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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-13 — Ellis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet on Oct. 13, 2026.](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/16fb867b-f1c4-471b-b6cf-29fecf8f5d02): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-09-29 — Ellis County Commissioners Court Sets Healthcare Rate, Approves Insurance Renewal, and Holds Contentious Fire Code Debate](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/6cba9bb7-704e-42b4-b3b6-bc25628adf5b): Commissioners Court
- [2026-09-22 — Ellis County sets up new budget and administrator offices to manage rapid growth](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/964db9e2-3897-464e-9a5a-ffb6ec951905): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-09-15 — Ellis County approves road variances, replats, and sets up November joint elections](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/3336ce0b-baa9-473c-8935-5f1538c92996): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-09-08 — Ellis County approves 2026 tax rate of $0.2735 after a 3-2 vote, slightly lowering the proposed levy](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/fb3a395a-daa0-427a-9f92-09f275877f34): Commissioners Court
- [2026-09-01 — Ellis County Commissioners Pass 2027 Budget Despite Fierce Debate Over New Roles](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/4e149199-698f-4c15-b4a8-a75ebbbe8123): Commissioners Court
- [2026-08-24 — Ellis County Commissioners Court to Meet August 24](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/17c0fa48-fc0d-4215-89a3-3d28ace4abf7): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-08-23 — Ellis County Commissioners Court to Meet on August 23](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/4b4ab8e0-9d84-40c1-ad19-dee974e3216e): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-08-18 — Ellis County Commissioners Discuss Budget, Tax Rates, and New Animal Shelter Plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/56c89954-db6e-479d-aa2c-928cd7eccd62): Commissioners Court
- [2026-08-04 — Ellis County Commissioners approve road agreement for solar project and discuss future of county office space](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/9a9888ba-b923-4c79-bb8d-4e18e72792b1): Commissioners Court
- [2026-07-21 — Ellis County Commissioners Approve Road Repairs, Burn Ban, and Elected Official Pay Proposals](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/67d2e09a-e018-487b-83d1-b0a2b60c7a49): Commissioners Court
- [2026-07-07 — Ellis County leaders approve new office lease and finalize building purchase](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/e21d1e0b-6c41-46a0-9b89-e96230d838ef): Commissioners Court
- [2026-06-23 — County approves new health insurance plan for employees and picks a new medical provider for the jail](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/b0db4783-2698-4f7d-a128-77b198c45568): Commissioners Court
- [2026-06-09 — Ellis County Accepts $15M Donation for New Animal Shelter](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/04f00484-05b5-4edc-9333-f8277c13e27d): Commissioners Court
- [2026-05-27 — Ellis County Commissioners Court: No items were on the agenda for the May 27, 2026 meeting.](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/f531a2e4-e84e-42a0-bad7-9b69c14c6061): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-05-26 — Ellis County Commissioners approve new growth rules and discuss jail medical services](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/bb747ce3-6852-41c7-9648-4777c062ee7a): Commissioners Court
- [2026-05-21 — Ellis County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/d16c25d8-9476-44b4-8b18-5b99ab77b03c): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-05-19 — Ellis County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary - May 19, 2026](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/045055ed-c588-4d8f-b3e6-6b4af41d4c2a): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-05-15 — Ellis County Commissioners Court Meeting Summary - May 15, 2026](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/63049700-0250-49db-b99f-670b8724c2be): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2026-05-12 — Ellis County Commissioners talk wind energy, road maintenance, and new leadership](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/6ef7ecee-69a3-4795-a630-cc6c058ee79e): Commissioners Court
- [2026-04-28 — Ellis County pushes for more power to regulate data centers](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/0e2a526e-6ad5-42e6-a29f-46ae76529767): Commissioners Court
- [2026-04-14 — Ellis County Jail to get new AC after freeze damage; road repairs approved for Precinct 3](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/9659f68b-5dbd-425b-b8e4-4f90c85a169b): Commissioners Court
- [2026-03-31 — Ellis County approves new growth standards and vehicle purchases at court meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/dc35ed9c-a9d8-4fd0-883d-eb23517e813d): Commissioners Court
- [2026-03-17 — Ellis County gets 'Storm Ready' and approves new tech for court records](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/b42240d2-5827-4440-8606-ac2696d229bb): Commissioners Court
- [2026-03-03 — Ellis County approves new road projects and hires a new facilities director](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/bae9e3d6-dc38-4931-86d3-c9d3bfb2a708): Commissioners Court
- [2026-02-13 — Ellis County approves new veteran services and courthouse upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/1e4e049a-706b-4f5f-b982-3bb5d867da91): Commissioners Court
- [2026-02-03 — New rules for political signs at polling places and a sister-county bond with the Czech Republic](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/037909f4-ce28-4308-a949-ae1143bb9f6c): Commissioners Court
- [2026-01-20 — County Commissioners Approve New Court Software and Discuss Future of Sheriff's Fleet](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/43fb40c1-da58-48cd-a41c-af2aaf223d2a): Commissioners Court
- [2026-01-06 — Ellis County moves forward on new animal shelter study and tightens road standards for new developments.](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/d5e7d193-c513-46ba-9878-73291a54a7cb): Commissioners Court
