Parker County Commissioners Court Special Session – May 19, 2025

The Parker County Commissioners Court held a special session on Monday, May 19, 2025, in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The sole agenda item was an executive session to discuss real estate related to the Justice Center and Jail study site proposal and land acquisition. The meeting was originally scheduled for 8:30 a.m. but opened at 9:03 a.m., according to the minutes. The court went into closed session at 9:04 a.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:12 a.m.

Discussion Items

• Justice Center and Jail Study Site Proposal & Land Acquisition (Judge Deen): The court discussed in closed session (under Texas Government Code Section 551.072) the Parker County Justice Center and Jail study site proposal and potential land acquisition or location. After reconvening, Commissioner Walden (PCT 3) moved to authorize an additional expenditure of $330,000 to HDR for the Jail and Justice Center estimate, with funding from Contingency. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt (PCT 2) and carried unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Vote: Motion carried (unanimous) to authorize $330,000 from Contingency to HDR for additional work on the Jail and Justice Center estimate, in addition to previously authorized amounts.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m. following a motion by Commissioner Conley (PCT 1), seconded by Commissioner Hale (PCT 4).

Note on Discrepancy: The agenda listed a meeting start time of 8:30 a.m., but the minutes record the meeting opening at 9:03 a.m. No explanation for the delay was provided in the minutes.