Gregg County

The court approved payroll, transfer of funds, bills payable, budget amendments, and health plan claims. Reappointments were made for commissioners to Emergency Service Districts (ESD) 1, 2, and 3 for terms ending in 2027. The court approved a budget transfer for the Precinct 2 Constable to outfit a newly purchased truck and a joint resolution for the March 2026 primary election. Additionally, the court authorized the County Auditor to sign documents for the 457B retirement services carrier. A change order for the parking facility project resulted in over $1.4 million in savings. Finally, the court discussed a proposed plan modification to increase the emergency room co-pay to discourage the overuse of emergency facilities for non-emergency conditions.

The court approved payroll, transfer of funds, bills payable, budget amendments, and benefit payments. Discussions included the payment of annual county dues, a tax resale resolution, and the ratification of auditor actions. The quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025, was presented and approved. Maintenance requests were authorized for a utility district pipeline installation and a cable installation by Spectrum Gulf Coast. Purchasing approvals included a technical services agreement for support and the allocation of a tax deduction regarding an energy-efficient parking facility project. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was approved between the Sheriff's Office and the local independent school district regarding public safety operations.

The Commissioner's Court addressed various agenda items including payroll, budget amendments, and transfers. The meeting featured a proclamation for Women in Longview Day and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Additionally, the court approved several maintenance and utility requests, including water line installations within county road right-of-ways. Procurement items included the selection of a committee for engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant and the award of a contract to a local vendor for the construction of a new justice facility.

The Commissioner's Court discussed and approved several administrative and financial items. Key actions included approving payroll, fund transfers, budget amendments, health plan claims, and official bonds for various county positions. The court also acknowledged the new IRS mileage reimbursement rate, approved a budget transfer for the airport public safety division, and accepted a donation of recycled asphalt pavement. Additionally, they authorized an RFP for plumbing services, approved a funding agreement with the local museum, and ratified a mutual aid agreement regarding school safety mandates. A waiver of penalties and interest on a specific tax account was also granted.

The court approved payroll, transfer of funds, bills payable, budget amendments, and health plan claims. Membership bids for the North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioner Association, as well as the Texas Association of Counties, were approved. Expenditure reports and various contractual items were reviewed, including an agreement for recycled asphalt pavement, plumbing services, and professional design services for the Agricultural Extension Office. Additionally, the court acknowledged 2025 racial profiling reports from constables and the District Attorney, authorized inmate labor for a nonprofit organization, and approved changes to floating holiday policies and airport equipment upgrades.