Parker County Commissioners Court Special Session – April 29, 2025

This special session of the Parker County Commissioners Court, held on April 29, 2025, was convened to discuss and take action on options regarding Justice Center feedback. The court considered whether to place a bond issue for the Justice Center and Jail on the November 2025 election date. The agenda listed the meeting start time as 8:30 a.m., but the minutes record that the meeting opened at 9:04 a.m. and adjourned at 10:12 a.m.; the included raw transcript was empty, so the minutes serve as the official record.

Discussion Items

• County Judge Pat Deen and Charlie Kearns presented the agenda item to discuss and take action on options regarding Justice Center feedback.
• Commissioner Walden (PCT 3) made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hale (PCT 4), to utilize the November 2025 election date for a bond issue for the Justice Center and the Jail.

Key Outcomes

• The motion to utilize the November 2025 election date for a bond issue for the Justice Center and Jail carried with a vote of 3 in favor and 2 against.
• Voting Ayes: Commissioner Holt (PCT 2), Commissioner Walden (PCT 3), Commissioner Hale (PCT 4).
• Voting Noes: County Judge Pat Deen, Commissioner Conley (PCT 1).
• The court voted to adjourn following the decision.
• No public comments or testimony were recorded in the minutes.