Michael Raska

Jail Population and Operational Shortfall

$65,000 transfer from salary accounts to cover immediate operational deficits.

Early Voting Access

Adding a full-time position would increase the county's annual payroll budget.

Development Oversight and Permit Staffing

Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.

Road Department Restructuring

The geotechnical study is estimated to cost $8,554.

SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations

This would reduce 'tax churn' where one government entity pays taxes to another.

SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal

The project could involve significant tax abatements and infrastructure grants, potentially impacting the county's long-term tax base.

Illegal Dumping Abatement

The cleanup of tires from Holland Creek will cost the county $18,161.

Grimes County Animal Rescue Facility Maintenance

The court is considering a $20,000 operational budget for the rescue, with additional funds to be determined for building maintenance.

Cybersecurity Compliance

The contract would cost $35,000 annually.

emergency management

You might be looking at unexpected repair costs or insurance deductibles if your property was in the storm's path.

land use and zoning

The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.

economic development incentive

The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.

economic development

Expect a major boost to the local tax base and more money circulating through our neighborhood businesses.

public health and nutrition

You'll save a decent chunk of change on your monthly grocery bill by letting the county cover two meals a day for your kids.

Designation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No. 01-2026-001

Tax Abatement Agreement with SpaceX

Section 381.004 Economic Development Agreement

Approve the designation and creation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No 01-2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.

Motion by Chad Mallett to Approve a Section 381.004 Economic Development Program and Agreement between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Grimes County.

Approve pages 8 & 10 Roman numeral V(5) underneath Ineligible Property include the phrase Cloud Data Centers; Co-Location Data Centers; and Hyper-Scale Data Centers.

Approve pages 8 & 10 Roman numeral V(5) underneath Ineligible Property include the phrase Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Approve the removal of facilities primarily devoted to the production, generation or transmission of electricity.

Waiver Valuation Policy for Involuntary Acquisitions

Sheriff's Office Salary Continuation Position

Conference Meal Reimbursement Variance