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## Recent meetings (27)

- [2026-10-30 — Polk County extends burn ban for 30 more days as drought conditions persist](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/411641bf-671e-4c2a-9b07-2453563aa387): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-10-27 — Court OKs half of $8.3M surplus plan for jail, sheriff and roads — rest waits for the new judge](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/61e0fb25-c39a-4fce-8b19-66a642966a00): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-10-13 — Polk County Commits $45K for Flock Cameras and Replaces Jail Control System](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/1cceffc4-c59d-43d1-bf6b-2e7ada2ba79f): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-09-22 — Polk County Commissioners approve nearly $700,000 for new voting machines and security gear](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/4da95c11-f3c5-4fc1-bd13-3d457813d5f9): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-09-08 — Polk County extends jail bed agreement with Angelina County and inks new tax collection contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/880cf182-041a-4796-be4b-845e1e738b01): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-09-03 — Polk County approves double pay for staff who worked through Tropical Storm Edouard](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/2ff0944d-70ef-4cae-9552-da51b45f0276): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-25 — Polk County adopts 2027 budget with $2,200 across-the-board raises and higher tax levy](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/822d06a2-875b-4bbc-a760-e93d3a4edf17): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-21 — Polk County extends burn ban for 30 days due to dry heat](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/e0f70584-0a25-442d-a72b-72e3a23beac3): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-11 — Polk County moves forward with tax rate and budget talks, tables pay scale](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/f5adff9d-227e-439f-ab82-efa13df1f0ed): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-08-04 — Polk County moves forward with FY2027 budget, adjusting tax collection rates and employee pay](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/14353a5b-b5ae-4d57-bb6c-47238e910e1b): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-07-28 — County court considers public defender grant and approves budget study](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/ab31b7b2-5caf-4113-8dff-4c6ccf05bbea): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-07-14 — Polk County Commissioners approve vehicle leases and budget timeline as recycling future is reviewed](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/c0e21c74-3964-4e26-bcaf-451507753c8e): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-06-23 — Polk County moves forward on IT security policy, HVAC repairs, and budget planning](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/9994a26b-87c9-43e8-90ea-bd51d85946b5): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-06-09 — Polk County Commissioners vote to advertise bids for Lake Livingston building and prep for budget season](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/d4aa6ca7-ede9-451a-84ab-7b454c694f78): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-05-26 — County looks at jail repairs, cancels DPS driver license facility plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/166130de-dc73-44e0-91eb-5de2dfb8dfce): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-05-12 — Polk County leaders take anti-harassment training](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/7bd878cc-bf2a-4667-8f98-a68632efe3bc): General
- [2026-05-12 — Polk County reviews budget requests, sheriff's pay proposal, and tax options](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/6052b4d4-7188-49bf-ac3e-fde29feb8235): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-04-28 — Polk County Commissioners Explore School Safety Services and Review Budget Requests](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/36ed43bb-3cf1-4fed-959a-80f8a693201c): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-04-14 — Polk County adopts new industrial permit rules for big power users](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/69ad8655-c7a5-4aa1-9c4c-e62c8088c941): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-24 — Polk County approves TrueComp software contract for three years to aid employee pay analysis](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/b596d0b2-b815-4d12-9819-b25f08cb9ec0): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-20 — Polk County lifts its burn ban after forest officials say conditions have improved.](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/c46a8752-e80a-4187-849d-f3d352b01a23): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-10 — Polk County targets disaster funds for road fixes in Indian Springs and Holiday Lakes](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/d0d622a0-bce1-44a1-8fc5-f1400d2a0ff0): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-03-04 — Polk County looks at $5M grant for disaster road repairs](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/4fb1158c-d769-4066-8d04-5f5f79b32e2c): General
- [2026-02-24 — Polk County awards road paving bid and approves RV park plans](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/1da7363d-18f6-429f-83a7-6fe8edd85c79): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-02-10 — Polk County Commissioners back ICE agreement, discuss DA office needs](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/c2341b6e-11ee-4a50-a64c-b11c93905daa): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-01-27 — Polk County moves inmates closer to home and hears update on local projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/00d7ce75-0670-43fd-a6ca-354258a793be): Commissioner's Court
- [2026-01-13 — Polk County Commissioners approve new software for public records and ticket printers](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/meetings/886ba32a-6e43-4ab1-ae3d-89e58e47b52e): Commissioner's Court


