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County Judge· 2019-2027

Andy Eads

Denton County

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At a glance

News mentions
6

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
33
Total speaking time
13:15:19
Avg per meeting
24:06
Segments
14640

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Feb 2026[192]

Transportation Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements

Denton County contributions total $2,055,000 across three road projects.

medium→Jan 2026[115]

economic development

It's a tiny $25,000 investment right now, but it could pay off big if they actually land the academy.

critical↓Feb 2026[113]

FY 2027 Budget and Staffing

Total county budget of $494.5 million with a reduced property tax rate.

medium↓Jun 2026[86]

school district budget

You'll see a bit more breathing room in your bank account thanks to the lower tax rate.

medium→Mar 2025[83]

urban development

You'll likely see higher property values, but be prepared for potential tax hikes to fund the massive infrastructure upgrades needed to handle the traffic.

high↓Feb 2026[78]

Data Center Development

Potential property and sales tax revenues ranging in the millions from multi-billion-dollar facility investments.

critical↓Aug 2026[74]

2026 Property Tax Rate Calculation

Impacts all property taxpayers in Denton County based on assessed property values.

high→Jul 2024[60]

residential development

Expect your property taxes to fluctuate as the city scrambles to fund the new infrastructure needed to support thousands of new neighbors.

high↑Sep 2026[54]

November 2026 General Election Preparation

Costs associated with administering the November general election.

high↓Jun 2026[40]

County-wide Election Day Voting

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medium↑Oct 2026[35]

city council actions

Depending on which of the six decisions affects your neighborhood, you could see shifts in local tax dollars, municipal fees, or city-funded project spending.

high→Apr 2024[33]

urban planning

Expect your property taxes or utility fees to shift as the city funds the massive infrastructure upgrades needed to support all these new neighbors.

medium↓Apr 2025[25]

local election

A special election to replace the mayor would cost taxpayers a significant chunk of change.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Countywide Polling Places

Potential administrative and software costs associated with transitioning election day polling operations.

high→Apr 2026[24]

Public Health Funding

State grant revenues and expenditures allocated totaling over $500,000 for public health programs.

medium↑Sep 2026[22]

public safety infrastructure

While building a new station costs money upfront, faster response times usually mean better property protection and potentially lower insurance costs for nearby residents.

high→Jul 2025[22]

wastewater treatment facility

You might see your home's resale value take a hit if this plant moves into the neighborhood.

critical↓Jun 2026[22]

Sheriff's Office Equipment Upgrades

The cost of training and equipment is managed through the Sheriff's departmental budget.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Employee Wellness Clinic Contract Award

Up to $567,711.60 from the county Benefit Plan — and it's a cost reduction from the prior arrangement.

critical→Aug 2026[16]

County-Wide Burn Ban

Prevents catastrophic property damage and emergency response costs associated with uncontrolled wildfires.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Eads 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 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Edmondson, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Approval of increase in funding for Training & Education funded from Sheriff’s Administration Fund and Approval of four (4) new Communications Officer positions, Grade 9, and…

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Approval of two (2) new Driver Equipment/ Operator I positions, Grade 5, and set up expenses, effective 10/1/2026, and the purchase of (1) Boom Mower with the reduction of Road and…

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18

    Approval to proceed with Civil Courts Building bid documents

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18

    Approval to contract with TJ’s Professional Painting for the exterior painting of the Southwest Courthouse Building, in the amount of $118,444.85, through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract #260104-01;…

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18

    Approval of ARPA-Funded Ambulance for Oak Point

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18

    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-409 for County Courts

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-07-28

    Move to approve by Comm. Falconer, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-07-14

    Approval to appoint Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and Commissioner Kevin Falconer to the City of Lewisville TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #3 Board, and any appropriate acti…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-06-30

    Appointment of Yvonda Estell to Public Health Advisory Committee

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-06-30

    Approval of request to submit a grant application to the Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA") for the FY2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Prog…

