Brazos County Commissioners Court - August 18, 2026

The Brazos County Commissioners Court held a regular session on August 18, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of change order number three for the Brazos County Expo Complex building maintenance project with Spa Glass Construction, and approval of the second phase of a radio replacement project with Motorola Solutions Inc. for $668,699.93. The court also approved a business associate and sales agreement with Kukica Minol for imaging software for the Medical Examiner's Office, and a first amendment to a tax abatement agreement with Relis Campus Data and Research Center LLC, transferring it to This Way Global, Inc., which involves a $700 million asset valuation and a 50% tax abatement for the first 10 years. Additionally, the court approved increasing the US Bank credit card limit from $150,000 to $500,000 to facilitate utility payments and vendor rebates. Budget discussions focused on the 2026 tax rate proposal, highlighting a structural deficit requiring use of fund balance and the need for responsible growth and spending controls. Public comments emphasized concerns about tax increases and spending priorities. The meeting also included presentations on law enforcement career development and cybersecurity concerns related to election systems. No votes were taken in executive session, and the meeting adjourned without further action.