The Ellis County weekly brief
What the council decided, what moved in development, and what's coming — one email each Sunday morning.
Summarized from the official meeting transcript — every claim links to the moment it was said. How we make this
week of September 27, 2026
Commissioners Court splits on Revoke Ellis County Fire Code Adoption (2024 IFC), 1–1
16 decisions · 3 developments · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of September 20, 2026
Commissioners Court approves Establish Office of County Administration, 3–1
5 decisions · 2 issues · 1 meeting
week of September 13, 2026
Commissioners Court approves Consent Agenda Approval, 5–0
11 decisions · 5 developments · 3 issues · 1 meeting
week of September 6, 2026 · extended window
Commissioners Court adopts Tax Year 2026 Tax Rate, 3–1
14 decisions · 5 developments · 3 issues · 2 meetings
week of August 30, 2026
Commissioners Court adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, 3–2
14 decisions · 3 developments · 2 issues · 1 meeting
week of August 23, 2026 · extended window
Commissioners Court ratifies Property Tax Increase for FY 2027 Budget, 3–2
14 decisions · 3 developments · 2 issues · 1 meeting
week of August 16, 2026
Commissioners Court approves Purchase: Ford F-250 for Precinct 2, 4–1
20 decisions · 1 development · 2 issues · 1 meeting