Lubbock County Commissioners Court appointed Nick Hill as Facilities Maintenance Director on Sept. 29, voting 4–1 after executive-session interviews and a failed attempt to postpone the appointment until Oct. 13.

Judge Curtis Parrish opened the post-executive-session regular session and the court first voted on a motion to postpone consideration of the appointment until Oct. 13; that motion failed 2–3. Commissioner Rackler then moved to appoint Nick Hill; Commissioner Corley seconded and the motion passed 4–1. The court called for the question and announced the vote as 4–1.

Several commissioners noted there were other candidates and that at least one commissioner would have preferred to hear from another candidate before deciding; the court nonetheless proceeded with the appointment after discussion concluded.

Why it matters: The Facilities Maintenance Director oversees county building maintenance and related operations. The appointment fills a leadership post that the county indicated required action following interviews held in executive session under Texas Government Code provisions for personnel deliberations.

What was decided: Nick Hill was appointed Facilities Maintenance Director for Lubbock County; the motion carried by a 4–1 recorded outcome.