Commissioner Precinct 1· 2009-2029
Rick Bailey
Johnson County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 54:33
- Avg per meeting
- 3:02
- Segments
- 962
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Proposes a tax rate increase to $0.41.7 per $100 valuation, costing the owner of a $300,000 home approximately $79 more per year.
Constable Precinct 2 287(g) Task Force Agreement
Potential federal training and equipment reimbursement offsetting operational costs.
Voting Precinct Redistricting
Costs associated with mailers and administrative updates to the voter registration system.
Data Center Regulation
Potential long-term impacts on local infrastructure costs and property values remain a primary concern for residents.
public health emergency
It’s going to cost a lot to fix, but this declaration taps into state and federal emergency funds so the burden doesn't fall entirely on local taxpayers.
Precinct 3 Sub-Courthouse Planning
Substantial capital expenditure anticipated in future budgets for land acquisition and construction.
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Camera) Operations
Potential local budget exposure if state grant reimbursements are permanently withheld.
Sheriff's Department Controversy
Potential future legal and operational costs stemming from law enforcement disputes.
Infrastructure and Traffic Congestion
Secures external grant funding for a multi-million-dollar transportation infrastructure improvement.
Downtown Cleburne Parking Management
Nominal costs for new signage and lot striping.
Large-Scale Subdivision Infrastructure & Variances
Shifts floodplain administrative workload to the city while increasing future tax base.
municipal corruption/scandal
Taxpayer money is likely being wasted on legal fees and investigations instead of going toward the services we actually need.
Rio Vista Wastewater Treatment Plant ARPA Funding
$1.92 million in federal ARPA funds allocated for equipment purchases.
Adoption of Biosimilar Drug Option for Pharmacy Plan
Net savings of $383,000 to the county health insurance fund.
Johnson County Wellness Program Reinstatement
Long-term health insurance claim savings through early disease detection.
County Transportation Bond Program One-Year Update
$60 million bond program leveraging $26 million in committed partnership funds.
public safety bond election
Property owners will likely see their tax bills affected to pay off this $62.5 million price tag over time.
Capital Improvement Projects and Facility Maintenance
Projects range from thousands for HVAC repairs to hundreds of thousands for building expansions, drawn from capital improvement funds.
Fire Safety and Drought
Prevents costly wildfire disaster responses and property damage.
candidate forum
This event is free to attend, though the policies discussed could eventually shift your property taxes or rent prices.
Decisions during term (684)
Recorded while Bailey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Approval of Court Appointed Attorneys' Fees Bill Run
Approval of Constable Precinct 4 Equipment Trade
Real Property Contract Amendment for Precinct 4 Facility
Consider and Approve to Pay County Bills for Current Term
Request from Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3 for Kaelynn Adcock to Attend "Texas Justice Court Training Center FY27 Experienced Court Personnel"
Request from Tax Office for the Honorable Scott Porter to Attend "44"^ Annual V.G. Young School for County Tax Assessor-Collectors"
Appointment of Damaris Rodriguez to the Johnson County Child Welfare Board for the Remainder of a Three-Year Term Ending December 2028-County Clerk's Office
Acknowledge Receipt of the County Auditor's Reports to the Commissioners Court
Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for TPDES Permit for Municipal Wastewater Renewal Permit for Blue Water Oaks Property Owners Association, Sewer Service…
Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Municipal Solid Waste Permit Modification for Texas Regional Landfill Company, LP-County Judge's Office
Acknowledge Receipt of the FY26, Quarter 3 Audit Reports for CSCD Adult Probation; Hamm Creek Park; Constable,Pet. 1; Constable, Pet. 2; Constable,Pet. 3; Constable, Pet. 4; County Attorney Hot Check Collections; District Attorney Hot…
Acknowledge Receipt of the FY26, Quarter 4 Cash Count Audit Reports for CSCD Adult Probation; Hamm Creek Park; Constable, Pet. 1; Constable, Pet. 2; Constable, Pet. 3; Constable, Pet. 4; County Attorney; Burleson County Clerk; County Clerk…
Acknowledge Receipt of Notification from City of Clebume's Community Development Department Regarding Notice of Public Hearings, Application for a Rezoning or Zoning Change at 1610 North Main Street-County Judge's Office
Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment for the City of Grandview, Texas-County Judge's Office
Consider and Approve Expenditures from Special Fund 0225: Vital Statistics Preservation in the Amount of $3,850.00 for the Purchase of Vital Records Security Paper for Texas Local Records-County Clerk's Office
Consider and Approve Renewal of RFP 2023-342 Transportation of Human Remains for Johnson County with Rosser Funeral Home. This is the Third of Four Renewals for the Term of October 23, 2026 through October 22, 2027- Purchasing Department
Consider and Approve Renewal of RFB 2024-400 Road Materials for Johnson County with Atlas Asphalt, Inc. This is the Second of Three Renewals for the Term of October 28, 2026 through October 27, 2027-Purchasing Department
Consider and Approve Renewal of RFB 2024-400 Road Materials for Johnson County with Austin Asphalt, Inc. This is the Second of Three Renewals for the Term of October 28, 2026 through October 27, 2027-Purchasing Department
Consider and Approve Renewal of RFB 2024-400 Road Materials for Johnson County with Canfield Materials. This is the Second of Three Renewals for the Term of October 28, 2026 through October 27, 2027-Purchasing Department
Voting record (15)
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