Kerry Pack

The Andrews County Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions on the County Clerk's Archive Plan and the Andrews County Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The court addressed the Records Archive Plan and Order, Records Archive Fee, Records Management Plan, and Sheriff and Constables' fees. Proposed changes to the budget were considered, and the adoption of the Andrews County Budget and the tax rate for the fiscal year were on the agenda. The court also discussed authorizing the Daughters of the American Revolution to hang a banner at the Courthouse for Constitutional Week, waiving fees for the Permian Basin Junior Open College Clinic and Forum, and a request from MMR Constructors, Inc. to hold a fundraising Golf Tournament. Additionally, the agenda included discussions on the County Judge's Probate Bond, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, a contract from the FMH Foundation, monthly reports from various departments, a CMC Equipment Lease, the purchase of a vehicle, and a right-of-way easement.

The proposed budget includes revenues and expenditures for various precincts and the general fund. Key revenue sources include ad valorem taxes, car tag collections, and interest income. Expenditures cover wages, employee benefits, road maintenance, and capital improvements. The budget also outlines specific revenues and expenses for the health department, golf course, and youth center.

The proposed budget includes revenues from ad valorem taxes, car tag collections, bank interest, and miscellaneous income. Expenditures are detailed for each precinct, covering wages, employee benefits, supplies, fuel, equipment, and road maintenance. The budget also includes revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, covering various fees, fines, and reimbursements.

Andrews County is proposing to increase property taxes for the 2025 tax year. A public hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Courtroom, Andrews County Courthouse. The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate but not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. The notice includes a comparison of taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by Andrews County last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed this year.

The meeting agenda includes a museum update, discussion of historical markers (replacements and repainting), and review of pictures. Key discussion points also include accepting the resignation of the secretary and appointing a new secretary. The next meeting date will also be discussed.