- [2025-12-22 — Ellis County approves pest control contracts, advances housing plats, and targets legal action over problem developments](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/cb7354a1-d94e-4838-aaee-da5e47da0818): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-12-09 — Ellis County approves tax break for new Red Oak data center, plus road and development updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/c04f7967-5b0e-47db-8eb1-3ffc61089016): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-11-25 — Ellis County Commissioners talk new data center and office space changes](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/9ecd3c90-7345-4556-bb58-9b14dcd403e1): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-11-10 — Ellis County Commissioners Approve Joint Primary Election and Property Purchase Extension](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/929bf500-87ba-4c87-83c5-3263ed10231e): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-10-28 — Ellis County approves tighter tax rules and sets public hearings for road safety signs](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/32cfec6f-6180-4e23-853e-c1aa88c7eab9): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-10-14 — Ellis County Commissioners hit pause on massive 'Legendary Hills' development proposal](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/45254544-a946-4b7e-aabb-f7690c063cb6): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-09-30 — Ellis County Commissioners endorse Rural Heritage Farm, update flood rules, and set election dates for November.](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/b3b5e3c5-aee3-4956-b944-c54aed63314d): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-09-16 — Ellis County passes $199M budget and flat tax rate, bids farewell to chief of staff](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/ebf659b0-318b-43e3-9256-35e179c4e1d6): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-09-02 — Ellis County approves contracts, plats, and election software, plus suicide prevention month](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/1b64e3f1-c5cb-4d0f-89cd-ed3600e968b0): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-08-25 — Ellis County delays voting on voting machines and holds property tax rate steady for next year](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/827b0c27-1fd8-4ba0-a5ff-888db816ec7c): Special Commissioners Court
- [2025-08-19 — Ellis County leaders keep tax rate flat and tackle property, budget concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/33a398aa-f04c-4e43-ac70-e06dbebcd668): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-08-05 — Ellis County gets a Distinguished Service Award and gears up for a new jail project](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/13df9f48-33cc-405b-af71-5524ae78480d): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-07-22 — Ellis County approves road deals, fixes Precinct 3 pay, and eyes a 3% raise for officials](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/83568f9d-4985-4c01-b241-10e77e61aa66): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-07-08 — Ellis County Commissioners tackle local land use, drainage, and business permits](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/03d64b55-8806-4b6c-9ff2-e1f542fe96a2): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-06-24 — County Commissioners approve election security grant and sell old courthouse building](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/8745fde0-63d3-4cb0-b29f-de4b91dfa15c): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-06-10 — County approves new spay/neuter program and moves forward with courthouse restoration plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/93ce01db-63da-4744-a5e8-a1590206972d): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-05-27 — Ellis County approves road variances, copier leases, and Arcosa safety gear](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/240d8f26-759f-4442-9cee-0a51ec76f368): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-05-13 — Ellis County approves new development deals and wildfire awareness initiatives](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/1e6b73f1-ae13-4f72-b999-8495b0fd5667): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-04-29 — Ellis County Commissioners tackle animal shelter crisis and major development plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/3e4605fd-da34-4c19-883c-26b324513fa1): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-04-15 — Ellis County Commissioners tackle road variances, new animal shelter plans, and electricity costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/ae602e3d-2d86-4537-a810-21622dd330e7): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
- [2025-04-01 — Ellis County Judge Todd Little announces resignation as commissioners hire new engineer](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/meetings/c95eb5d5-e7b4-4664-a164-465025e538d6): Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda


## Civic issues (42)

- [Creation of County Administrator and Budget Officer Positions](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/city-management-appointment): general · priority: critical
- [Facility Planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/urban-development): development · priority: critical
- [Regional Animal Shelter Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/animal-shelter-construction): general · priority: critical
- [Courthouse Facility Improvements](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/courthouse-facility-improvements): development · priority: critical
- [Local Provider Participation Program Hospital Rate Setting](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/local-provider-participation-program-hospital-rate-setting): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for IH-35E and FM 308 Corridor](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/master-thoroughfare-plan-amendment-for-ih-35e-and-fm-308-corridor): roads · priority: high
- [Commercial Fire Code Standards and Permit Fees](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/commercial-fire-code-standards-and-permit-fees): public-safety · priority: high
- [Historical Tax Revenue Variances and Prospective Audit](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/budget-debate): budget · priority: critical
