Amy Fincher

The Commissioners Court discussed and approved several budget transfers for the District Court, County Court at Law, and the District Attorney's office. Key business items included the approval of a final subdivision plat, a resolution supporting a new Cultural Arts District, the monthly Treasurer's report, and various committee appointments, including new members for the Insurance Committee and the DETCOG Board. The court also authorized a 5.4% dental renewal rate increase for county employees and approved expenditures for security infrastructure at the county jail. Additionally, the court accepted a grant for the Sheriff's Office to replace the PSAP voice recording system and approved the transfer of equipment to the Expo Center.

The Commissioners Court meeting addressed several business items, including the relocation of the County Court at Law #2 office. The court proclaimed June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Actions were taken to support the Sheriff's Office in applying for body-worn camera grants from the Governor's Office and the US Bureau of Justice. Additionally, the court approved the surplus and donation of emergency equipment to the Central Fire Department, the donation of an enclosed trailer to Texas DPS, and the restriping and painting of handicap parking spots at the Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 lot.

The Commissioners Court discussed and approved several items, including budget transfers for equipment purchases, final plats for multiple subdivisions, and authorization for the Linebarger Law Firm to utilize text messaging for delinquent tax collection. The court also addressed the relocation of various county offices and the assignment of space to the Historical Commission. Additionally, the court approved grant applications for the Sheriff's Office, the extension of a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the initiation of a bidding process for radio communication tower construction and various road and facility materials. A brief executive session was conducted prior to adjournment.

The agenda includes the approval of departmental reports and payment of bills. Key business items involve the review and approval of final plats for subdivisions, authorization for delinquent tax collection notices, and the review of the Treasurer's monthly report. The court will discuss property maintenance for public use, the assignment and relocation of county offices, and various grant applications for the Sheriff's office. Additional actions cover the extension of a law enforcement contract with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the authorization to solicit bids for radio infrastructure and road materials, and the purchase of equipment for the Road and Bridge department. The session will conclude with an executive session to address personnel matters.

The court approved budget transfers for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, and the Sheriff’s Department, specifically for vehicle and equipment acquisitions. Other business included the adoption of a mandatory quarterly safety training program and safety stand-down day, the approval of the 2025 Racial Profiling Report for Constable Precinct 1, and the authorization of a dumpster service for the Diboll Operation Clean-Sweep initiative.