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Grimes County
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Chad Mallett

Commissioner, Precinct 12024-2028

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
34
Total speaking time
4:06:53
Avg per meeting
7:16
Segments
4061

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jul 2026[79]

FY 2027 Budget Planning

Sets county tax rates and spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year across all departments.

critical↓Mar 2025[39]

Ambulance Fleet Expansion

Involves annual county funding allocations for emergency services across multiple districts.

critical↓Apr 2026[33]

Industrial Development Oversight

Residents fear increased utility costs and potential devaluation of surrounding properties.

high↑Sep 2026[27]

Jail Population and Operational Shortfall

$15,000 transfer from county contingency funds.

critical→Feb 2026[26]

County Employee Compensation

$17,833.27 budget adjustment funded from existing equipment funds.

high↑Oct 2025[25]

County Burn Ban Continuation

Reduces potential emergency response costs associated with uncontrolled brush fires.

critical↑Mar 2026[21]

SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal

The project could involve significant tax abatements and infrastructure grants, potentially impacting the county's long-term tax base.

high→Mar 2026[18]

Early Voting Access

Adding a full-time position would increase the county's annual payroll budget.

high↑Jul 2025[13]

Road Department Restructuring

Allocates capital funds for road construction, repairs, and grant-funded infrastructure projects.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

Property Replat Reviews

The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.

critical↑Jan 2026[12]

SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations

This would reduce 'tax churn' where one government entity pays taxes to another.

high↑Jul 2026[10]

Grimes County Animal Rescue Facility Maintenance

The court is considering a $20,000 operational budget for the rescue, with additional funds to be determined for building maintenance.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Replacement of Damaged Road Maintenance Equipment

Up to $195,824.14 from fund balance, partially offset by insurance settlements.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Road and Bridge Project Fund Transfers

Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in budget transfers, grant funding, and reserve allocations for road repairs.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Development Oversight and Permit Staffing

Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.

high↓Jul 2026[5]

Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract would cost $35,000 annually.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

economic development

Expect a major boost to the local tax base and more money circulating through our neighborhood businesses.

critical↓Feb 2026[3]

Illegal Dumping Abatement

The cleanup of tires from Holland Creek will cost the county $18,161.

high↓May 2026[2]

economic development incentive

The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

Senior Meal Services and Aging Agreement

Establishes meal reimbursement rates and funding structures for regional senior nutrition programs.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Mallett 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.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-26

    to approve the request

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-26

    Consider and take action to approve the 2026 National Voter Registration Day Resolution and declare September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day, and authorize the County Judge as signatory

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-08-19

    initiate a burn ban effective immediately and to exempt cooking fires conducted on appropriate surfaces with proper extinguishing materials present

  • secondedpassed 3-22026-08-19

    Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 3-22026-08-19

    Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • seconded2026-08-19

    Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Authorize a burn ban effective this date, with an exemption for cooking fires (barbecue pits, grills, closed cooking appliances) conducted on dirt or concrete surfaces with proper …

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve consent agenda items one, two, and three: Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills, payroll, and budget amendments/line-item transfers.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Adjourn the meeting.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-10

    Adjourn

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    MOU with Greater Brazos Partnership

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    IT Backup Solution Swap

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    Discussion and possible approval of authorized IT-approved chatbots for employee use under the organization's AI policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    Professional Services Contract (Odyssey Engineering)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    Discussion and action on the designation and creation of EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    Grimes County Investment Policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-05

    2027 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27

    Adjourn

  • movedpassed 5-02026-07-15

    CIRA AI Training Enrollment

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (313)

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

Voting record (89)

78 yes11 no

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Voted noSep 16, 2026

Motion by County Judge Joe Fauth to Approve option two for the TCOLE salary structure in the FY 2027 budget, adding a $4 per hour increase to the current salary structure for all TCOLE employees acros

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve option one for the TCOLE salary structure in the FY 2027 budget, moving patrol deputies' current year midpoint to the min and adding a $4 per hour increa

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Adopt the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget for Grimes County with the changes discussed, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 111.008.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Adopt the tax rate for Grimes County for Tax Year 2026 at $0.3950 per $100 taxable valuation ($0.3950 for maintenance and operations, $0.0000 for debt service), pursuant to Local Government Code Secti

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

TCOLE Salary Option Vote

Offered motion to adopt Option One to adjust patrol deputy salaries.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

FY 2026/2027 Budget Adoption

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Tax Rate Adoption for Tax Year 2026

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

amend the motion to reduce the letter of intent for ambulance purchase from four ambulances to two ambulances, and revisit once the budget is finalized.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Annual Contracts Bidding and Renewal

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Acceptance

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Ambulance Purchase Letter of Intent

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Burn Ban Implementation

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion to Recess over Public Comment Open Meetings Act Question

Moved to recess to ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act regarding unlisted public comments.

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion to Propose a Tax Rate of 0.39

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion to Propose a Tax Rate of 0.395

Expressed concern about maintaining adequate reserves and capital project funding.

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to Recess until the county attorney can be present to address the Open Meetings Act question in person so the Court doesn't knowingly violate the Open Meetings Act.

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to propose a 2027 tax rate of 0.39 per $100 valuation.

Voted noAug 14, 2026

Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to propose a 2027 tax rate of 0.395 per $100 valuation.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

Voted yesAug 7, 2026

Approve the proposed salary, expenses, and other allowances for Grimes County elected officials for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as designated in the preliminary budget proposed by the County Judge, with

Voted yesAug 7, 2026

Propose Salary, Expenses, and Allowances for Elected Officials

Voted yesJul 31, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesJul 30, 2026

Adjourn Budget Hearing

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Adjourn Meeting

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Authorize RFQs for Jail Expansion

Voted noJul 24, 2026

Administer Oath to Constable Gary Bender

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Adjourn Budget Meeting Part One

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (Item 6 Tabled)

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Approval of Variance for Traditions RV Park

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Authorization for County Attorney to Issue 30-Day Notice for Economic Development Negotiations

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Approve the designation and creation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No 01-2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Motion by Chad Mallett to Approve a Section 381.004 Economic Development Program and Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Designation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No. 01-2026-001

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement with SpaceX

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Approval of Section 381.004 Economic Development Program Agreement

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Appoint Committee Members and Flexible Liaisons for Tax Abatements

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Adjourn Special Meeting

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Out-of-State Travel Credit Card Use for Matthew Pfeifer

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Treasurer's Travel Budget Increase

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Constable Precinct 1 Mobile Radio Replacement

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

GPS Tracking Device for Texas Parks and Wildlife Vehicle

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Master Gardeners Use of Lions Club Building

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Temp-to-Hire Staffing Contract with Ameritech Staffing

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Waiver Valuation Policy for CR 409/Pinebrook GLO MIT-MOD Grant

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Termination of CDV23-0382 Brosig Avenue Bridge Project Grant

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Road Department Field Operations Restructuring and Budget Transfers

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Auditor's Office Conference Meal Reimbursement

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Credit Card Policy Exception for Historical Commission and Child Welfare Board