On the agenda: Fannin County 11-10-2026 Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — AI data center (Nov 10)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
9:00 AM
FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
101 E. SAM RAYBURN DRIVE, BONHAM, TX 75418
(and via Teleconference)
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:

1.

Establish Quorum

2.

Invocation

3.

Pledges

4.

Introductions

5.

Public Forum
ROUTINE ITEMS:

6.

Approve payment of bills – County Auditor

7.

Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) - County Clerk

8.

Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office in October 2026;
$31,377.44 – County Judge (for JP 1)

9.

Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office in October 2026;
$11,229.90 – County Judge (for JP 2)

10. Report of monies received by the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office in October 2026;
$5,607.00 – County Judge (for JP 3)
11. Report of monies received by the County Clerk’s office in October 2026; all courts $14,114.34,
Land Records $34,235.25 – County Clerk
12. Report of monies received by the District Clerk Office in October 2026; $21,888.39 - County
Judge (for District Clerk)
DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
13. Presentation and annual report by Samantha Caffey of Linebarger Goggen Blair & Sampson LLP
– County Judge
14. Presentation by Sam Rayburn FFA students regarding the pros and cons of AI data centers –
Commissioner Precinct 2
15. Discussion regarding new sports park coming to Trenton, TX; Property ID# R000071733 –
County Judge for Kerry Hill of Trenton
16. Discussion regarding authority to determine additional access needs at the Justice Center –
Purchasing Agent
17. Discussion regarding pending 202 petition – County Judge
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
18. Discussion and possible action to approve contract with attorney who was selected at the
10/27/2026 Commissioners Court to represent Fannin County in potential litigation; Iglesias
Law Firm – Commissioner Precinct 4
19. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of Interlocal Agreement between Fannin
County and the City of Ladonia for police protection; reduced amount from $60,000 to $40,000
per annum – County Judge
20. Discussion and possible action to approve Grant Agreement for the Rural Sheriff’s Office Salary
Assistance Program with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts regarding Senate Bill 22
(SB22) to accept funds in the amount of $350,000.00 and authorize County Judge to sign on
behalf of the County – County Judge

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21. Discussion and possible action to approve updated Fannin County Subdivision Committee
Bylaws to add Chief Appraiser as a permanent member of the Subdivision Committee –
Development Services Director
22. Discussion and possible action to approve update to the Fannin County Subdivision Committee
Bylaws to change meeting location to the South Annex – Development Services Director
23. Discussion and possible action to approve final plat of Bois d’Arc Valley Estates – Development
Services Director
24. Discussion and possible action to approve Affidavit of Exception to Plat, Section 3.1.1 of the
Fannin County Subdivision Regulations; CR 4231 in Bonham, Property ID# R000078966 –
Development Services Director
25. Discussion and possible action to accept donation from Corey Baker to adjust area of the County
Court at Law Judge’s bench at the Justice Center; $250.00 – Purchasing Agent
26. Discussion and possible action to approve Potential Change Order with Crossland for ADA door
push buttons at the Justice Center; $67,349.52 – Purchasing Agent
27. Discussion and possible action regarding adding 8 security gate openers at the Justice Center;
$1,539.04 – Purchasing Agent
28. Discussion and possible action to approve reinstallation of blue mailbox at the Justice Center –
Purchasing Agent
29. Discussion and possible action regarding list of additional items needed/wanted at the Justice
Center – Purchasing Agent
30. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution relating to application for the 2027 Fannin
County Indigent Defense Formula Grant Program and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf
of the County – County Auditor
31. Discussion and possible action to approve pay increase for part-time employee to be paid for
from a special fund account – County Clerk
32. Discussion and possible action regarding disposition of framed prints located in the grand jury
room at the Justice Center – County Clerk
33. Discussion and possible action to approve final draft and adopt the Fannin County Tax
Abatement Guidelines and Policy – Commissioner Precinct 2
34. Discussion and possible action regarding confirmation that only two roads listed on a
Monkstown plat were previously accepted by Fannin County, all others were not accepted by
Fannin County – Commissioner Precinct 2
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
35. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge
36. Construction; Courthouse repairs, litigation and Justice Center – County Judge
37. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge
38. Fannin County roads and water issues – County Judge
39. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, data centers (including Black Mountain), power
plants and Fire Marshal – County Judge
40. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
41. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right
to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney; American Tower Discussions –
County Judge
42. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right
to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues – County Judge
43. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) – County Judge
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
44. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge
45. Adjourn

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________________________________
NEWT CUNNINGHAM
FANNIN COUNTY JUDGE

FILED FOR RECORD at _________ O’CLOCK _____. M. on the ______day of
___________________, 20_____ and POSTED on the bulletin board located at the
southwest corner of the Fannin County Courthouse.
___________________________________
Jenny L. Garner
County Clerk, Fannin County Texas

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