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Tue Jul 14, 2026

Commissioners Court

County to consider morgue services contract with Hawthorn Funeral Home

The Panola County Commissioners Court will meet on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes routine consent items and several action items, notably approving a contract for morgue services, setting a $10 county clerk records archive fee with a public hearing, and adopting Budget Amendment No. 8. Other items involve authorizing a vehicle auction, purchasing HVAC units for the library, and disposing of scrap metal.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFIC wo? crock de JUL 98 2026 MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 14™ DAY OF JULY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. - CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the appointment of Kelsey Gates as Elections Administrator effective July 1, 2026 at the budgeted rate of $24.64 per hour, due to the vacancy created by Elections Administrator Loretta Mason’s retirement. b. To record the employment of Takoda Dugger as a Detention Officer with the Panola County Sheriffs Department effective July 1, 2026 a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Panola County Child Welfare Board

Panola County Child Welfare Board routine meeting

The Panola County Child Welfare Board is meeting via Zoom for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial and supervisor reports, old business, and a Rainbow Room report. No specific votes, proposals, or financial amounts are listed.

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Minutes Financial Report Supervisors Report Old Business Rainbow Room Report Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda Meeting via ZOOM (No Passcode Required) Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or conference call 346-248-7799 Next Meeting: Row gt 5 deat FILED FOR RECORD AT COUN BY IN MY OFFICE ; Syrc.00K M JUN 30 202 OF an AR TEXAS L_ DEPUTY
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Commissioners Court

County to vote on ending solid waste transfer station agreement with Carthage

The Commissioners Court will discuss and act on accepting the termination of an interlocal agreement with the City of Carthage for managing the solid waste transfer station. Other items include approving a 2026 budget amendment, a roof repair quote for the 316 W. Sabine Annex Building, a consignment contract for surplus equipment, and several routine personnel changes and road right-of-way permits.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE ar lOO O'CLOCK pm JUN 24 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 30™ DAY OF JUNE, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed ona future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record a change in status of employment for Laurna Summers from Detention Corporal to Communications Officer with the Panola County Sheriffs Department effective June 22, 2026 at the rate of $21.27 per hour. b. To record a change in status of employment for David Castleberry from Detention Officer to Detention Corporal with t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Elections Commission

Panola County Elections Commission to hold special meeting

The Panola County Elections Commission will meet in a special session. The body will hold a closed session to discuss personnel and may take action on that matter during the open session.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE AT |) DS0'cLock_Q,_M JUN 24 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS DEPUTY MEETING OF PANOLA COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: . PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PANOLA COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON THE 30™ DAY OF JUNE, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: CLOSED SESSION: 1. To discuss Personnel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 651.074. OPEN SESSION 2. To take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT WITNESS THE HAND OF THE UNDERSIGNED CLERK ON THIS THE 24™ DAY OF JUNE, 2026 AT \{), nN O'CLOCK A.M. SO Debbie Dy yi x Ke BOBBJE DAVIS, COUNTY CLERK “% wks “ XG “Mecaeoe “ Le ' I, BOBE|EADAY “CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS$'BO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED. ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ON THE 24™ DAY,QFiWUNE, 2026 AT Wino O'CLOCK A.M. TAS \ ' iW)? BOBBIE DAVIS, COUNTY CLERK PAN COUNTY, TEXAS By: } i , Deputy ;, TEXAS
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on three-year Lexis subscription for DA's office

The Panola County Commissioners Court will consider several consent items, including recording an election administrator's retirement and canvassing runoff election results. They will also vote on approving a three-year Lexis subscription for the District Attorney's office, a legal services MOU with Colley and Colley Law Firm, and multiple equipment rental agreements for road departments.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE naked ococK Pv JUN 10 2026 COUNTY CLERE PAROS TEXAS eV D-Laitidand cerry MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 16™ DAY OF JUNE, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: : i CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. a COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. oe COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the retirement of Loretta Mason as Election Administrator with the Panola County Election’s Office effective June 30, 2026. ROAD & BRIDGE a. To approve and record a request by Panola Bethany Water to place 2" Casing and 3/4" Water line within the right-of-way of Panola County Road #334-Jer [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 3, 2026

