Erath County, TX

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several inter-agency agreements and county expenditures. Key items include a service agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the purchase of a rescue truck.

• 287(9) service agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Erath County Sheriffs Office
• Purchase of a Rescue Truck for Erath Volunteer Fire Department
• Canceling LOTS 2 and 3 of SADDLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION and re-establishing original state
• Inter local agreements between Erath County and Volunteer Fire Departments
• Lease renewal with Pitney Bowes, Texas Office Systems for postage services

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court will hold a special session to discuss and potentially adopt revised orders for flood damage prevention and access driveways. The body will also consider road material purchases and a memorandum of understanding regarding a Public Information Officer.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of amendments to the Erath County Flood Damage Preventions Order
• Discussion and action to adopt the Access Driveway Order
• Authorization of essential road material purchases for safety repairs
• Memorandum of understanding between the Erath County Sheriffs Office, Constables, and Fire Marshal regarding a Public Information Officer
• Discussion and action on a burn ban

The Commissioners Court adopted a revised Flood Damage Prevention Order and an Access Driveway Order. The court also authorized temporary road material purchases and removed the burn ban.

• Adopted revised Flood Damage Prevention Order (3-0)
• Adopted Access Driveway Order with installation fee changed from $500.00 to $250.00 (3-0)
• Approved MOU between Sheriff's Office, Constables, and Fire Marshal for Public Information Officer appointment (3-0)
• Authorized essential road material purchases for safety repairs until November contracts are awarded (3-0)
• Removed the burn ban (3-0)

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The Commissioner's Court will discuss awarding group medical insurance and approving a resolution for the enhanced regulation of data centers. The body will also consider various equipment purchases and inter-agency agreements.

• Resolution for Erath County Enhanced Regulation of the Data Centers in the State of Texas
• Laptop for District Clerk approximately $1,300
• Ice maker for the Sheriff's office $2,000
• Audit services agreement with Eide Bailly
• Tax collection agreement with Santo Independent School District

The Erath County Commissioners Court voted to award group medical insurance to TAC Option 1 and renew ancillary policies during their regular session. The court also approved a resolution for enhanced data center regulation, regular invoices, line item transfers, a volunteer fire department boundary layer, and several equipment purchases including a laptop and an ice maker. An item regarding outside employment policy and a burn ban discussion resulted in no action.

• Awarded group medical insurance benefits to TAC Option 1 (4-0)
• Renewed all ancillary insurance policies (4-0)
• Approved regular and recurring payments (4-0)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0)
• Approved the Resolution for Erath County Enhanced Regulation of the Data Centers in the State of Texas (4-0)
• Approved the Volunteer Fire Department Boundary Layer dispatch map (4-0)
• Allowed EMS to upfit the new leased Tahoe using the available capital budget (4-0)
• Approved non-capital purchase of a laptop for the District Clerk for approximately $1,300 (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court meets in special session on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the 2nd floor Commissioner's Courtroom at the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas. The court will discuss and possibly act on interlocal agreements with Volunteer Fire Departments and on a burn ban. It will also hold a closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate, then reconvene to consider action on those items. Public comments are allowed under the posted rules.

• Interlocal agreements between Erath County and Volunteer Fire Departments (discussion and possible action)
• Burn ban (discussion and possible action)
• Closed executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.071-551.086 on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session
• Public comments: participation form required before the item; 3 minutes per speaker, up to 6 speakers per agenda item

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in regular session to discuss and take possible action on a range of administrative items, including contracts for tax collection, online payments, and software licensing. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as invoices, line item transfers, and departmental reports, as well as a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approve Microsoft licensing for Unified Dispatch Center
• Approve interlocal agreements between Erath County and Volunteer Fire Departments
• Terminate Tax Assessor contract with Govpay and approve new online payment contract with Municipal Services Bureau
• Approve agreement for assessment and collection of taxes with Stephenville ISD
• Allow Sheriff's Office to purchase used vehicle via Govdeals.com for up to $5,000

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court is holding a special session to discuss and possibly act on an internet contract for the Unified Dispatch Center, assistance to Huckabay ISO, a burn ban, and items from executive session. The agenda also includes public comments and new business.

