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 (13)(General)
County Employee Compensation
Impacts county operating expenses and taxpayer funds for the upcoming fiscal year.
zoning change
It boosts local economic activity and could bring in more tax revenue as the business expands.
audit report
It unlocks new funding and investment opportunities for the city without raising immediate red flags.
board appointments
This doesn't cost extra, but flaky members waste tax dollars by delaying decisions and forcing rescheduled meetings.
public health clinic update
It keeps healthcare costs down for residents by bringing low-cost or free services right to their neighborhood.
credit rating affirmation
Lower interest rates on future borrowing will save taxpayers money when funding upcoming city projects.
trash collection contract
Residents can expect lower monthly trash collection bills while potentially getting more services for their money.
trash contract
While the exact rate changes aren't spelled out yet, switching private vendors usually means a shift in your monthly trash bill.
industrial site remediation
Significant unbudgeted costs for disposal.
Senior Meal Services and Aging Agreement
Establishes meal reimbursement rates and funding structures for regional senior nutrition programs.
government transparency
It's impossible to tell how much taxpayer money or tax breaks are on the line since the contract is secret.
event planning
Local businesses could see a nice bump in foot traffic, but taxpayers are funding the event logistics and street management.
employee resignation and theft investigation
Taxpayer dollars might have been mishandled, meaning less money for things our community actually needs.
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 (2)
Recorded while Cox was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.