Karnes County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several administrative appointments, budget amendments, and county infrastructure projects. Key items include the potential rejection of an HVAC bid for the Sheriff's Office and the approval of a design contract for a Precinct 4 Service Center.

• Proposed EMS fee schedule for calendar year 2026
• Contract with DRG Architects for Precinct 4 Service Center design and construction services
• Decision to reject the sole bid from 'Brandt' for Sheriff's Office & Jail HVAC replacement
• Extension of the current Burn Ban for an additional 90 days
• Budget amendment to move a $1,000 donation to Employee Appreciation Expense

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss election preparations for the March 3, 2026 primaries, including staffing and equipment purchases. The body will also review construction documents for the Precinct 2 Service Center and J.P. Office Building.

• Purchase of 14 Duo Standalone ballot marking devices and 14 barcode scanner kits for $70,510.00
• Approval of final construction documents for the Precinct 2 Service Center and J.P. Office Building Project
• Rental Service Agreement with Southpoint Rentals for DPS Weigh Station and Food Bank Distribution locations
• San Antonio River Authority access to place a galvanized pole on CR 344 for flood data tracking
• Anonymous donation of $2,500.00 to the Karnes County Veteran Services office

The court approved the San Antonio River Authority's request to install a flood‑data pole on County Road 344. It also approved a rental agreement with Southpoint Rentals, added election workers and polling locations for the March 2026 primary, and authorized construction documents for the Precinct 2 Service Center. The motion to pay a roofing invoice was denied and the ballot‑marking device purchase was tabled.

• Approved SARA flood‑data pole on CR 344 (5‑0)
• Approved Rental Service Agreement with Southpoint Rentals (5‑0)
• Approved list of election workers for March 3 2026 primary (5‑0)
• Approved polling locations for March 3 2026 primary (5‑0)
• Approved county employee assignments for March 3 2026 primary (5‑0)
• Approved overtime pay policy for primary election workers (5‑0)
• Denied payment of A‑Lert Roofing invoice (3‑2)
• Approved final construction documents for Precinct 2 Service Center (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved several items, including a grant code amendment for SB 22, the transfer of a 2015 Ford F250 to Emergency Management, and a budget move of $15,970.50 for Samsara software. Commissioners assigned Rosales to assist with the Records Building Project and voted 3‑2 to begin contract negotiations with DRG Architects for the Precinct 4 EMS Service Center. The consent agenda and bill payments were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved SB 22 grant GL code amendment (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved transfer of 2015 Ford F250 to Emergency Management (Yes 5, No 0)
• Assigned Commissioner Rosales to assist on Records Building Project (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved initiation of contract negotiations with DRG Architects for Precinct 4 EMS Service Center (Yes 3, No 2)
• Approved $15,970.50 budget amendment for Samsara software (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved consent agenda (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved payment of bills (Yes 5, No 0)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes 5, No 0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved the FY 2026 Alamo Regional Transit Interlocal Agreement unanimously. It also approved several other items, including EMS PRN pay rate changes (4-1), a new GL code for donation expenses, and the canvass of the November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election. All remaining agenda items, such as the consent agenda, Treasurer's report, and bill payments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 Alamo Regional Transit Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved amendment of EMS PRN pay rates (4-1)
• Approved establishment of GL code 175-635-5175-EMC for $1,500 donation expenses (5-0)
• Approved canvass of November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election (5-0)
• Approved addition of labor and material items for Georgia Cane spraying to Antex contract (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the 2026 holiday schedule and election preparations for the March 2026 primary. The body will also consider grant applications for indigent defense and an agreement for a regional public defender for capital cases.

