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Galveston County
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Mark Henry

County Judge2023-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

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 (18)(Public Safety)

high↑Oct 2025[16]

emergency management

The impact is minimal, though it may affect costs for residents who would otherwise use burning for debris disposal.

high↑Sep 2026[13]

Health District Shared Services Agreement

Anticipates at least $500,000 in operational savings.

high→Jan 2025[12]

public safety

Funded through general fund reserves and existing capital project allocations.

high↑Jan 2026[10]

emergency services

The county is footing the bill for these emergency operations to prevent weather-related health crises.

medium↓Jan 2026[10]

emergency weather response

You might save a bundle on plumbing repairs by wrapping your pipes now instead of dealing with a burst later.

high↓Feb 2025[9]

Home Elevation Program

Grant-funded project funds remain encumbered pending future contract award.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Jeep Weekend Towing Operations

The exclusion of local businesses could impact local revenue and economic participation.

high↓Apr 2025[1]

Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Contract awarded based on competitive proposal scoring.

high↓Jul 2025[1]

Medical Examiner Agreement

Staffing positions funded within the approved medical examiner office budget.

high↓Aug 2025[1]

Eviction Fee Adjustments

Fees for evictions and possession orders will increase by $25.

low↓Jun 2025[1]

Law Enforcement Recognition

high↓Apr 2025[1]

Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit Expansion

Initial vehicle outfitting costs funded via budget transfer from general reserves; dogs and training funded by donations.

high↓Jul 2025[1]

League City Office Hours

No direct fiscal impact was specified for the policy change.

medium↓Mar 2025[1]

environmental safety and industrial oversight

Projects are funded by private companies with potential federal tax credit incentives.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

fireworks regulation

You could be looking at a hefty fine or the total loss of your investment if you buy fireworks that are illegal in your specific city.

medium→Mar 2026[0]

public safety and beach access

You might end up wasting gas and time driving to a beach that's already closed to the public.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

public safety oversight

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for emergency services and potential legal liabilities if these safety protocols aren't clearly defined.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

public safety policy

Setting up and maintaining this database will likely require a new chunk of the county budget for tech and administrative oversight.

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 (16)

Recorded while Henry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Jul 6, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system with the City of Galveston submitted by Information Technology

approved3-0Jun 8, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS System with Tiki Island submitted by Information Technology

approved3-0Jun 8, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system with Port of Galveston submitted by Information Technology

approved4-0May 22, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS System with Bayou Vista submitted by Information Technology

approved4-0May 22, 2026

Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI Regional Planner grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration

approved5-0May 11, 2026

Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI M&A grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration.

approved5-0May 11, 2026

Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration.

approved5-0May 11, 2026

Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI LEPTA grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration.

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Armored Rescue Vehicle grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted…

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI M&A grant to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by Grants Administration

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Regional Planner grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by…

approved5-0Apr 27, 2026

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as…

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS System with the City of Hitchcock submitted by Information Technology

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Consideration of approval of Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Galveston County Public Safety Consortium On-Premise and Cloud-Based Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS system with the City of Clear Lake Shores submitted by Information Technology

approved5-0Mar 2, 2026

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Homeland Security Division as…

approved5-0Jan 5, 2026

Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form submitted by Professional Services

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.