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Lubbock County
JR

Jordan Rackler

Commissioner Precinct 42023-2026

About

Jordan Rackler's platform centers on responsible financial management, highlighting his previous stands on taxation and major county projects like the Expo Center. He emphasizes his commitment to continuing strong representation for the residents of Precinct 4 in Lubbock County.

Campaign promises (1)

  • taxes
    Jordan Rackler campaigned on his conservative stance on taxes and his opposition to the Expo Center.
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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
37:36
Avg per meeting
2:54
Segments
560

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Sep 2025[59]

County Employee Compensation

Impacts county expenditures for elected official compensation in the FY 2027 budget.

critical↑Sep 2026[50]

Independent Investigation into County Payroll Irregularities

Cost the county approximately $70,000 in unauthorized or duplicate salary payments for a single elected office.

high↑Oct 2023[31]

County Road Maintenance

Minor costs associated with sign installation and road repair labor.

critical↑Jun 2026[31]

Industrial Development and Data Centers

The resolution requires developers to provide bonds for project initiation and site cleanup.

critical↑Oct 2023[24]

Mental Health Awareness and Services

The county is investing in diversion programs to reduce the burden on jails and emergency departments.

high↑Oct 2025[19]

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.

high↑Jul 2026[15]

Public Works Leadership

Neutral, as positions are being reclassified within existing budget parameters.

critical↑Oct 2024[15]

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.

high↑May 2025[12]

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.

critical↓Oct 2025[12]

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Departmental Staff Reclassifications and Title Changes

Salary adjustments associated with position reclassifications between grades AD04 and AD03.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Community Grants via Unclaimed Property Funds

Allocation of accumulated unclaimed property funds totaling over $30,000 across multiple community projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Interlocal Loan Agreement with City of Abernathy

An $80,000 loan disbursement from the county to the City of Abernathy.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Volunteer Fire Department Support

Involves county-wide fire protection funding and loan commitments.

high↓Feb 2025[9]

Emergency Communications Modernization

The district budget reflects ongoing costs for equipment and software upgrades.

high↑Jun 2025[6]

Drought and Wildfire Preparedness

The county is utilizing state assets and coordinating resources to manage fire risks.

high↓Aug 2025[6]

IT and Cybersecurity Partnership

The proposal suggests potential annual savings of $2 to $4 million.

medium↑Jan 2026[6]

Fraud Protection for Property Records

The costs are covered by existing records preservation and archive fees rather than the general budget.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Compensation Policy Reform

The policy will have a budgetary impact as some positions are adjusted to meet market rates.

high↑Sep 2026[5]

surveillance camera ban petition

Taxpayers could save money if the cameras are scrapped, but the city might lose out on tech investments already made.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Rackler 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.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-10

    Auditor and Financial Matters

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-08-10

    Payment of Claims

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-08-10

    High Point Village Plat

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-08-10

    Surplus Property Transfer

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-08-10

    Road Donation

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    Upon a motion by Mike Dalby, seconded by Jordan Rackler, the court unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    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

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    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

  • movedpassed2026-07-27

    Auditor and Financial Matters (as amended)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    FY2027 Elected Official Salaries

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-27

    Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Elections Office at 1308 Crickets Avenue as the Main Early Voting Polling Location for the November 3, 2026, General Election pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 85.002

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-07-13

    Road Donation Acceptance

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-13

    Payment of Claims

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-07-13

    Adopt Brand Guide and Identity Standards

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-07-13

    Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated June 22, 2026

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-22

    Termination of Erlys Janitorial Services

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-22

    Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s court dated June 8, 2026

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-06-22

    Monthly Unaudited Financial Report (May 2026)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-06-22

    Municipal Advisory Agreement with Hilltop Securities

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (439)

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

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Auditor and Financial Matters, Budget Adjustments, and Transfers

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Authorization of Payment of Claims

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Acceptance of Investment Policy

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Acceptance of Lubbock County Debt Management Policy

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of USI Insurance Renewal for Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Out-of-Cycle Payment for USI Insurance Policies

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 8 through 19

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of CFWTX Community Grant Application for ODR Mediation Activities

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Adoption of FY 2027 Medical Examiner Fee Schedule

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Client Service Agreement with Alliance Communications

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Authorization of FY 2027 Fire Suppression and Rescue Services Agreements

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Loan Agreement with Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Approval of Loan Agreement with Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Installation of 45 mph Speed Limit Signs on CR 6300

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

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.

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Corporal Juan Bueno to attend Bomb Squad Training in Anniston, Alabama.

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

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.

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

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…

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

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.

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

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)

15 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

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.

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Grievance Committee Recommendation for Tax Assessor-Collector Salary

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution Regarding Large-Scale Industrial Development

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Upon a motion by Jason Corley, seconded by Cary Shaw, the court voted to set salary, expenses, and other allowances of elected county or precinct officers for FY 2027, per Local Government Code 152.01

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Approval of FY 2027 Elected Official Salaries and Allowances

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Upon a motion by Jordan Rackler, seconded by Cary Shaw, the court voted to authorize the County Judge to sign a Lease Agreement with Lubbock County Expo Center, Inc. for the lease of the Lubbock Count

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Lease Agreement with Lubbock County Expo Center, Inc.

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

authorize the County Judge to sign a Commercial Contract-Improved Property for the purchase of property located at 1321 & 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas and authorize the Lubbock County Auditor to i

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Purchase 58th Street Property

Voted yesMar 23, 2026

authorize the signing of a Resolution Pertaining to the Advancement of the Lubbock County Expo Center Venue Project. As presented by Ashley Cox, Allan Wolf, Brent Clifford.

Voted yesMar 23, 2026

Resolution for Advancement of Lubbock County Expo Center Venue Project

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

approve a resolution in support of the Lubbock County Expo Center Venue Project in Lubbock County. As presented by Randy Jordan & Bill McCay.

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

pay from the contingency funds, invoice #701 in the amount of $12,090.25 from the Law Office of Benjamin Garcia, PLLC related to Corley v. Muerer. As presented by Jason Corley.

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

Payment of Legal Invoice #701 (Corley v. Muerer)

Voted yesJan 26, 2026

Resolution in Support of Lubbock County Expo Center Venue Project