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## Recent meetings (34)

- [2026-10-13 — Liberty County Commissioners to weigh grant awards, jail repairs, and staff changes at upcoming meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/f28a2c79-6b9d-49a5-87f1-23fa23b12a5f): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-10-05 — Brown County approves wildfire cleanup gear, utility lines, and jail tech upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/726b7838-7057-45ed-8b0a-e448b6472a78): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-28 — Brown County approves crosswalk signs for May ISD and reviews remodeling bids](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/92f83d6c-5d06-4e5c-9b6e-9094d8d9b83f): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-23 — Brown County approves its new budget and tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/316cdd19-4b65-4a2d-bd6c-604165886785): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-21 — Brown County Commissioners approve holiday schedules, court calendars, and updated purchasing rules for 2027](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/4d2b9949-a3b1-477e-bf6d-0885f3702ca6): Regular Commissioner Court Meeting
- [2026-09-08 — Brown County delays budget vote to Sept 23, buys new transport truck and ag extension van](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/28edc142-d78f-4145-a414-de338daa5ecb): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-02 — Commissioners approve new pipeline road agreement and motor grader purchase](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/80d4d3c9-eac5-4f84-966c-99ceff61f18f): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-31 — Brown County Commissioners to Discuss Upcoming County Business](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/36a8dce2-2e58-4fdf-8f33-ce122f18ddd0): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-24 — Brown County Commissioners to Discuss Upcoming County Business](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/54be0583-353a-4add-b18d-2ee8aec280d2): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-17 — Brown County Commissioners approve new jail staff and set dates for budget and tax hearings](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/02b4916c-85b7-466b-9d8e-c1111d234dcf): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-11 — Brown County Commissioners approve new patrol vehicle and road truck](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/13433b7b-6664-431b-9fe7-811bc7a16ec1): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-08-10 — Brown County Commissioners to discuss upcoming county business](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/6519e98e-6676-4482-8c8e-9b9a391e99c2): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-03 — Brown County Commissioners Appoint New Auditor and Approve Solar Road Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/acdcb04c-e7e2-4fe1-88d2-c50251a71cf7): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-07-20 — Brown County Commissioners talk new hires, insurance options, and hospital funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/0ab4f332-f371-4536-bd2c-18a9aa09b9ee): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-07-06 — County approves new health insurance plan and HRA to help employees with costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/2cb6afdb-efbd-4264-b01d-00aa1fa79570): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-06-24 — Brown County approves $350k ambulance grant and new emergency alert partnership with Early](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/454fb90a-bddf-43f4-aad2-f182ad12e17c): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-06-17 — Brown County Constable Resigns; Officials Gear Up for Potential Screwworm Outbreak](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/45ed3a24-7da2-42e3-b348-bd001b526625): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-06-08 — Brown County Appoints Tom Munson as Acting County Judge](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/6ff89fb3-bf67-41b4-9311-41f3c8d9db77): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-06-01 — Brown County secures $1.3M for wildfire prevention and appoints new auditor](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/5eede495-1a70-4a59-a8cf-a26c8d721fde): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-05-18 — Brown County to Upgrade Facilities and Join Federal Immigration Task Force](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/01d04088-dbe5-4d8c-9999-f8e430ae7a21): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — County approves road survey payment and energy contract to save on costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/3bad1557-9377-48e0-a6ab-9c7c6b181ed0): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-05-04 — County Commissioners discuss public defender contract and routine bills](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/c1c2a702-8edc-41c0-be7d-018634b0fd47): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-04-27 — Brown County Commissioners approve new mental health and public safety grants](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/34465565-5c4b-4200-8da4-1a6e510d4d17): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-04-20 — Brown County Commissioners approve road funding resolution and ambulance contract updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/cf3b3103-f808-43ec-ad49-ce35cd9cbde3): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-04-06 — Brown County Jail to Get New AC Units; Road Material Bids Approved](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/e444bb46-a2ae-431b-bfd8-fd56c2935e4c): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-03-30 — Brown County approves new emergency vehicle, AEDs, and disaster transit plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/b79e3f53-de21-4b21-81ab-be49cc3114cb): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-03-23 — Brown County moves forward on new building plans and buys a water truck](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/7fdfd239-fa25-400d-878f-5d201592afb7): Commissioners Court Special Meeting
- [2026-03-16 — Brown County upgrades emergency alerts and picks a new Public Information Officer](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/f07d22dd-7fd7-46c6-96f0-57cb804ce4c8): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-03-02 — Brown County looks to boost weather forecasting and upgrade jail facilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/63715bba-0c19-4ab9-861d-6396bfff7d3b): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-02-23 — Brown County Commissioners approve preliminary plans for new annex building](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/d1e66030-1248-47e0-aca0-d828855f42c4): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-02-09 — Brown County Commissioners take a stand against massive new power line project](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/ae5858a9-ca89-4bf6-b6ba-f1182b36340e): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-01-29 — County to boost data storage for legal files and apply for ambulance equipment grant](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/8cbe1bbc-7dde-405c-8809-7af40806ea76): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-01-12 — Brown County Commissioners scrap siren project, focus on courthouse repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/f286ab18-dfe7-4587-aa80-7ce6dbb13feb): Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
- [2026-01-05 — New County Treasurer Sworn In and Legal Research Contract Renewed](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/meetings/030269bb-55eb-47e9-94c9-a6cda899eea0): Commissioners Court Special Meeting


