Cary W. Shaw
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- Total speaking time
- 0:45
- Avg per meeting
- 0:45
- Segments
- 20
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Top issues during term (20)
County Employee Compensation
Impacts county expenditures for elected official compensation in the FY 2027 budget.
Independent Investigation into County Payroll Irregularities
Cost the county approximately $70,000 in unauthorized or duplicate salary payments for a single elected office.
Industrial Development and Data Centers
The resolution requires developers to provide bonds for project initiation and site cleanup.
civic infrastructure development
Expect a potential hike in local taxes or a major shift in city budget priorities to fund these massive construction or renovation projects.
Public Works Leadership
Neutral, as positions are being reclassified within existing budget parameters.
infrastructure development
This move will require a major commitment of public funds, likely shifting tax dollars away from other city projects to cover construction and land costs.
Lubbock County Expo Center Venue Project
The project involves a $375,000 schematic design phase funded by LCEC, with a total estimated project budget of $67 million.
Departmental Staff Reclassifications and Title Changes
Salary adjustments associated with position reclassifications between grades AD04 and AD03.
Community Grants via Unclaimed Property Funds
Allocation of accumulated unclaimed property funds totaling over $30,000 across multiple community projects.
Interlocal Loan Agreement with City of Abernathy
An $80,000 loan disbursement from the county to the City of Abernathy.
Volunteer Fire Department Support
Involves county-wide fire protection funding and loan commitments.
Emergency Communications Modernization
The district budget reflects ongoing costs for equipment and software upgrades.
Drought and Wildfire Preparedness
The county is utilizing state assets and coordinating resources to manage fire risks.
IT and Cybersecurity Partnership
The proposal suggests potential annual savings of $2 to $4 million.
Fraud Protection for Property Records
The costs are covered by existing records preservation and archive fees rather than the general budget.
Compensation Policy Reform
The policy will have a budgetary impact as some positions are adjusted to meet market rates.
surveillance camera ban petition
Taxpayers could save money if the cameras are scrapped, but the city might lose out on tech investments already made.
Community Arts Funding
The $3,000 grant is funded through unclaimed funds.
First Responder Mental Health
The county risks losing filing fee revenue if papers are not served within the new five-day statutory window.
municipal court warrant resolution
It saves residents from paying heavy arrest-related fees, while bringing overdue fine revenue back into the city.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Shaw 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-10
ImageNet Consulting Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-10
Halff Associates Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-10
High Point Village Plat
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-10
Surplus Property Transfer
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-10
TxDMV Optional Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Road Donation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the sale of Lubbock County’s surplus or salvage property through an online auction per Local Government Code §263.152(a)(1)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated July 27, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Addendum with NetApp U.S. Public Sector, Inc
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the 2026 Idalou Cotton Fest event held in the City of Idalou, pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.044, will be used to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-27
Auditor and Financial Matters (as amended)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action to consider the Personnel Committee recommendations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action to set salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected county or precinct officers for FY 2027, per Local Government Code 152.013(a)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated July 13, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-13
Road Donation Acceptance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-13
Payment of Claims
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-13
Adopt Brand Guide and Identity Standards
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-13
Ratify Subdivision Regulations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-13
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Master Agreement and Quote with Landauer, Inc. for dosimetry monitoring services for the Medical Examiner’s Office
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-13
Budget Adjustments: Transfers and Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (439)
Recorded while Shaw was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Auditor and Financial Matters, Budget Adjustments, and Transfers
Authorization of Payment of Claims
Acceptance of Investment Policy
Acceptance of Lubbock County Debt Management Policy
Approval of USI Insurance Renewal for Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation
Approval of Out-of-Cycle Payment for USI Insurance Policies
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 8 through 19
Approval of CFWTX Community Grant Application for ODR Mediation Activities
Adoption of FY 2027 Medical Examiner Fee Schedule
Approval of Client Service Agreement with Alliance Communications
Authorization of FY 2027 Fire Suppression and Rescue Services Agreements
Approval of Loan Agreement with Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department
Approval of Loan Agreement with Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department
Installation of 45 mph Speed Limit Signs on CR 6300
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Behar Abdulahi to attend the Accelarate 2026 Public Work Elements XS Conference in New Orleans, LA.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Corporal Juan Bueno to attend Bomb Squad Training in Anniston, Alabama.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the third of four one-year renewals with Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms for Sheriff’s Office Uniform Services.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-119 and authorize the County Judge to sign a Resolution to allow Valor Telecom Texas LLC, to install 2.5 miles of aerial fiber optic cable from CR 1300 to CR…
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the third of four one-year renewals with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office Uniform Services.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the purchase of food and beverages with County credit cards for the Office of Dispute Resolution training sessions, workshops, and meetings for FY 2027.
Voting record (15)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
accept and approve the Grievance Committee recommendations for FY 2027 per Local Government code 152.016(b) to increase the salary of the Lubbock County Tax Assessor Collector to $110,000.00.
Grievance Committee Recommendation for Tax Assessor-Collector Salary
Resolution Regarding Large-Scale Industrial Development
Voted in favor to promote transparency and protect county citizens from unexpected industrial projects.