Howard County Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners' Court meeting agenda includes discussions on an interlocal agreement for digital case management software, the adoption of the 2027 county calendar and holiday schedules, a breath alcohol testing agreement with Midland College, and various tax deed and property purchase matters. The agenda also covers requests for communications equipment installation by NOAA, personnel considerations, routine audit items such as purchase requests, invoices, and budget amendments, as well as policy renewals regarding insurance and rainy day funds. Additionally, the court will address a donation from XTO Energy, roadway maintenance updates, and matters concerning the County Clerk's record archive fees, annual archive plans, and the destruction of non-historical records.
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Howard County Commissioners Court Regular Session Meeting Minutes
The Commissioners Court discussed a request from the National Weather Service regarding the installation of communications equipment on a county tower, ultimately requesting a separate building be constructed. Actions were taken to form a sub-committee for this request, approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Stanton for digital case management software, and authorize the 2027 calendar and holiday schedule. The Court approved several agreements and bids, including breath alcohol testing, tax deed parcel sales, personnel considerations, and budget amendments. Additionally, the Court authorized a re-bid for air distribution system repairs, a life insurance policy for a retired deputy, an update to the Rainy Day Fund policy, and accepted a donation for the Sheriff's office. A public hearing was held regarding the County Clerk's Record Archive Plan, which was subsequently approved, along with a request for the destruction of non-historical records.
Aug 10, 2026·Board meeting
Howard County Commissioners Court Workshop and Regular Session Minutes
The proceedings included a workshop session focused on budget finalization and county financial outlooks, followed by a regular session. Key actions included approving the proclamation for the county's 150th anniversary, the order for the November general election, and various consent agenda items. The court also approved payments for library renovations, accepted a tax deed parcel bid, and authorized multiple purchase requests and invoices. Infrastructure-related business included road maintenance updates, approval of a proposed RV park, road improvements, and bulk fuel bids, alongside the selection of a strategy for a drainage study. Financial decisions included establishing elected official salaries, adopting the 2026-2027 budget, setting the fiscal year tax rate, and scheduling a public hearing for the budget.
Jul 27, 2026·Board meeting
Commissioner Court of Howard County Workshop and Regular Session Minutes
The Commissioners' Court met to discuss funding allocations with the Heritage Museum and potential celebrations for the county's 150th anniversary. Updates were provided regarding the library renovation project, specifically regarding an upcoming closure for flooring work. The Court accepted the proposed Juvenile Probation Department budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and discussed the permanent closure of the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring and associated contingency planning. Additionally, the Court approved personnel reports, invoices, and purchase requests for various county departments, including HVAC repairs for multiple facilities. An intergovernmental agreement with Scurry County for inmate housing was approved. Finally, the Court reviewed a Flood Mitigation Alternatives Report from engineering representatives to address flooding in the 25th Street area.
