approve an amendment to the agreement for the Adoption of the Texas County & District Retirement System Qualified Replacement Benefit Arrangement. Speaker: Ashley Piper
D.19	▶ Benefit Plan Summaries	notable	personnel
	Consideration of Benefit Plan Summaries: Bastrop County Plan+ and Cigna. Speaker: Ashley Piper
D.20	▶ Healthy Choice Incentive Program	notable	personnel health
	Consideration of Bastrop County's Healthy Choice Incentive Program FY 25-26. Speaker: Ashley Piper
D.21	▶ TCDRS - Proposed Changes	notable	personnel
	Consider TCDRS - Proposed Changes. Speaker: Ashley Piper
D.22	▶ Behavioral Health 360 Program License	significant	health
	Request Approval to Sign License Agreement for Behavioral Health 360 Program known as CredibleMind. Speaker: Donna Nichols
D.23	▶ Public Hearing: School Zone - Upper Elgin	significant	education public-safety
	Set a Public Hearing to establish a school zone on Upper Elgin River Rd. Speaker: Carolyn Dill
D.24	▶ Public Hearing: Proposed FY 25-26 Budget	significant	budget transparency
	Set a Public Hearing regarding the proposed FY 25-26 Budget. Speaker: Judge Klaus
DO1	▶ American Rescue Plan Act Update	notable	budget
	The court will receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act. Speaker: Jerri Gauntt, Deanna Carter
DO2	▶ Cedar Creek Reserve PID	notable	land-use
	Discussion of the Cedar Creek Reserve PID. Speaker: Commissioner Carmack
DO3	▶ Bond Capacity Discussion	notable	budget
	Discussion regarding bond capacity. Speaker: Blake Roberts, PFM
CA8	▶ Amend No Thru Truck Restrictions	significant	public-safety transportation
	Amend Ordinance Imposing No Thru Truck Restrictions on Certain Bastrop County Roads. Speaker: Lyndsey Schroeder
CA11	▶ Re-Apply for Rural Law Enforcement Grant	notable	public-safety
	Re-Apply for Rural Law Enforcement Grant (SB 22). Speaker: Sheriff Cook
CA12	▶ Healthcare Workforce Grant	significant	economic-development health
	Approve the Grant Agreement for St. Davids Foundation Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce (Create A Job, Save A Job). Speaker: Donna Nichols, Nicole Moore

Routine Items (15 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
D.1	▶ Approve payment of bills	budget
	The court will consider approving payment of bills. Speaker: Brittney Ross
D.2	▶ Approve minutes of previous meetings	transparency
	The court will consider approving the minutes of previous meetings. Speaker: Krista Bartsch
D.3	▶ Approve Personnel bonds, if any	personnel
	The court will consider approving personnel bonds. Speaker: Krista Bartsch
CA1	▶ Approve Treasurer's Report	budget
	Approve the Treasurer's Report. Speaker: Brittney Ross
CA2	▶ Clean Sweep Dumpster Rental	environment
	Approve purchase of additional dumpster rental for the Clean Sweep event. Speaker: Commissioner Carmack
CA3	▶ Poff Subdivision Plat	land-use
	Approve the Poff Subdivision Lot 1, Lot 2 Short Form Final Plat. Speaker: Will Fischer
CA4	▶ LPHCP Release of Conservation Easement	land-use
	Approve the LPHCP Release of Conservation Easement. Speaker: Cari Croft
CA5	▶ Adult Probation Budget	budget
	Notice of Formal Meeting to Finalize Adult Probation FY 2026/2027 Budget. Speaker: Donna Damon, Jennifer Pacheco
CA6	▶ Texas Heritage Amended Plat	land-use
	Approve the amended plat of Lot 9 of Texas Heritage. Speaker: Will Fischer
CA7	▶ Heritage Oaks Subdivision Amended Plat	land-use
	Approve the Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Section 1, Heritage Oaks Subdivision. Speaker: Briel Lemelle
CA9	▶ Donation to Animal Services	public-safety
	Accept Monetary Donations from Parobek Plumbing to Bastrop County Animal Services. Speaker: Jill Gunn
CA10	▶ Double Eagle Ranch PID	land-use
	Approve the 2025 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Double Eagle Ranch Public Improvement District. Speaker: Nicole Moore, P3 Works
CA13	▶ Imagine 360 Agreement - RX Benefits	personnel
	Approve Imagine 360 - Third party Agreement - RX Benefits. Speaker: Ashley Piper
CA14	▶ Imagine 360 - Employee Navigator	personnel
	Approve Imagine 360 - Third Party Authorization - Employee Navigator. Speaker: Ashley Piper
CA15	▶ Extension to Professional Services Agreement	personnel
	Approve One Month Extension to Professional Services Agreement with Carolyn Dill. Speaker: Commissioner Beckett