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Ellis County at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
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Recent decisions· 4
Item A16: Sheriff Office Lobby Space Agreement
Approved 5–0Commissioners CourtOct 13Item 1.1: Development Master Fee Schedule Amendments
Approved 5–0Commissioners CourtOct 13Release Maintenance Bond and Accept Infrastructure for Estates of Palmer
Approved 4–0Commissioners CourtSep 29Release Performance Bond and Accept Maintenance Bond for Thunder Ridge Phase 3
Approved 4–0Commissioners CourtSep 29
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Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT27Commissioners CourtTranscribedVideo
Court delays $15M animal shelter deal, tables flood-prone subdivision variance
- OCT21Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
Ellis County Commissioners Court Scheduled Meeting for October 21, 2026
- OCT13Commissioners CourtTranscribedVideo
Ellis County lifts burn ban, challenges wastewater permit for proposed 1,200-home MUD
- OCT7Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Oct 7, 2026
- SEP29Commissioners CourtTranscribedVideo
Ellis County Commissioners keep fire code, set hospital payment rate at 6%
- SEP22Ellis County Commissioners Court AgendaTranscribedVideo
Ellis County creates new budget and administration offices to manage rapid growth
Frequently asked about Ellis County
When does the Ellis County Commissioners Court meet?
The Ellis County Commissioners Court meets generally every other Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the Commissioners' Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Historic Ellis County Courthouse, 101 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX. Special meetings are scheduled as needed.
Where can I find Ellis County Commissioners Court agendas?
Meeting agendas are posted on the Ellis County website at elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter. Video recordings are archived at elliscountytx.new.swagit.com/views/220.
How do I watch Ellis County Commissioners Court meetings?
Commissioners Court meetings are recorded and archived at the Swagit video portal linked from the Ellis County website. Live streams are available at elliscountytx.gov/535/Live-Commissioners-Court-Meeting.
How do I participate in an Ellis County public meeting?
Attend in person at the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, 101 W Main St, Waxahachie. Agendas are posted in advance at elliscountytx.gov/AgendaCenter. Contact Ellis County at 972-825-5000 for more information.
Who are the current Ellis County Commissioners?
Ellis County is governed by a Commissioners Court consisting of the County Judge and four precinct commissioners. Current members: County Judge John Wray, Commissioner Pct 1 Randy Stinson, Commissioner Pct 2 Lane Grayson, Commissioner Pct 3 Louis Ponder, and Commissioner Pct 4 Kyle Butler.
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