Mark Henry
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- Meetings spoken in
- 58
- Total speaking time
- 1:54:58
- Avg per meeting
- 1:59
- Segments
- 2658
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Top issues during term (20)
HR Policy Manual Revisions
Affects staff leave accruals and personnel administration costs.
Grants Administration Policy
Brings external state and federal grant funding into county operations.
infrastructure funding
Funded through existing county engineering and road bond allocations.
emergency management
The impact is minimal, though it may affect costs for residents who would otherwise use burning for debris disposal.
FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate
Maintains the tax rate at $0.32406 per $100 of valuation with no tax rate increase for property owners.
Flood Mitigation Services
The position is part of the overall personnel budget adjustments.
Health District Shared Services Agreement
Anticipates at least $500,000 in operational savings.
FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate
Sets county spending at $179 million and maintains property tax rates below the no-new-revenue threshold.
public safety
Funded through general fund reserves and existing capital project allocations.
law enforcement oversight
Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees or potential liability costs if the department's leadership issues continue to escalate.
Infrastructure and Pipeline Permitting
Funded via budget transfers from general fund reserves to county capital project funds.
South Kemah Drive and Prairie Street Engineering Projects
Funded via 2019 road bonds and 2025 mobility and drainage bond allocations.
emergency services
The county is footing the bill for these emergency operations to prevent weather-related health crises.
emergency weather response
You might save a bundle on plumbing repairs by wrapping your pipes now instead of dealing with a burst later.
Walter Hall Park Stewardship Discussion
League City proposes investing over $4 million in park renovations.
Floodplain Variance Request
The owner claimed a loss of potential rental income and property value, but the county faces potential federal penalties if non-compliant structures are permitted.
Election Equipment Procurement
Covered by standard election services fees collected from participating local entities.
Leteff Acres Subdivision Replat
The sale involves 13.9 acres of county-owned land.
Home Elevation Program
Grant-funded project funds remain encumbered pending future contract award.
Mental Health Court Leadership
Funded through existing county purchasing allocations.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Henry 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Proposed Tax Rate under Senate Bill 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Motion to approve unconditionally
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-48
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to defer by Commissioner Giusti, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to The Urban Foresters, LLC, as recommended.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-78 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #25, #26, #27, #28, #29.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to Evaluation Committee, Wetz York Capital Management Group, LLC dba Deep Blue …
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded to DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. - BPSUD Waterline Project on Bolivar, HDR Engineering…
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-38 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel with the exception of item(s): # 37. (Agenda item # 37 voted on separately.)
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to Dickinson Girls Softball Association of Dickinson, Texas, as the sole respon…
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Coburn Supply Company, Inc., as recommended.
Decisions during term (1094)
Recorded while Henry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 15, 20, 57, 58, 61, 71)
HR 008 Time Off Policy Revisions
Award RFQ 26-109 GLO Coastal Management Program Engineering Services
Award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services
Order for payroll ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20
Internal audit report of the Galveston County Child Welfare Fund for period of 8/1/2025 - 7/31/2026
Early check release dated 9/3/2026 to Comforts of Home Services, check number AP00488942
Indemnification request from the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office dated 8/13/2026
Receive and file transfer of funds within the District Attorney's Forfeiture Fund 2131-127100
Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections
Receive and file August 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections
Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication District Proposed FY2027 Budget submitted by the County Judge
Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication (911) District Annual Audit for Year Ended December 31, 2025 submitted by the County Judge
Receive and file FY2027 Budget for General Fund Accounts and Contraband Account submitted by the District Attorney
Receive and file the approved FY2027 Galveston County Purchasing Budget submitted by the Purchasing Agent
Consideration of a Resolution designating October 4-10, 2026, as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2
Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy HR-008 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources
Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy-007 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources
Consideration of renewal of public official bonds for Constables Pct. 1 through Pct. 4 and the Sheriff’s office submitted by Legal Services Manager
Voting record (485)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 15, 20, 57, 58, 61, 71)
HR 008 Time Off Policy Revisions
Award RFQ 26-109 GLO Coastal Management Program Engineering Services
Award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-68 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #15, #20, #57, #58, #61 and #71.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Appfel that contract be awarded to Huitt-Zollars, Inc., as recommended.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded to Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC dba ICSolutions, as recommended
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
Consideration of approval of an order modifying the June 29, 2026 order establishing new precinct boundaries
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-57 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): # 37. (Agenda items # 37 voted on separately.)
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve Tax Rate of $0.32406 per $100 in valuation by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Aspen Imaging, LLC dba Signature Aspen, as recommended.
Consent Agenda (Items 1-36, 38-57)
Item 37: Interlocal Agreement for Shared Services with Health District
Emphasized that the county has maintained the no-new-revenue tax rate for 16 years by finding efficiencies and expects half a million dollars in savings.