On the agenda: Caldwell County August 13, 2026 — data center (Aug 13)

COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES
110 S Main St.2nd Floor, Lockhart, Texas
Commissioners Court
13,2026,9:00 AM

Hoppy Haden
Teresa Rodriguez

County Judge
County Clerk

B.J. Westmoreland
Rusty Horne

Ed Theriot
Dyral Thomas

Commissioner, Pct. I
Commissioner, Pct.2
Commissioner, Pct.3
Commissioner, Pct. 4

A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Judge Haden called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

B.

IIWOCATION - Pastor Jared Fischer, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AI\[D TEXAS FLAGS:
(Texas Pledse: Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.)

Judge Haden lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flag.

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Items or comments from Court members or staff.
Commissioner Westmoreland wishes everyone in Lockhart ISD a great first day of school. He
reminds everyone to please be patient and use caution on the roadways.

E. CITIZENS'COMMENTS:
At this time any person may speak to Commissioners Court if they have filled out a Caldwell County Commissioners
Court Participation Form. Comments will be limited to four (4) minutes per person. No action will be taken on these
items and no discussion will be had between the speaker(s) and members of the Court. The Court does retain the

right to correct factual inaccuracies made by the speakers. (If longer than 30 minutes, then the balance of comments

will continue as the last agenda item of the day.) Citizens' Comments may be submitted to the Court by using the
form found at: https://www,co.caldwell.tx.us/pagelCommissionersCourtForm

Caldwell County citizens spoke in opposition to the closure of polling locations, with panicular concern
regarding the Precinct 4 polling location at St. Mark's. Citizens also expressed opposition to proposed data
centers and raised concerns regarding communication, transparency, ethics, morals and accountability
within county leadership.
Those who spoke included Jodie Fisher, Raquel Gonzalez, Esther Dussetschleger, Kathy Haigler, Barbara
Sanchez, Olga Hernandez, Bonita Heinzen, John Castillo, Bonnie Marshall, Diego Molina, Michael
Diatalevi, Chris Puguetti, Gayle Warren, Suzanne Rivas, Elizabeth Klenz, Mary Eisenberg, Kelsey Lang,

Claudia Hollern.

F. CONSENT AGENDA:
(The following consent items may be acted upon in one motion.)
F.1.To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,923,139.36.
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F.2.To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $543,319.88 (06/2812026 through0711112026).
F.3.To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $161,463.53 (06128n026 through 0711112026).
F.4.To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $528,425.90 (0711212026throlgh07D5l2026).
F.S.To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $157,466.87 (0711212026 through 0712512026).
F.6.To accept the June 2026 Young Farmers Assessment Fee payment to the Texas Agricultural Finance
Authority totaling $f 85.00.
F.7.To accept Jtne2026 DMV payment to Caldwell County in the amount of $60,041.95.
F.8.To accept Ju,ne2026 Comptroller payment in the amount of $321,111.84.
F.9.To accept June2026 DMV Remittance in the amount of $300,362.55.
F.10To. rati$ immediate check request to TX Core Roofing & Construction for $11,500.00.
F.llTo. ratiff immediate check request to Texas Commission of Law Enforcement for training in the
amount of $450.00.
F.12To. accept the July 2026 Indigent Burial Report.
F.13To. accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Justice of Peace PCT. I

Department Audit.
F.14To. accept the new 2026IRS mileage reimbursement rate and updated county form.
F.15To. rati$ Addendum #1 to RFP26CCP01P Medical Services for Inmates.
F.16To. rati$ Addendum #2 to RFP26CCP01P Medical Seruices for Inmates.
F.17To. ratiff Addendum #3 to RFP26CCP01P Medical Services for Inmates.
F.18To. approve bond for Devante Coe, Elections Administrator.
F.19To. approye bond for Laura Murray, Justice of the Peace PCT.2 Chief Clerk.
F.20To. accept the Caldwell County Constable PCT. 1 Jtly 2026 Report.
F.21To. accept Caldwell County Constable PCT.4 June 2026 Report.
F.22To. accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 July 2026 Report.

Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

F.1 To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,923,139.36
813 2026 AP Payment Register.pdf
813 2026 AP Expense Approval Register.pdf
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.2 To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $543,3 19.88 (0612812026
through 0711112026).
Payroll 06282026 thru 07112026.pdf

F.3 To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $161,463.53 (0612812026
through 0711112026).
Payroll Tax 06282026 thru 07112026.pdf
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.4 To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $528,425.90 (0711212026
through 0712512026).
Payroll 07 122026 thru 07 252026.pdf

F.5 To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $157,466.87 (0711212026
through 0712512026).
Payroll Tax 07122026 thru 07252026.pdf

F.6 To accept the June 2026 Young Farmers Assessment Fee payment to the Texas
Agricultural Finance Authority totaling $ I 8 5.00.
Young Farmers June 2026.pdf

F.7 To accept June2026 DMV payment to Caldwell County in the amount of 560,041.95.
DMV County June 2026.pdf
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F.8 To accept June2026 Comptroller payment in the amount of $321,111.84
Jtne 2026 Comptroller.pdf

F.9 To accept Jwe2026 DMV Remittance in the amount of $300,362.55.
DMV Remittance June 2026.pdf
F.10 To ratifr immediate check request to TX Core Roofing & Construction for $ I 1,500.00.
Construction_1 .21 .26 _REQ0a63 2.pdf
Emergency_Packet_for_TX_Core_Roofi

ng

F.1l To ratifu immediate check request to Texas Commission of Law Enforcement for training in
the amount of $450.00.
7 29 2026 TEXLAW Immediate Check Backup.pdf
F.12 To accept the July 2026Indigent Burial Report.
July 2026 Indigent Burial report.pdf
F.13 To accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Justice of Peace PCT
I Department Audit.
JP I Letter -Signed.pdf

F.l4 To accept the new 2026 IRS mileage reimbursement rate and updated county form
2026 Employee Travel Expense form - Fillable.pdf
2026 Mileage Reimbursement Form.pdf
F.15 To ratifo Addendum #l to RFP26CCP01P Medical Services for Inmates.
Addendum #1 RFP 26CCP01P.pdf
F.16 To ratifu Addendum#2 to RFP26CCP0IP Medical Services for Inmates
Addendum #2 RFP26CCP0 I P.pdf
F.17 To ratifu Addendum #3 to RFP26CCP0IP Medical Services for lnmates
Addendum #3 QA RFP26CCP0lP.pdf
F.18 To approve bond for Devante Coe, Elections Administrator
D. Coe Bond_Redacted.pdf
F.19 To approve bond for Laura Murray, Justice of the Peace PCT.2 Chief Clerk.
L. Murray Bond_Redacted.pdf
F.20 To accept the Caldwell County Constable PCT. I luly 2026 Report.
Constable PCT. 1 July2026 Report.pdf
F.21 To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 June2026 Report.
Constable PCT. 4 June 2026 Report.pdf
F .22 To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 July 2026 Report.

Constable PCT. 4 July 2026 Report.pdf

G. DISCUSSION ONLY:
G.1 Discussion requested by County Judge regarding his plans to remain in office. Speaker: Judge
Haden; Backup: 0; Cost: $0.00
Judge Haden read a statement expressing his appreciation to those who encouraged him not to resign and
to remain on the ballot. He stated that he has worked diligently to fulfill his duties and serve in the best
interest of the citizens. Judge Haden acknowledged that he entered into a pre-sale agreement but
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stated that he has since been released from the agreement. He further stated that he will allow the
voters to make the decision on Election day regarding wheather he remains in oflice and that he will
not resign or remove his name from the ballot.

