Erath County public meetings in 2025

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on Dec 23, 2025 to discuss several land‑development and infrastructure items. Items include approval of the Final MURRD Plan for Hat Creek in Precinct 4 and a resolution for the Dinosaur Longshore 765 kV transmission project. The Court will also consider road‑right‑of‑way clearing, a fee waiver for the Morgan Mill volunteer fire department, and other budget and public‑safety matters.

• Approve Final MURRD Plan for Hat Creek (Precinct 4)
• Approve Resolution for Dinosaur Longshore 765 kV Project
• Allow Precinct 2 to clear fence ROW and line of sight on County Road 401
• Waive Erath County OSSF portion of permit fee for Morgan Mill VFD
• Go out for road material bids

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss and potentially act on a resolution for the Dinosaur Longshore 765 KV Project and an interlocal agreement with the City of Granbury. The body will also review county purchasing policies and various precinct equipment and staffing needs.

• Resolution for Dinosaur Longshore 765 KV Project
• Interlocal Agreement between The City of Granbury and Erath County
• Revised Erath County Purchasing Policy
• Purchase of service truck for PCT 3
• Statement of work from Eide Bailly

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several land development replats and a final plat for Faith Marie Estates. The body is also considering new contracts for VoIP services, endpoint protection, and emergency notifications. Other items include budget adjustments and a potential burn ban.

• Replats for Cee Bar Ranch (Lot 48) and Walkinghorse Estates (Lots 19, 20, & 21)
• Final plat for Faith Marie Estates in pct 3
• RFP award for Hosted VoIP Service and Advanced Endpoint Protection
• Contract termination with Onsolve and new contract with Everbridge
• MOU with HealthPlan Freedom

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a contract for Hosted VoIP Service and Advanced Endpoint Protection. It also approved multiple land development actions, including variances and replats for CEE Bar Ranch and Walking Horse Estates. Additional unanimous actions included a new MOU with HealthPlan Freedom, termination of the Onsolve contract, and a contract with Everbridge. The burn ban was permanently lifted.

• Awarded RFP for Hosted VoIP Service and Advanced Endpoint Protection to Vive (5-0) (2025-264)
• Approved variance and replat of Lot 48 (48A‑48B) CEE BAR RANCH (5-0) (2025-265)
• Approved replat of Parcel 48 into Parcels 48A & 48B CEE BAR RANCH (5-0) (2025-266)
• Approved replat of Lots 19, 20, & 21 into 19R & 21R in Walking Horse Estates Phase II (5-0) (2025-267)
• Approved final plat for Faith Marie Estates in Precinct 3 (5-0) (2025-268)
• Entered MOU with HealthPlan Freedom (5-0) (2025-269)
• Terminated contract with Onsolve (5-0) (2025-270)
• Entered contract with Everbridge (5-0) (2025-271)

General

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to officially count the votes from the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election. The body will also discuss a potential burn ban and hold a closed executive session.

• Canvassing of November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election votes
• Discussion and action on burn ban
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Court voted to accept the results of the November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election. The motion was made by County Judge Brandon Huckabee, seconded by Commissioner Jim Buck, and passed unanimously with four ayes and zero noes. No action was taken on the burn ban and no new business was presented. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election results (4-0)
• No action on burn ban
• No new business

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss several items. Commissioners will consider opening a request for proposals for hosted VoIP service, advanced endpoint protection, and network monitoring tools, and will discuss and possibly approve hiring a third‑party reviewer for the United Dispatch Center as required by Local Government Code 2269. The Court will also consider a burn‑ban measure and will hold a closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters before reconvening to act on those items.

• Open Request for Proposals for hosted VoIP service, advanced endpoint protection, and network monitoring tools
• Discussion and action to approve hiring a third‑party reviewer for the United Dispatch Center (Local Government Code 2269)
• Discussion and action on a burn ban
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comments (speakers limited to 3 minutes, max 6 per agenda item)

The Commissioners Court approved hiring a third‑party reviewer for the United Dispatch Center in compliance with Local Government Code 2269. The motion, made by Commissioner Dee Stephens and seconded by Commissioner Jim Buck, passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays. The court also opened a request for proposals for hosted VoIP service, advanced endpoint protection and network monitoring tools, receiving five quotes. No action was taken on the burn ban and no new business was presented.

• Approved hiring third‑party reviewer for United Dispatch Center (5‑0 vote)
• Opened RFP for hosted VoIP, endpoint protection, network monitoring; received five quotes (Syntrio Solutions, LLC; Real Time Networks; Verge Network Solutions; Vyve Broadband; Vested Networks)
• Burn ban: no action taken
• No new business presented

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss land development replats, approve contracts for EMS and drone services, and consider budget adjustments and invoices.

• Approve land replats for Mountain Lakes Section Three and Two
• Approve contract between Erath County EMS and North Texas Paramedic Education Consortium
• Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for DroneSense and UAS use
• Approve budget adjustments and invoices for payment
• Consider burn ban status

The court unanimously approved two land‑development replats in Mountain Lakes, tabled a site‑plan for La Sombra MHC, and approved several contracts and budget adjustments, including an EMS training contract, a fencing quote for the PCT 1 barn, and a memorandum of agreement with TxDOT. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote (the MoA recorded no votes).

• Approved LOT 753R replat into LOT 753R-A & LOT 753R-B (5‑0) – Motion 2025-340
• Approved LOT 897 & LOT 898 replat into LOT 897‑R (5‑0) – Motion 2025-341
• Tabled action on LA SOMBRA MHC site plan (5‑0) – Motion 2025-342
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with TxDOT, State Historic Preservation Officer and Nathan Collier (no recorded votes) – Motion 2025-343
• Approved contract between Erath County EMS and North Texas Paramedic Education Consortium (5‑0) – Motion 2025-344
• Approved fencing quote for PCT 1 barn ($21,967.50) (5‑0) – Motion 2025-345
• Approved allowing PCT 1 to improve water flow and clear fence row on County Road 299 (5‑0) – Motion 2025-346
• Appointed Commissioner Albert Ray to Erath County Appraisal District Board (5‑0) – Motion 2025-347

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will consider and act on several items, including approval of monthly departmental reports, selection of an outside audit firm, awarding an insurance benefits contract for FY 2026, purchase of a new vehicle for the Commissioner Secretary, and approval of budget adjustments. The meeting also includes discussion of a video‑redaction software purchase, a grant application for law‑enforcement vehicle armor, and a request to build a shooting range on County Road 203. An executive‑session portion will address personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters before the Court reconvenes to act on those items.

• Approve monthly departmental reports for August and September
• Open and award Request for Proposals for outside audit firms
• Award insurance benefits contract for budget year 2026
• Approve purchase of a new vehicle for the Commissioner Secretary
• Approve budget adjustments

The Commissioners Court approved the monthly departmental reports for August and September and awarded the insurance benefits RFP to Texas Association of Counties and NonStop. It also changed the County Treasurer’s clerk position to part‑time, approved purchase of video redacting software, and authorized several sheriff‑related actions including a grant application and a new shooting range. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved monthly departmental reports for August and September (5-0)
• Awarded insurance benefits RFP to Texas Association of Counties and NonStop (5-0)
• Changed County Treasurer’s office clerk to part‑time (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Video Redacting Software from Motorola Solutions (5-0)
• Deemed zero‑value items from the Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Allowed Sheriff’s Office to apply for FY2026 ballistic‑resistant components grant (5-0)
• Allowed Sheriff’s Office to build a shooting range on County Road 203 (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Court Bailiff agreement between Erath County and City of Stephenville (5-0)

General

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate. After the closed session, the court voted unanimously (5-0) to resume the regular session. No action was taken on any items discussed in the closed session. New business included a discussion of a $327,000 distributor truck, but no decision was made.

• Approved closed executive session (5-0)
• Approved return to regular session (5-0)
• No action taken on executive‑session items

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on Oct. 14, 2025 to consider a range of items. Key actions include approving land development extensions, adopting resolutions, and awarding a bid for dispatch consoles for the county’s Joint Dispatch Center. The court will also address contracts for volunteer fire departments, a memorandum of understanding for school resource officers, and routine financial matters.

• Approve 6‑month extension for Cedar Point RV/Cabin Storage LLC in Precinct 3
• Approve final plat for Lucky Bluff Bess in Precinct 1
• Approve right‑of‑way permits on County Road 163 in Precinct 4
• Award bid for dispatch consoles for the Erath County Joint Dispatch Center
• Approve volunteer fire department agreements for Bluff Dale, Carlton, Desdemona, Erath, Habin, Hico, Huckabay, Dublin, Lingleville, Lipan, Morgan Mill, Selden, Proctor and Gordon

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Russ Bassett for dispatch consoles costing $199,638.61. It also adopted a resolution for the 2026 Indigent Defense Grant Program and approved several public‑safety agreements and permits. All motions listed were passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved Final Plat for Lucky Bluff Bess (5-0) – Motion 2025-326
• Approved 2026 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution (5-0) – Motion 2025-327
• Approved right‑of‑way permit on County Road 163 (5-0) – Motion 2025-328
• Approved job description for EMS Assistant Director (5-0) – Motion 2025-329
• Approved Volunteer Fire Department agreements (no votes recorded) – Motion 2025-330
• Approved MOU for School Resource Officers (5-0) – Motion 2025-331
• Awarded dispatch console contract to Russ Bassett ($199,638.61) (5-0) – Motion 2025-332
• Approved Social Media Archiving Subscription with CivicPlus ($3,808.01 annually) (5-0) – Motion 2025-333

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss adopting the 2025-2026 budget, the 2025 tax rate, and budgeted payroll. The body will also review land development plans and several election services contracts.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget and 2025 Tax Rate
• Revised Rural Development Plan for Fossil Wood Cabins in PCT 3
• Variance requests for road material and design width for Comanche Moon phase III and IV
• Election Services Contracts with City of Stephenville, Gordon ISD, and Hico ISD
• Drainage improvements on County Road 263 and culvert replacement on County Road 909

The court unanimously approved the budgeted payroll, the 2025‑2026 county budget, and set the combined property tax rate at .3811, a zero‑percent increase. It also approved multiple land‑development plans, election service contracts, and a 90‑day burn ban. Additionally, the court designated meeting days for fiscal year 2026 and approved several service and technology agreements.

• Adopted budgeted payroll (Motion 2025-305) – 5-0
• Adopted 2025‑2026 Budget (Motion 2025-306) – 5-0
• Set combined property tax rate at .3811 (zero increase) (Motion 2025-307) – 5-0
• Approved revised Rural Development Plan for Fossil Wood Cabins (Motion 2025-309) – 5-0
• Approved revised plat for Diamond Oaks Subdivision Phase One (Motion 2025-310) – 5-0
• Approved 90‑day burn ban (Motion 2025-325) – 5-0
• Designated Commissioners Court meeting days as 2nd and 4th Monday (Motion 2025-323) – 5-0
• Approved Service Agreements with Southwest Solutions Group for mobile storage units (Motion 2025-320) – 5-0

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes opening remarks, public comments, a request for proposals on dispatch consoles, and approval of regular and recurring invoices with an order for the Treasurer to disburse the funds. A closed executive session will address personnel, legal and real‑estate matters, followed by discussion of those items, new business, and budget workshops with officials and department heads.

• Open and receive requests for proposals on dispatch consoles
• Approve invoices for regular and recurring payments and order Treasurer to disburse funds
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion of items from executive session
• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads

The Erath County Commissioners Court met on September 12, 2025. Three proposals for dispatch consoles were received, but no action was taken on them. The Court voted to approve the invoices presented by the County Auditor and ordered the Treasurer to disburse the funds, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 a.m.

• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on September 8, 2025 to hear public comments and a public hearing on a proposed tax rate. Commissioners will discuss land‑development actions such as replatting lots in Mountain Lakes and a preliminary plat for Comanche Moon Phases. Additional items include approval of contracts for inmate telephone service, an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, and setting sheriff and constable fees for 2026. The meeting will also include budget adjustments, invoice payments, and a burn‑ban discussion.

• Approve replat of Lots 353 & 354, Mountain Lakes, Section Two to Lot 353R
• Approve preliminary plat for Comanche Moon Phases III and IV in Plot 4
• Approve Inmate Telephone and Video Visitation Service Agreement
• Approve amendment to interlocal agreement with North Texas Tollway Authority
• Approve sheriff and constable fees for 2026

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a series of land development plats, contract amendments, law‑enforcement fee schedules, a grant application, and budget adjustments. All motions passed with either a 5‑0 or 4‑0 vote and were recorded with their respective motion numbers. No action resulted from the closed executive session.

• Approved replat of Lots 353 & 354, Mountain Lakes, Section Two (5-0) (2025-293)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Comanche Moon Phases III & IV in Precinct 4 (5-0) (2025-294)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with North Texas Tollway Authority (5-0) (2025-296)
• Approved amendment to Bennett real estate contract for Precinct 1 (5-0) (2025-297)
• Approved Sheriff and Constable fees for 2026 (5-0) (2025-298)
• Approved application for SB 22 Grant for Sheriff’s Office (5-0) (2025-299)
• Approved budget adjustments (5-0) (2025-302)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (5-0) (2025-303)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on September 3, 2025. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 budget and budget workshops with elected officials and department heads. A closed executive session will be held to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by discussion of any actions arising from that session. Additional items include discussion of a proposed “bum ban” and any new business.

• Public Hearing on the 2025‑2026 Budget
• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion and action on items from the executive session
• Discussion and action on the proposed “bum ban”

The Commissioners Court met in a special session on September 3, 2025. A public hearing on the 2025‑2026 budget was held, with the sheriff noting staffing needs but no other comments. No action was taken on the burn ban, and the meeting adjourned at 9:22 a.m. The next Commissioners Court meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025.

• Burn ban – no action taken
• Next Commissioners Court meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on August 25, 2025 to discuss and act on items including a proposed tax rate, a public hearing on the speed limit for County Road 386, a grant to the Meals on Wheels program, and contracts for the Joint Dispatch Center. Additional agenda items cover variance requests for Homeland Estates in Precinct 3, appointments of election judges, and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on setting a speed limit for County Road 386
• Resolution to authorize a grant to the Meals on Wheels Program of Erath County
• Approval of Addendum 2 to the Master Services Agreement for the Joint Dispatch Center
• Variance requests for Homeland Estates located in Precinct 3
• Proposal of a new tax rate for the county

The court reduced the speed limit on County Road 386 to 45 mph and adopted a tax rate of $.3811. It approved a grant to the Meals on Wheels Program, a real‑estate purchase from the Bennet and Stone families, and election judge appointments for both parties. The court also authorized Addendum 2 for the Joint Dispatch Center agreement, optional $10.00 road and bridge fees for 2026, and supplemental pay for Indigent Services for July‑September.

• Approved 45 mph speed limit on County Road 386 (5-0) – Motion 2025-273
• Approved tax rate of $.3811 (5-0) – Motion 2025-279
• Approved grant to Meals on Wheels Program of Erath County (5-0) – Motion 2025-276
• Approved real‑estate contract to purchase property from Brian and Joanie Bennet, and Jody and Susan Stone (5-0) – Motion 2025-285
• Approved election judge appointments for Democrat and Republican parties (5-0) – Motion 2025-282
• Approved Addendum 2 for the Master Services Agreement for Joint Dispatch Center (5-0) – Motion 2025-277
• Approved optional $10.00 road and bridge fees for Calendar Year 2026 (5-0) – Motion 2025-290
• Approved supplemental pay for Indigent Services for July, August and September (5-0) – Motion 2025-291

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on August 15, 2025. The body will discuss and potentially approve moving the county's voter registration to the TEAM system. A closed executive session will address personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters, followed by discussion of any outcomes from that session. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Discussion and action to approve moving to TEAM voter registration system
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comments limited to six speakers per agenda item, three minutes each

The Commissioners Court voted to adopt the TEAM voter registration system and authorized $52,953 to purchase pole books. All five members voted aye and none voted no. No actions resulted from the closed executive session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved moving to TEAM voter registration system and $52,953 pole books purchase (5-0)
• Entered closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters (5-0)
• Reopened regular session after closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on August 11, 2025 to consider a range of items, including a burn‑ban update, several land‑development approvals, and a vote on ordering a special election for a governor‑mandated constitutional amendment on November 4, 2025. The court will also discuss budget adjustments, a new opioids settlement, and various contracts and maintenance agreements. An executive‑session portion will address personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters.

• Approve a six‑month extension for Tres Cruces RV Park (PCT 1)
• Approve revised plan for Outlaw Ranch LLC (PCT 1)
• Approve order of special election for governor‑ordered constitutional amendment (Nov 4, 2025)
• Approve budget adjustments and related invoice payments
• Approve rebuilding of the retaining wall at the Joint Dispatch Center based on provided quotes

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved an order to hold a special election on November 4, 2025 for a governor‑ordered constitutional amendment. The court also approved several other items, including an opioids settlement, budget adjustments, and various land‑development and infrastructure actions.

• Approved order for special election on November 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved New National Opioids Settlement (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented by the County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements for tax assessment and collection (5-0)
• Approved Erath County Indigent Handbook (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus 2006 Columbia Freightliner via Ritchie Brothers auction (5-0)
• Approved rebuilding of retaining wall at Joint Dispatch Center and approved quote (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss right-of-way permits and fence row clearing for several county roads. The body will also consider accepting a Freightline truck for the Sheriff's Office and setting a public hearing for a speed limit reduction. The meeting includes budget workshops and an executive session.

• Right-of-way permits for County Roads 458, 299, and 300
• Fence row clearing on County Road 299 and County Road 258
• Acceptance of a Freightline truck from the LESO Program for the Sheriff's Office
• Proposed public hearing to reduce speed limit on County Road 386
• Discussion and action on a burn ban

The court unanimously approved right‑of‑way permits for County Roads 458, 299 and 300, and authorized precinct 1 to clear fence rows on County Roads 299 and 258. It also approved the sheriff’s office to receive a Freightline truck from the LESO program and to travel out of state to pick up the truck. A public hearing was scheduled for August 25 to consider lowering the speed limit on County Road 386, and regular invoices were approved for payment. The court decided a burn ban was not needed.

• Approved right‑of‑way permits on County Roads 458, 299, 300 (5-0)
• Authorized fence‑row clearing on County Roads 299 and 258 (5-0)
• Allowed the sheriff’s office to accept a Freightline truck from the LESO program (5-0)
• Permitted out‑of‑state travel to pick up the Freightline truck from Letterkenny Army Depot (5-0)
• Set a public hearing for August 25, 2025 to consider reducing the speed limit on County Road 386 (5-0)
• Approved regular and recurring invoices and ordered disbursement of funds (5-0)
• Determined a burn ban was not needed (5-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on July 16, 2025. After public comments and budget workshops, the Court will enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate. The Court will then consider any actions resulting from that session and address any new business before adjourning.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion and action on items from the executive session
• Public comments limited to six speakers per agenda item

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet on July 15, 2025, to conduct budget workshops with elected officials and department heads. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by a discussion and possible action on those items.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion and action on items from executive session
• Public comments on agenda items

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several service agreements, including ballot systems and legal publications. The body is also considering a policy for the disposition of deceased paupers and a potential burn ban.

• Tower lease agreement located in Dublin
• Interlocal agreement between Erath County and the City of Dublin
• ES&S Ballot on Demand System, Processing, and Services Agreement
• Professional Services for road inspections
• Online legal publications contracts with Lexis Nexis

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a tower lease agreement in Dublin and a series of contracts and policies, including road inspection services, a ballot‑on‑demand system, a structural assessment, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin. It also adopted job descriptions for deputy clerks, a policy for deceased paupers, and authorized payment of regular invoices. The court entered a closed executive session with no actions taken and adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

• Approved tower lease agreement in Dublin (5-0) – Motion 2025-220
• Approved professional services for road inspections (5-0) – Motion 2025-221
• Approved ES&S Ballot on Demand System, Processing, and Services Agreement (5-0) – Motion 2025-222
• Approved Erath County policy for the Disposition of Deceased Paupers (5-0) – Motion 2025-223
• Approved agreement with Norman Alston for structural assessment (5-0) – Motion 2025-224
• Approved job descriptions for Deputy Clerk‑Courts and Deputy Clerk‑Land/Vitals (5-0) – Motion 2025-225
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dublin for maintenance of Douglas Street and CR 343 (5-0) – Motion 2025-227
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0) – Motion 2025-232

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss various county service contracts, including land records software and tax office services. The body will also consider awarding a bid for the Mountain Lakes Overlay and approving budget adjustments.

• Tire disposal service cost of $3,000
• Bid award for Mountain Lakes Overlay
• Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies for land records
• Donation of $2,344.68 from Roger Williams and Jackalope Customs for a Jeep Gladiator suspension lift kit
• RFP for Independent Audit of FY2025 Financial Statements

The court approved spending for tire disposal, awarded a paving bid, and authorized several service agreements. It also approved a $873,505.58 payment of invoices and adopted budget adjustments. All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved $3,000 per trailer tire disposal (2 trailers, $6,000 total) (4-0)
• Accepted bid for Mountain Lakes Overlay from DFW Paving (4-0)
• Authorized software service agreement with Tyler Technologies for land records (4-0)
• Approved service agreement with GOV‑Pay Services for the Tax Office (4-0)
• Approved $250 petty cash for Dublin Tax and Motor Vehicle Office (4-0)
• Approved $873,505.58 in invoices for regular and recurring payments (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve several variance requests for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV. It will also consider road bore permits on multiple county roads, the disposal of a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, the award of depository contracts, and a memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville. Additional items include budget adjustments and invoice approvals.

• Approve variance requests (visibility, cul‑de‑sac length, lot requirements, street block length, roadway layout) for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV
• Approve road bore permits on County Roads 397, 401, 403 (PCT 2); 151, 156, 149, Glenn Cemetery Road (PCT 3); and 403, 419, 422, 471, 541 (PCT 4)
• Dispose of Unit 8272 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe through public auction on GovDeals
• Award Depository and Sub‑Depository contracts
• Approve a memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved several variance requests for The Legends of Comanche Moon development, denied one variance, and approved road bore permits across multiple precincts. The court also awarded depository contracts to local banks, approved a memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, and adopted budget adjustments and invoice payments.

• Approved variance request on 500’ visibility for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV (4‑0)
• Approved variance request on Cul‑De‑Sac length for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV (4‑0)
• Approved variance request on Lot Requirements for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV (4‑0)
• Approved variance request on Street (Block) Length for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV (4‑0)
• Denied variance request on Roadway Layout for The Legends of Comanche Moon phases III & IV (4‑0)
• Approved road bore permits on County Roads 397, 401, 403 in Precinct 2 (4‑0)
• Approved award of Depository Contract to IngerBank and Sub‑Depository contracts to Houston Bank (Dublin) and First Financial Bank (4‑0)
• Approved budget adjustments (4‑0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on June 2, 2025. After the Pledge of Allegiance and public comments, the Court will receive bank depository requests. A closed executive session will be held to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by discussion and action on those items.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Public Comments (up to six 3‑minute speakers)
• Receive and record bank depository requests for application
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion and action on items from the executive session

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in a special session on June 2, 2025. No public comments were received. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Jim Buck, seconded by Commissioner Albert Ray, and approved unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 4-0)
• Closed executive session deemed not needed

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on May 27, 2025 to discuss and act on several items. Topics include a road bore permit on County Road 183 (PCT 1), adding Texas Class as an authorized broker-dealer for county investments, and approving job descriptions for the Sheriff’s Office. The Court will also review the FY2024 audited financial report, the Treasurer’s April report, and approve routine invoices for payment.

• Approve a road bore permit on County Road 183, PCT 1
• Approve adding Texas Class as an authorized broker-dealer for county investments
• Approve job descriptions for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approve invoices for regular and recurring payments presented by the County Auditor
• Discuss and deem zero‑value items from the Tax Office and filing cabinets from the Elections Administration Office

The court passed eight motions, all with a 4‑0 vote. Items approved included groundwater evidence for Homeland Estates, April departmental reports, zero‑value tax and election office items, sheriff job descriptions, a road bore permit on County Road 183, and adding Texas Class as an authorized broker‑dealer. The court also authorized payment of invoices presented by the County Auditor. No action was taken on the burn ban and no executive session was held.

• Approved evidence of groundwater availability for Homeland Estates Subdivision (Motion 2025-176, 4-0)
• Approved April monthly departmental reports (Motion 2025-177, 4-0)
• Deemed zero‑value items from the Tax Office (Motion 2025-178, 4-0)
• Deemed zero‑value filing cabinets from the Elections Administration Office (Motion 2025-179, 4-0)
• Approved job descriptions for the Sheriff’s Office (Motion 2025-180, 4-0)
• Approved road bore permit on County Road 183, Precinct 1 (Motion 2025-181, 4-0)
• Added Texas Class as an authorized broker‑dealer for county investments (Motion 2025-183, 4-0)
• Authorized payment of invoices and disbursement of funds (Motion 2025-184, 4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on budget adjustments and a range of land development matters. Items include replats for LOT 1 La Sombra Estates and LOT 101 & 102 Mount Al Lakes, a variance and final plat for 100X Cabins II Phase II, and agreements for non‑emergency medical transportation and uniform rental services. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, an executive session, and a burn‑ban discussion.

• Approve replat of LOT 1 LA SOMBRA ESTATES in precinct 2
• Approve replat of LOT 101 & 102 MOUNT Al N LAKES in precinct 3
• Approve variance and final plat for 100X Cabins II Phase II
• Approve agreement for nonemergency medical transportation with Cruising Care LLC
• Approve uniform rental service agreement between Uni First and Pets 1 and 4

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved budget adjustments and a series of land‑development filings, including replats, a variance and a final plat for 100X Cabins II Phase II. It also approved travel for the Agrilife Extension County Agent, a $3,000 medical‑transport contract with Cruising Care LLC, and payment of regular invoices. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Replat of Lot 1 La Sombra Estates (Precinct 2) – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑162)
• Approved Replat of Lots 101 & 102 Mountain Lakes (Precinct 3) – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑163)
• Approved variance for 100X Cabins II Phase II – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑164)
• Approved final plat for 100X Cabins II Phase II – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑165)
• Approved travel for Agrilife Extension County Agent to Montana conference – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑166)
• Approved $3,000 non‑emergency medical‑transport agreement with Cruising Care LLC – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑167)
• Approved budget adjustments – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑173)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices – 4‑0 (Motion 2025‑174)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on May 1, 2025. The agenda includes discussion and possible action to award a request for proposals for tax and collection software and to consider a burn ban. A closed executive session will address personnel, legal matters, and real estate issues, followed by discussion of those items. The meeting also provides time for public comments and any new business.

• Award RFP for tax and collection software
• Discuss and act on burn ban
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discussion and action on items from closed executive session
• Public comments (up to 6 speakers per agenda item)

The court voted to award the tax and collection software RFP to Southwest Data. It recessed into a closed executive session, then reconvened, appointed Commissioner Albert Ray as interim Indigent, and adjourned. All motions passed unanimously or with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Awarded RFP to Southwest Data for tax and collection software (4-0) – Motion 2025-157
• Recessed regular session into closed executive session (5-0) – Motion 2025-158
• Re‑convened regular session (5-0) – Motion 2025-159
• Appointed Commissioner Albert Ray as interim Indigent (5-0) – Motion 2025-160
• Adjourned meeting (5-0) – Motion 2025-161

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss and potentially act on land development for 100X Cabins II Phase II and the awarding of a contract for tax and collection software. The body will also review budget adjustments and a permanent easement agreement with Hugh Brinson Pipeline, LLC.

• Discussion and action on 100X Cabins II Phase II land development
• Awarding of Request for Proposals for Tax and Collection Software
• Permanent easement agreement proposed by Hugh Brinson Pipeline, LLC
• Purchase of alarm system and components for the Dublin Annex
• Approval of Emergency call Back Pay policy

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved several items, including the 2025 budget adjustments, a land‑development project, an alarm system purchase, and a back‑pay policy for emergency calls. It also approved a service agreement with the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service and authorized ditch cleaning on County Road 371. No action was taken on a permanent easement agreement, the burn ban, or the tax‑collection software award.

• Approved budget adjustments (5-0) – Motion 2025-155
• Approved 100X Cabins II Phase II land development (4-0) – Motion 2025-149
• Approved purchase of alarm system for Dublin Annex (5-0) – Motion 2025-151
• Approved Emergency call Back Pay policy (4-0) – Motion 2025-153
• Approved service agreement with SAVNS (5-0) – Motion 2025-154
• Approved ditch cleaning on private property County Road 371 (4-0) – Motion 2025-152
• Approved proclamation for National Therapy Animal Day (5-0) – Motion 2025-148
• No action on permanent easement agreement proposed by Hugh Brinson Pipeline, LLC

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will consider terminating the existing contract for collecting delinquent justice court fines and fees and approving a new contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. It will also act on right‑of‑way permits for Atmos Energy on several county roads, renew the CivicPlus contract for agenda and minutes management, and approve a $4,800 cost‑share with the City of Stephenville for an electronic recycling event.

• Terminate current contract for collection of delinquent justice court fines and fees
• Approve contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for delinquent fines collection
• Approve ROW permits from Atmos Energy for County Roads 110, 116, 119, 120, 121, 419, 435
• Renew contract with CivicPlus for agenda and minutes management services
• Approve $4,800 cost split with City of Stephenville for electronic recycle event

The Commissioners Court terminated the existing contract for collecting delinquent justice court fines and fees and approved a new contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. It also approved right‑of‑way permits for Atmos Energy, matching funds for rifle‑resistant body armor, and budget adjustment transfers. Additional actions included surplus of the District Attorney's expedition, renewal of the CivicPlus agenda service, and a web‑accessibility contract.

• Terminated delinquent fines contract (4-0) – Motion 2025-136
• Approved contingent‑fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. (4-0) – Motion 2025-137
• Approved ROW permits for Atmos Energy on County Roads 110, 116, 119, 120, 121, 419, 435 (4-0) – Motion 2025-138
• Approved matching funds for rifle‑resistant body armor (4-0) – Motion 2025-140
• Approved budget adjustment transfers (5-0) – Motion 2025-145
• Approved surplus of District Attorney's Expedition via GovDeals (4-0) – Motion 2025-141
• Renewed CivicPlus contract for CivicClerk agenda and minutes management (4-0) – Motion 2025-142
• Approved yearly web‑accessibility service contract with CivicPlus (4-0) – Motion 2025-143

General

The Commissioners Court approved a six‑month extension for Cedar Point RV/Cabins, authorized a request for proposals for new property tax and collections software, and approved a right‑of‑way permit on County Road 110. They accepted two deeds for bridges on County Road 351, declared surplus dirt from ditch cleaning to have zero value, and lifted the county burn ban permanently. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved six-month extension for Cedar Point RV/Cabins (4-0)
• Approved RFP process for new tax‑collection software (4-0)
• Approved right‑of‑way permit on County Road 110 (4-0)
• Accepted deed for bridge on County Road 351 (John Lankin JR) (4-0)
• Accepted deed for bridge on County Road 351 (Warlicks) (4-0)
• Deemed surplus dirt with trash zero value (4-0)
• Lifted burn ban permanently (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss and act on several items, including a replat of LOT 63 Timber Hills Addition, right‑of‑way permits, and a donation of surplus radios. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with Hood County for inmate housing and a one‑time purchasing exception for the Joint Dispatch Center Project. Additional topics include a burn‑ban decision and an executive‑session discussion of personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters.

• Approve replat of LOT 63 Timber Hills Addition
• Approve County Clerk's Office zero‑value list of miscellaneous items
• Approve ROW permits in PCT 4 and PCT 3
• Approve donation of 11 surplus Sheriff’s Office radios to Hico Police Department
• Approve interlocal agreement with Hood County for inmate housing

The court approved a new interlocal agreement with Hood County to house inmates at a rate of $100 per day. It also approved the replat of LOT 63 Timber Hills Addition, several right‑of‑way permits, and a one‑time procurement exception for the Joint Dispatch Center Project. Additionally, the court declared 11 sheriff radios surplus and authorized their donation to the Hico Police Department.

• Approved Replat of LOT 63 Timber Hills Addition (4‑0) – Motion 2025-118
• Approved County Clerk's zero‑value list of miscellaneous items (4‑0) – Motion 2025-119
• Approved ROW permits in Precinct 4 (4‑0) – Motion 2025-120
• Approved ROW permit in Precinct 3 (4‑0) – Motion 2025-121
• Deemed 11 sheriff radios surplus (4‑0) – Motion 2025-122
• Authorized donation of the 11 radios to Hico Police Department (4‑0) – Motion 2025-123
• Approved interlocal inmate‑housing agreement with Hood County at $100 per day (4‑0) – Motion 2025-124
• Granted one‑time exception to purchasing policy for Joint Dispatch Center Project (4‑0) – Motion 2025-125

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a range of items, including budget adjustments and several contract actions. Items on the agenda include a $250 donation, maintenance agreements, permit approvals, and contract terminations. The court will also consider resolutions supporting state bills and designating authorized grant signatures. Public comments and an executive session are also scheduled.

• Approve donation of $250 to the Leon Bosque RC&D Council
• Approve HVAC maintenance agreement with Lochridge Priest Commercial Services for Annex 111
• Approve right‑of‑way permit for United Cooperative Services on County Road 419 in PCT4
• Terminate fire alarm contract with Johnson Controls for the Erath County Jail
• Award bid to 5G Fencing and Welding for the Estray Pens Project

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a series of actions, including budget adjustments, several contract approvals and terminations, and a development extension for 100X Cabins II Phase II. Specific items approved were a $250 donation, a right‑of‑way permit on County Road 419, HVAC maintenance for Annex III, and funding for the Estray Pens project. The court also adopted resolutions supporting Senate Bills 1754 and 878 and designated authorized signatures for the Texas Community Development Block grant program. The burn ban was left in effect.

• Granted extension to 100X Cabins II Phase II until April 28 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Leon Bosque RC&D Council (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bills 1754 and 878 (4-0)
• Approved ROW permit for United Cooperative Services on County Road 419 (4-0)
• Approved HVAC maintenance agreement for Annex III with Lochridge Priest Commercial Services (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments (4-0)
• Awarded bid to 5G Fencing and Welding for Estray Pens project, not to exceed $40,000 (4-0)
• Approved use of Estray Fees funds for the Estray Pens project (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss contracts for the May 3, 2025 elections and the renovation of the Joint Dispatch and Emergency Operations Center. The body will also review budget adjustments and bid proposals for the Mountain Lakes Overlay.

• Election contracts for May 3, 2025 with Bluff Dale ISO and the City of Dublin
• Master Service Agreement with McKinstry for Erath County Joint Dispatch and Emergency Operations Center renovation and expansion
• Bid proposals and award for Mountain Lakes Overlay
• Fee schedule for district court-appointed attorneys
• Service providers for 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant Fund Program

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on March 3, 2025. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, public comments, and opening requests for qualifications for an engineering/architectural/surveying firm to assist with the 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant. The Court may enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters before reconvening. Any new business may also be considered before adjournment.

• Open and receive Requests for Qualifications for an engineering/architectural/surveying firm for the 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Closed executive session to discuss legal matters
• Closed executive session to discuss real‑estate matters
• Public comments (speakers limited to 3 minutes, up to 6 speakers per agenda item)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on several routine items, including monthly departmental reports for January 2025 and line‑item transfers. The Court will consider a purchase of asphalt for the City of Dublin at a price of $9,000, a permit to install a fiber line in PCT 4, and a request to clear dead trees on County Road 385 and County Road 355. Additional items involve designating certain assets as zero‑value and authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to travel out of state under the LESO program.

• Approve monthly departmental reports for January 2025
• Approve line‑item transfers (noted by K. Reeves)
• Approve purchase of asphalt for the City of Dublin at $9,000
• Approve permit application to install a fiber line in PCT 4
• Approve clearing of dead trees on County Road 385 and County Road 355

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on several land‑development matters, including replats for two lots in Mountain Lakes and variances for Hidden Ranch Estates. The Court will also consider appointing a new member to the Historical Commission and naming a fire marshal for a two‑year term. Additional items include a master thoroughfare plan discussion, departmental reports, and a burn‑ban decision.

• Approve replat of LOT 1067R, Mountain Lakes, Section Four, Phase One
• Approve replat of LOT 198R, Mountain Lakes, Section One
• Approve variance request for Bituminous Pavement on Hidden Ranch Estates in PCT 2
• Approve variance request for a geotechnical report on Hidden Ranch Estates in PCT 2
• Appoint Tommy Shelton as Erath County Fire Marshal for a new two‑year term

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. The meeting will also include the Pledge of Allegiance, a period for public comments, and an adjournment.

• Public hearing on the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on Jan. 21, 2025 to discuss and possibly act on several items. Items include allowing PCT 4 to haul dirt for the Morgan Mill Volunteer Fire Department, permitting PCT 1 to purchase right‑of‑way on County Road 454, approving an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County, and addressing a burn ban. A closed executive session will be held for personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters, followed by discussion of any outcomes.

• Allow PCT 4 to haul dirt for Morgan Mill Volunteer Fire Department
• Allow PCT 1 to purchase right of way on County Road 454
• Approve an interlocal agreement between Erath County and Tarrant County
• Consider a burn ban
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to discuss and take action on a burn ban. The court will also hold a closed executive session to discuss a legal matter.

• Discussion and action on Burn Ban
• Closed executive session regarding a legal matter

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss several land development items, including a variance and final plat for W.A.H Properties and a cabin extension. It will also consider a bond and oath for newly elected officials, a utility easement for United Cooperative Services, and the award and negotiation of a Joint Dispatch Center contract. Additional items include a fraud‑waste policy, a burn ban, and routine departmental reports.

• Approve variance request for W.A.H Properties on road construction standards
• Approve final plat for W.A.H Properties
• Approve bond and oath for newly elected officials
• Approve utility easement and right of way for United Cooperative Services at 6175 FM 3025
• Award RFQ and begin negotiations for Joint Dispatch Center

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the 2nd‑floor courtroom. The agenda includes public comments and discussion and action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Erath County EMS and the Stephenville Fire Department. A closed executive session is listed to address personnel, legal matters and real estate, followed by any new business and adjournment.

• Public Comments – up to 6 speakers, 3 minutes each
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Erath County EMS and Stephenville Fire Department
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Discuss any new business
• Adjourn

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve a new EMS housing location at Stephenville Station #2. It will consider donating zero‑value Kenwood radios to local law, fire, and EMS agencies and disposing of additional radios from the Sheriff's Office. The Court will also review a body‑armor resolution, budget adjustments, a burn‑ban measure, and routine invoice payments.

• Approve new Erath EMS housing location at Stephenville Station #2
• Deem zero‑value Kenwood NX200 portable radios and donate to local agencies
• Dispose of zero‑value Kenwood NX5700‑K and TK571‑0H‑K mobile radios from the Sheriff's Office
• Approve Body Armor Resolution
• Approve budget adjustments