Commissioner, Precinct 4· 2022-2026
Phillip Cox
Grimes County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 18:18
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 331
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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 Cox 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 5-02026-08-26
Consider and take action to approve the 2026 National Voter Registration Day Resolution and declare September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day, and authorize the County Judge as signatory
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Sunday in the Park Event Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-08-19
Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-08-19
Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
MOU with Greater Brazos Partnership
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Right-of-Way Purchase (CR 409)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Tax Abatement Agreement (EVAPCO, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Discussion and possible approval of authorized IT-approved chatbots for employee use under the organization's AI policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Professional Services Contract (Odyssey Engineering)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Grimes County Investment Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
2027 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Approve consent agenda items one through eight
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Discuss and take action on Grimes County Capital Projects, to include the County Jail and other areas of concern
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Motion by Phillip Cox to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
TAC CIRA AI Training Enrollment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Approve Consent Agenda Items 1,2,3,4,and 5.
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
DPS Interlocal Cooperation Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-01
Motion by Michael Raska to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-01
Tire Disposal Fees
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-01
Approve to use the existing RFQ of approved engineers
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Cox 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 (4)(Development)
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