County Judge· 2017-2026
Joe Fauth III
Grimes County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 17:33:37
- Avg per meeting
- 28:29
- Segments
- 23000
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Top issues during term (8)(Development)
infrastructure development
Upgrading the grid to handle these data centers could cost millions, which might end up shifting onto local taxpayers and utility customers.
Industrial Development Oversight
Potential tax abatements and economic incentives under discussion, alongside significant infrastructure costs.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal
Potentially billions in capital investment and significant shifts in county tax revenue depending on negotiated abatement terms.
Development Oversight and Permit Staffing
Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations
Potential multi-million dollar tax abatements and economic incentives for a massive industrial facility.
economic development incentive
The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.
Economic Development Negotiations (EVAPCO, Inc.)
Potential tax abatements or financial incentives under discussion.
Property Replat Reviews
The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions III personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-02
Motion to Adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-26
to approve the request
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-26
FY 2027 Salary Scale Adjustments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-19
initiate a burn ban effective immediately and to exempt cooking fires conducted on appropriate surfaces with proper extinguishing materials present
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Authorize a burn ban effective this date, with an exemption for cooking fires (barbecue pits, grills, closed cooking appliances) conducted on dirt or concrete surfaces with proper …
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Discussion and action on the designation and creation of EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term. Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and approve Walker County Interlocal Agreement for FY 27 and authorize the County Judge as signatory. Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Add Radios to BVWACS
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Discuss and take action on proposed Fire Marshal Fee Schedule. Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Approve to stay with the TAC insurance provider moving forward wth Option Two (2) with increases along the way Plan 1300-NG, Rx-4A-NG.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Approve to proceed to pay for this as a report and not as a claim and ask that the funds be taken out of fund balance as this was an unforeseen emergency.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Discuss and take action to appoint a fire marshal and set the required bond amount. It is expected that Commissioners Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discip
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-03
Acceptance of Farm Bureau Donation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-27
Appointment of Permanent Committee Members
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
GPS Tracking for Game Warden
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
Consideration and possible action to approve the use of the Lions Club Building by the Grimes County Master Gardeners for regularly scheduled meetings and determine fee schedule. Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
Approve a line item transfer out of 424 Contingency for $1000 to be transferred over to the Treasurers Dept once the bills are submitted so they can be paid and giving the County A…
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-06
Designation of Courthouse Event Coordinator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Approve Committee Structure Changes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
5engineering Development Review Agreement
Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas…
Authorization for County Attorney to Issue 30-Day Notice for Economic Development Negotiations
Approval of Section 381.004 Economic Development Program Agreement
Development Plan Review Contract with Texas Fire Code & Licensing
Voting record (1)(Development)
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