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## Recent meetings (22)

- [2026-09-21 — Bell County Commissioners Court approves $507K engineering contract for Amity Road and tables LPPF rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/b0f1ce11-1184-4eeb-8e5c-372f6a15e840): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-09-01 — Bell County extends outdoor burn ban as drought index hits the top of the scale](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/8921785f-c323-43b3-85ae-767e767c5a1d): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-24 — Bell County Passes FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate, Shifting Road Funds](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/1653f102-09b4-4598-b2a9-16d6efb7f5a1): Special Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-19 — Bell County eyes budget hike for road maintenance; new magistrate appointed](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/41ce0fdd-64b2-4aaf-8b22-36b4dcbe20b5): Special Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-17 — Bell County extends burn ban as grass fires double and backs push to pause massive power line project](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/93f7896a-f2de-4e14-95d0-58f85508b040): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-10 — Bell County proposes FY2027 budget and tax rate with road and bridge fund changes](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/06b7da4e-a65b-4e61-90f6-6ac7651af6d1): Special Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-03 — Bell County approves new subdivision plat, road handovers, and waste contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/217789f1-5f50-4a5a-b22f-4cd9a006f320): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-07-27 — Bell County cuts ties with Vestis, shifts veteran court funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/b124a7cc-fb5f-47e0-bdd6-e1fe61642093): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-07-06 — Bell County OKs $4.5M water grant for Fort Hood and approves $7.4M employee health plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/4d3d4c26-27df-4b4d-ad62-3042c62d50be): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-07-06 — Bell County approves FY2027 health and dental insurance plans for employees](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/246ae099-7dd7-4ddc-b005-4916bcb0df90): Special Commissioner's Court
- [2026-06-24 — Bell County picks new health plans and switches jail medical provider](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/ffb173fc-12bb-4d73-8ba5-5fd34641b2f4): Special Commissioner's Court
- [2026-06-15 — Bell County rejects data center tax abatements, passes resolution pushing for state rules](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/954392d5-9a1a-44d2-a431-869cbf5f9c73): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-06-01 — Bell County honors elder abuse advocates, awards scholarships, and tables a major subdivision plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/e40b8d82-c7f3-4763-84d4-236db003f465): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-05-18 — Bell County picks Cloud Construction for new $11M Justice Center Annex](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/5e2518f8-a226-4552-bf16-dcd5e5dbed1b): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-05-04 — Bell County to hold November vote on new hospital district; Expo Center upgrades approved](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/79bb4d31-39fd-45d2-b856-d9de96d0054c): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-04-20 — Bell County approves $3M for storm-damaged roof repairs and celebrates 45 years of financial excellence](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/73470bca-d86f-492b-a8e1-f34e7f90d3ff): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-04-06 — Bell County Commissioners reject hospital district proposal, approve tax break for East Penn expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/486720ae-ffe4-4d2f-aef5-79e0c379a6ed): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-16 — Bell County Commissioners approve election for new emergency district and plan for road repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/85349574-7954-4b9f-97f4-a1dc33b1f00f): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-02 — Bell County Commissioners Approve New Subdivision Plat and Discuss Emergency Services District](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/38312018-08ce-4066-8051-46594d707551): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-02-23 — Bell County approves new 'AeroVista' pilot-friendly neighborhood and clears several housing developments](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/c2313008-dad8-4fee-9cb3-edf3d1c3e17b): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-02-02 — Bell County Commissioners delay airport-style subdivision and approve $22.5M in new debt](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/fc54347b-1cdb-43a9-b45c-fbafa2a45e83): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-01-20 — Bell County leaders hit pause on new emergency district proposal](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/meetings/c8c4a3de-a653-4e3d-bf8a-9abc38798d12): Commissioner's Court


