Caldwell County

February 12, 2026

Executive Summary

The Commissioners Court will consider a variety of items, including approving routine financial matters and reports. Key discussions include potential action on a proposed development agreement, zoning changes, and grant applications for public safety and infrastructure projects. The court will also deliberate on economic development negotiations.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

The Court will discuss a proposed development agreement for an event venue.
A public hearing will be held concerning the designation of a Reinvestment Zone.
The Court will consider a variance request regarding a property on FM 713.
The Commissioners will discuss a resolution related to a potential hotel occupancy tax exemption.
Grant applications related to public safety and infrastructure will be discussed.

Official Highlights

Review and approve invoices and purchase orders.
Consider action on a Second Amendment to Development Agreement for Juniper Springs.
Evaluate preliminary and final plats for proposed subdivisions.
Review the financial implications of Budget Amendment 04-2026.
Consider a proposed fee for vehicle inspections.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados considerará una variedad de temas, incluyendo la aprobación de asuntos financieros y reportes rutinarios. Las discusiones clave incluyen posibles acciones sobre un acuerdo de desarrollo propuesto, cambios de zonificación y solicitudes de subvenciones para proyectos de seguridad pública e infraestructura. El tribunal también deliberará sobre las negociaciones de desarrollo económico.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

El Tribunal discutirá un acuerdo de desarrollo propuesto para un lugar de eventos.
Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la designación de una Zona de Reinversión.
El Tribunal considerará una solicitud de variación con respecto a una propiedad en FM 713.
Los Comisionados discutirán una resolución relacionada con una posible exención del impuesto sobre la ocupación hotelera.
Se discutirán las solicitudes de subvención relacionadas con la seguridad pública y la infraestructura.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
G.1	▶ Discuss Wild Roots Getaways Event Venue		notable	economic-development land-use
	To discuss the proposed development agreement for Wild Roots Getaways & Gatherings Event Venue located at 10201 FM 86 in Luling, Texas on approximately 44.75 acres. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Rachel Hartzler/Joe and Mona Elliott/Tracy Bratton; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Rachel Hartzler/Joe and Mona Elliott/Tracy Bratton 📍 10201 FM 86, Luling, TX
I.2	▶ Action: Caldwell 142 Reinvestment Zone #1		significant	economic-development land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Order 03-2026 designating by ordinance an area as the Caldwell 142 Reinvestment Zone #1, located within the following area - North Corner: W 97° 49' 19.16"; N 29° 51' 34.36"; East Corner: W 97° 48' 09.03"; N 29° 51' 13.37"; South Corner: W 97° 48' 40.09"; N 29° 50' 55.37"; West Corner: W 97° 48' 48.38"; N 29° 51' 56.86" Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton; Backup: 5; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton
I.3	▶ 2nd Amendment to Juniper Springs Development		notable	economic-development land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of a Second Amendment to Development Agreement for Juniper Springs, Phau-Lockhart 450, LLC pertaining to approximately 22.42 acre tract of land situated in the J.B. Gray Survey, Abstract 116, and W. House Survey, Abstract 15, Caldwell County, Texas. Speaker: Commissioner Westmoreland/Tracy Bratton; Backup: 10; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Westmoreland/Tracy Bratton
I.4	▶ Preliminary Plat for Tenney Creek Estates		notable	land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat for Tenney Creek Estates consisting of seven lots on approximately 13.083 acres located at FM 86 and Tenney Creek Road. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles 📍 FM 86 and Tenney Creek Road
I.5	▶ Variance Request on FM 713		significant	land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a variance request concerning an 80.072-acre tract located on FM 713, which was denied an exemption approval due to adjacent flags which are not allowed under the requirements outlined in the Caldwell County's Development Ordinance section A.6 (C). Speaker: Commissioner Horne/James Garon/Ben Williams/Tracy Bratton; Backup: 13; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Horne/James Garon/Ben Williams/Tracy Bratton 📍 FM 713
I.6	▶ Final Plat for Sunset Acres		notable	land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Sunset Acres consisting of six lots on approximately 11.507 acres located on Sunset Trail and Union Hill Road. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Kasi Miles 📍 Sunset Trail and Union Hill Road
I.7	▶ Short Form Plat for Bob White Subdivision		notable	land-use
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the Short Form Plat for Bob White Subdivision consisting of two lots on approximately 93.3479 acres located at 1026 Bob White Road in Lockhart, Texas. Speaker: Commissioner Theriot/Kasi Miles; Backup: 3; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Commissioner Theriot/Kasi Miles 📍 1026 Bob White Road, Lockhart, Texas
I.11	▶ Resolution: Exempt from Hotel Occupancy Tax		significant	budget
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 21-2026 supporting legislation to exempt Texas counties from the State of Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax. Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Richard Sitton
I.12	▶ Fee for Vehicle Inspections (PCT. 2)		significant	legal public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action regarding authorizing the Caldwell County Constable Office, PCT. 2 to impose and collect a fee, as permitted by law for FORM VTR-68-A vehicle inspections pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §501.0321(d), and to establish parameters for implementation. Speaker: Judge Haden/Paul Easterling; Backup: 6; Cost: TBD Speaker: Judge Haden/Paul Easterling
I.17	▶ Resolution: Body-Worn Camera Grant	$24,836.60	notable	technology public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 07-2026 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) for the FY 2027 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 10; Cost: $24,836.60 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
I.18	▶ Resolution: Drainage Plan Participation		notable	infrastructure environment
	To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 19-2026 authorizing participation in the Guadalupe County Drainage Plan under the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF), Flood Management Evaluation (FME) Program. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
I.19	▶ Resolution: Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant		notable	public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 20-2026 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) for the FY 2027 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 15; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley
I.20	▶ Action: Rural Ambulance Service Grant		notable	health public-safety
	To discuss and take possible action to ratify the submission of a grant application to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program and the execution of a Letter of Agreement with Caldwell County ESD No. 5. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley/Cean Charles; Backup: 9; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley/Cean Charles
I.21	▶ Updates on Project Bumble Bee		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; Backup: 0; Cost: TBD Speaker: Judge Haden
J.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.