Panola County Child Welfare Board

Panola County Child Welfare Board June 2026 meeting agenda is procedural

The Panola County Child Welfare Board will hold a routine meeting on June 3, 2026, via Zoom. The agenda includes only standard items: approval of minutes, a financial report, a supervisor's report, old business, and a Rainbow Room report. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Panola County Child Welfare Board met on June 3, 2026, no actions taken

The board convened via Zoom on June 3, 2026 at 11:00 am. Agenda items included a financial report, supervisors report, old business, and a Rainbow Room report. No approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00 am Meeting via ZOOM (No Passcode Required) Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or conference call 346-248-7799 Minutes — Financial Report Supervisors Report Old Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: july 1, 2026 FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE ar 2.2 *ev0ck pM MAY 28 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS COUNTY CLERK, PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS BY p yoood ork DEPUTY
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Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00 am Meeting via ZOOM (No Passcode Required) Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or conference call 346-248-7799 Minutes — Financial Report Supervisors Report Old Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: july 1, 2026 FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE ar 2.2 *ev0ck pM MAY 28 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS COUNTY CLERK, PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS BY p yoood ork DEPUTY
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Commissioners Court

Panola County approves salary hikes and road conduit projects

The Panola County Commissioners Court will vote on salary increases for two county employees, approve requests by Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC to install underground conduit on several county roads, and consider renewing the county's Tax Abatement Policy.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE a4 YS crock po MAY 2'7 2026 _ KOBB VIS cou ERK, HANO UNTY, TEXAS BY DEPUTY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 2%? DAY OF JUNE, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE. IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4: CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record an increase in salary to $20.17 per hour plus uniform allowance for Ethan Twomey, Detention Officer with the Panola County Sheriff's Department effective May 16, 2026. b. To record an increase in salary to $23.63 per hour for Charles Peters, Operator with the Panola County Road and Brid [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Budget Workshop

Commissioners hold budget workshop for FY2026-27

The Commissioners' Court of Panola County will hold a special meeting on June 2, 2026, solely for a budget workshop. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or votes are listed; the agenda is limited to a single workshop item.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE Arg ht octock P M MAY 2:7 2026 BOBBIE D, COUNTY CLERK, PANOLA COURT, TEXAS MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ne OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 2%° DAY OF JUNE, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. Budget Workshop. ADJOURNMENT WITNESS THE HAND OF THE UNDERSIGNED CLERK ON THIS THE 27™ DAY OF MAY, 2026 AT _4: | O'CLOCK P.M. Dbbiv Dai BOBBIE DAVIS, COUNTY CLERK PANQLA COUNTY, TEXAS . By: Mouge + Nookarol , Deputy Saf tress . As I, BOBBAPAIS® CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF CARTHAGE, TEXAS AND IN A PUBLIC PLACE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES ON THE 27™ DAYQF:MAY, 2026 AT 4:\__ O'CLOCK P.M. y 2 “ Doldbte Davie BOBBIE DAVIS, COUNTY CLERK PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS By: _\Oargr IA) vokorol , Deputy DEPUTY
Tue May 19, 2026

Commissioners Court

Court to approve surplus equipment consignment contract and other routine items

The Panola County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on several consent items, including personnel changes, lease amendments for Xerox copiers, and payment of current bills and payroll. It will also consider the appointment of replacement election judges and a guarantee consignment contract with Machinery Auctioneers of Texas for selling surplus vehicles and equipment. A closed‑session attorney consultation will be held, followed by any required actions arising from it.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE WA ocrocx p M MAY 13 2026 MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN _ THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 19™ DAY OF MAY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. i OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the retirement of Janet Eaton as Administrative Assistant with the ~ Panola County Criminal District Attorney’s Office effective May 29, 2026. b. To record Election Security Officers Tabitha Martinez, Sean Howard, Logan Garrett, and Jeff Martin for the Primary Runoff Election effective May 18, 2026 and ending May 26, 2026 at their [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

Panola County Child Welfare Board

Panola County Child Welfare Board to review financial and supervisor reports

The Panola County Child Welfare Board will meet via Zoom to review financial and supervisor reports. The board is scheduled to approve purchase orders and discuss the Rainbow Room report.