- [County Vehicle Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/county-vehicle-procurement): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [County Comprehensive Insurance Renewal](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/county-comprehensive-insurance-renewal): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [residential development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/residential-development): development · priority: high
- [November 2026 Joint Election Administration](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/county-election-results): governance · priority: high
- [County Facilities Director Appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/county-facilities-director-appointment): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Grand Prairie TERS Participation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/grand-prairie-ters-participation): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Data Center Regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/data-center-development): development · priority: critical
- [Tax Abatement Compliance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Drainage Master Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/drainage-master-plan): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Precinct 2 Commissioner Vacancy](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/elections): governance · priority: critical
- [Animal Shelter Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/animal-control-services): general · priority: critical
- [Jail Medical Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/public-health): general · priority: critical
- [Precinct 3 Road Rehabilitation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: high
- [Wind and Solar Energy Regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/wind-and-solar-energy-regulation): zoning · priority: high
- [emergency services contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/emergency-services-contract): public-safety · priority: high
- [public safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/fiscal-year-2026-proposed-budget-tax-rate): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Springside Estates Phase II Infrastructure Bonding](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/springside-estates-phase-ii-infrastructure-bonding): development · priority: medium
- [Electricity Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/electricity-procurement): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [State-to-County Personnel Transfer Policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/state-to-county-personnel-transfer-policy): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District 2024 Report](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/prairielands-groundwater-conservation-district-2024-report): environment · priority: medium
- [Skyline Acres Traffic Safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/skyline-acres-traffic-safety): roads · priority: medium
- [County Judge Resignation and Appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/county-judge-resignation-and-appointment): public-safety · priority: critical
- [elected officials salaries](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/elected-officials-salaries): governance · priority: high
- [police officer termination appeal](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/police-officer-termination-appeal): public-safety · priority: high
- [civil rights protest](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/civil-rights-protest): general · priority: medium
- [State of the City event](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/state-of-the-city-event): general · priority: medium
- [waste management](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/waste-management): general · priority: medium
- [youth curfew enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/youth-curfew-enforcement): general · priority: high
- [official misconduct investigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/official-misconduct-investigation): governance · priority: high
- [election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [public health initiative](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/public-health-initiative): general · priority: medium
- [emergency management](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/emergency-management): public-safety · priority: medium
- [population growth](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/issues/population-growth): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (50)

- [Ellis Ranch Manor](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/ellis-ranch-manor): subdivision · approved
- [Thunder Ridge Phase 3](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/thunder-ridge-phase-3): other · approved
- [Estates of Palmer](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/estates-of-palmer): subdivision · approved
- [Paved Road Frontage Variance - Parcel ID 200755](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/paved-road-frontage-variance-parcel-id-200755): variance · approved
- [William Griffin Addition Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/william-griffin-addition-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Paved Road Frontage Variance - Parcel ID 284659](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/paved-road-frontage-variance-parcel-id-284659): variance · approved
- [Road Frontage Variance - Parcel ID 192745](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/road-frontage-variance-parcel-id-192745): variance · approved
- [Green Meadow Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/green-meadow-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Bear Creek Polo Ranch Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/bear-creek-polo-ranch-phase-2): subdivision · approved
- [Mabel Meadows / Parcel ID 183342 Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/mabel-meadows-parcel-id-183342-variance): variance · approved
- [Heirloom Phase 1A](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/heirloom-phase-1a): subdivision · approved
- [Waterfall Ranch Phase 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/waterfall-ranch-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [Daybreak Manor](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/daybreak-manor): subdivision · approved
- [Sol Marina Energy Center, LLC](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/sol-marina-energy-center-llc): other · approved
- [Honeysuckle Trail Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/honeysuckle-trail-subdivision): variance · approved
