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On the agenda: Caldwell County September 10, 2026 — Flock camera (Sep 10)

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WhenThursday, September 10, 2026
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WhereTexas
BodySeptember 10, 2026
Money$ 100,000 was at stake
On the record“Flock camera”“surveillance camera”

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

Hoppy Haden
Teresa Rodriguez

County Judge
County Clerk

B.J. Westmoreland
Rusty Horne
Ed Theriot
Dyral Thomas

Commissioner, Pct. 1
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 Jordan Moulton, Capitol Ministries
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AIID TEXAS FLAGS:
(Texas Pledge: 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. ANNOI.]}{CEMENTS:
Items or comments from Court members or staff.

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.uslpagelCommissionersCouftForm

Dennis Rowden, a Lockhart resident, distributed flyers promoting the Texas Women Songwriters
Festival, which will be held throughout the downtown Lockhart square September 18-20. Mr. Rowden
requested that the Court issue a proclamation declaring September 18-20 as Texas Women Songwriters
Festival Days in Caldwell County.

Reverend Doctor H. Fritz Williams Pastor of First Baptist Church stated he did not ask to move the polling
location from St. Mark's. He said community stakeholders approached him to ask if First Baptist would serye as
a polling site if needed. Pastor Williams said they agreed to be willing, while still supporting St. Mark's as the
site. He expressed disappointment over what he described as disparaging comments from Commissioner
Thomas about the church's condition. He described First Baptist Church as a 149-year-old historic institution
and house of worship, noting 2020 renovations and significant member investment. He requests that
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Commissioner Thomas correct the record, respect the church, and publicly apologize. He suggested a
precinct or community cleanup or enhancement day.

Chris Pugnetti requested that the Commissioners Court vote no on the $ 100,000 Operation Lone Star
Award. He raised concerns regarding the expansion of Flock use by local governments, alleged misuse of
the technology, interagency sharing of vehicle-location data.
Claudia Holler, a resident of Borchert Loop in Caldwell County, spoke in opposition to accepting
Operation Lone Star grant funding. She cited concerns raised by the ACLU of Texas regarding racial
profiling, unconstitutional policing, arrests for low-level offenses, and the program's expansion and datareporting practices.
Joni Foster,a resident of 10010 FM out by McMahan, spoke regarding Flock cameras, Operation Lone Star

funding, the county's 287 G agreement, and the county's declaration of a disaster related to immigration.

Martin Gammill-Beck, a resident of Trailside Drive, spoke in opposition to accepting the Lone Star Grant.
He raised concerns about alleged misuse of surveillance cameras by law-enforcement and government
officials, potential harassment of innocent individuals and potentially making ourselves vulnerable to a
lawsuit and urges Commissioners Court to vote against the grant.
Marie Wolf, a resident of 1409 Fourth Street. She indicated that she would restate concerns previously
submitted to Commissioner Thomas by email. She strongly opposes Caldwell County Commissioners
Court from activating the operation Lone Star $ 1000,000 grant awarded August 25th.

Mireille Blond, a resident of 523 Ash Street stated she is strongly against the use of Flock cameras. She
stated there is documented instances of gross misuse of the cameras. There have also been errors
documented that have resulted in wrongfuljail time and arrests of citizens.

F.

CONSENT AGENDA:
(The following consent items may be acted upon in one motion.)

F.l.To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $1J89,752.95.
F.2.To approye County Payroll payment in the amount of $5322053f (08/09/2026 through 0812212026),
F.3.To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $156,018.17 (0810912026 through 0812212026).

F.4.To rati$ immediate check request to Village Capital & Investment LLC for $4,355.58.
F.S.To accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Justice of the Peace PCT. 4 Oflice Audit
F.6.To accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Clerk Oflice Audit.
F.7.To accept the2025 tr'inancial Audit Report from the Caldwell County Appraisal District.
F.8.To accept the August 2026 Indigent Burial Report.
F.9.To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT.4 August 2026 Report.
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Home to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

F.l To approve County Invoices and Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,389,752.95
9 l0 2026 AP Payment Register.pdf
9 l0 2026 AP Expense Approval Register.pdf
F

.2 To approve County Payroll payment in the amount of $532,2 05 .31 (0810912026
through 0812212026).
Payroll 08092026 thru 08222026.pdf

F.3 To approve County Payroll Tax payment in the amount of $ 156,0 I 8. 17 (0810912026 through
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0812212026).

