County Judge· 2023-2026
Jakie Allen
Kaufman County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 45
- Total speaking time
- 5:20:01
- Avg per meeting
- 7:07
- Segments
- 9896
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Top issues during term (20)
FY2026-2027 Budget Adoption
The county expects to earn higher interest rates on its investments.
Tax Abatement Policy Update
Potential long-term impacts on county tax revenues and economic development incentives.
UKG Payroll and Scheduling Software Implementation
Initial implementation fee of approximately $40,000, with software costs totaling around $192,000 annually starting in 2027.
Crandall ETJ Land Use Agreement
None.
Mental Health Services Transition
Neutral budgetary impact for the county.
Private DMV Partner Proposal
Generates new revenue for the county through state-earmarked title and registration fees on every transaction processed.
County-wide Drainage Mitigation
Expenditure of $840,485.25 from available funds.
Kaufman County Courthouse Renovation
An increase of $87,640 to the project management agreement.
Subdivision Variance Appeal
Loss of property value and investment for the individual homeowner.
County Investment Portfolio Diversification
Collections up $419,796.85 in Q3, a 9.79% year-over-year increase; investment earnings trending above last year.
Historical Records Preservation
Funded directly through the existing County Clerk Records Archive Fund without drawing on general tax revenues.
Precinct 3 Road Use Agreement
Escrow funds will be provided by the company to cover potential road wear.
County Engineering Services Renewal
Reflects updated hourly rates for engineering services.
Grand Meadows subdivision drainage design
AgriLife Extension youth and ag programs
A 3% statewide budget cut to Extension and a temporary hiring freeze could slow ag programming.
AI legal research for the District Attorney's Office
A five-year contract at a discounted monthly rate, exact cost not stated in the meeting.
County Housing Authority
The county will provide office space, but the authority is expected to be self-sufficient after initial support from partner cities.
population growth
You'll likely see your property taxes rise to help pay for the massive road and utility upgrades needed to keep up with all these new neighbors.
County Road 364 Abandonment
Negligible financial impact.
Election Infrastructure and Joint Election Contract
Procurement cost of $49,000 covered by HAVA grant funds.
Decisions during term (470)
Recorded while Allen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda
Line item transfers and budget amendment
Claims for payment
AgriLife Extension quarterly report
Collections third quarter analysis
Retiring deputy's service weapon purchase
Treasurer's monthly report
Treasurer's quarterly investment report
Interlocal ETJ agreement with City of Combine
Interlocal ETJ agreement with City of Cottonwood
Fiber optic install in Precinct 2
Award of Bid 2026-012, polypropylene pipe covers
CoCounsel legal research system for DA's office
ESD #3 board reappointments
Grand Meadows subdivision drainage approach
Adjournment
Consent Agenda
Engineering Consulting Agreement Renewal
Crandall ETJ Interlocal Agreement
Line Item and Budget Transfers
Voting record (3)
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