Last week, during a special called Freestone County Commissioners’ Court, Constable Pct. 3, Richard McGowan, was appointed to fill the vacant Commissioner Pct. 3 position that was recently vacated by Lloyd Lane. The following day, Lloyd Lane was appointed to fill the vacancy of County Judge, previously filled by Linda Grant. Both were sworn in to make it official.
Freestone County Fire Departments presented Judge Grant with a plaque at Monday’s meeting, showing their thanks to her for her service to the County.
“Thank you so much! That is so sweet,” said Jude Grant. “I thank you for all that y’all do. There aren’t enough words to express the true feelings that I have. It has been such a pleasure to be here and such an honor to be able to serve in this position. And I am so thankful for all the volunteers that we have. If we didn’t have y’all, we couldn’t make it. Absolutely could not.”
At the September 15th Special Meeting, Commissioners approved:
–Minutes from the September 9th Special Meeting
–Budget Transfers & Amendments
–Report from District Clerk’s office
–Bonds and Education Certificates of County Officials and Employees
–Acceptance of Commissioner Pct 3, Lloyd Lane’s resignation
–Appointment of Constable Pct 3, Richard McGowan to fill the Commissioner Pct 3 seat
Approved at the September 16th Special Meeting were:
–Minutes from the September 15th Special Meeting
–Bonds and Education Certificates of County Officials and Employees
–Acceptance of JP Judge Pct. 1, Theresa Farris’s resignation, effective at 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2025
–Appointment of Lloyd Lane as Couty Judge
At the September 17th Regular Meeting, Commissioners approved:
–Minutes from the September 16th Special Meeting
–Budget Transfers & Amendments
–Bill Pay
–Reports from Freestone County Sick Leave Pool
–Bonds and Education Certificates of County Officials and Employees
–Acceptance of donation to Freestone County from Betty J. Best in Memory of Dorothy Cameron in the amount of $25.00
–Plat Application for Shalom Addition Lots 1 & 2, Block A being 2.5 acres in Hugh Shepherd Survey Abstract No 34
–Changes in policy for advertisement of open employment positions with Freestone County
–Adopted Regular Commissioners Court Meeting Dates for FY 2025-2026… they will remain on the First and Third Wednesday of each month
–Reappointment of five people for the Freestone County Sick Leave Pool
–Paying out Holiday Time and Comp Time for Jailers and Dispatchers in the amount of approximately $35,000 total at the end of this Fiscal Year (end of September)
–FY 2026 SAVNS Grant Contract in the amount of $5,452.24 for the Victim Notification System
Recordings from Commissioners Court meetings may be viewed on the County’s website or on YouTube.
Commissioners meet regularly on the first and third Wednesday of each month, with an occasional special-called meeting. You can find their meeting schedule and agendas online as well, at https://www.co.freestone.tx.us/.
Nicole Schaefer reporting
