Cliff Williams

Dixie Land Energy pipeline in county right-of-way

Courthouse restoration and 2026 historical grant

About $89,000 has already been committed for architectural work; the transfer itself costs nothing new.

ARPA grant compliance policies

Minimal direct cost — mostly staff time and storage boxes — but noncompliance could jeopardize the $11 million grant.

SB 22 rural law enforcement salary grant

Up to $500,000 in state funds for sheriff's office salaries, reducing the local burden.

Indigent defense representation in the 294th District Court

Contracts total about $250,000 a year, with up to roughly $175,000 more budgeted for inherited-case flat fees in a worst-case scenario.

mayor resignation

Expect little direct budget hit unless filling the seat triggers a special election or extra staff time—but leadership churn can slow spending and project decisions.

Officer tracking and radio system improvements

$13,000 for the AVL upgrade plus $4,331.95 for generator alarm work, paid from ARPA interest funds.

2026 primary elections administration

Parties reimburse ballots ($0.54 each) and $5 per device rental plus a 10% admin fee; early voting costs stay with the county.

county resolution on Sharia law

No direct hit to your wallet—this resolution doesn't fund, cut, or regulate anything.

Creation of County Assistance District (CAD) and 2% Sales Tax

Generates an estimated $3.7 million to $4.3 million annually in supplemental sales tax revenue for the county.

Online Agenda Transparency and Redaction

None directly, though staff noted potential administrative costs if additional personnel or software are needed.

Veterans Memorial Drainage and Flooding Issues

Potential equipment rental and labor costs to clear silt and maintain drainage channels.

County Jail Security and Infrastructure Upgrades

Committed $316,268.55 for immediate jail lock and intercom upgrades, with additional expenditures anticipated for camera and fire systems.

Game Room Regulation and Gambling Compliance

Loss of game room operations could eliminate nearly $1 million in charitable distributions and funding for local non-profits.

Road and bridge fuel and materials bid awards

Could lower road-building costs for subdivision developers; better bases mean less road maintenance if the county ever takes roads in.

water infrastructure policy

Stopping the reservoir could save local property owners from land seizures, but it might also mean missing out on future water supply investments.

Countywide burn ban

Violators face a minimum $500 fine; volunteer fire departments continue to bear heavy wildfire response loads.

Low-cost spay/neuter services

Contract remains $1,200 a month ($14,400/year); usage ran $1,350 in November and $2,007 in December.

Rural ambulance service grant (HB 3,000)

Could cover most of the ~$285,000–$295,000 cost of an additional ambulance unit.

Special road and bridge tax — distribution to cities

Cities are asking for roughly $1.2 million total in combined contributions; the county says it can't afford to divert that from its roughly $9.8 million road revenue.

Salary of official court reporter, 294th District Court

Appointment of county auditor and assistant auditors, and salaries

Indigent defense contracts for the 294th District Court

Dixie Land Energy pipeline permit, CR 3218 and CR 3105

Consent agenda (line-item transfers, item A)

SB 22 rural law enforcement salary assistance grant, FY 2027

Transfer of courthouse window restoration contract from Komatsu Architecture to Parkhill

Document management and records retention policy for the ARPA grant

Standards of conduct and conflict of interest policy for the ARPA grant

Financial management policies and procedures for the ARPA grant

Job description for the general counsel position

Table Sub-Regional Planning Commission Resolution

Terminate VHF Tower Lease with Titan Towers LP

Terminate VHF Tower Lease with Crossroads Communications

Renew Pager Service Agreement

Approve Tower Lease Agreement with Texas CellNet

Approve Interlocal Road Agreement with City of Van

Authorize Online Publication of Redacted Agenda Binders

Table East Annex Lease Agreement with ESD No. 3

Approve Christie's Place Subdivision Plat

Approve Interlocal Road Agreement with City of Van

Abstained because he was unsure about expanding precinct road resources into city limits without broader policies.