H. DISCUSSION/ACTIONITEMS:
H.l To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the Iuly 23,
2026, regular meeting. Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez; Backup: 9; Cost: $0.00
7.23.26 Agenda.pdf
7.23.26 Minutes.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Home, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.2 To consider public streets and drainage in Esperanza Ranch TX, LLC as complete and ready
to begin the two-year performance period as evidenced by a maintenance bond in the amount
of $ 101 ,807.00 for maintenance security. Speaker: Judge Haden/Commissioner
Horne/Donald Leclerc; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
Bond No. 101924719.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.3 To discuss and take possible action regarding a variance request concerning the road frontage
requirements for a proposed three-lot replat in Windmill Hollow, Lot #lA, on approximately
4.146 acres located off FM 20 andTaylorsville Road. Speaker: Commissioner Horne/Iksi
Miles/Linda Hinkle; Backup: 9; Cost: $0.00

Variance Request - 8927 FM 20.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Home, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.4 To discuss and take possible action regarding a variance request to allow the four existing tracts
to change lot lines and apply for a Short Form Plat on approximately 38.789 acres located off
Political Road on Aubrey Lane. Speaker: Commissioner Theriot/Kasi Miles/Linda Hinkle;
Backup: 22; Cost: $0.00
Variance Request - Pegg on Aubrey Lane.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to Approve.

MOTION APPROVED.

H.5 To discuss and take possible action regarding an Order to adopt portions of the 2024 International
Fire Code. Speaker: Judge Haden/Fred Weber/Alex HellerstedVTracy Bratton; Backup: TBD;
Cost: $0.00

Tracy Bratton, Land Development Vice President at Doucett & Associates provides the details added
and adopted to the Fire Code.
Commissioner Theriot asks if there was a plan for a Fire Marshall, Judge Haden made
recommendation to contact outside firm for proposals.

Linda Hinkle, Commissioner Thomas and Commissioner Westmoreland propose to first review
the order.

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Fred Weber Criminal /District Attorney points out typographical errors and correction to be made
to section 1.8 exhibit A.
Commissioner Theriot modifies motion for language be amended as mentioned by our engineer,

Caldwell County Fire Code Order August 2026.pdf
Caldwell County Fire Code.202608 I 3.pdf
REVI SED - CaldwellCountyFireCo

de 20260809.C lean.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Approve . 1 "Ayes", 2 "Oppose"

MOTION APPROVED.

H.6 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 34-2026 suspending economic
incentive and tax abatement agreements related to large-scale data centers pending adjournment
of the 90th Legislative Session. Speaker: Commissioner Theriot; Backup: l; Cost: $0.00
Commissioner Theriot recommends considering the Resolution and pause the consideration of
tax abatement agreements and add the battery storage facilities to the Resolution.

Resolution 34-2026 is read.
Commissioner Theriot makes motion to recommend approval of Resolution with the working, The
Caldwell County Commissioners Court will not enter into economic incentives agreements,
including but not limited to tax abatement agreements related to large scale data centers and battery
storage facilities, adding that pending the adjournment of the 90th Texas legislative session.
8.13.26 Resolution 34-2026 Data Center Development.pdf
8.13.26 REVISED Resolution 34-2026 Data Center Development.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve
Allvoting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.7 To discuss and take possible action regarding an Air Methods Community Partnership Agreement
between Caldwell County and Air Methods, LLC. Speaker: Judge Haden/Spencer Gunn/Ann
Rolfe; Backup: 1 1; Cost: TBD
Spencer Gunn, representing Air Methods Corporation, provided a slideshow presentation to the
court regarding the details and services of the program.
Judge Haden requested that Item H.7 be tabled to allow for further review of the program and

bought back for consideration at the September agenda.
Commissioner Westmoreland moved to table Item H.7 and requested that it be bought back at
first meeting in September.

