Aug 11, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardNewton County Commissioners' Court Regular Session
The court session addressed several agenda items, including the review of monthly departmental reports, specifically discussing library operations and service hours. The court deliberated on real estate committee updates concerning the sale of county-owned property, including access issues and potential surveyor involvement for elevation certificates. A proposal from Vested Networks for county phone services was reviewed and approved to replace the current provider upon contract expiration. Additionally, the court tabled a discussion regarding 2026 tax rates and taxation worksheets and initiated the application process for the Texas Department of Agriculture's 2027 home-delivered meal program.