## Civic issues (47)

- [city council meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/city-council-meeting): governance · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Tax Rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/budget-workshop): budget · priority: critical
- [public meeting announcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/public-meeting-announcement): general · priority: medium
- [municipal revenue](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/municipal-revenue): budget · priority: medium
- [Emergency Alert System Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/emergency-services): public-safety · priority: critical
- [County Facility Renovations](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/recreation-center-renovation-and-labor-agreement): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [public meeting notice](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/public-meeting-notice): general · priority: medium
- [Wildfire Hazard Mitigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/wildfire-mitigation-grants): public-safety · priority: high
- [Precinct 2 Road Maintenance Equipment](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: high
- [Data Storage Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/data-storage-expansion): public-safety · priority: high
- [school board governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/school-board-governance): education · priority: medium
- [Public Information Officer Mandate](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/government-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Community Wildfire Defense Grant Agreement Amendments](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/wildfire-prevention-funding): budget · priority: high
- [economic development](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Capital Defense Legal Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/legal-litigation): general · priority: high
- [water utility governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/water-utility-governance): environment · priority: high
- [Infrastructure Oversight in Shamrock Shores](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/building-code-enforcement): general · priority: high
- [election administration](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/election-administration): governance · priority: high
- [zoning board meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/zoning-board-meeting): general · priority: high
- [Jail Facility Maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/jail-facility-maintenance): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Electricity Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/electricity-procurement): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [May ISD School Crosswalk Safety Improvements](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/may-isd-school-crosswalk-safety-improvements): schools · priority: medium
- [Hull Fresh Water Project Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/hull-fresh-water-project-funding): water-utilities · priority: high
- [economic development agreements](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/economic-development-agreements): development · priority: high
- [Employee Health Insurance Coverage](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/employee-health-insurance-coverage): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [recreation center construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/recreation-center-construction): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [city council scheduling](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/city-council-scheduling): governance · priority: high
- [zoning variance hearing](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/zoning-variance-hearing): general · priority: high
- [zoning change](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/zoning-change): general · priority: high
- [Sheriff's Office Fleet Maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/law-enforcement-equipment): general · priority: high
- [public meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/public-meeting): general · priority: high
- [Screwworm Preparedness](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/emergency-preparedness-exercise): public-safety · priority: high
- [airport governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/airport-governance): general · priority: medium
- [Elected Official Salary Adjustments](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/elected-official-salary-adjustments): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Rural Ambulance Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/public-safety-funding): budget · priority: critical
- [Annex Building Relocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/annex-building-relocation): development · priority: high
- [Immigration Enforcement Cooperation](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/immigration-enforcement-cooperation): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Mental Health Court Resources](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/mental-health-court-resources): public-safety · priority: high
- [public service schedule](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/public-service-schedule): general · priority: medium
- [municipal service schedule](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/municipal-service-schedule): general · priority: medium
- [emergency services agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/emergency-services-agreement): public-safety · priority: high
- [local election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/local-election-results): governance · priority: high
- [election turnout](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/election-turnout): governance · priority: high
- [County Departmental Operations and Contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/county-departmental-operations-and-contracts): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [housing development](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/housing-development): development · priority: medium
- [zoning commission meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/zoning-commission-meeting): governance · priority: high
- [Traffic Safety in Encino Estates](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/issues/traffic-safety-in-encino-estates): roads · priority: high


## Development applications (5)

- [Sterling Traditions Subdivision Section 8](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/development/sterling-traditions-subdivision-section-8): subdivision · pending
- [Zipfer Water Supply Private Line](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/development/zipfer-water-supply-private-line): other · approved
- [Estate Plat for NW Property](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/development/estate-plat-for-nw-property): other · approved
- [Annex Building Relocation Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/development/annex-building-relocation-plan): other · approved
- [Three Flat Server States](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/development/three-flat-server-states): subdivision · conditions-required


## Community topics (6)

- [Dinosaur-Longshore Power Line](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/dinosaur-longshore-power-line): development
- [Infrastructure Oversight](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/infrastructure-oversight): development
- [Insurance](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/insurance): taxes-budget
- [Screwworm Preparedness](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/screwworm-preparedness): public-safety
- [Opening Prayer](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/opening-prayer): public-safety
- [Annex Building Relocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/community/annex-building-relocation): public-safety


## Officials (10)

- [Shane Britton](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/shane-britton): County Judge
- [Kirk Chastain](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/kirk-chastain): Commissioner Precinct 1
- [Joel Kelton](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/joel-kelton): Commissioner Precinct 2
- [David "Doc" Reid](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/david-doc-reid): Commissioner Precinct 3
- [Larry Traweek](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/larry-traweek): Commissioner Precinct 4
- [Ann Krpoun](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/ann-krpoun): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Jennifer Robison](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/jennifer-robison): County Auditor — Administration
- [Sharon Ferguson](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/sharon-ferguson): County Clerk — Administration
- [Micheal Murray](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/micheal-murray): District Attorney — Administration
- [Jennifer Broughton](https://mytexasrecord.org/browncounty/officials/jennifer-broughton): County Attorney — Administration