## Civic issues (50)

- [elections](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/elections): governance · priority: high
- [Flock Camera System Funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/flock-camera-system-funding): public-safety · priority: high
- [FY2027 County Budget Workshop and Personnel Requests](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/fy2027-county-budget-workshop-and-personnel-requests): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Subdivision Regulation Revisions and Lot Frontage Requirement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/zoning-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [Countywide Burn Ban and Drought Conditions](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/countywide-burn-ban-and-drought-conditions): public-safety · priority: high
- [Budget amendment using $8.3M in general fund reserves](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/budget-amendment-using-83m-in-general-fund-reserves): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Delinquent Tax Collection Special Counsel Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/tax-administration): budget · priority: high
- [Old Jail Facility Condition and Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/jail-staffing-and-operations): general · priority: critical
- [Annual Road Material Bids and Infrastructure Procurement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/annual-road-material-bids-and-infrastructure-procurement): roads · priority: high
- [Piney Ranch RV Park Variances and Development Plan](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/piney-ranch-rv-park-variances-and-development-plan): development · priority: medium
- [Tropical Storm Edouard Disaster Personnel Compensation](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/tropical-storm-edouard-disaster-personnel-compensation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Election expense line item increase](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/election-expense-line-item-increase): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Homeland security grant for fingerprint devices and drone](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/homeland-security-grant-for-fingerprint-devices-and-drone): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Bridge contractor payment troubles](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/bridge-contractor-payment-troubles): roads · priority: high
- [Segno Solar Project Road Use Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/energy-infrastructure): general · priority: medium
- [Emergency management contracts and school donations](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/emergency-management-contracts-and-school-donations): public-safety · priority: medium
- [NeoGov Software Implementation for County HR](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/neogov-software-implementation-for-county-hr): business-jobs · priority: high
- [GLO Disaster Recovery Grant Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/glo-disaster-recovery-grant): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [Inmate Housing Agreement with Angelina County](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/inmate-housing-agreement-with-angelina-county): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Jail Door Control and Access System](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/jail-door-control-and-access-system): public-safety · priority: high
- [Voting System Replacement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/election-administration): governance · priority: high
- [Issuance of Series 2026 Tax Notes](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/budget-debate): budget · priority: critical
- [public safety and urban development](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/public-safety-and-urban-development): development · priority: high
- [Goodrich ISD School Resource Officer Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/goodrich-isd-school-resource-officer-agreement): schools · priority: high
- [Employee Voluntary Life Insurance Transition](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/personnel-change): general · priority: critical
- [Future of County Recycling Operations](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/future-of-county-recycling-operations): environment · priority: high
- [County Employee Compensation and Salary Study](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/county-employee-compensation-and-salary-study): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Livingston VFD Property Conveyance](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/livingston-vfd-property-conveyance): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Cancellation of DPS CDL Facility Contract](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/cancellation-of-dps-cdl-facility-contract): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Indian Hills Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant Opposition](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/indian-hills-subdivision-wastewater-treatment-plant-opposition): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Indian Springs CDBG-DR Grant Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/indian-springs-cdbg-dr-grant): roads · priority: high
- [Senate Bill 22 State Grant Tracking and Law Enforcement Pay](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/senate-bill-22-state-grant-tracking-and-law-enforcement-pay): public-safety · priority: high
- [Public Defender Office Grant Reconsideration](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/public-defender-office-grant-reconsideration): public-safety · priority: high
- [Computer and Information Security Policy Update](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/computer-and-information-security-policy-update): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Website Document Accessibility Compliance](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/website-document-accessibility-compliance): business-jobs · priority: high
- [ICE 287(g) Warrant Service Officer Program Participation](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/ice-287-warrant-service-officer-program-participation): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Emergency Medical Response Concerns in Goodrich](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/emergency-medical-response-concerns-in-goodrich): public-safety · priority: high
- [Public Records Redaction and Citation Software Upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/public-records-redaction-and-citation-software-upgrades): public-safety · priority: medium
- [GLO CDBG Regional Mitigation Water Project Modifications](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/glo-cdbg-regional-mitigation-water-project-modifications): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Industrial High-Load Facility Site Impact Permit Policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/urban-development): development · priority: high
- [courthouse restoration](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/courthouse-restoration): general · priority: medium
- [public official misconduct](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/public-official-misconduct): governance · priority: medium
- [ordinance revision](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/ordinance-revision): general · priority: high
- [four-day workweek](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/four-day-workweek): general · priority: high
- [Disaster Debris Removal Prepositioned Contracts](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/emergency-management): public-safety · priority: high
- [Grant Compliance Internal Auditor Reclassification](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/municipal-administration-update): general · priority: high
- [railroad safety infrastructure](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/railroad-safety-infrastructure): transportation · priority: medium
- [municipal election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/municipal-election-results): governance · priority: high
- [railroad safety regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/railroad-safety-regulation): transportation · priority: medium
- [municipal banking services](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/issues/municipal-banking-services): general · priority: medium