- [Weekly Branch Road Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/weekly-branch-road-phase-2): variance · approved
- [Estates of Windsor](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/estates-of-windsor): subdivision · approved
- [Road Frontage Variance - Parcel 304007](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/road-frontage-variance-parcel-304007): variance · approved
- [Replat of Stewart's Property](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/replat-of-stewarts-property): other · approved
- [Highland Crossing Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/highland-crossing-replat): other · approved
- [Greystone Estates Phase 4](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/greystone-estates-phase-4): subdivision · approved
- [Erie Meadows](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/erie-meadows): other · denied
- [Ferris Ranch Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/ferris-ranch-phase-2): other · denied
- [Parcel ID 188438 Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/parcel-id-188438-variance): variance · approved
- [Green Acres North Edition, Tract 7A-1](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/green-acres-north-edition-tract-7a-1): other · approved
- [Parcel ID 296622 Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/parcel-id-296622-variance): variance · approved
- [Thunder Ridge Phase 2A and 2B](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/thunder-ridge-phase-2a-and-2b): other · approved
- [Cunningham Estates Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/cunningham-estates-phase-2): other · approved
- [Parcel ID 205414 Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/parcel-id-205414-variance): variance · approved
- [Vega Edition, Lots 1R, 2R, and 3R](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/vega-edition-lots-1r-2r-and-3r): other · approved
- [Variance Request - Parcel ID 191053](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/variance-request-parcel-id-191053): variance · approved
- [Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives Amendments](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/ellis-county-quality-growth-initiatives-amendments): other · approved
- [National IOS Waxahachie 33L](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/national-ios-waxahachie-33l): subdivision · approved
- [Estates of Hidden Creek](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/estates-of-hidden-creek): subdivision · approved
- [Weekly Branch Road Improvement](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/weekly-branch-road-improvement): other · approved
- [Weekly Branch Road Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/weekly-branch-road-subdivision): other · approved
- [Halverson Estates Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/halverson-estates-replat): other · approved
- [HWH Edition Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/hwh-edition-replat): other · approved
- [Trails at Hidden Creek](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/trails-at-hidden-creek): other · denied
- [Cobb's Place](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/cobbs-place): other · approved
- [Palmer Park Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/palmer-park-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Legendary Hills on Hamrock](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/legendary-hills-on-hamrock): other · approved
- [Bison Meadows](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/bison-meadows): subdivision · continued
- [Lyons Road Estates Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/lyons-road-estates-replat): other · approved
- [Grande Casa Ranchitos Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/grande-casa-ranchitos-replat): other · approved
- [May Pearl Hidden Hills Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/may-pearl-hidden-hills-replat): other · approved
- [Weston Holiday Data Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/weston-holiday-data-center): other · under-review
- [Grandview Estates Lots 19A & 19B Re-plat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/grandview-estates-lots-19a-19b-re-plat): subdivision · approved
- [211 Coffee Road Re-plot & Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/211-coffee-road-re-plot-variance): variance · approved
- [Sardis Road Commercial Combination](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/development/sardis-road-commercial-combination): variance · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rates](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/fy-2027-budget-and-tax-rates): business-jobs
- [Tax Year 2026 Tax Rate Adoption](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/tax-year-2026-tax-rate-adoption): taxes-budget
- [Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [Animal Shelter](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/animal-shelter): public-safety
- [Budget and Governance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-and-governance): taxes-budget
- [Trails at Hidden Creek](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/trails-at-hidden-creek): infrastructure
- [Legendary Hills Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/legendary-hills-development): development
- [Bear Creek Polo Ranch Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/bear-creek-polo-ranch-phase-2): development
- [Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/fiscal-year-2026-proposed-budget): taxes-budget
- [development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/development): development
- [Tax Abatement Compliance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/tax-abatement-compliance): taxes-budget
- [Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget): taxes-budget
- [Plat of Grande Casa Ranchitos](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/plat-of-grande-casa-ranchitos): water-utilities
- [Retiree Health Insurance Renewal](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/retiree-health-insurance-renewal): budget
- [Data Center Regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/data-center-regulation): zoning
- [Tax Rate and Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/tax-rate-and-development): taxes-budget
- [Commercial Fire Code Standards and Permit Fees](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/commercial-fire-code-standards-and-permit-fees): public-safety
