Wheeler County Commissioners Court Regular Session
The court approved fee and investment reports, compensatory time balances, and various budget amendments and line item transfers for multiple departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Jail, and IT Tech. The court acknowledged the District Clerk's selection as District Clerk of the Year. Actions were taken to install stop signs on County Road O, remove an individual from the Precinct 2 payroll, and approve a contract for eBond services. The court also accepted certifications for Open Meetings and Public Information Act training, accepted a monetary donation, and authorized the Tax Collector to proceed with the sale of foreclosed and county-held real properties.
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Wheeler County Commissioners Court Regular Session
The meeting addressed a variety of administrative and fiscal items. Key agenda topics included the acknowledgement of the Wheeler County Historical Committee's 2025 Distinguished Service Award, approval of various budget transfers and line item adjustments, and the acceptance of the County Treasurer’s claim report. The Court approved a contract renewal with Pritchard & Abbott Inc. for tax office software, accepted bids for road materials, and set the 2027 contribution rate for the Texas County & District Retirement System. Additionally, the Court passed policies regarding early retirement and staff reductions, approved funding for public purpose services including local museums and community assistance programs, and issued a local disaster declaration regarding the threat of New World Screwworm. The session also included an executive session to discuss fiber optic cable matters and real property.
Jan 12, 2026·Board meeting
Wheeler County Commissioners Court Regular Session
The court accepted monthly fee reports, approved compensatory time balances, and cast votes for a representative to the Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027. A memorandum of understanding was approved with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Financial and equipment-related actions included the purchase of vehicle equipment, the acquisition of two new 4x4 Tahoe vehicles with trade-ins, a change order for the jail lock project, and updates to the mileage reimbursement rate. The court also approved the installation of license plate readers, accepted a resignation and appointed a new member to the Emergency Services District No. 1 board, adopted a resolution for the upcoming Joint Primary Elections, and addressed a real estate matter in executive session.
