{
 "city": "Irion County",
 "state": "Texas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.irion.tx.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County to discuss budget, tax rates, and funding requests",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the 2027 budget, including proposed salary increases and fee adjustments for the Sheriff and Constables. The court will also consider a resolution to form a sub-regional planning commission and hear a presentation from the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-136",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Commissioners discuss AI course enrollment and 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will consider the Texas Association of Counties AI course enrollment form for Irion County and will hold a budget workshop to review the county’s 2026 budget. No specific actions are listed beyond discussion and possible adoption of budget recommendations. Standard opening items and a public comment period are also included.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-135",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Court to vote on forming a sub‑regional planning commission with Mertzon",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will consider several items, including a resolution to create a sub‑regional planning commission that includes Irion County and the City of Mertzon. Other agenda items cover a burn ban, a community center project, a technology quote for security training, and updates on road crew equipment and the county generator. The court will also accept prior meeting minutes and discuss indemnity agreements in the Salinas case.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-134",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County to discuss tax abatements and TxDOT bridge construction",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will discuss tree removal for a bridge construction project on Highway 72 and options for industrial development. The court will also consider tax abatement agreements and hear departmental reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-118",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss forming sub-regional planning commission",
   "summary": "This special meeting of the Irion County Commissioners Court is called to discuss and possibly take action on forming a sub-regional planning commission with the City of Mertzon and possibly other entities under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 391, following a presentation by Dan Byfield. The agenda also includes opening prayer, public comment, and possible closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-132",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Commissioners to attend meeting on proposed Dove Creek data center",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will attend a Tom Green County Commissioners Court meeting to gather information about a proposed data center located near Dove Creek. No action will be taken by the Irion County Commissioners Court during this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-131",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Protest letter against proposed 765kV transmission line to be considered",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will discuss options for county input on industrial and technological development, including transmission lines. It will consider an official protest letter to the Public Utilities Commission opposing a proposed 765kV transmission line project. The court will also hold a tax abatement workshop.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-130",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Sheriff's Department P25 trunking radio quote considered",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court meets in special session to consider a quote for sheriff's department P25 trunking radio subscribers, a new Justice of the Peace software agreement, and a resolution for a county credit card. They will also hold a tax abatement workshop, discuss the community center project, and decide on a burn ban. The meeting will accept public comment on agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-117",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Court to vote on opposing LCRA transmission line routes",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution formally opposing adverse routes for the LCRA 765-kilovolt transmission line project. The agenda also includes a presentation on purchasing JP Management software and updates on the community center project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-129",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County considers forming sub-regional planning commission with Mertzon",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will hear a presentation from Dan Byfield on forming a sub-regional planning commission under Chapter 391 of the Texas Local Government Code, which could include the county, the City of Mertzon, and possibly other entities. The court may discuss and take possible action on the proposal. The meeting also includes public comment and opening procedures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-128",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County to consider buying Caterpillar motor grader via loan-lease",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will deliberate on purchasing a new Caterpillar 150 motor grader from Warren Cat with a loan-lease financing agreement from Investar-First National Bank. They will also discuss options for county input on industrial development and transmission lines, a burn ban, and security doors for courthouse offices. Other items include placement of the Alamo letter at the courthouse, road crew priorities, and a waiver for free breast exam events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Court to discuss industrial development and grant applications",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will consider a grant application for the 2026 Auto Theft Task Force Program. The body will also discuss managing industrial and technological development and review the Community Center Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Commissioners Court meeting to consider administrative items and reports",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the county courthouse to accept prior meeting minutes and discuss a range of administrative matters. Items include approving additional expenses for continuing education, a burn‑ban discussion, updates on the community center project, and reports from the historical commission and county departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-114",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Court to discuss subdivision variances and community center designation",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will meet to deliberate on several county operations items, including a concept plan for subdivision development variances. The body will also consider designating the Mertzon Community Center as an auxiliary district courtroom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-113",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County adopts interlocal agreement to regulate subdivisions in Mertzon’s ETJ",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will accept the minutes from the prior meeting and hear reports from the County Historical Commission, the County Trapper position, and a burn‑ban update. It will review a quote for a Warren Cat motor grader (reference 329367‑01) and discuss prioritizing road‑crew equipment and personnel. The court will also take action to accept into the record an interlocal agreement with the City of Mertzon concerning county regulation of subdivisions in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-112",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court will consider resolutions on hotel tax exemption and road safety",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court meeting on February 10, 2026 will accept prior minutes and discuss several resolutions, including one to support legislation exempting Texas counties from the state hotel occupancy tax and another to support legislation improving county road infrastructure and safety. Additional items include a county trapper position, a burn ban, and updates on a community center project and county department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-122",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County to discuss burn ban, road crew priorities, and interlocal agreement",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will meet to consider a burn ban, prioritize road crew equipment and personnel, and discuss a subdivision regulation agreement with the City of Mertzon. The court will also accept prior meeting minutes and departmental reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-121",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Irion County Commissioners Court to review 2024-2025 audit report",
   "summary": "The Commissioners Court will deliberate on several administrative and operational items. The body is scheduled to consider an audit report, a backup quote, and various county personnel and facility matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-120",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Emergency communications meeting to address upcoming winter storm",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will hold an emergency communications meeting to discuss preparations for an upcoming winter storm. The meeting is open to the public with a limited five‑minute comment period per person, and the court may convene a closed session to discuss any agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01212026-133",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County considers bond for Commissioner Tia Paxton",
   "summary": "The Irion County Commissioners Court will review and act on a range of items, including accepting prior meeting minutes and the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate. Commissioners will discuss a bond proposal for Commissioner Tia Paxton, road improvement plans for 2026, and a community center project. Additional topics include a burn ban, indigent burial policy, cyber‑security authentication measures, and departmental reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-119",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.irion.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}