Curtis Parrish
About
Curtis Parrish's platform centers on conservative fiscal management, emphasizing the importance of keeping property taxes low while funding essential county services. His priorities include modernizing county infrastructure, strengthening public safety, and ensuring efficient government operations through his continued leadership as County Judge.
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Campaign promises (3)
- taxesParrish intends to continue his focus on fiscal responsibility and maintaining low tax rates for Lubbock County residents.Related votes
- infrastructureHe aims to prioritize the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects and improvements to county facilities.Related votes
- public-safetyParrish has committed to enhancing public safety resources and supporting law enforcement operations within the county.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 8:05:20
- Avg per meeting
- 22:04
- Segments
- 7639
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
County Employee Compensation
Impacts county expenditures for elected official compensation in the FY 2027 budget.
FY 2027 County and Hospital District Budgets & Tax Rates
Sets county property tax rates and allocates $316 million across general and special funds for FY 2027.
property tax assessment
If big businesses successfully lower their tax burden through unfair protests, your own property tax bill might have to go up to keep the city budget balanced.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Parrish 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
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Troy Havard, in his capacity as Elections Administrator, as the Joint Elections Officer for the November 3, 2026, General Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Upon a motion by Curtis Parrish, seconded by Mike Dalby, the court unanimously voted to accept the bond for Troy Havard Lubbock County Elections Administrator for the term beginnin…
- movedpassed2026-08-10
TxDMV Optional Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the Notice of Election for the November 3, 2026, General Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Order of Election and to authorize the County Judge to sign the Order of Election for the November 3, 2026, General Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the bond for Raymond Billington, Chief Deputy Lubbock County Elections Administrator beginning July 27, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the bond for Troy Havard Lubbock County Elections Administrator beginning August 1, 2026 and ending August 1, 2027
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-10
Discuss, consider and/or take action to appoint Troy Havard, in his capacity as Elections Administrator, as the Joint Early Voting Clerk for the November 3, 2026, General Election
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed2026-07-27
FY2027 Elected Official Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding Auditor and Financial Matters including Budget Adjustments,Transfers, and Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
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
Auditor and Financial Matters (as amended)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the fiscal period 10/01/25-09/30/26
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed2026-07-27
FY2027 Elected Official Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-27
Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding Auditor and Financial Matters including Budget Adjustments,Transfers, and Amendments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-13
Ratify Subdivision Regulations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-13
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
- movedfailed2026-06-22
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve a Variance Request in Precinct 4 regarding Section 9 - Drainage for the Mustang Estates Subdivision, Lots 1-7, Block D, Section 14, located on CR 5800, in accordance with Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-22
Funding for Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-22
Lubbock County Law Library Policies
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (23)
Recorded while Parrish was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Auditor and Financial Matters, Budget Adjustments, and Transfers
Approve Lubbock County Hospital District FY 2027 Budget
Adopt FY 2027 Lubbock County Budget
Lubbock Emergency Communication District Proposed Budget
Approval of Budget Amendments and Claims
Acceptance of GFOA Budget Award
Auditor and Financial Matters, Budget Transfers, and Payment of Claims
Acceptance of GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Budget Adjustments: Transfers and Amendments
Budget Transfers and Amendments
Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers
Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Amendments
Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers
Budget Transfers and Amendments
Budget Transfers
Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments
Auditor and Financial Matters: Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments
FY 2027 Budget Calendar
Approval of Budget Transfers
Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.