- [Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/master-thoroughfare-plan-amendment): roads
- [Budget and Audit](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-and-audit): taxes-budget
- [Local Provider Participation Program Hospital Rate Setting](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/local-provider-participation-program-hospital-rate-setting): taxes-budget
- [Variance Request (Parcel 249-618)](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/variance-request-parcel-249-618): zoning
- [Ellis County Farm Heritage Day](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/ellis-county-farm-heritage-day): parks-rec
- [Animal Shelter Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/animal-shelter-funding): public-safety
- [Data Center Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/data-center-development): development
- [Granary Road Variance Request](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/granary-road-variance-request): roads
- [Budget Transparency](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-transparency): taxes-budget
- [Budget and Administration](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-and-administration): taxes-budget
- [Regional Animal Shelter](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/regional-animal-shelter): public-safety
- [HLH and RLP Scrap Metal Contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/hlh-and-rlp-scrap-metal-contract): environment
- [Animal Control and Shelter Needs](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/animal-control-and-shelter-needs): public-safety
- [Animal Control Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/animal-control-services): public-safety
- [Taxes and Tax Abatements](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/taxes-and-tax-abatements): taxes-budget
- [Historic Courthouse Restoration](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/historic-courthouse-restoration): taxes-budget
- [water-utilities](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/water-utilities): water-utilities
- [Budget and Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/budget-and-development): taxes-budget
- [Sheriff's Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/sheriffs-budget): public-safety
- [Greystone Estates Phase 4](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/greystone-estates-phase-4): development
- [Outdoor Business Order Amendments](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/outdoor-business-order-amendments): zoning
- [Animal Control Ordinance](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/animal-control-ordinance): public-safety
- [Variance Request (Parcel 207141)](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/variance-request-parcel-207141): zoning
- [Commercial Development Variance (Parcel 141-181)](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/commercial-development-variance-parcel-141-181): zoning
- [Whispering Creek Preserve](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/whispering-creek-preserve): development
- [The Hart Farm, Phase No. 1 Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/the-hart-farm-phase-no-1-replat): zoning
- [Wastewater Treatment and MUD Opposition](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/wastewater-treatment-and-mud-opposition): environment
- [Legendary Hills on Hamrock](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/legendary-hills-on-hamrock): development
- [Weston Holiday Data Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/weston-holiday-data-center): business-jobs
- [Adoption Day Proclamation](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/adoption-day-proclamation): public-safety
- [Tax Abatement](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/tax-abatement): business-jobs
- [Rebecca Perry Art Recognition](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/community/rebecca-perry-art-recognition): parks-rec


## Officials (20)

- [John Wray](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/john-wray): County Judge
- [Randy Stinson](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/randy-stinson): Commissioner Precinct 1
- [Lane Grayson](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/lane-grayson): Commissioner Precinct 2
- [Louis Ponder](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/louis-ponder): Commissioner Precinct 3
- [Kyle Butler](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/kyle-butler): Commissioner Precinct 4
- [Byron Winborne](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/byron-winborne): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Terry Ogden](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/terry-ogden): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Dusty Autrey](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/dusty-autrey): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Shannan Lampier](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/shannan-lampier): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Calla Ross](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/calla-ross): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Deborah Bonner](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/deborah-bonner): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Chris Macon](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/chris-macon): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Gene Calvert](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/gene-calvert): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Grace Pandithurai](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/grace-pandithurai): Board Member — Ellis County Bail Bond Board
- [Krystal Valdez](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/krystal-valdez): County Clerk — Administration
- [Alberto Mares](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/alberto-mares): Director of Development — Administration
- [Zach Gerich](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/zach-gerich): County Engineer — Administration
- [Cheryl Chambers](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/cheryl-chambers): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Lindy Beaty](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/lindy-beaty): County and District Attorney — Administration
- [Staci Parr](https://mytexasrecord.org/elliscounty/officials/staci-parr): County Auditor — Administration