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Minutes FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE aT LWrococ Du Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda APR 29 2026 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 11 50 am man PARDO a Sry TEXAS Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or Conference Call 346-248-7799 Meeting Via ZOOM (NO PASSCODE REQUIRED" DEPUTY Financial Report Approval of P. O.s Supervisors Report Old Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: June 3, 2026
Tue May 5, 2026

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on 2026 Budget Amendment No. 5

This regular meeting includes consent items for personnel appointments, road right-of-way permits, donations, and conference requests. Action items include declaring a surplus vehicle, authorizing an auction, requesting economic development funds, approving a Tyler Technologies amendment for electronic signatures, signing Xerox copier leases, adopting a resolution for the SB224 catalytic converter grant program, approving an Optus phone system quote, and voting on Budget Amendment No. 5.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFI | oy clock YM MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 5™ DAY OF MAY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action _ that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the appointment of Austin Wright as a Reserve Deputy with thé Panola County Sheriff's Office effective April 22, 2026. b. To record the employment of JD Twomey as a Temporary Operator with the Panola County Road & Bridge Department, Precinct #4 effective May 6, 2026 through November 5, 2026 (pending aug test and physical) at the rate of $23.63 per hou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Commissioners Court

Court will approve the 2026 Budget Amendment No. 4 and several personnel actions

The Panola County Commissioners Court meeting on April 21, 2026 will consider a range of items including personnel changes, financial reports, and various proposals. The Court will act on rescinding two temporary operator offers, record new hires and temporary election clerk positions, and accept a $500 donation for the Child Welfare Board. Additional actions include approving surplus vehicle declarations, reviewing equipment and service quotes such as a Taser 7 purchase from Axon Enterprise, and adopting the 2026 Budget Amendment No. 4. The meeting also includes discussion of mental‑health awareness month, soil‑and‑water stewardship week, and other community proclamations.

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FILED FOR RECORD FED. APR 15 2026 MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 21°’ DAY OF APRIL, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: I. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. pa COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To rescind the offer of employment for Frank Ebarb, Temporary Operator, with the Panola County Road and Bridge Department, Precinct #3 that was to be effective April 13, 2026 until October 8, 2026 at the rate of $23.63 per hour. b. To rescind the offer of employment for James Ebarb, Temporary Operator, with the Panola County Road and Bridge Department, Precinct #3 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

Commissioners Court

Panola County Court to consider equipment purchases and water system MOU

The Commissioners Court will vote on purchasing a Mack truck and a John Deere skid steer for road and bridge precincts. The body will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Gary Water Supply Corporation for water system improvements.

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FILED FOR RECORD Y OFFICE ATL: Le ‘CLOCK pn MAR 3 1 2026 OBBIE ie MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 7™ DAY OF APRIL, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: a CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning ‘county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. a: COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3 COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the employment of Donnie Shrell as a Temporary Operator with the Panola County Road & Bridge Department, Precinct #1 effective April 13, 2026 through October 8, 2026 (pending drug test and physical) at the rate of $23.63 per hour. 10. ROAD & BRIDGE a. To approve and record a request by Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC to place a Und [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 1, 2026

Panola County Child Welfare Board

Approval of purchase orders by the Panola County Child Welfare Board

The Panola County Child Welfare Board will meet on April 1, 2026 via Zoom. The agenda includes a financial report, approval of purchase orders, a supervisors report, discussion of old business, and a Rainbow Room report.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE arg ocLock_P Panola County Child Welfare Board MAR 2% 2026 Meeting Agenda il 1, 2026 BOBBI Wed nee: biel ’ 7 PANO ry TEXAS Meeting Via ZOOM (NO PASSCODE REQUIRE! di Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or Conference Call 346-248-7799 Minutes Financial Report Approval of P. O.s Supervisors Report Old Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: May 6, 2026
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Commissioners Court