Payroll Tax 08092026 thru 08222026.pdf

F.4 To ratify immediate check request to Village Capital & Investment LLC for $4,355.58.
POPKT23580 Village Capital REQ04678 Emergency Check Request.pdf

F.5 To accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Justice of the Peace PCT. 4
Office Audit.
JP4 Final Letter-Signed.pdf

F.6 To accept and acknowledge the completion of Caldwell County Clerk Office Audit.
County Clerk Final Letter- Signed.pdf

F.7 To accept the 2025 Financial Audit Report from the Caldwell County Appraisal
District. CCAD 2025 Financial Audit Report.pdf

F.8 To accept the August 2026lndigent Burial Report.
August 2026 Indigent Burial Report.pdf

F.9 To accept Caldwell County Constable PCT. 4 August 2026 Report.
August Monthly Report 2026.pdf

H. DISCUSSION/ACTIONITEMS:
H.1 To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the August 27,
2026, regular meeting and budget workshop meeting. Speaker: Judge Haden/Teresa Rodriguez;
Backup: 20; Cost: $0.00
8.27 .26 Agenda.pdf l.pdf
8.27.26 Budget Workshop Agenda.pdf 2.pdf
8.27 .26 Budget Workshop Minutes.pdf
08 27 _2026 Minutes.pdf

H.4 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Seawillow Farms, consisting of
three lots on approximately 12.66 acres, located on Seawillow Road. Speaker: Commissioner
Horne/Nicole Stephens; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
22- 5021 0 _12 AC_SEAWILLOW FARMS_FINAL PLAT.pdf

Approval F inal S F P Letter -009 -2026 - 1 3 4 48 4 -Seawi I I ow Farms. pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.

H.5 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Estates at Seawillow, consisting
of three lots on approximately 14.42 acres, located on Seawillow Road. Speaker: Commissioner
HorneA.{icole Stephens; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
22- 5021 0 _1 4 AC_ESTATES AT SEAWI LLOW_FINAL PLAT. pdf
Approval F inal SFP Letter-0O 1 0-2026- 13 4485-Estates at Seawil low.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.

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H.6 To discuss and take possible action regarding a variance request concerning the road frontage
requirements for a proposed Short Form Plat on approximately 10.70 acres located at 3910
Lytton Lane in Dale, Texas. Speaker: Commissioner Thomas/Kasi Miles/Linda Hinkle;
Backup: 6; Cost: $0.00
Variance Request for 3910 Lytton Lane

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

MOTION APPROVED.

H.8 To discuss and take possible action to execute HNTB Work Authorization Agreement No. 3
commencing on October 1,2026, to provide engineering management services required to
initiate and monitor production of contract documents and required to initiate and monitor
construction of projects in Caldwell County related tothe2024 Road Bond Program. Speaker:
Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: l8; Cost: $9,943,963.00
Danie Teltow, County Auditor, stated that the item pertains to the construction phase of the road
bond projects.

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

MOTION APPROVED.

G.

PUBLIC HEARING 9:30 A.M.:

Public Hearing opened at9:30 a.m. and closed at9:32 a.m.
There were no speakers.

G.l Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
There are no speakers.
Adopted (Recommendation) Budget FY 2627.pdf Proposed Tax Rate 2026.pdf
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget and Tax Rate - Luling.png

G.2Tax Rate for Year 2026 Caldwell County, TX
There are no speakers.
Caldwell County - 2026 Tax Rate Calculations
Executed.pdf Caldwell County - 2026 Tax Rate

Calculations.pdf Caldwell County - Notice Abolt2026
Tax Rates.pdf Order ll-2026 Tax Rate FY 2026-2027.pdf
Proposed Tax Rate 2026.pdf
9.3.26 PH Notice CCAD Tax Rate - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Tax Rate - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget and Tax Rate - Luling.png
9.3.26 PH Notice CCAD Tax Rate - Luling.png

H.2 To discuss and take possible action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Btdget, by record
vote. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 272; Cost: $0.00
Danie Teltow, County Auditor, stated that a correction was needed to H2 with the Sheriffs
Department budget.

Roll call vote
Commissioner Westmoreland "Aye", Commissioner Horne "Aye", Commissioner Theriot
"Aye", Commissioner Thomas "Aye" Judge Haden "Aye" Proposed Tax Rate 2026.pdf
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Adopted (Recommendation) Budget FY 26-27.pdf
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget and Tax Rate - Luling.png

H.3 To discuss and take possible action on adopting the proposed tax rate for Caldwell County, TX
of $0.4391 for Tax Year 2026. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 33; Cost:
$0.4391 per $100 of taxable value
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Westmoreland "Aye", Commissioner Horne "Aye", Commissioner Theriot
"Aye", Commissioner Thomas "Aye" Judge Haden "Aye"
Order is read.

Caldwell County - Notice About 2026 Tax Rates.pdf
Caldwell County - 2026 Tax Rate Calculations.pdf
Caldwell County - 2026 Tax Rate Calculations Executed.pdf
Order I l-2026 Tax Rate FY 2026-2027.pdf
Proposed Tax Rate 2026.pdf
9.3.26 PH Notice CCAD Tax Rate - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Tax Rate - Lockhart.png
9.3.26 PH Notice CCAD Tax Rate - Luling.png
9.3.26 PH Notice Budget and Tax Rate - Luling.png

H.7 To discuss and take possible action to authorize the execution of Supplemental Work
Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. I for the FM 20 Realignment project between
Caldwell County and Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. The supplemental increases the
amount payable under WA No. 1 from $861,397 .23 to $999,616.07. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Commissioner Westmoreland/lVlaria Castanon; Backup: 12; Cost: $138,218.84 20260910FM20Realignment-SWA1 to WAI .pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Home to Approve . All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.l0 To discuss and take possible action regarding an engagement agreement with Mark Kennedy
to contract with the County on civil matters and any other duties as assigned by the Court.
Speaker: Judge Haden/Fred Weber/Alex Hellerstedt/Danie Teltow; Backup: 6; Cost: TBD
Judge Haden proposes that Mark Kennedy be contracted with the County on civil matters and
other duties assigned by the Court.

Danie Teltow County Auditor adds that the agreement can be terminated at any time.
Caldwe ll_County_Road_Bond_Le gal_En gagement_Letter. pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.

H.9 To discuss and take possible action regarding filling the vacant Civil Attorney position,
reporting structure, in- house vs. outside firm, and related budget implications. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Fred Weber/Alex Hellerstedt/Danie Teltow; Backup: 0; Cost: TBD
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Home to Approve. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
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H.1 1 To discuss and take possible action on moving to internally built website for county
official website. Speaker: Judge Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 0; Cost: TBD

Chris Cunningham, IT Director, presented a slideshow outlining the proposed Caldwell
County website.
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Home to Approve. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.l2To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County IT Governance Policy. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 29; Cost: $0.00
IT Governance Policy.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED
H.13 To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County Data Governance Policy. Speaker:
Judge Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 77; Cost: $0.00

IT Data Governance Policy.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve

All voting "Aye."
MOTION APPROVED.
H.14 To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County IT Purchasing Policy. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 35; Cost: $0.00
IT Purchasing Policy.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.
H.l5 To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County IT Disaster Recovery Plan. Speaker:
Judge Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 45; Cost: $0.00

IT Disaster Recovery Plan.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Home, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.16 To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County IT User Agreement. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 3; Cost: $0.00
IT User Agreement.pdf

Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve

All voting "Aye."
MOTION APPROVED.
H.17 To discuss and take possible action on the Caldwell County IT Artificial Intelligence Policy
Speaker: Judge Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 56; Cost:

$0.00IT AI Usage Policy.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to Approve. All voting "Aye."
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MOTION APPROVED.

H.l8 To discuss and take possible action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between Caldwell
County and the Texas Cyber Command through UT-Austin RSOC. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 8; Cost: $0.00
Caldwell County_lLC.pdf
Signed_UT . CaldwellCounty (RSOC) - Information Security Office.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Approve. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.19 To discuss and take possible action on county cloud environment for the development and usage

of internaltools. Speaker: Judge Haden/Chris Cunningham; Backup: 0; Cost: $0.00
Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Approve. Allvoting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.20 To discuss and take possible action on adoption of the All-Hazards Facility Emergency Action
Plan for the Caldwell County Community and Evacuation Center. Speaker: Judge Haden/Joann
Carza-Mayberry/Hector Rangel; Backup: 15; Cost: $0.00
Joann Garza-Mayberry, EMC Deputy Chief, requested adoption of the All-Hazards Facility
Emergency Action Plan.

Caldwell County FEAP Evacuation Center.pdf
Revised 9.8.26 Caldwell County FEAP Evacuation Center.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.
H.21 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Burn Ban. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Hector Rangel; Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
Hector Rangel, Chief EMC, recommends keeping the burn ban on.
Burn Ban Order 9.10.26.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.
H.22To discuss and take possible action regarding the2027 Sheriff and Constable Service
Fees. Speaker: Judge Haden/Clemente Verastegui; Backup: 1; Cost: $0.00
Clemente Verastegui, Corporal, presented the revised Sheriff and Constable Services Fee
Report.
2027 Sheriff and Constable Service Fees.pdf
2027 Sheriff and Constable Service Fees (Revised).pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.

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H.23 To discuss and take possible action on submitting a grant application to the Texas Comptroller
of Public Accounts for the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program established by Senate Bill
22 to provide financial assistance to the Sheriffs Office. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber
Quinley/Iv1ike Lane; Backup: 6; Cost: $0.00
Amber Quinley, Grants Administrator, requested authorization to submit the Rural Law
Enforcement Grant application for $350,000.00 with no required match, to fund Sheriffs office
salaries.