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-06-23

    Move to approve

Decisions during term (912)

Recorded while Eads was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution recognizing Sharon Aldenderfer's retirement

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Acceptance of five 2026 NACo Achievement Awards

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent agenda (appointments and September Road Superintendent report)

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Ponderosa Estates Replat approval

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

The Meadows Commercial Replat approval

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of Bill Report

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Rescission of Order 26-0835 and issuance of Tax Notes, Series 2026

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Courthouse-on-the-Square restoration specs and evaluation committee

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Axon Attorney Justice Premier Plus purchase — $4,191,360 over 10 years

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Dell computer purchase for FY2027 hardware refresh — $877,902

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Architectural services specifications (RFSQ #26-2937)

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Laserfiche subscription expansion — $153,560.95

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Acceptance of WIC Maternal Health Center grant — $90,774

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Amended Sheriff's Office/Texas Workforce Commission contract

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Termination of Certified Payments agreements

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Government Window payment processing agreement

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

BJA Adult Treatment Court grant application — $1,002,474

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Veterans Treatment Court grant application — $300,000

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Standard Insurance benefit administration agreement

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

MGA Insurance settlement acceptance — $9,934.16

Voting record (54)

54 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Approval of Proclamation Recognizing Cadet Captain Owen Cramer

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Continuation and Rate Setting for Local Health Care Provider Participation Program

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

DISD School Resource Investigator Agreement Approval

Voted yesSep 29, 2026

Approval of Notice of Election for November 3, 2026 General Election

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of FY2027 Employee Medical Premiums (Option B)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Increased Employer Seed Contributions for HDHP/HSA

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Program Manager - Veteran's Court Position

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Retention of Grant Accounting and Internal Auditor Positions

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Proclamation for Cadet Captain Samuel Strabala

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Proclamation for Cadet Captain Sean Crabtree

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of National Public Health Week Proclamation

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Covenant Church 50th Anniversary Proclamation

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda and Routine Items

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of DSHS Public Health Grants (PHEP and CRI)

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Architheo Addition Final Plat

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval to Apply for AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief and Homeland Security Grants

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Economic Development Capital Credits Resolution

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval of Willdan Financial Services Agreement for Enclave of Tabor Ranch PID

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Approval to Hold Public Hearing for Stop Signs in Vacation Village Estates

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Assignment of Legal Representation in Federal Litigation (LULAC v. Jane Nelson)

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Civil Courts Building Design Development Phase

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Pastor Kenneth Wells Resolution

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Approval of Eagle Scout Proclamation for Mir Mehdi Ali

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Transfer of Mental Health Treatment Court

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Grant Application Submissions for Specialty Courts

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Bill Report Approval

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

ITB #23-2795 Renewal - Mowing Lots and Fields

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Surplus Bottled Water Donation

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

US Army Corps of Engineers Contract Modification

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

FirstNet Wireless Service for Data Devices

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Commissioner Falconer Continuing Education Hours

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Donation Deed Acceptance - Tabor 380 Development, LLC

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with Flower Mound - FM 2499/FM 3040 Project

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement - Lakeside Parkway Project

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Special Use Permit LRR-1025-0019

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Resolution Recognizing Michael Eoff's Retirement

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Bill Report

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval to Exempt and Purchase Specialized Insurance Policy

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Bidding Exemption for Contingency Mosquito Fogging Services

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Renewal of ITB #23-2792 Surface Treatment Aggregate

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Renewal of ITB #23-2793 Window Washing Services

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Budget Amendment Request #2026-127 for Sheriff's Office

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Request to Hold Public Hearing for Zoning Change LRR-1125-0020

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Request to Hold Public Hearing for Variance Request LRR-1125-0021

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Request to Hold Public Hearing for Special Use Permit LRR-1125-0022

Voted yesJan 6, 2026

Approval of Purchase of Duty Weapon by Retired Deputy Cliff Swofford

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