Panola County to canvass March 3 Primary Election results

The Commissioners Court will certify primary election results and consider several vehicle purchases for the Road and Bridge Department. The body will also review personnel hires, a budget amendment, and the sale of surplus electronics.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE AT as O'CLOCK P M | MAR 1 8 2026 BOB COUNTY CLERK, PAO try TEXAS BY Proidad DEPUTY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 24™ DAY OF MARCH, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the employment of William Luman as a Patrol Deputy Sheriff with the Panola County Sheriff's Department effective March 20, 2026 at the rate of $27.25 per hour. b. To record the employment of Charles Peters as Operator with the Panola County Road & Bridge Department, Precinct #4 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Commissioners Court

Panola County Court to consider budget amendment and HVAC upgrade

The Commissioners Court will discuss a 2026 budget amendment and a proposal for an HVAC system upgrade at the Sheriff's Department. The body will also consider approving a plat for Long Branch Estates and re-appointing members to the Sexually Oriented Business Appeal Board.

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"FILED Wwe RECORD ; AT foe coc Pm FEB 18 2026 OBBIE DAVIS. om MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT sc: OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA _COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 24™ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda: 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed ona future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the employment of America Cabriales-Strawn as a Telecommunications Officer with the Panola County Sheriff's Department effective February 14, 2026 at the rate of $19.67 per hour. b. To record the temporary employment of Karen McClelland in the Elections office effective March 9, 2026 and ending April 17, 2026 at the rate of $ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Commissioners Court

Panola County Commissioners to consider 2025 budget amendment

The Commissioners Court will meet to review personnel updates, road right-of-way requests, and various law enforcement reports. The body will also discuss a budget amendment and a grant application for criminal justice projects.

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FILED FOR RECORD ad O ocx tM . - FEB 04 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS 6) PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS - - XY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 10™ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER OPEN MEETING: 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. ; 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the employment of Windy LaGrone as a Detention Officer with the Panola County Sheriffs Department effective January 31, 2026 at the rate of $17.82 per hour plus uniform allowance. ROAD & BRIDGE To approve and record a request by Deadwood Water Supply Corporation to place a 2" casing with a 3/4" s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Commissioners Court

Board will review financial report and approve purchase orders

The Panola County Child Welfare Board will hear a financial report, approve purchase orders, receive a supervisors report, consider old and new business items, and get a Rainbow Room report.

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Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:00 am Meeting Via ZOOM (NO PASSCODE REQUIRED) Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or Conference Call -248- FOR RECORD 346-248-7799 FILED EG RCE ar|2™ ocLoca2_M JAN 3.0 2026 Minutes DAVIS COUNTY bierastan COUNTY, TEXAS Financial Report BY p-wadowA DEPUTY Approval of P.O.'s Supervisors Report Old Business New Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: March 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider three grant-related resolutions for the DA office

The Panola County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on three resolutions related to grant programs for the County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The first resolution concerns a Violence Against Women Prosecution Grant, with the county providing 30% matching funds. The second resolution establishes a District Attorney Forensic Testing Program. The third resolution addresses a General Victim Assistance Grant, with the county providing 20% matching funds.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE aD ocrock Pv JAN 22 2026 BO BBIE DAVIS PANOLA COUNTY, Supplemental MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 27™ DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PRECEDING COURT MEETING AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: 1. To discuss and act upon adopting #2026-02 Panola County Resolution with regard to Violence Against Women Prosecution Grant for the Panola County Criminal District Attorney's Office with Panola County being responsible for 30% matching funds. 2. To discuss and act upon adopting #2026-03 Panola County Resolution with regard to District Attorney Forensic Testing Program for the Panola County Criminal District Attorney's Office.. 3. Todiscuss and act upon adopting #2026-04 Panola County Resolution with regard to General Victim Assistance Grant Program for the Panola County Criminal District Attorney’s Office with Panola County being responsible for 20% matching funds. ADJOURNMENT WITNESS THE HAND OF THE UNDERSIGNED CLERK ON THIS THE 22" DAY OF JANUARY, 2026 AT y, O'CLOCK P.M. Oy Deylow Wek {\ <A >, BOBBJE DAVIS, COUNTY CLERK So) SRN “4 Se By:C aA) Vie) IV CL i , Deput [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to vote on 2026 budget amendment and other items

