Rick Bailey

Infrastructure and Traffic Congestion

Secures external grant funding for a multi-million-dollar transportation infrastructure improvement.

municipal corruption/scandal

Taxpayer money is likely being wasted on legal fees and investigations instead of going toward the services we actually need.

candidate forum

This event is free to attend, though the policies discussed could eventually shift your property taxes or rent prices.

workers' compensation

Failed injury systems can drive up city liability and cost taxpayers more when legal battles and delayed treatments pile up.

home daycare zoning

The prospective daycare owner loses out on potential income, and local parents miss out on needed childcare options.

Jail Population and Mental Health Services

The proposed part-time nurse practitioner position would be an additional cost, though it could potentially reduce liability and psychiatric contract costs.

zoning change

Property values and local economic activity could get a nice boost from the new jobs, though nearby homeowners might worry about neighborhood wear and tear.

city management appointment

Keeping an experienced hand at the wheel helps dodge costly administrative blunders and keeps city projects on budget.

labor negotiations

It keeps tax dollars from being wasted on prolonged arbitration and locks in predictable spending for emergency services.

jail deaths and drug overdoses

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for potential lawsuits, increased security measures, and outside investigations into how the drugs got inside.

jail custody death

The county could face heavy lawsuits and expensive investigations over inmate care.

restaurant health inspections

Affected restaurants could see a sharp drop in weekend revenue and might face costly extermination and re-inspection fees.

public meeting decorum policy

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for costly legal fees if the county fights and loses this free speech lawsuit.

health inspections

The affected restaurants are losing money while they're closed, and they'll have to pay to fix the problems and get reinspected.

legal injunction

Your tax dollars are likely funding these courtroom delays, though exact costs aren't clear yet.

Animal Control and Shelter Facility Discussion

Future facility construction or operational subsidies would require substantial county investment or tax considerations.

public health infrastructure

While costs aren't explicitly detailed, expanding accessible testing generally helps mitigate massive community healthcare expenses down the road.

municipal ballot propositions

Depending on how these measures swing, you could see shifts in your local property taxes and how municipal funds are spent on community projects.

animal control policy

Taxpayers will likely see a slight uptick in local budget allocations to cover the costs of increased animal control patrols and shelter operations.

World Cup event logistics

Local businesses might see a nice bump in customers, but you could end up paying more for rideshares or parking near event zones.

Consider and Approve Budget Amendment Pursuant to Section 111.011 of the Local Government Code, General Fund, Transfers To,Intended to Align FY2026 Year-End Fund Balance with Minimum Fund Balance Requirements, in the Amount of…

Consider and Approve Notice of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election with Amended Polling Locations; with Authorization for County - Elections Office

Consider and Approve Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election with Amended Polling Locations; with Authorization for County - Elections Office

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Application General Permit Authorization for Chad Foust-County Judge's Office

Consider and Approve Debt Service Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due August 15, 2026, Interest in the Amount of $133,345.00, less Escrow in the Amount of $1,150.00, Totaling $132,195.00, to be Processed…

Consider and Approve Notice of General Election for November 3, 2026; with Authorization for County Judge to Sign-Elections Office

Consider and Approve Order of Election for the November 3, 2026 General Election; with Authorization for County Judge to Sign-Elections Office

Request from the Honorable Rick Bailey, Commissioner, Pet. 1 for Himself to Attend "Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition Summit 2026, Regional Transportation Council, and North Central Texas Council of Governments General Assembly…

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Public Hearing and Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit Authorizing Discharge of Wastewater; the Draft General Permit Applies to the Entire…

Acknowledge Receipt of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Notice of Public Meeting and Extension of Public Comment on a Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit TXG870000 Authorizing the Discharge of…

Consider and Approve Johnson County's Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Annual Report for September 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025, TPDES General Permit Number TXR04000; with Authorization for County Judge to…

Consider and Approve Partial Defeasance Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due February 10, 2026, Principal in the Amount of $115,000.00, Interest in the Amount of $3,450.00, Other Defeasance-Related Costs…

Consider and Approve Debt Service Payment for General Obligation Refunding Bond, Taxable Series 2021, Due February 15, 2026, Principal in the Amount of $1,360,000.00, Interest in the Amount of $145,795.00, Totaling $1,505,795.00, to be…