Rick Bailey
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 51:57
- Avg per meeting
- 3:15
- Segments
- 925
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Increases property tax bills for local homeowners based on average taxable values.
Infrastructure and Traffic Congestion
A $60 million bond program leveraging an additional $26 million in external partnership funding for regional infrastructure.
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Camera) Operations
Potential local budget exposure if state grant reimbursements are permanently withheld.
Data Center Regulation
Potential long-term costs to taxpayers and utility ratepayers for upgraded transmission lines and depleted water aquifers.
public health emergency
It’s going to cost a lot to fix, but this declaration taps into state and federal emergency funds so the burden doesn't fall entirely on local taxpayers.
State-Supervised Alternative Housing in Residential Areas
Potential impact on surrounding property values and local infrastructure capacity.
Precinct 3 Sub-Courthouse Planning
Initial $16,000 planning contract plus reimbursable expenses, with future capital improvement costs anticipated.
Central Appraisal District Facility and Location Planning
Future capital expenditures and operating budget allocations shared among taxing entities.
Constable Precinct 2 287(g) Task Force Agreement
Potential federal reimbursement for training and equipment costs, though exact net financial impacts remain under review.
Jail Population and Mental Health Services
The proposed part-time nurse practitioner position would be an additional cost, though it could potentially reduce liability and psychiatric contract costs.
Sheriff's Department Controversy
The county will incur hourly legal fees for outside counsel.
Groundwater Management
The district is seeking state grant funding to improve groundwater science and monitoring.
candidate forum
This event is free to attend, though the policies discussed could eventually shift your property taxes or rent prices.
Fire Safety and Drought
Expect a major shift in the city budget as emergency funds are diverted to clean up the contamination and manage long-term testing.
urban development and affordability
Property values and construction activity will likely surge, but locals might face higher living costs if affordable options aren't successfully built.
city management appointment
Keeping an experienced hand at the wheel helps dodge costly administrative blunders and keeps city projects on budget.
public safety bond election
Property owners will likely see their tax bills affected to pay off this $62.5 million price tag over time.
Insurance Premium Increases
The county's contribution to the insurance plan is projected to increase by approximately $1.5 million.
Voting Precinct Redistricting
Costs associated with mailers and administrative updates to the voter registration system.
animal control services
Building a new shelter would be a multi-million dollar expense.
Decisions during term (567)
Recorded while Bailey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Bill Run for Court-Appointed Attorneys' Fees
Order 2026-95: Plat Revision for Ranches at Pecan Plantation
Platting Variance for 0.921-Acre Lot in Precinct 4
Travel Request for Sheriff's Office Investigators
Order 2026-98: Commissioners Court Terms and 2027 Holidays
Consider and Approve Budget Transfers for Current Term
Consider and Approve to Pay County Bills for Current Term
Consider and Approve Court Minutes for September 8, 2026- Special Session
Request from the Distriet Attorney's Offiee for the Honorable Timothy Good to Attend "2026 Elected Prosecutor Conference"
Request from the District Clerk's Office for the Honorable Will Keeton, Lori Richards, and Marya Garren to Attend "Texas District Court Alliance 26'^ Armual Workshop"
Request from the District Clerk's Offiee for the Honorable Will Keeton to Attend "County and Distriet Clerks' Association of Texas Region V Fall Conference"
Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit for South Central Water Company-County Judge's Office
Acknowledge Receipt of Notification Regarding an Application of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Egan to Highpoint 138kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project in…
Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision - Air Quality Standard Permit for Gravity…
Acknowledge Receipt of Federal Emergency Management Agency's Letter of Map Revision(LOMR)for Floodplain Management Purposes Including a Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) and a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)-County Judge's Office
Consider and Approve Interloeal Cooperation Agreement for Housing City's Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners for Budget Year 2026-2027 for the City of Keene; with Authorization for County Judge and Sheriff to Sign-Sheriffs Office
Consider and Approve Interloeal Cooperation Agreement for Housing City's Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners for Budget Year 2026-2027 for the City of Grandview; with Authorization for County Judge and Sheriff to Sign-Sheriffs Office
Consider and Approve Interloeal Cooperation Agreement for Housing City's Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners for Budget Year 2026-2027 for the City of Clebume; with Authorization for County Judge and Sheriff to Sign-Sheriffs Offiee
Consider and Approve Budget Amendment Pursuant to Section 111.011 of the Local Government Code, Sheriff Admin/Patrol, Vehicle & Heavy Machinery Repair & Maintenance, to Increase Budget for Insurance Proceeds from Texas Association of…
Voting record (9)
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