Lee County

December 08, 2025

Executive Summary

The Lee County Commissioners' Court will discuss the ongoing Courthouse Restoration Project and a proposed composting facility. They will also consider several land-use items including a subdivision variance request, a replat of a subdivision, and the development permit for the Irish Acres RV Ranch. Additionally, IT security and services will be presented, and paving bids will be reviewed.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Discussion on the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and a proposed composting facility, both of which could impact the community.
Consideration of a variance to divide land on CR 216, a replat for the Chris Wells Subdivision, and the development permit for the Irish Acres RV Ranch, which relate to land use and housing.
A presentation on IT security and services that may affect county operations and data protection.
Review of paving bids and the acceptance of a blanket bond for Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC.

Official Highlights

Review and potential approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports in the consent agenda.
Detailed discussion on the Courthouse Restoration Project with a representative from HESCO, LLC.
Evaluation of the presentation on IT security and services from UT Regional Security Operations Center.
Careful consideration of subdivision variance requests and development plans for potential impacts on infrastructure and county regulations.
Discussion and potential action on a proposed composting facility, which requires environmental and land-use considerations.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lee discutirá el proyecto en curso de restauración del Palacio de Justicia y una instalación de compostaje propuesta. También considerarán varios elementos de uso de la tierra, incluida una solicitud de variación de subdivisión, un replan de una subdivisión y el permiso de desarrollo para el Irish Acres RV Ranch. Además, se presentará seguridad y servicios de TI, y se revisarán las ofertas de pavimentación.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Discusión sobre el proyecto de restauración del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Lee y una instalación de compostaje propuesta, ambos podrían impactar a la comunidad.
Consideración de una variación para dividir tierras en CR 216, un replan para el Chris Wells Subdivision y el permiso de desarrollo para el Irish Acres RV Ranch, que se relacionan con el uso de la tierra y la vivienda.
Una presentación sobre seguridad y servicios de TI que pueden afectar las operaciones del condado y la protección de datos.
Revisión de las ofertas de pavimentación y la aceptación de un bono global para Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
6	▶ Courthouse Restoration Project Discussion	notable	budget infrastructure
	Discussion regarding the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project. Speaker: Jim Hanks, HESCO, LLC.
7	▶ IT Security and Services Presentation	notable	personnel technology
	Presentation by UT Regional Security Operations Center regarding IT security and services. Speaker: UT Regional Security Operations Center
9	▶ Paving Bid and Notice	notable	budget infrastructure
	Consider and act on a paving bid and publish notice.
12	▶ Subdivision Variance Request	significant	land-use housing
	Consider and act on a request for variance to divide a 1.634-acre tract from a 10-acre tract on CR 216 in Giddings, Lee County. 📍 CR 216, Giddings, Lee County
13	▶ Replat Request	significant	land-use housing
	Consider and act on the request for replat of tract 1 of the Chris Wells Subdivision.
14	▶ Irish Acres RV Ranch Development	significant	land-use housing infrastructure
	Consider and act on the Development Permit and Infrastructure Development Plan for the Irish Acres RV Ranch.
18	▶ Proposed Composting Facility Discussion	significant	land-use environment
	Discuss the proposed composting facility.

Routine Items (16 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
4.a	▶ Approve Minutes
	Consider and act on the approval of the minutes for the Public Hearing of Commissioners' Court on November 17th, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of Commissioners' Court on November 24th, 2025.
4.b	▶ Receive Reports	public-safety
	Receive reports from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (2025 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report), Lee County EMS (October 2025), and Lee County Constable, Precinct 4 (November 2025 Monthly Report).
4.c	▶ Line-item Transfers	budget
	Consider and act on line-item transfers.
4.d	▶ Approve Bills for Payment	budget
	Consider and act on the approval of bills for payment.
4.e	▶ Treasurer's Report	budget
	Consider and act on the Lee County Treasurer's report ending October 31, 2025.
1	▶ Call to Order
	Formal opening of the meeting.
2	▶ Invocation
	Invocation by Diane Herlitz. Speaker: Diane Herlitz
3	▶ Pledge of Allegiance
	Pledge to the United States and Texas Flag.
5	▶ Public Comments	transparency
	Opportunity for public comments, limited to five minutes.
8	▶ Veterans Service Office Report	personnel health
	Receive a report from the Lee County Veterans Service Office.
10	▶ Accept Blanket Bond and Release Bond	legal land-use
	Consider and act on accepting Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC blanket bond SBP150622_007 and releasing bond SUR0043302.
11	▶ Approve Bond Number Change	legal land-use
	Consider and act on the approval of Surety Writing Company's change of Argo bond number SUR0079212 to Assumption Rider-SBP150668_023 for Sage Natural Resources LLC.
15	▶ Burn Ban	public-safety environment
	Consider and act on Lee County Burn Ban.
16	▶ Fireworks Ban	public-safety
	Consider and act on Fireworks Ban.
17	▶ SART Report	legal health public-safety
	Receive the 2025 SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Report for the period September 1, 2023, through November 20, 2025.
19	▶ Adjourn
	Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Glossary

Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report: A report detailing assets seized by law enforcement agencies that are subsequently forfeited to the government.
Line-item Transfers: Moving funds between different categories within a budget.
Blanket Bond: A type of surety bond that covers multiple projects or a period of time, rather than a single specific job.
Assumption Rider: An amendment to an existing bond or insurance policy that transfers liability or obligations.
Replat: The process of creating a new plat (a map showing the division of land) for an existing subdivision, potentially altering lot lines or public spaces.
TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
SART: Sexual Assault Response Team — a multidisciplinary group that coordinates services for victims of sexual assault.