• Internet contract between Unified Dispatch Center and Vyve
• Allow PCT 4 to assist Huckabay ISO
• Discussion and action on burn ban
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, real estate

The Commissioners Court approved an internet contract between the Unified Dispatch Center and Vyve, and allowed Precinct 4 to assist Huckabay ISD. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). No action was taken on items discussed in executive session or on a burn ban.

• Approved internet contract between Unified Dispatch Center and Vyve (4-0)
• Allowed PCT 4 to assist Huckabay ISD (4-0)

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The Commissioner's Court will consider the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget, the budgeted payroll, and the 2026 tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on election services, various service agreements, and land development applications.

• Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate
• Approval of replat application for Lot 15, Dowell Addition Phase II Subdivision
• Election services contracts for Bluff Dale, Huckabay, Morgan Mill, and Santo ISOs
• Approval of polling location agreements with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and United Electric Cooperative Services
• Discussion regarding a potential burn ban

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the 2026-2027 budget, set the tax rate at 0.3700 per $100 valuation, and approved the tax levy. The court also approved multiple contracts, including election services, school resource officer agreements, and maintenance agreements. No action was taken on group medical insurance benefits or a burn ban.

• Adopted 2026-2027 budget (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 tax rate of 0.3700 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Set tax levy: 0.2773 General Fund, 0.0927 Road and Bridge (5-0)
• Approved replat of LOT 15 into LOTS 15A & 15B, Dowell Addition Phase II (5-0)
• Approved Election Services Contract for Nov 3, 2026 election with four ISDs (5-0)
• Approved Special Election for Texas Senate District 22 (5-0)
• Approved school resource officer contracts with Whitehorse Christian Academy, Morgan Mill ISD, Bluff Dale ISD (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Volunteer Fire Departments (5-0)

• Replat LOT 15, DOWELL ADDITION PHASE II SUBDIVISION into LOTS 15A & 15B
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General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in special session to approve routine invoices, purchase an asphalt distributor truck for Precinct 3, and consider an interlocal agreement for paving equipment with Somervell County. The agenda also includes a budget workshop, a possible burn ban, and a closed executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and other matters.

• Approve invoices for regular and recurring payment as presented by County Auditor
• Purchase asphalt distributor truck from Rene Bates for PCT 3
• Interlocal agreement for paving equipment between Erath County and Somervell County
• Budget workshop with elected officials and department heads
• Discussion and action on burn ban

Erath County Commissioners Court approved paying presented bills, buying an asphalt distributor truck from Rene Bates for Precinct 3, and an interlocal paving equipment agreement with Somervell County. All three votes were 5-0. A budget workshop covered salaries, open records requests, courthouse restoration, Dublin Annex ADA compliance and parking/water issues, and flock cameras, but no decisions were recorded. The court took no action on a burn ban and held no closed session.

• Approved payment of presented invoices and disbursement order (5-0), Motion 2026-227
• Approved purchase of asphalt distributor truck from Rene Bates for PCT 3 via online auction (5-0), Motion 2026-228
• Approved interlocal paving equipment agreement with Somervell County, single use (5-0), Motion 2026-229
• No action taken on burn ban
• No closed executive session held; no action on executive session items

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.3700 per $100 valuation, which would lower the tax bill for a median-valued home from $1,465.91 to $1,423.22. The court will also consider awarding group medical insurance, approving several right-of-way applications, and other administrative items. The agenda includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate of $0.3700 per $100 (median home tax bill estimated at $1,423.22)
• Award group medical and related insurance benefits
• Approve variance request and replat for Sims Creek Subdivision (PCT 3)
• Approve splitting $8,360 cost with City of Stephenville for courthouse Christmas lighting
• Approve 287(g) service agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Sheriff's Office

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The Erath County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution for a Meals on Wheels grant, approve multiple land replats in Mountain Lakes and new subdivisions, and act on contracts including a food supply agreement for the Sheriff's Office and a temporary alternate source for road base materials.