Routine Items (24 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
F.1	▶ Approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders	$600,052.98	budget
	To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $600,052.98.
F.2	▶ Approve County Payroll payment (12/28/25 - 01/10/26)	$523,007.85	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $523,007.85 (12/28/2025 through 01/10/2026).
F.3	▶ Approve County Payroll Tax payment (12/28/25 - 01/10/26)	$153,955.82	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $153,955.82 (12/28/2025 through 01/10/2026).
F.4	▶ Approve County Payroll payment (01/11/26 - 01/24/26)	$528,942.81	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $528,942.81 (01/11/2026 through 01/24/2026).
F.5	▶ Approve County Payroll Tax payment (01/11/26 - 01/24/26)	$155,564.79	budget personnel
	To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $155,564.79 (01/11/2026 through 01/24/2026).
F.6	▶ Accept August 2025 Amended Comptroller payment	$65.00	budget
	To accept August 2025 Amended Comptroller payment in the amount of $65.00.
F.7	▶ Accept September 2025 Amended Comptroller payment	$1,350.00	budget
	To accept September 2025 Amended Comptroller payment in the amount of $1,350.00.
F.8	▶ Accept October 2025 Amended Comptroller payment	$1,710.00	budget
	To accept October 2025 Amended Comptroller payment in the amount of $1,710.00.
F.9	▶ Accept November 2025 Amended Comptroller payment	$845.00	budget
	To accept November 2025 Amended Comptroller payment in the amount of $845.00.
F.10	▶ Accept December 2025 Amended Comptroller payment	$1,265.00	budget
	To accept December 2025 Amended Comptroller payment in the amount of $1,265.00.
F.11	▶ Ratify Check for Home Renovations LLC	$2,475.00	public-safety
	To ratify Immediate Check for Home Renovations LLC for veterans assistance in the amount of $2,475.00.
F.12	▶ Accept January 2026 Indigent Burial Report		health
	To accept the January 2026 Indigent Burial Report.
F.13	▶ Accept Constable PCT. 1 January 2026 Report		public-safety
	To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 1 January 2026 Report.
F.14	▶ Accept Constable PCT. 4 January 2026 Report		public-safety
	To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 January 2026 Report.
F.15	▶ Accept Sheriff's 2025 Racial Profiling Report		public-safety transparency
	To accept the Caldwell County Sheriff's 2025 Racial Profiling Report (January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025).
F.16	▶ Accept Constable PCT. 3 2025 Racial Profiling Report		public-safety transparency
	To accept the Caldwell County Constable PCT. 3 2025 Racial Profiling Report.
I.1	▶ Approve Minutes for January 22, 2026		transparency
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the January 22, 2026, regular meeting. Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez; Backup: 13; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez
I.8	▶ Proclamation for Black History Month		education
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month in Caldwell County. Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas
I.9	▶ Proclamation for Caldwell County Progressive Club
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation for the Caldwell County Progressive Club. Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas
I.10	▶ Proclamation for Vessie Davis Tutt's 100th Birthday
	To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation and Certificate of Acknowledgment for Vessie Davis Tutt's 100th Birthday. Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner Thomas
I.13	▶ 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
I.14	▶ Budget Amendment 04-2026	$5,739.25	budget
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Amendment 04-2026 moving $5,739.25 from 001-6510-4860 Contingency to 001-6510-4850 Miscellaneous. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 1; Cost: $5,739.25 Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow
I.15	▶ Card Service Balance Payment	$5,739.25	budget
	To discuss and take possible action regarding the immediate payment of outstanding Card Service balance in the amount of $5,739.25. Speaker: Judge Haden/Dominique Esquivel; Backup: 1; Cost: $5,739.25 Speaker: Judge Haden/Dominique Esquivel
I.16	▶ Final Draft for RFB 26CCP01B Remodel		infrastructure
	To discuss and take possible action regarding Final Draft for RFB 26CCP01B Restroom/Lavatory Remodel. Speaker: Judge Haden/Dominique Esquivel; Backup: 34; Cost: $0.00 Speaker: Judge Haden/Dominique Esquivel

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
F.1	$600,052.98	Approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders
F.2	$523,007.85	Approve County Payroll payment (12/28/25 - 01/10/26)
F.4	$528,942.81	Approve County Payroll payment (01/11/26 - 01/24/26)
I.17	$24,836.60	Resolution: Body-Worn Camera Grant
I.14	$5,739.25	Budget Amendment 04-2026
I.15	$5,739.25	Card Service Balance Payment

Total: $1,546,747.08

Glossary

TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
RFB: Request for Bid
ESD: Emergency Services District