{
 "city": "Panola County",
 "state": "Texas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.panola.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": "County to consider morgue services contract with Hawthorn Funeral Home",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-119",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Panola County Child Welfare Board",
   "headline": "Panola County Child Welfare Board routine meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-118",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County to vote on ending solid waste transfer station agreement with Carthage",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Elections Commission",
   "headline": "Panola County Elections Commission to hold special meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-117",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on three-year Lexis subscription for DA's office",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Panola County Child Welfare Board",
   "headline": "Panola County Child Welfare Board June 2026 meeting agenda is procedural",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-113",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-113",
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Panola County approves salary hikes and road conduit projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-112",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Commissioners hold budget workshop for FY2026-27",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-114",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Court to approve surplus equipment consignment contract and other routine items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-109",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Panola County Child Welfare Board",
   "headline": "Panola County Child Welfare Board to review financial and supervisor reports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-108",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on 2026 Budget Amendment No. 5",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-107",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Court will approve the 2026 Budget Amendment No. 4 and several personnel actions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-106",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Panola County Court to consider equipment purchases and water system MOU",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-105",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Panola County Child Welfare Board",
   "headline": "Approval of purchase orders by the Panola County Child Welfare Board",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04012026-103",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Panola County to canvass March 3 Primary Election results",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-102",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Panola County Court to consider budget amendment and HVAC upgrade",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Panola County Commissioners to consider 2025 budget amendment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Board will review financial report and approve purchase orders",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to consider three grant-related resolutions for the DA office",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Commissioners Court to vote on 2026 budget amendment and other items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "County approves $3,000 Sabine Oil & Gas donation to Sheriff's Department",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082026-9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Commissioners Court",
   "headline": "Board will review finances and approve purchase orders",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01072026-8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.co.panola.tx.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}