Austin Koos
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Affects county property tax rates and overall municipal spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
energy infrastructure development
This project brings a $400 million capital injection into the county, likely boosting the local tax base and creating construction jobs.
Outdoor Burn Ban Extension
None directly, but prevents costly wildfire emergency responses.
Animal Control Facility Development
The project involves significant capital investment, though specific costs for the new design are pending.
County Financial Administration & Grants
Provides state funding support for local law enforcement compensation.
public safety advisory
Staying home saves you from the potential costs of a car accident or emergency towing fees.
Rail Trail Security
The total distribution amount is $136,000.
Community Event Funding
The county is allocating a total of $4,500 in support for these two community events.
Courthouse Infrastructure
$72,957 for delivery and installation.
election administration
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for the city's legal defense if this fight drags out in court.
County IT Leadership Transition
Standard departmental salary allocation for the IT Director position.
municipal staffing
These leadership changes could shift how the city allocates your tax dollars across various public services.
Summit Park Management
The county is currently paying for utilities and maintenance without a clear return on investment.
Regional Groundwater Conservation District Creation
Legal service costs will be incurred for representation regarding the district's creation.
County Cybersecurity Upgrades
Covered under county risk management pool services.
Opioid Litigation Settlement Participation
Potential financial recovery or settlement funds for the county.
2026 Seal Coat Road Project
County expenditure of $974,471.58 for road infrastructure improvements.
Estate Administration
The resolution of these estates involves significant assets and claims, including an estate claim of approximately $25,000.
Greater Harrison Sewage Rate Increase
The rate increase directly impacts monthly utility bills for residents served by the system.
Downtown Parking
Employees will pay $15 per month for parking.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Koos 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
adjourn the meeting
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-158
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
approve the contract for Engineering Services with Stephens Engineering for Harrison County TDA Grant CD25-0018 on behalf of Gum Springs WSC pursuant to the award of said grant
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Hatfield, Seconded by Comm. Koos, All members voting in favor, Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
approve the contract for Grant Administration services with Traylor & Associates for Harrison County TDA Grant CDV25-0018 on behalf of Gum Springs WSC pursuant to the award of said…
- secondedpassed2026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb Seconded by Comm. Koos All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-154
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb Seconded by Comm. Koos Motion carried (4-0 against and 1 abstention by Commissioner Timmins due to his board position at Community Healthcore) Order #2026-1…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb, Seconded by Comm. Koos, All members voting in favor, Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Consideration and action regarding the submission of a Grant Application to TxDOT for the use of IJJA Funds under the Infrastructure, Investment & Job Act for an electrical rehabilitation airport project (runway lighting and beacon) at Harrison County Airport
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
approve the payment for Regular Bills in the amount of $720,401.94
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos, Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Timmins, Seconded by Comm. Koos
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Timmins, Seconded by Comm. Koos
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos, Seconded by Comm. Timmins
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb, Seconded by Comm. Koos
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
approve the payment in the amount of $50,813.50 allocated from the 2025 Collections- Child Safety Fee with the incorporated cities within Harrison County to be disburdened $44,671.…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-26
approve the payment for Regular Bills in the amount of $905,743.89.
Decisions during term (186)
Recorded while Koos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.