## Development applications (9)

- [Red Horse Ridge Replat (Lot 3-A to Lots 3-A and 3-B-1)](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/red-horse-ridge-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Longhorn Valley Estates Lot R-4 Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/longhorn-valley-estates-lot-r-4-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Forest Hills Section 3 Reserve B Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/forest-hills-section-3-reserve-b-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Burton & Burton Properties Subdivision No. 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/burton-burton-properties-subdivision-no-1): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Indian Hills Estate Section 1 Block 2 Lots 3-6 Replat](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/indian-hills-estate-section-1-block-2-lots-3-6-replat): subdivision · approved
- [Piney Ranch RV Park](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/piney-ranch-rv-park): other · conditions-required
- [Cody Road Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/cody-road-subdivision): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Timber Ridge Ranchettes Subdivision, Block 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/timber-ridge-ranchettes-subdivision-block-1): subdivision · approved
- [Ellwood Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/development/ellwood-subdivision): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (36)

- [ICE 287(g) Warrant Service Officer Program Participation](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/ice-287g-warrant-service-officer-program-participation): public-safety
- [public-safety](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [$8.28 million budget amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/828-million-budget-amendment): budget
- [Lake Livingston Water Supply Corporation concerns](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/lake-livingston-water-supply-corporation-concerns): water-utilities
- [engineering](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/engineering): zoning
- [Industrial High-Lead Facility Site Impact Permit Policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/industrial-high-lead-facility-site-impact-permit-policy): zoning
- [Goodrich ISD School Resource Officer](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/goodrich-isd-school-resource-officer): schools
- [FY2027 County Budget and Property Tax Collection Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/fy2027-county-budget-and-property-tax-collection-rate): business-jobs
- [taxes-budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/taxes-budget): taxes-budget
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/fiscal-year-2027-budget-adoption): taxes-budget
- [School Safety Services](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/school-safety-services): public-safety
- [Indian Hills Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant Opposition](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/indian-hills-subdivision-wastewater-treatment-plant-opposition): water-utilities
- [Public Defender Office Grant Reconsideration](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/public-defender-office-grant-reconsideration): public-safety
- [Road & Bridge Precinct 4](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/road-bridge-precinct-4): roads
- [Future of County Recycling Operations](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/future-of-county-recycling-operations): environment
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/fiscal-year-2027-budget-and-property-tax-rate): parks-rec
- [Sheriff's Office FY2027 Budget Requests & Pay Raises](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/sheriffs-office-fy2027-budget-requests-pay-raises): public-safety
- [zoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/zoning): zoning
- [Fence Repairs in Precinct 1](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/fence-repairs-in-precinct-1): roads
- [Geese in Lakeside Village](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/geese-in-lakeside-village): public-safety
- [GLO Disaster Recovery Grant Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/glo-disaster-recovery-grant-application): infrastructure
- [Goodrich VFD Medical Call](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/goodrich-vfd-medical-call): public-safety
- [Lake Livingston Village Goose Situation](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/lake-livingston-village-goose-situation): public-safety
- [Goodrich VFD Response](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/goodrich-vfd-response): public-safety
- [Road & Bridge Pct 4 Complaint](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/road-bridge-pct-4-complaint): roads
- [Old Jail Facility Condition Assessment](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/old-jail-facility-condition-assessment): public-safety
- [jail](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/jail): public-safety
- [Industrial High-Load Facility Site Impact Permit Policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/industrial-high-load-facility-site-impact-permit-policy): zoning
- [Lakeside Village Geese](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/lakeside-village-geese): public-safety
- [Lakeside Village Geese Report](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/lakeside-village-geese-report): environment
- [School Resource Officer Mandates and Costs](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/school-resource-officer-mandates-and-costs): schools
- [Other](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/other): public-safety
- [Piney Ranch RV Park](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/piney-ranch-rv-park): environment
- [Goose Report Lakeside Village](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/goose-report-lakeside-village): environment
- [Animal Control](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/animal-control): public-safety
- [Lakeside Village Goose report](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/community/lakeside-village-goose-report): public-safety


## Officials (10)

- [Sydney Brown Murphy](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/sydney-brown-murphy): County Judge
- [Guylene Rogers Robertson](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/guylene-rogers-robertson): Commissioner Precinct 1
- [Mark DuBose](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/mark-dubose): Commissioner Precinct 2
- [Milt Purvis](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/milt-purvis): Commissioner Precinct 3
- [Jerry Cassity](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/jerry-cassity): Commissioner Precinct 4
- [Kari Miller](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/kari-miller): Assistant to the County Judge — Administration
- [Terri Williams](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/terri-williams): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Louis Ploth, Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/louis-ploth-jr): County Auditor — Administration
- [Schelana Hock](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/schelana-hock): County Clerk — Administration
- [Shelly Bush Sitton](https://mytexasrecord.org/polk-county/officials/shelly-bush-sitton): Criminal District Attorney — Administration