## Civic issues (50)

- [Elder Abuse Awareness](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/public-health): general · priority: critical
- [Riverside Trail Right-of-Way and Bridge Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/infrastructure-development): development · priority: critical
- [FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adjustments](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/budget-adoption): budget · priority: critical
- [Wildfire Safety and Burn Ban Extension](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-management): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Subdivision Plat Denial for The Preserve](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/residential-development): development · priority: high
- [Amity Road Reconstruction Engineering](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/amity-road-reconstruction-engineering): roads · priority: high
- [Healthcare Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) Rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/healthcare-provider-participation-fund-lppf-rates): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Employee Benefits Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/municipal-budget): budget · priority: critical
- [Subdivision Road Maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/road-maintenance): transportation · priority: medium
- [Wild Mountain Low Water Crossing Engineering](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/water-infrastructure): environment · priority: high
- [Wild Mountain Low Water Crossing Engineering](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/water-infrastructure-maintenance): environment · priority: high
- [Riverside Trail Right-of-Way and Bridge Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/park-infrastructure): parks-recreation · priority: medium
- [Emergency Medical Services Coverage](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-services-performance): public-safety · priority: high
- [School Bus Safety and Traffic](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/transportation-planning): transportation · priority: high
- [Data Center Tax Abatements](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/municipal-finance): budget · priority: critical
- [Employee Health Insurance Transition](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/municipal-administration-and-public-safety): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Capital Improvement Projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/capital-improvement-projects): general · priority: critical
- [data center moratorium](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/data-center-moratorium): general · priority: critical
- [Emergency Services District 23 Creation](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-services-and-operations): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Fort Hood Water Resiliency](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/water-resource-management): environment · priority: high
- [Parks & Recreation Planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/parks-recreation-planning): parks-recreation · priority: medium
- [economic development](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/economic-development): development · priority: medium
- [emergency declaration](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-declaration): public-safety · priority: high
- [legal litigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/legal-litigation): general · priority: medium
- [municipal appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/municipal-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [emergency services agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-services-agreement): public-safety · priority: high
- [disaster relief funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/disaster-relief-funding): budget · priority: high
- [waste management](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/waste-management): general · priority: medium
- [disaster relief](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/disaster-relief): general · priority: medium
- [zoning update](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/zoning-update): general · priority: medium
- [affordable housing](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: high
- [water conservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/water-conservation): environment · priority: high
- [tourism development](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/tourism-development): development · priority: medium
- [marijuana policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/marijuana-policy): general · priority: high
- [emergency preparedness](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/emergency-preparedness): public-safety · priority: medium
- [legal dispute](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/legal-dispute): general · priority: high
- [board appointments and ETJ boundary adjustment](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/board-appointments-and-etj-boundary-adjustment): general · priority: high
- [election administration](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/election-administration): governance · priority: high
- [public corruption](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/public-corruption): general · priority: high
- [tax rate proposal](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/tax-rate-proposal): budget · priority: high
- [police equipment funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/police-equipment-funding): budget · priority: high
- [elections](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/elections): governance · priority: high
- [municipal revenue](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/municipal-revenue): budget · priority: medium
- [redistricting](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/redistricting): general · priority: medium
- [public transit expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/public-transit-expansion): transportation · priority: high
- [mayoral resignation](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/mayoral-resignation): governance · priority: high
- [budget and strategic planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/budget-and-strategic-planning): budget · priority: high
- [election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [City Council meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/city-council-meeting): governance · priority: high
- [educational infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/issues/educational-infrastructure): education · priority: medium


## Development applications (27)

- [Sherwood Shores VIII, Cook Hill Section (Lots 412 & 413)](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/sherwood-shores-viii-cook-hill-section-lots-412-413): subdivision · approved
- [Sunset Meadows](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/sunset-meadows): other · approved
- [The Preserve Plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/the-preserve-plat): subdivision · denied
- [Tanglewood Amending Plat #22](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/tanglewood-amending-plat-22): subdivision · approved
- [Rosebud Road Addition Plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/rosebud-road-addition-plat): subdivision · approved
- [Abraham Plaza Plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/abraham-plaza-plat): subdivision · approved
- [Animal Carcass Incinerator Air Quality Permit](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/animal-carcass-incinerator-air-quality-permit): other · under-review
- [Eaton Ranch](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/eaton-ranch): subdivision · approved
- [Spring Creek Amending Plat #1](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/spring-creek-amending-plat-1): subdivision · approved
- [Mungia Acres](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/mungia-acres): subdivision · approved
- [Barnett Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/barnett-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Denman's Twin Mountains Replat No. 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/denmans-twin-mountains-replat-no-1): subdivision · approved
- [Rose Woods](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/rose-woods): subdivision · approved
- [The Escarpment Subdivision Replat No. 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/the-escarpment-subdivision-replat-no-2): subdivision · approved
- [Tanglewood Amending Plat #21](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/tanglewood-amending-plat-21): subdivision · approved
- [Royal Crest, Phase 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/royal-crest-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [Mikeska Estates](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/mikeska-estates): subdivision · approved
- [Keever Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/keever-addition): subdivision · approved
- [Nolena Springs Phase 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/nolena-springs-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [Roofing Project (CSP 13-26)](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/roofing-project-csp-13-26): other · approved
- [Triple K Addition](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/triple-k-addition): subdivision · approved
- [Leaning Oak Estates](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/leaning-oak-estates): subdivision · approved
- [Salado 21](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/salado-21): subdivision · approved
- [Moonlight Meadows](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/moonlight-meadows): subdivision · approved
- [AeroVista Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/aerovista-subdivision): other · approved
- [Aero Vista Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/aero-vista-subdivision): subdivision · tabled
- [Happy Days Edition](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/development/happy-days-edition): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (25)

