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Johnson County, Texas
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Rick Bailey

Commissioner Precinct 12009-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

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 (9)(General)

critical→Nov 2024[35]

Infrastructure and Traffic Congestion

A $60 million bond program leveraging an additional $26 million in external partnership funding for regional infrastructure.

critical↓Feb 2016[9]

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.

medium↑Aug 2026[7]

candidate forum

This event is free to attend, though the policies discussed could eventually shift your property taxes or rent prices.

high↑Sep 2026[5]

city management appointment

Keeping an experienced hand at the wheel helps dodge costly administrative blunders and keeps city projects on budget.

medium↓Oct 2025[2]

animal control services

Building a new shelter would be a multi-million dollar expense.

medium↓May 2026[0]

municipal corruption/scandal

Taxpayer money is likely being wasted on legal fees and investigations instead of going toward the services we actually need.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

animal control

Expect your tax dollars to go toward emergency animal control staffing and potential trap-and-remove operations.

high↓Nov 2018[0]

biosolids regulation

This could lead to expensive legal battles for the city and potentially lower property values for homeowners living near the application sites.

medium→Oct 2025[0]

animal control policy

Taxpayers will likely see a slight uptick in local budget allocations to cover the costs of increased animal control patrols and shelter operations.

Decisions during term (13)

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

approved4-0Sep 28, 2026

Consider and Approve Budget Amendment Pursuant to Section 111.011 of the Local Government Code, General Fund, Transfers To,Intended to Align FY2026 Year-End Fund Balance with Minimum Fund Balance Requirements, in the Amount of…

approved4-0Sep 28, 2026

Consider and Approve Notice of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election with Amended Polling Locations; with Authorization for County - Elections Office

approved4-0Sep 28, 2026

Consider and Approve Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election with Amended Polling Locations; with Authorization for County - Elections Office

approved4-0Sep 14, 2026

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Application General Permit Authorization for Chad Foust-County Judge's Office

approved4-0Aug 10, 2026

Consider and Approve Debt Service Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due August 15, 2026, Interest in the Amount of $133,345.00, less Escrow in the Amount of $1,150.00, Totaling $132,195.00, to be Processed…

approved4-0Aug 10, 2026

Consider and Approve Notice of General Election for November 3, 2026; with Authorization for County Judge to Sign-Elections Office

approved4-0Aug 10, 2026

Consider and Approve Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election; with Authorization for County Judge to Sign-Elections Office

approved5-0May 26, 2026

Request from the Honorable Rick Bailey, Commissioner, Pet. 1 for Himself to Attend "Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition Summit 2026, Regional Transportation Council, and North Central Texas Council of Governments General Assembly…

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Public Hearing and Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit Authorizing Discharge of Wastewater; the Draft General Permit Applies to the Entire…

approved5-0Mar 23, 2026

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Public Meeting and Extension of Public Comment on a Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit TXG870000 Authorizing the Discharge of…

approved4-0Mar 9, 2026

Consider and Approve Johnson County's Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Annual Report for September 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025, TPDES General Permit Number TXR04000; with Authorization for County Judge to…

approved4-0Feb 9, 2026

Consider and Approve Partial Defeasance Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due February 10, 2026, Principal in the Amount of $115,000.00, Interest in the Amount of $3,450.00, Other Defeasance-Related Costs…

approved4-0Feb 9, 2026

Consider and Approve Debt Service Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due February 15, 2026, Principal in the Amount of $1,360,000.00, Interest in the Amount of $145,795.00, Totaling $1,505,795.00, to be…

Voting record (0)(General)

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