• Resolution to authorize a grant for the Meals on Wheels Program
• Replat of Lots 748 and 746R into Lot 748R, Mountain Lakes Section Three
• Replat of Lots 107 and 108 into Lot 107-R, Mountain Lakes Section One
• Approval of final plats and road maintenance for Rafter T Ranch Estates and Pinnacle Estates
• Purchase of a mulching header for Precinct 2 and temporary authorization to source road base from Nobles Materials LLC

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing a grant to the Meals on Wheels Program of Erath County, and implemented a 90-day burn ban with welding restrictions. All land development items, including replats, plats, warranty bonds, and road maintenance approvals for Mountain Lakes, Rafter T Ranch Estates, and Pinnacle Estates, were approved. The court also approved routine payments, a mulching header purchase, a temporary alternate vendor for road base materials, a food supply agreement, and other administrative items. A driveway permit was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing a grant to Meals on Wheels Program of Erath County (Motion 2026-187).
• Approved replat for Lots 748 and 746R into Lot 748R, Mountain Lakes Section Three (Motion 2026-188).
• Approved replat for Lots 107 and 108 into Lot 107-R, Mountain Lakes Section One (Motion 2026-189).
• Approved warranty bond, final plat, and road maintenance for Rafter T Ranch Estates (Motions 2026-190, 191, 192).
• Approved warranty bond, final plat, and road maintenance for Pinnacle Estates (Motions 2026-193, 194, 195).
• Approved payment of invoices as presented (Motion 2026-196).
• Approved waiver of OSSF permit fee for Selden VFD (Motion 2026-197).
• Approved 90-day burn ban with welding restrictions (Motion 2026-204).

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The Commissioner's Court will discuss several service agreements, including inmate health services and alarm monitoring. The body will also consider land development approvals and a vehicle buy-back agreement for Precinct 1.

• Price agreement between Southern Health Partners and Erath County Jail for inmate health services
• Road widening easement for Stable Acres LLC and final plat for Brinkerhoff Estates
• Buy Back Agreement with LoneStar Truck Group for one 2026 Western Star 47X DayCab Tractor
• Termination of rental agreement for 1011 N Graham St., Stephenville Tx
• Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fees for FY 2027

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will hold a special session including a budget workshop with department heads and elected officials, and will discuss and possibly take action on a burn ban. The court may also enter closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, with public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Budget workshop with department heads and elected officials
• Discussion and possible action on burn ban
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes, max 6 speakers per agenda item

The Erath County Commissioners Court held a special session on July 16, 2026. After a public comment period with no comments, the court conducted a budget workshop with department heads. No actions were taken on the burn ban, executive‑session items, or any new business.

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The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in special session to review proposed changes to subdivision rules and regulations, discuss driveway permit policies, and consider a burn ban. The court may also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Review changes to Erath County Subdivision Rules and Regulations
• Discussion on Erath County Driveway Permits
• Action on burn ban
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate discussions

The Erath County Commissioners Court met on July 15, 2026, and reviewed subdivision rules, driveway permits, and a burn ban, but took no action on any item. Executive session was closed with no decisions, and no new business was addressed.