- [Tax Abatement Economic Development Incentive Policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/tax-abatement-economic-development-incentive-policy): taxes-budget
- [Establishment of additional data centers in the State of Texas](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/establishment-of-additional-data-centers-in-the-state-of-texas): environment
- [Data Centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/data-centers): development
- [FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adjustments](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/fy-2027-budget-and-tax-rate-adjustments): taxes-budget
- [Consider approving the amendment of the agreement for ambulance services with American Medical Response (AMR)](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/consider-approving-the-amendment-of-the-agreement-for-ambulance-services-with-am): public-safety
- [Emergency Services District No. 3](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/emergency-services-district-no-3): public-safety
- [Data Center Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/data-center-development): development
- [Healthcare Provider Participation Fund (LPPF)](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/healthcare-provider-participation-fund-lppf): healthcare
- [National 4-H Week](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/national-4-h-week): parks-rec
- [Hunger Action Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/hunger-action-month): public-safety
- [Prairie View A&M University 150th Anniversary](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/prairie-view-am-university-150th-anniversary): parks-rec
- [FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/fy2027-budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [Approve child safety funds for Belton ISD Three Creeks Subdivision Phase 9 for a bus stop gate](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/approve-child-safety-funds-for-belton-isd-three-creeks-subdivision-phase-9-for-a): schools
- [Conflict of Interest](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/conflict-of-interest): taxes-budget
- [Fort Hood ASR Pilot Well](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/fort-hood-asr-pilot-well): water-utilities
- [Legislative Agenda](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/legislative-agenda): taxes-budget
- [Consider and approve Facilities Use Agreement Between Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Bell County Sheriff's Office](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/consider-and-approve-facilities-use-agreement-between-texas-am-university-centra): public-safety
- [Presentation by Jocelyn Larkin and Chandra Williams relating to SPARK program](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/presentation-by-jocelyn-larkin-and-chandra-williams-relating-to-spark-program): public-safety
- [Presentation to recognize intern Emma Holley](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/presentation-to-recognize-intern-emma-holley): public-safety
- [Presentation in recognition of the Bell Extension Education Association](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/presentation-in-recognition-of-the-bell-extension-education-association): parks-rec
- [Elder Abuse Awareness Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/elder-abuse-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Youth Fair Scholarship Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/youth-fair-scholarship-program): schools
- [4-H Scholarship Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/4-h-scholarship-program): schools
- [Emergency Services District 23](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/emergency-services-district-23): public-safety
- [ESD #3](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/community/esd-3): public-safety


## Officials (19)

- [David Blackburn](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/david-blackburn): County Judge
- [Russell Schneider](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/russell-schneider): Commissioner Precinct 1
- [Bobby Whitson](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/bobby-whitson): Commissioner Precinct 2
- [Greg Reynolds](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/greg-reynolds): Commissioner Precinct 3
- [Louie Minor](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/louie-minor): Commissioner Precinct 4
- [Kimberly Tompkins](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/kimberly-tompkins): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Dan Elder](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/dan-elder): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Thomas M. Seigman](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/thomas-m-seigman): Board Member — Bell County Bail Bond Board
- [Kyle Willett](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/kyle-willett): Board Member — Bell County Bail Bond Board
- [Keith George](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/keith-george): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Jalenn Ellis](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/jalenn-ellis): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Catherine Dodd](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/catherine-dodd): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Sandy Mason](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/sandy-mason): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Chris George](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/chris-george): Board Member — Bell County Historical Commission
- [Shelley Coston](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/shelley-coston): County Clerk — Administration
- [Tina Entrop](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/tina-entrop): County Auditor — Administration
- [Gaylon Evans](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/gaylon-evans): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Stephanie Newell](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/stephanie-newell): District Attorney — Administration
- [James E. Nichols](https://mytexasrecord.org/bellcounty/officials/james-e-nichols): County Attorney — Administration