Commissioner Precinct 4· January 2015 to January 2027
Kyle Butler
Ellis County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 8:42
- Avg per meeting
- 1:15
- Segments
- 196
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Top issues during term (20)
Commercial Fire Code Standards and Permit Fees
Commercial permit fees increased from $250 to approximately $1,250 for a 5,000 square foot building, impacting new business construction costs.
Regional Animal Shelter Development
The county has committed $15 million from a Compass donation; a three-entity shelter is estimated at about $30 million, and commissioners are wary of added taxpayer costs.
Local Provider Participation Program Hospital Rate Setting
Generates hospital-backed funds to draw down federal matching grants at zero cost to the county general fund.
Facility Planning
$15 million lump sum donation from Compass Data Centers for shelter construction.
Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate
Will shape all county services, departmental funding, and potential tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.
Rescission of County Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response burdens associated with unmanaged fires.
Creation of County Administrator and Budget Officer Positions
Funded through the FY2027 budget with an administrator, assistant administrator, and coordinator.
Drainage Master Plan
Funded through previously budgeted line items.
Retiree Health Insurance Premium Absorption
County expenditures for retiree health insurance increase by approximately $5,000 annually, totaling $69,656.10.
Rocket Ranch MUD Wastewater Discharge Permit
Impacts private development costs and county legal expenditures regarding utility district oversight.
Sheriff Office Lobby Space Expansion
Cost covered by approved bids, funded via department or capital allocations.
residential development
Allows for property development and potential increase in tax base, while conditions aim to mitigate negative impacts.
Road material supply reliability
Contracts replace those expiring November 15; multi-vendor awards protect against fuel surcharge-driven delays and price swings.
Grand Prairie TERS Participation
The county could potentially contribute millions in tax increments over 10-30 years, though it is projected to retain significantly more in total tax revenue.
Historical Tax Revenue Variances and Prospective Audit
Generates $90,239,349 in total revenue, reflecting a $7 million revenue increase from growth.
Courthouse Facility Improvements
Reallocates $967,700 within the current fiscal year budget without raising new revenue.
County Vehicle Procurement
Leasing decisions impact departmental budgets by thousands of dollars in interest and vehicle price premiums.
Wind and Solar Energy Regulation
Secures developer-funded bonds at $318,535.87 per mile for potential road repairs.
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District 2024 Report
Highlights regional water management and grant funding opportunities such as rainwater harvesting rebates.
Jail Medical Services
Estimated around $5 million annually, potentially saving millions compared to private vendor proposals.
Decisions during term (675)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda (A1–A8, F1–F3)
Variance — road frontage, parcel 178763 (Blue Bonnet Lane, Palmer ETJ)
Variance — lot size, setback, OSSF, parcel 186765 (Fair Road/Maywood Lane)
Replat — El Ranchito D. Toto, Lots 2A and 2B, Block A
Variance — road frontage, parcel 279951 (Jen Road/FM 1181)
Replat — Bagger Lee Addition, Lot 1R, Lots 3 and 4, Block A
Replat — Emerald Forest Section One, Lots 2R and 4R, Block 1
Replat — Matthews Estate, Lot 2A, Block A
Variance — road frontage, parcel 187371 (Angus Road/Bauckham Road)
Variance — front setback encroachment, parcel 157557 (Johnston Road)
Replat — Yale Farms First Installment, Lots 4R1 and 4R2
Release performance bonds — Jordan Meadows
Replat — Highland Crossing, Lots 1R, 1R1, 1R2, Block 1
Final plat — Oak Creek Ranch Phase Two
Network monitoring system renewal (CPO 5687, Flare Data)
Bid award RFB 2026-008 — crushed concrete and riprap
Bid award RFB 2026-007 — crushed limestone aggregates
Bid award RFB 2026-010 — liquid emulsified asphalt
Regional Animal Control Center partnership (Waxahachie/Ennis)
Adjournment
Voting record (37)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Denial of Request to Revoke Ellis County Fire Code Adoption
Creation of Office of Budget Management and Appointment of Interim Budget Officer
Establishment of Office of County Administration
Adoption of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026 (Item 3.1)
Approval of Conforming Budget Corrections (Minute Order 305.26)
I MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE BE INCREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF M&O TAX RATE .246746, I&S TAX RATE OF .009041, AND AN FM TAX RATE OF .017713, WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 6.05% INCREASE IN T
Ratification of Property Tax Increase for FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE ADOPTION OF THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
APPROVING THE FY2027 BUDGET.
Purchase of 2026 Ford F-250 for Road and Bridge Precinct 2
Proposed Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026
Motion to approve the following proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2026
Item 1.4: Trails at Hidden Creek Variance Request
Moved to deny the variance request.
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Adoption of Tax Year 2025 Property Tax Rate
Variance Request for Ellis Ranch Manors Development
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage (Private Road)
Variance for Minimum Public Road Frontage (Easement Access)
Accept Performance Bonds for Springside Estates, Phase 3
Planning Exemption for Family Land Transfer
Ratify Preliminary Plat of Ellis Ranch Manors
Yarbrough's Yard Replat
Deny the replat