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Commissioners Court · October 7, 2026

Grimes County lifts burn ban, buys mower, and funds jail search

At the October 7, 2026 meeting, the Grimes County Commissioners Court lifted the countywide burn ban due to a drop in the drought index down to 311.

Recent meetingsAug 19 – Sep 23

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Sep 23Grimes County hikes security pay and keeps burn ban in place Sep 16Grimes County adopts FY 2027 budget and lowest tax rate since 1990 Sep 9Grimes County tackles pay equity and jail planning in marathon budget review Sep 2Grimes County Court debates higher minimum pay and road department staffing for 2027 budget Aug 26Grimes County sets $2 hourly pay raise and preps for jail rebuild in FY 2027 budget Aug 19Grimes County Court buys two ambulances, passes burn ban, and reviews audit

Issues to watch

Property Replat ReviewsFollow →County Burn Ban ContinuationFollow →Jail Structural IntegrityFollow →Replacement of Damaged Road Maintenance EquipmentFollow →

Development watch

Foster Estates Section 1 Block 3 Lot 9 Replatpending The Cedars Section 1 Block 3 Lots 10 & 11 Replatpending GLO MIT-MOD Tawneyberry/Live Oak Road Projectapproved CR 102 Bridge Geotechnical Studypending

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