General

The Erath County Commissioner’s Court will hold a budget workshop with department heads and elected officials. They will also discuss and possibly act on a burn ban. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Budget workshop with department heads and elected officials
• Discussion and possible action on a burn ban
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, 6 speakers per agenda item

The Commissioners Court met on July 14, 2026 in a special session. No decisions or approvals were made; agenda items including the burn ban, executive‑session matters, and new business were all marked as No Action. The meeting was adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

• Burn ban – No Action
• Executive session items – No Action
• New business – No Action

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on a burn ban, approve several contracts including one with Acid Remap, LLC and an amendment to the L3 Harris Technologies agreement, and consider a memorandum of agreement for a 9-1-1 mural installation. The court will also hold a budget workshop with department heads, authorize purchases of a haul truck for Precinct 1 and bid on a brush cutter for Precinct 4, and go into executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Discussion and action on burn ban
• Approval of contract with Acid Remap, LLC
• Approval of Amendment No. 4 to system purchase and services agreement with L3 Harris Technologies, INC.
• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for 9-1-1 Mural Installation with North Central Texas Emergency Communications District
• Budget workshop with department heads and elected officials

The court unanimously approved invoices for regular payments, April and May departmental reports, a 9‑1‑1 mural agreement, a $3,500 contract with Acid Remap, LLC, a sheriff training trip, an amendment to the L3 Harris agreement, a haul‑truck purchase, and bid processes for a brush cutter and insurance services. The meeting also entered and exited a closed executive session.

• Approved regular invoices for payment (5‑0)
• Approved April and May 2026 departmental reports (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑1‑1 mural memorandum of agreement (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Acid Remap, LLC for $3,500 over 3 years (5‑0)
• Approved sheriff employee attendance at out‑of‑state training (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment #4 to L3 Harris systems agreement (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of a haul truck for Precinct 1 (5‑0)
• Approved going out for bids on a brush cutter for Precinct 4 (5‑0)

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Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider a resolution on the Erath County Appraisal District's proposed real property purchase and budget. Other business includes approval of the Tres Cruces RV Park development plan, new driveway access fees, a change order from Mckinstry, service agreements with Kirbos, and a burn ban. The court will also handle routine invoices, line item transfers, and executive session.

• Recreational Vehicle Development Plan for Tres Cruces RV Park (Pct 1)
• New fee schedule and application process for driveways in County Right-of-Ways
• Resolution on Erath County Appraisal District's proposed purchase of real property (Texas Tax Code § 6.051)
• Change order from Mckinstry for Unified Dispatch Center
• Discussion and action on burn ban

The Commissioners Court approved the Tres Cruces RV Park development plan and several service maintenance agreements with Kirbos. The court also voted to reject a resolution regarding the Erath County Appraisal District's property acquisition and its proposed budget.

• Approved $8,750.00 change order from Mckinstry (4-0)
• Approved Tres Cruces RV Park development plan (4-0)
• Approved regular and recurring invoices (4-0)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0)
• Approved Kirbos service maintenance agreement for District Court (4-0)
• Approved Kirbos service maintenance agreement for District Clerks Office (4-0)
• Approved Kirbos service maintenance agreement for Auditors Office (4-0)
• Approved Kirbos service maintenance agreement for Environmental Office (4-0)

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The Commissioner's Court will meet to award construction bids for a maintenance barn and consider several administrative approvals. The body will also discuss a burn ban and an interlocal agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Dublin Police Department.

• Award bids for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project
• Interlocal Agreement between the Sheriffs Office and the Dublin Police Department
• Re-appointment of Ken Luker to the Board of Directors of Erath County Development District No.1
• Sale or auction of a white 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe from the Sheriffs Office
• Permission for PCT 1 to enter private property on County Road 308

The Commissioners Court approved several financial and personnel items, including a $608,330.00 construction award for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn. The court also authorized a copier service renewal, a director re-appointment, and an interlocal agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Dublin Police Department.

• Approved regular and recurring invoices (5-0)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0)
• Approved Kirbo's copier service maintenance agreement renewal (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Ken Luker to Erath County Development District No.1 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement between Sheriff's Office and Dublin Police Department (5-0)
• Authorized sale of a white 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe via auction (5-0)
• Deemed two miscellaneous items zero value (5-0)
• Awarded PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project to Bosque River Builders Construction LLC for $608,330.00 (5-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on June 1, 2026. Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Stephenville for dispatch services and will consider awarding bids for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project. The meeting includes a closed executive session to address personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by discussion of a burn ban and any new business.

