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Brazoria County
JB

Jay Burridge

Commissioner, Precinct 12025-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
11:49
Avg per meeting
0:44
Segments
166

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jun 2026[184]

Property Tax Rate

Sets the maximum tax rate for county property owners for fiscal year 2027.

high→May 2026[63]

Road Infrastructure and Safety

Utilizes funds from the approved Road and Bridge budget and Toll Road Authority reimbursements.

critical↓Oct 2025[52]

Hurricane Preparedness and Public Safety

The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.

critical↓Jun 2025[37]

Wildfire Risk and Burn Ban

Helps mitigate potential emergency firefighting costs and property damage.

critical↓Mar 2026[27]

Data Center Tax Abatements

The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.

high↓Jun 2026[22]

Code Enforcement and Property Compliance

The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.

medium↑Sep 2026[20]

zoning and development

Developers save time and money by skipping old street requirements, while the city brings in a brand new commercial tax generator.

high↓Jul 2026[17]

Language Access in County Services

The contract award impacts the county's annual budget for employee benefits.

low↑Sep 2026[15]

New Meeting Management Software Implementation

Costs associated with software licensing were handled in previous budget cycles.

high→Jan 2025[14]

Angleton ISD School Expansion

The project is currently tracking $12 million under the $140 million budget.

high↑Oct 2025[13]

Industrial Environmental Oversight

While no immediate costs were announced, industrial incidents like this often lead to increased regulatory oversight and potential operational downtime expenses.

high→Jun 2026[12]

Sheriff's Office Conduct

The county could be looking at expensive legal battles and potential settlements if the investigation finds the deputy acted improperly.

critical↓Jun 2026[10]

Data Center Development

Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.

medium↑Nov 2025[8]

Library Infrastructure and Content

The library network upgrade is 80% funded by the federal E-Rate program, with the remaining 20% coming from the FY26 budget.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Sheriff's Office Staffing and Jail Capacity

Addressing staffing shortages would require significant personnel allocations in future budget cycles.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

city branding

Freeport taxpayers dodged an immediate bill for a flashy new city logo and marketing campaign.

high↑May 2025[5]

election information

While voting itself is free, the measures on the ballot could influence local tax rates and how your city budget is spent.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

County Road 58 and 94 Expansion

The project involves significant financial negotiations with private developers.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

municipal facilities

The city funded a $5 million capital improvement project to build this new facility.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

pool closure

The city will have to cough up cash for pricey safety fixes before anyone can swim again.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Burridge personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-11

    Engineering Services for the Savannah Parkway Improvements Project (Precinct 4)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-08-11

    Open Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge Department (Precinct 4)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-08-11

    Commissioners Court Special Session - July 28, 2026 9:00 AM

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-28

    Right of Way Acquisition - CR 400 Realignment (Precinct 4)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-28

    I.4: Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-28

    H.37: Deputy Constable Appointment

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-28

    Consent Agenda Items H.1 through H.32

  • secondedpassed2026-07-14

    Award RFP #26-27 Medical Dental TPA, Pharmacy (PBM), and COBRA Administrative Services

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-23

    Engineering Services for County Road 179 Bridge Repair

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-23

    Utilize Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GoMESA) Funding for Lake Management Electroshock Equipment

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-23

    Award RFP #26-48: Mass Spectrometer for Crime Lab

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-09

    Award CSP #26-49 CR 179 Bridge Repair (I.5)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-09

    Commissioners Court Special Session - May 26, 2026 9:00 AM

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-09

    Donation of American Flag (H.20)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-09

    Solicit Proposals for Section 115 Post-Employment Benefit Trust Fund Investment Manager

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-05-26

    New Position: Public Safety Systems Administrator

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-05-26

    Solicit Statement of Qualifications for Construction and Engineering and Inspection Services and Material Testing Department Heads

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-05-26

    Commissioners Court Regular Session - May 12, 2026 9:00AM

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Hospital Revenue Bonds

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-05-12

    Issue Change Order for CSP #25-67 Concrete Pavement Repairs 2025 Bar X Phase V - Mill Road (County Road 969M) from State Highway 35 to Flintlock Court

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (1115)

Recorded while Burridge was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (614)

609 yes5 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Proclamation - Careers in Construction Month

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Open a Public Hearing Regarding the Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Engineering Services for the County Road 99 Repairs Project (Precinct 2)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular Session - September 8, 2026 9:00 AM

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Proclamation - Hunger Action Day

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Proclamation - National 4-H Week

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Open a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Annual Budget - Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions - Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 1

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Close Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Debt Service Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Close Public Hearing Regarding Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Engineering Services for the Wild Peach Village Drainage Improvements

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Total Property Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Engineering Services for the County Road 89 Repairs Project

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Right-Of-Way (ROW) Acquisition - Brazoria County Expressway Extension Detention Pond

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Award ITB #26-62 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Engineering Services for the County Road 94 Repairs Project

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Proclamations (Texian Navy Day, Master Naturalist, Constitution Day)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

2027 Sheriff and Constables Fee Schedule

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Treasurer's Monthly Cash and Investment Report for June 2026

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Issuance of Purchase Order after the Fact - North Service Center

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Proposed Property Tax Rate

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Engineering Department Development Fees

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Engineering Services for the San Bernard River Dredging Project

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Developer Agreement with Angleton 300 Res Dev LP

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Prohibition of Outdoor Burning

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Stop Loss Proposal FY27 Plan Year

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Award ITB #26-61 Cutting Tools - Bullet Teeth

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Renewal of Security Insurance / Liability Insurance through McGriff

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Order Opening Public Hearing on Creating Brazoria County Reinvestment Zone No. 26-02 and Tax Abatement Application for NeuAg, LLC

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

The NeuAg, LLC Tax Abatement Application: Order Creating Reinvestment Zone and Granting Tax Abatement

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Transfer of Position from Information Systems to Sheriff's Office

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Order Closing Public Hearing on Creating Brazoria County Reinvestment Zone No. 26-02 and Tax Abatement Application for NeuAg, LLC

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Rights of Way Acquisition - Brazoria County Expressway Extension Detention Pond

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Award ITB #26-56 Hastings Phase II Roadways and Drainage Improvements Project

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Award ITB #26-57 Purchase of Airport Rescue Firefighting Truck for the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Award CSP #26-12 Savannah Parkway Panel Replacement

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Order Authorizing District Attorney To File Suit

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Order Authorizing District Attorney To File Suit

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Commissioners Court Special Session - July 28, 2026 9:00 AM

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Close Public Hearing Regarding Continuation of County Clerks’ Preservation and Restoration Record Archive Fee

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

FY 2027 Health Insurance Rates and Plan Design

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Open Public Hearing Regarding Continuation of County Clerks’ Preservation and Restoration Record Archive Fee