Kyle Butler
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 8:42
- Avg per meeting
- 1:15
- Segments
- 196
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Top issues during term (20)
Creation of County Administrator and Budget Officer Positions
Funds a new county administrator, assistant administrator, and administrative coordinator.
Facility Planning
Approximately $11 million purchase and renovation cost funded within existing budget plans.
Regional Animal Shelter Development
The project is funded by a $15 million grant, with estimated annual operating costs around $1.3 million.
Courthouse Facility Improvements
Contract amount is $3,127,655 with a 7% contingency.
Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for IH-35E and FM 308 Corridor
Saves the county and state from constructing an expensive and topographically challenging roadway across flood control structures.
Historical Tax Revenue Variances and Prospective Audit
Generates $90,239,349 in total revenue, reflecting a $7 million revenue increase from growth.
Local Provider Participation Program Hospital Rate Setting
Zero cost to county general revenue while unlocking substantial federal matching funds for local hospitals.
County Vehicle Procurement
Aims to optimize vehicle lifecycle costs and trade-in values across the county fleet.
Commercial Fire Code Standards and Permit Fees
Permit fees for commercial buildings increased under the 2024 code schedule, such as a fee increase from $250 to $1,250 for a 5,000 square foot building.
County Comprehensive Insurance Renewal
Total premium increased by $286,098.20 over the previous year.
County Facilities Director Appointment
Fulfills budgeted personnel costs for the county facilities department.
residential development
Allows for property development and potential increase in tax base, while conditions aim to mitigate negative impacts.
November 2026 Joint Election Administration
Cost-sharing agreements reduce election expenses for participating local entities.
Grand Prairie TERS Participation
The county could potentially contribute millions in tax increments over 10-30 years, though it is projected to retain significantly more in total tax revenue.
Data Center Regulation
The project represents a potential $15 billion investment at full build-out, with millions in annual tax revenue for the county.
Tax Abatement Compliance
Pausing new abatements aims to protect the county's future tax revenue in an uncertain legislative environment.
Drainage Master Plan
Unknown, but residents noted potential property damage costs.
Jail Medical Services
The department is actively seeking grant funding to expand services and hire additional support staff.
Animal Shelter Funding
The county will save on the monthly $9,085 contract fee but faces potential costs for future shelter solutions.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Vacancy
Potential contract costs exceed $470,000 for e-poll books and software licenses.
Decisions during term (599)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items A1-A3, A6-A12, and F1-F7
Ellis Ranch Manor Bond Release and Maintenance Bond Acceptance
Estates of Palmer Maintenance Bond Release and Infrastructure Acceptance
Thunder Ridge Phase 3 Bond Actions
Hibbs Hallmark Comprehensive Insurance Renewal
FY 2027 Local Provider Participation Program Mandatory Payment Rate
External Audit Services Agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment
County Retiree Health Insurance Premium Coverage
Personnel Action Procedures Formalization
Motion to Revoke Ellis County Fire Code Adoption (2024 IFC)
Reclassification of Part-Time Road Worker Positions
Interlocal Agreement with Avalon ISD
Interlocal Agreement with Ennis ISD
Interlocal Agreement with City of Alma
Appointment of Zachary Garrick to TIRZ Boards 1, 2, and 3
Proclamation: Ellis County Farm Heritage Day
Item A4: ASPCA Memorandum of Understanding
Item A5: TDEM Incident Support Task Force MOU
Consent Agenda Approval
Voting record (28)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Establish Office of County Budget & Appoint Interim Budget Officer
Establish Office of County Administration
Adoption of Tax Year 2026 Tax Rate
Ratification of Property Tax Increase for FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Adoption of Tax Year 2025 Property Tax Rate
Variance Request for Ellis Ranch Manors Development
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage (Private Road)
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage (Easement Access)
Accept Performance Bonds for Springside Estates, Phase 3
Planning Exemption for Family Land Transfer
Ratify Preliminary Plat of Ellis Ranch Manors
Yarbrough's Yard Replat
Deny the replat