• Discuss and approve interlocal agreement for dispatch services between Erath County and the City of Stephenville
• Discuss and award bids for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project
• Closed executive session to consider personnel, legal matters, and real estate issues
• Discussion and action on the county burn ban
• Consideration of any new business items

The court voted to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Erair County and the City of Stephenville for dispatch services. The motion was made by Commissioner Dee Stephens, seconded by Commissioner Albert Ray, and passed with no recorded ayes or noes. No action was taken on the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project, the burn ban, or other items.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for dispatch services (motion passed, no recorded votes)
• No action on PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project (review pending)
• No action on burn ban

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on a range of items including land replats, bids for a maintenance barn and inmate food services, and a proposal to withdraw from the 287(g) jail enforcement agreement with ICE. Other business includes authorizing the purchase of a used water truck, approving a records preservation contract, and considering a burn ban. The meeting will also include a closed executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Replat applications for lots in Mountain Lakes (Sections One, Two, and Four) and Indian Hills Subdivision (Item 4a-d)
• Open and receive bids, then award bids for PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project (Items 7-8)
• Open and receive bids for Inmate Food Services (Item 9)
• Authorize purchase of used Water Truck for Precinct 4 from East Texas Trucks (Item 11)
• Discussion and action to allow Sheriff's Office to withdraw from 287(g) ICE Jail Enforcement Model (Item 16)

The court approved four replat applications for Mountain Lakes and Indian Hills subdivisions, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. Additional actions included authorizing payment of invoices, approving line‑item transfers, and purchasing a used water truck for Precinct 4. The bids for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn project were tabled, and several contracts and inter‑agency agreements were approved, all unanimously.

• Approved replat of LOTS 1038 & 1039 (Mountain Lakes, Section Four) – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑118)
• Approved replat of LOTS 588 & 587R (Mountain Lakes, Section One) – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑119)
• Approved replat of LOTS 457 & 458 (Mountain Lakes, Section Two) – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑120)
• Approved replat of LOT 42 (Indian Hills Subdivision) into LOTS 42A & 42B – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑121)
• Approved payment of invoices and disbursement of funds – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑122)
• Approved line‑item transfers – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑123)
• Tabled bids for the PCT 1 Maintenance Barn Construction Project – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑124)
• Approved purchase of used water truck for Precinct 4 (up to $70,000) – vote 4‑0 (Motion 2026‑126)

General

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a proposed project financed by the Dublin Economic Development Corporation under state tax code, then convene a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. No project details or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda. The meeting concludes with discussion of items from executive session and new business.

• Public hearing on proposed project financed by Dublin Economic Development Corporation (Chapter 501, Section 147)
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Discussion and possible action on items from executive session
• Public comments (3-minute limit, 6 speakers per item)
• Discussion of any new business

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will discuss and possibly adopt a resolution for a Dublin Economic Development Corporation project, approve routine payments and transfers, and consider a donation to the Sheriff's Office. Key items include developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and applying for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant, as well as a burn ban. The meeting includes public comments, a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, and regular administrative items.

• Resolution for a project financed by the Dublin Economic Development Corporation (Chapter 501, Local Gov't Code)
• Approval of Microsoft Server license
• Acceptance of a vehicle kit donation from Billy McMinn to the Erath County Sheriff's Office
• Memorandum of agreement with American Conservation Foundation for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Application for Community Wildfire Defense Grant and discussion on burn ban

The court adopted a resolution to approve a Dublin Economic Development Corporation project. It approved regular invoice payments, a Microsoft Server license for $77,188.00, and a donation to the sheriff's vehicle kit. The court also authorized a wildfire protection agreement with the American Conservation Foundation and an application for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted resolution approving Dublin Economic Development Corporation project (4-0) – Motion 2026-111
• Approved regular and recurring invoice payments (4-0) – Motion 2026-112
• Approved Microsoft Server license $77,188.00 (4-0) – Motion 2026-113
• Authorized Tax Office to engage MVBA to correct property deed error (4-0) – Motion 2026-114
• Accepted donation from Billy McMinn to Sheriff's Office Vehicle Kit (4-0) – Motion 2026-115
• Entered memorandum of agreement with American Conservation Foundation for Community Wildfire Protection Plan (4-0) – Motion 2026-116
• Approved application for Community Wildfire Defense Grant pending CWPP approval (4-0) – Motion 2026-117

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court meets in special session to consider and potentially approve a real estate purchase contract. They will also discuss a burn ban and may enter closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. Public comments are allowed.

• Discussion and action to approve a real estate purchase contract
• Discussion and action on a burn ban
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes, 6 speakers per item)

The Commissioners Court approved a real estate purchase contract for 240 W. Green Street at a price of $525,000. The motion was made by Commissioner Albert Ray, seconded by Commissioner Sherman Edwards, and passed unanimously with four ayes and no nays. No action was taken on the burn ban, and no new business was introduced.

• Approved $525,000 real estate purchase contract for 240 W. Green St. (4-0)
• No action on burn ban

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court will hold a special session to discuss and possibly act on designating a representative to negotiate a potential real estate purchase. The meeting includes public comments, a closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters, and potential action on items discussed in executive session.

• Discussion and action to designate a representative to negotiate a potential real estate purchase
• Closed executive session under Texas Open Meeting Act covering personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, up to 6 speakers per item
• Reconvene after executive session to discuss and act on items
• Any new business to be considered

The Commissioners Court entered a closed executive session to discuss real estate matters and then reopened the session. The Court voted to nominate Judge Brandon Huckabee as the representative to negotiate a potential real estate purchase. All motions passed unanimously.

• Entered closed executive session to discuss real estate (5-0)
• Reopened session to open session (5-0)
• Nominated Judge Huckabee as representative for real estate purchase (5-0)

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The Erath County Commissioner's Court will discuss and possibly award bids for a Precinct 2 building project and fence project, allow Precinct 1 to seek bids for a new county barn, consider a burn ban, and act on several administrative items including a records management officer change and contract renewals. The court will also receive the FY 2025 financial audit report.

• Award bid for PCT 2 Building Project
• Award bid for PCT 2 Fence Project
• Allow PCT 1 to go out for bids for new County Barn
• Discussion and action on burn ban
• Presentation of FY 2025 Financial Audit Report

The court proclaimed April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day and approved numerous routine items, including payment of invoices, line‑item transfers, departmental reports, and contract renewals. It also awarded the $74,305.85 bid for the PCT 2 Building Project and authorized PCT 1 to seek bids for a new County barn. All motions passed unanimously.

• Proclaimed April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day (5‑0)
• Approved invoices and ordered Treasurer to disburse funds (5‑0)
• Approved line‑item transfers (5‑0)
• Removed Gwinda Jones as Records Management Officer and designated Lana Stevens (5‑0)
• Approved March 2026 departmental reports (5‑0)
• Renewed LexisNexis agreement for Judge Thompson (5‑0)
• Approved revised Gemini Collections System contract for Tax Assessor‑Collector (5‑0)
• Awarded bid for PCT 2 Building Project to Build All for $74,305.85 (5‑0)

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The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on April 13, 2026 to consider a range of items, including land‑development replats, invoice payments, and several contracts such as the election services contract with the City of Stephenville. The court will also review memoranda of agreement for jail enforcement and task force models, a change order with L3 Harris for the communications project, and allocations of ARPA investment interest. Additional agenda items cover road material reimbursements, equipment allocations for public safety, and a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters.

• Approve replat application for Lots 95‑98 of Mountain Lakes, Section One
• Approve replat application for Lot 15 of Duffau Creek Estates
• Approve Election Services Contract with City of Stephenville
• Approve change order with L3 Harris for the Communications Project
• Approve purchase of battery backup (UPS) for the Unified Dispatch Center from SLG

The court approved a proclamation from Cross Timbers Family Services and two land replat applications for Mountain Lakes and Duffau Creek Estates. It also approved Election Services Contracts with the City of Stephenville, Stephenville ISD, and Dublin ISD. Additionally, the court awarded road material bids and designated Judge Huckabee as the county’s signature authority for the Department of Family and Protective Services.

• Approved Cross Timbers Family Services proclamation (5-0) – Motion 2026-068
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes lots 95‑98 into Lot 95R (5-0) – Motion 2026-069
• Approved replat of Duffau Creek Estates Lot 15 into Lots 15R‑A & 15R‑B (5-0) – Motion 2026-070
• Approved Election Services Contract with City of Stephenville (4-0) – Motion 2026-076
• Approved Election Services Contract with Stephenville ISD (4-0) – Motion 2026-077
• Approved Election Services Contract with Dublin ISD (4-0) – Motion 2026-078
• Awarded road material bids (4-0) – Motion 2026-089
• Designated Judge Huckabee as signature authority for DFPS (4-0) – Motion 2026-091

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on April 7, 2026. Commissioners will receive and open bids for road materials, approve regular invoices, discuss the county’s intervention on the Dinosaur‑Longshore project, and consider purchasing Microsoft multi‑factor authentication. They will also address a burn‑ban measure and may hold an executive session on personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters.

• Receive and open bids for road materials
• Approve invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Discussion and action on Erath County Intervention on Dinosaur‑Longshore
• Discussion and action to purchase Microsoft Multi‑Factor authentication
• Discussion and action on burn ban

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved payment of regular and recurring invoices and authorized the purchase of Microsoft Multi-Factor authentication. The Court entered a closed executive session to discuss IT security, then reconvened in open session. No action was taken on the Dinosaur‑Longshore intervention, the burn ban, or items discussed in the executive session.

• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (Motion 2026-064, 5-0)
• Approved purchase of Microsoft Multi-Factor authentication (Motion 2026-065, 5-0)
• Entered closed executive session to discuss IT security (Motion 2026-066, 5-0)
• Reopened open session after executive session (Motion 2026-067, 5-0)
• No action on Erath County intervention on Dinosaur-Longshore
• No action on burn ban
• No action on items discussed in executive session

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The Commissioner's Court will discuss land development applications and budget adjustments. The body is also considering participation in a national opioid settlement and the designation of signatories for a 2025 Texas CDBG program.

• Replat of Lot 17, La Sombra Estates into Lots 17A and 17B
• Replat of Lots 374 and 375R, Mountain Lakes Section Two into Lot 374R
• Participation in the New Nation Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement
• Bids for a truck shed/carport and pipe fencing in Precinct 2
• Designation of signatories for Texas CDBG program grant CDV25-0062

The Erath County Commissioners Court voted to join the New Nation Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement. The court also approved several land replat applications, budget items, and procurement actions. All motions passed unanimously with four ayes and no noes.

• Approved replat of Lot 17, La Sombra Estates into Lots 17A & 17B (4-0) – Motion 2026-050
• Approved replat of Lots 374 & 375R, Mountain Lakes into Lot 374R (4-0) – Motion 2026-051
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0) – Motion 2026-052
• Approved budget adjustments (4-0) – Motion 2026-053
• Approved converting open maintenance position to custodial position (4-0) – Motion 2026-054
• Approved opening bids for truck shed/carport (4-0) – Motion 2026-055
• Approved opening bids for pipe fencing (4-0) – Motion 2026-056
• Approved participation in New Nation Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement (4-0) – Motion 2026-057