The Panola County Commissioners Court will meet on Jan. 27, 2026 to consider a range of consent items and discussion items. Personnel actions include temporary early‑primary voting clerks, a salary increase for a deputy clerk, and new hires for the library and sheriff's department. The court will also act on road right‑of‑way requests, a procurement exemption for a Pug Mill system, and approval of the 2026 Budget Amendment No. 1. Additional items include payment of current county bills and payroll, and a resolution supporting exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax.

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FILED FOR RECORD “IN MY OFFICE wf ociock 2M JAN 21 2026 BOBBIE DAVIS CLERK, PANOLA , TEXAS DEPUTY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 27™ DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER OPEN MEETING: Li CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3. COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the temporary employment of Karen McClelland as an Early Primary Voting Clerk in the Elections office effective February 17, 2026 and ending March 6, 2026 at the rate of $15.00 per hour. b. To record the temporary employment of Tammy Light as an Early Primary Voting Clerk in the Elections o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Commissioners Court

County approves $3,000 Sabine Oil & Gas donation to Sheriff's Department

The Commissioners’ Court will consider several consent items, including a personnel resignation, multiple road‑right‑of‑way requests, and a $3,000 donation from Sabine Oil & Gas to the Sheriff’s Department. It will also discuss payment of current bills and payroll, adopt a mileage reimbursement schedule, and approve election agreements with Carthage ISD, Panola College, and Gary ISD. Additional items include a 2025 Budget Amendment No. 18, a surplus tire declaration, and various administrative approvals.

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FILED FOR RECORD IN MY OFFICE a2 Dooce 2 JAN 07 ADA BOBBIE DAVIS ‘CLERK, PANOLA COUNTY, B A DEPUTY MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THE 13™ DAY OF JANUARY, 2026, IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM IN THE PANOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN CARTHAGE, TEXAS AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AT WHICH MEETING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND THE FOLLOWING MATTERS ACTED UPON: OPENING PRAYER. OPEN MEETING: its CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is for citizens to comment on any subject concerning county business. Members of the Court may answer direct questions, but any action from this item must be scheduled on a future agenda. 2: COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: These are for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of these reports will be placed on a future agenda for action. 3: COUNTY JUDGE’S REPORT: This is for informational purposes only. Any action that needs to be taken on the basis of this report will be placed on a future agenda for action. 4. CONSENT ITEMS: PERSONNEL a. To record the resignation of Aracely Aguero as a Detention Officer with the Panola County Sheriffs Department effective December 31, 2025. ROAD & BRIDGE a. To approve and record a request by TGNR East Texas II to place a 12" line within the right-of-way of Panola County Road #301. b. To approve [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Commissioners Court

Wed Jan 7, 2026

Commissioners Court

Board will review finances and approve purchase orders

The Panola County Child Welfare Board will receive a financial report and consider approval of purchase orders. The supervisors will give a report, and the board will discuss items classified as old business and new business, including a Rainbow Room report. No other specific actions or amounts are listed.

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Panola County Child Welfare Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:00 am Meeting Via ZOOM (NO PASSCODE REQUIRED) Meeting ID: 850 2209 7510 Or Conference Call 346-248-7799 Minutes Financial Report Approval of P.O.'s Supervisors Report Old Business New Business Rainbow Room Report Next Meeting: February 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. FILED FOR RECORD Q! IN MY OFFICE AT ‘Bocooe M__ DEC 30 2025 OBBIEG DAV coul BY DEPUTY

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