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Apr 21, 2026 – Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court Notes
Please note: All agenda items are considered PASSED unless indicated otherwise.
OPEN SESSION:
RESOLUTIONS
1. Consider and take necessary action to ratify a resolution proclaiming April 18, 2026, as “Sonja Leanice Watson Day” in Smith County.
2. Consider and take necessary action to adopt a resolution proclaiming April 21, 2026, as “Brad Brookshire Day” in Smith County.
RECURRING BUSINESS
COUNTY CLERK
3. Consider and take the necessary action to approve the Commissioners Court minutes for March 2026.
4. Receive Commissioners Court recordings for March 2026.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
5. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the county judge to sign the:
- Re-plat for the Emerald Bay Lake Subdivision, Unit 2, Lots 186, 187, 188 and 189A, Precinct 1,
- Final Plat for Tall Pine Acres, Precinct 2, and
- Final Plat for the Double K Subdivision, Precinct 2.
6. Receive pipe and/or utility line installation request (notice only):
- County Road 165, CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operation, install gas line, Precinct 1,
- County Road 1125, Oncor Electric, line fuse equipment upgrade, Precinct 1,
- County Road 2138, 2185,2156, 2157, Brightspeed of Texas, install fiber optic cable, Precinct 2,
- County Road 3180, Tyler Water Utilities, install sanitary sewer line, Precinct 3, and
- County Road 1351, Oncor Electric, changing out wood poles, Precinct 4.
AUDITOR’S OFFICE
7. Consider and take necessary action to approve and/or ratify payment of accounts, bills, payroll, transfer of funds, amendments, and health claims.
Comments:
This week’s Commissioners Court meeting consisted of mostly routine and perfunctory items that are the regular, day-to-day business of county government. There really wasn’t anything of significant substance requiring extended discussion or detailed comments this week. The Court moved through the agenda efficiently. Since this was my first Commissioners Court after the foot surgery, I was thankful for a short agenda. I’m still adjusting to the crutches!
ADJOURN
Smith County Courthouse Construction Progress
This is a time-lapse video of the construction project through January 2025. (2 minutes)
Events
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
May 4 – Lindale Republican Club
Brisket Love, Lindale @ 6PM
May 6 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
May 12 – Grassroots America
GAWTP – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month
May 13 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
May 14 – Smith County Republican Club
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month
May 20 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
May 21 – Smith County Republican Women
Potpourri House @ 11:30AM
May 27 @ 8:00 am
June 3 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
TX GOP State Convention
June 8-13 in Houston, TX
June 10 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
June 17 @ 8:00 am
Coffee with the Commissioner - Precinct One - at Blakeney Hardware
Town Halls – Save the Date!
Friday, May 29
@ 6:30 pm
My Town Halls…
are held monthly for members of the community to gather together to discuss issues, concerns and ideas. These meetings can provide the citizens with information about the decisions of the Commissioners Court, capital improvement projects, road repair updates and other county business. You can’t do anything about what you don’t know!
From time to time, other elected officials or department heads may want to give a special presentation and/or take questions. I want to encourage any elected official that would like to engage with the public to join me.
Town Hall meetings serve as a way for me to gather feedback about our decisions, input on proposed policies or projects, and address concerns raised by the community. This is my job review! I answer to you.
Just as our founding fathers, I believe in the consent of the governed and I support your right to free speech. I encourage you to come as you are and engage with your elected official about your community. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*No food or drinks will be served at this meeting.
*This is an informal meeting.
*We will not live stream or record.
I hope you can join us! I’m looking forward to meeting the citizens of Smith County.
Remember…
County Commissioners have a duty to:
Protect our citizens’ natural rights against rogue actions of the state or federal government;
Prioritize obtaining “consent of the governed” through transparency and citizen participation;
Ensure every election is secure and the results for every vote cast in every race or ballot initiative can be verified;
Ethically manage county business;
Uphold the rule of law at all times;
Prioritize public safety through effective law enforcement and the court systems;
Represent the people of our precincts over special interests;
Properly maintain county infrastructure (roads, bridges, drainage, buildings, vehicles, equipment, county data, and human resources);
Utilize tax revenue effectively and efficiently, ensuring the highest quality for the best price;
Set a tax rate with the burden of the taxpayer at the forefront of our minds.