Lee County

January 12, 2026

Executive Summary

Lee County Commissioners' Court will convene for a regular meeting on January 12, 2026, addressing routine administrative matters, public safety reports, and budget approvals. Key discussions will include the ongoing Courthouse Restoration Project and potential paving bids. The court will also consider a housing finance certificate for a project in Georgetown, discuss legal retainer agreements for subdivision regulations, and appoint a commissioner to the CCA board.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Discussion on the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and potential moves.
Consideration of paving bids, which could impact local roads.
Action on a housing finance certificate for the Northside Village project in Georgetown, which may involve county endorsements.
Public comment period available for residents to voice concerns.

Official Highlights

Review and approval of various reports and bills for payment.
Decision-making on landscaping and blind purchases for the courthouse.
Appointment of Commissioner Alan Turner to the CCA board requires careful consideration of responsibilities.
Legal advice will be sought in executive session, with potential action to follow.

Resumen Ejecutivo

La Corte de Comisionados del Condado de Lee se reunirá en sesión ordinaria el 12 de enero de 2026 para abordar asuntos administrativos de rutina, informes de seguridad pública y aprobaciones presupuestarias. Las discusiones clave incluirán el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia en curso y posibles ofertas de pavimentación. La corte también considerará un certificado de financiación de vivienda para un proyecto en Georgetown, discutirá acuerdos de retención legal para las regulaciones de subdivisión y designará a un comisionado para la junta de la CCA.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Discusión sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Lee y posibles avances.
Consideración de ofertas de pavimentación, que podrían impactar las carreteras locales.
Acción sobre un certificado de financiación de vivienda para el proyecto Northside Village en Georgetown, que puede implicar respaldos del condado.
Período de comentarios públicos disponible para que los residentes expresen sus inquietudes.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
5	▶ Public Comments	notable
	Opportunity for public comments, limited to five minutes.
6	▶ Courthouse Restoration and Moves	significant	personnel infrastructure
	Discuss Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and Courthouse and Annex moves. Speaker: Travis Gunter
7	▶ Courthouse Lawn Landscaping	notable	infrastructure
	Consider and act on landscaping for Lee County Courthouse lawn.
8	▶ Courthouse Blinds Purchase	notable	infrastructure
	Consider and act on purchase of blinds for windows at the courthouse.
10	▶ Housing Finance Corporation Certificate	significant	economic-development legal housing
	Consider and act on approving Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation's General and no Litigation Certificate for the Northside Village project.
11	▶ CCA Board Appointment	notable	personnel health
	Consider and act on appointing Commissioner Alan Turner to the Combined Community Action (CCA) board.
12	▶ Open Paving Bids	significant	transportation infrastructure
	Consider and act on opening Paving Bids.
13	▶ Postage Rental Agreement	notable	budget technology
	Consider and act on postage rental agreement with Texas Office Systems for a 5-year contract for the Lee County Courthouse.
17	▶ Retainer Agreement for Legal Services	significant	budget legal land-use
	Consider and act on Retainer Agreement for legal services regarding subdivision Regulations and RV Park, and approve order granting an exemption for legal services.

Routine Items (13 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
1	▶ Call to Order
	Formal opening of the meeting.
2	▶ Invocation
	Invocation by Johnny Spray. Speaker: Johnny Spray
3	▶ Pledge of Allegiance
	Pledge to the United States and Texas Flag.
16	▶ Reconvene into Regular Session
	Reconvene into open session after executive session.
18	▶ Motion to Adjourn
	Formal closing of the meeting.
4.a	▶ Approve Minutes
	Consider and act on the approval of the Regular Meeting of Commissioners' Court of December 22, 2025.
4.b	▶ Receive Reports	public-safety
	Receive reports from Lee County EMS, Constable Precinct 4, and Lee County ARES.
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.
9	▶ Appraisal Districts Election Results	budget elections
	Receive results of appraisal districts election.
14	▶ Burn Ban	public-safety environment
	Consider and act on Lee County Burn Ban.
15	▶ Executive Session: Legal Advice	legal
	Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Consultation with Lee County Attorney, to seek or receive legal advice regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Government Code §551.071.
16.a	▶ Action on Executive Session Item	legal
	Consider and act on executive session item.

Glossary

Line-item Transfers: Moving funds from one budget line item to another.
CCA: Combined Community Action - likely a local or regional social services or community development organization.
TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone