NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ROCKWALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN A SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 14, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE ROCKWALL COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, 3rd FLOOR, 101 EAST RUSK, CITY OF ROCKWALL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING:
A) INVOCATION; Judge New
B) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG; Commissioner Stacy
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG; Commissioner Stacy
D) RECOGNITION GUESTS;
AGENDA:
1. PUBLIC FORUM: (This is the public’s opportunity to address the Commissioners Court about County matters. During this meeting, the Commissioners Court will not discuss, consider or take action on any item not included on this meeting’s agenda. We respectfully ask that anyone stepping forward to speak during the Public Forum to please limit remarks to three minutes or less.)
2. Discuss/Act on the proposed FY2026 1st draft budget, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
3. Discuss/Act on providing written notice to each elected county and precinct officer of the officer's salary and other related expenses pursuant to Section 152.013(c) of the Texas Local Government Code to be included in the FY2026 budget, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
4. Discuss/Act on setting the proposed Rockwall County 2025 Tax Rate and taking record vote, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
5. Discuss/Act on scheduling a Public Hearing for September 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for the proposed 2025 County Tax Rate, and order publication for notice, and all related issues; (Judge New- Auditor)
6. Discuss/Act on scheduling a Public Hearing for September 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to approve the FY2026 Annual Budget, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court of Rockwall County reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this agenda item, in the order deemed appropriate, as authorized by Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, or to seek the advice of its attorney.
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation and Attorney-Client Information:
b) Real Estate Matters:
c) Personnel Matters:
d) Advice of Counsel:
e) Security Related Matters:
f) Contract Deliberations:
g) Economic Development Prospects:
8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the Commissioners Court will reconvene into Open Session to take any action necessary on matters discussed in Executive Session.
9. COMMISSIONERS COURT REPORTS:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the County Judge and the County Commissioners may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming County events; (5) information on community events; (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety.
10. ADJOURN
NOTE: THE COMMISSIONERS COURT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE ABOVE AGENDA ITEMS IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER. THE ROCKWALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT COMPLIES WITH A.D.A. REQUIREMENTS. THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE IS ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES VIA THE EMPLOYEE’S ENTRANCE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE. PARKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE COURTHOUSE AT THE EMPLOYEE’S ENTRANCE. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CALL AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING AT (972) 204-6000.