Air Methods Community Partnerships Slide Deck.pdf
Air Methods Community Partnership Agreement.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Home to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.8 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation for National Emergency Management
Awareness Month. Speaker: Judge Haden/Hector Rangel/Joann Garza-Mayberry; Backup: 1; Cost:
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$0.00

Proclamation is read.
Judge Haden welcomed Joann Garza-Mayberry, Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), to
the team and expressed appreciation to Phyllis Hillhouse, Event and Facility Manager, for her
continued work and contributions.
8.13-26 Proclamation - National Emergency Management Awareness Month (August 2026).pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.9 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Bum Ban. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Hector Rangel; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
Hector Rangel, EMC, recommends to put the burn ban on
Burn Ban Order 8.13.26.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Home, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve . A11voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.l0 To approve Order 08-2026 for an Election to be held in Caldwell County as required by Article
XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution. Speaker: Judge Hader/Devante Coe; Backup: 2;
Cost: $0.00
Order 08-2026 is read.
Devonte Coe, Elections Administrator, states correction to show for special forms, emergency
and limited ballots will be conducted at the main early voting location, Scott Annex Building.
Commissioner Thomas stated that he would like to discuss early voting locations at the meeting on
the 27th and brought to the Court's attention that some things have been overlooked in Precinct 4
during this election cycle.
Commissioner Westmoreland made a motion to approve order 08-2026 as is including the
amendment that was read with the correction.

Order 08-2026 - November General Election Order 2026.pdf
Order 08-2026 - REVISED November General Election Order 2026.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve.
Allvoting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.1 I To discuss and take possible action on Budget Transfer 17 -2026 for Elections Department

moving from Repairs & Maintenance to multiple line items in the amount of $17,200.00.
Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00
BT 17 -2026 Elections.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve.
All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.12 To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Transfer 18-2026 for Jail moving from
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Training, Repairs & Maintenance, Machinery & Equipment to Food Supplies in the amount
of $30,000.00. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: l; Cost: $0.00 BT 18-2026

Jail.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.13 T<r discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendment 15-2026 moving from Contingency
to Justice of the Peace PCT. 1-4 Software Maintenance in the amount of $26,240.00. Speaker:
Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00

BA 15-2026 JPs.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Home, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

H.l4 To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the award for
RFP26CCP0lP Caldwell County Medical Service for Inmates. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Dominique Esquivel; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
Dominique Esquivel, Purchasing Administrative Assistant, recommended awarding the contract
for Caldwell County medical services for-inmates to Southern Health Partners.
Award Recommendation RFP 26CCP0 lP.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve.
All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.15 To discuss and approve final draft and solicitation of RFB 26CCP02B Unit Road Materials,
Fuel, Oil and Lubricants. Speaker: Judge Haden/Stephanie Pleitez; Backup: 39; Cost: $0.00
Stephanie Pleitez, Purchasing Assistant, requested approval to solicit public bids for unit road materials,
fuel, oil and lubricants.

RFB- 26CCP02B - Unit Road Materials.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve.
All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Executive Session opens at l0:57 a.m. and closed at I 1 : 16 a.m.
I.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding
economic development negotiations associated with Project Hercules. Possible action may follow
in open court.

No action taken will follow in open court.
I.2 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding
economic development negotiations associated with Project Roller Coaster. Possible action
may follow in open court.
No action will follow in open court.
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H.16 To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Hercules economic development
negotiations. Commissioners Court may provide further instruction or take necessary action as
appropriate. Speaker: Judge Haden; Backup: 0; Cost: TBD

Motion to table
Motion made by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Postpone

All voting "Aye.'
MOTION APPROVED.
H.l7 To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Roller Coaster economic
development negotiations. Commissioners Court may provide further instruction or take necessary
action as appropriate. Speaker: Judge Haden; Backup: 0; Cost: TBD

Motion to table.

Motion made by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Postpone.
Allvoting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

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ADJOURNMENT:
Court adjourns at 1 l:22 a.m.

Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Adjourn. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

I, TERESA RODRIGUEZ, COUNTY CLERK AND EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS'
COURT do hereby certifz that the foregoing contains a true and accurate record of the proceedings held by the
Caldwell County Commissioners'Court on August 13,2026.

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EXCOLTNTY
RODRI
OFFICIO CLERK OF TI{E COMMISSIONERS'COURT OF

CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS.
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