SB22 SO Application Proposal.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED
H.24To discuss and take possible action regarding the acceptance of an award from the Office of the
Governor for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program, FY 2027 in the amount of $100,000.00,
and to authorize the County Judge to execute contract documents associated with this grant
award. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley; Backup: 6; Cost: $0.00
Amber Quinley, Grants Administrator, and Danie Teltow, County Auditor, recommended not
accepting the Operation Lone Star Grant.
Constable Easterling expressed disagreement with the recommendation.
Commissioner Westmoreland made a motion to decline the grant.

OLS Award Package.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVBD.
H.25 To discuss and take possible action on accepting an award for Caldwell County Constable PCT
3 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Texas Traffic Safety FY 2027 Selective

Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, in the amount of $l 1,765.26. Speaker: Judge
Haden/Amber Quinley/David Saenz; Backup: 43; Cost: $1,794.70
PCT3 Award- CC Packet.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Westmoreland, seconded by Commissioner Theriot to Approve.

All voting "Aye."
MOTION APPROVED.
H.26 To discuss and take possible action on accepting an award for Caldwell County Constable PCT
4 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Texas Traffic Safety FY 2027 Selective

Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, in the amount of $l 1,765.47 . Speaker: Judge
Haden/Amber Quinley/Fred Salas; Backup: 42; Cost: $1,794.73
PCT4 Award- CC Packet.pdf
Motion made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Horne to Approve. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.27 To discuss and take possible action regarding the acceptance of an award from Texas Veterans
Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance General Assistance - Financial Assistance Grant for
FY 2027 in the amount of $ I 00,000.00. Speaker: Judge Haden/Amber Quinley/Sara Love;
Backup: 2; Cost: $0.00
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Amber Quinley, Grants Administrator, and Sara Love, Veterans Service Officer, announced the award
of $100,000.00 from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund.

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

MOTION APPROVED.
H.28 Discuss and take possible action to: (l) grant an exemption from competitive procurement
requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code $262.02a@)(4) for licensed commercial real
estate brokerage, advisory, and negotiation services; (2) select Lone Star Realty to provide such
services and authorize negotiation and execution ofabrokerage agreement, subject to legal review and
an established compensation limit; and (3) grant an exemption pursuant to Texas Local Govemment
Code $262.02a@)@) for the acquisition of land or right-of-way associated with the proposed county
property acquisition. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup: 0; Cost: $0.00
Motion made by Commissioner Theriot, seconded by Commissioner Westmoreland to Approve.

All voting "Aye."
MOTION APPROVED.
H.29 To discuss and take possible action to approve and authorize the County Judge to execute a
Commercial Letter of Intent regarding Caldwell County's proposed purchase of approximately
0.62 acres located atl2l5 Bufkin Ln., Lockhart,TX,78644l, Property IDNo. 18857, from [Jim
Smith Rentals, LLCI, at the cost of $895,000.00. Speaker: Judge Haden/Danie Teltow; Backup:
6; Cost: $895,000.00
Judge Haden and Danie Teltow, County Auditor, stated that they conducted a walkthrough and
inspection of the building and noted that the available warehouse space could potentially serve as a
location for the Elections Department.
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Letter of Intent to Purchase 21 5 Bufkin.pdf
9.11.26 Signed Letter of Intent to Purchase - 2l 5 Bufkin Ln.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.
H.30 To discuss and take possible action on Budget Amendment 16-2026 for Unit Road, moving
S110,000.00 from Contingency & Medical Contingency to Repairs and Maintenance, and
Paving. Speaker: Judge Hader/Danie Teltow; Backup: 1; Cost: $110,000.00
BA 16-2026 Unit Road.pdf

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

MOTION APPROVED.

I.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Executive Session opened at l0:13 a.m. and closed at l0:37 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 will follow in open court.
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I.2 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 55 1.087, the discussion of deliberation regarding
economic development negotiations associated with Project Apex Graphite. Possible action
may follow in open court.
No action will follow in open court.

H.3l 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 Theriot to Postpone. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.
H.32To discuss and take possible action regarding updates on Project Apex Graphite 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 Theriot to Postpone. All voting "Aye."

MOTION APPROVED.

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ADJOT]RNMENT:
Court adjourns at l0:39 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 certifu that the foregoing contains a true and accurate record of the proceedings held by the
Caldwell County Comm i ssioners' Court on Septemb er 1 0, 2026.

ROD
OFFICIO CLERK OF THE
CALDWELL COLINTY, TEXAS.

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