• Receipt of architectural qualifications for the PCT.4 EMS station
• TIDC FY 2026 Formula Grant Program Request for Applications
• FY 2026/2027 Interlocal Agreement for Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases
• Joint Resolution for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election
• 2026 Karnes County Holiday Schedule

The Karnes County Commissioners Court unanimously approved multiple agenda items, including the Texas Indigent Defense Commission FY 2026 grant, an interlocal agreement for a regional public defender for capital cases, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a joint resolution for the March 3, 2026 primary election. The court also approved the list of additional eligible election workers, the consent agenda, the treasurer’s report, and payment of bills to the Texas Judicial Academy and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Approved Texas Indigent Defense Commission FY 2026 grant (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2026/2027 interlocal agreement for regional public defender (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Karnes County holiday schedule (5‑0)
• Approved joint resolution for March 3, 2026 primary election (5‑0)
• Approved list of additional eligible election workers (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved treasurer’s report (5‑0)
• Approved payment of bills to Texas Judicial Academy and Texas Dept. of State Health Services (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss expanding the county jail capacity by 94 beds and awarding several service contracts. The body will also review updates to the county purchasing policy and EMS pay rates.

• Proposed jail expansion to add 94 beds, not to exceed 144 bed capacity
• Three-year contract for inmate commissary services with Correct Commissary LLC
• Contractual agreement with CentralSquare Solutions for CAD, MCT, RMS, and JMS systems
• Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering services by ECS Southwest, LLP for jail repairs
• Proposed utility easement for the City of Kenedy near the EMS Administration/Training Center/EOC

The Commissioners Court approved several contracts and policy updates, including a utility easement for the City of Kenedy, a three‑year inmate commissary contract with Correct Commissary LLC, and a contract with CentralSquare Solutions for CAD and jail management systems. They also approved a jail expansion to add up to 94 beds and adjustments to starting salaries for certain county employees. All motions passed unanimously except the EMS PRN pay‑rate amendment, which was rejected.

• Updated Karnes County Purchasing Policy approved (5-0)
• Utility easement to City of Kenedy approved (5-0)
• Three‑year inmate commissary contract with Correct Commissary LLC approved (5-0)
• Contract with CentralSquare Solutions for CAD, MCT, RMS, JMS approved (5-0)
• ECS Southwest LLP engineering services contract approved, including $1,200 for utility locator (5-0)
• RFQs for replacing air‑conditioning units at Sheriff's Office and Jail approved (5-0)
• Jail expansion to add up to 94 beds approved (5-0)
• Modification of starting salaries for maintenance and related positions approved (3-2)

General

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting on September 30, 2025, to discuss transferring funds from the General fund to a specific fund and reviewing the county's purchasing policy.

• Transfer funds from General fund 100 to Fund 196 (SB22) to include fringe benefits
• Establish a committee to review Karnes County Purchasing Policy
• Declare 37 PC/Towers, 19 Monitors, and other tech items as surplus for auction

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved moving money from three line items to Fund 196 (SB22), including fringe benefits. A motion to create a committee to review the county purchasing policy was rejected by a 2‑3 vote. The court also unanimously approved declaring various technology items surplus for recycling or auction. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved transfer of funds from line items 100-475-1030, 100-475-1039, 100-475-1060 to Fund 196 (SB22) – Yes 5, No 0
• Rejected establishment of committee to review purchasing policy – Yes 2, No 3
• Approved declaration of tech items (37 PCs, 19 monitors, 8 printers, 5 typewriters, 1 TV, 2 large copiers, 4 desktop scanners, 2 overhead projectors, 4 fax machines, 1 portable sign maker, 6 boxes peripherals) as surplus for recycling or auction – Yes 5, No 0
• Adjourned meeting – Yes 5, No 0

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss awarding multiple contracts for bulk paving oil, road materials, and fuel. The body is also considering a professional services amendment for the Karnes County Courthouse Restoration and updates to the county purchasing policy.

• Contract for Jeff Chapman and Chapman Law Firm for construction contract review not to exceed $5,000
• Employee overtime payouts not to exceed $10,000
• Bulk material contracts for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, CK Newberry, Colorado Materials, Brauntex, Vulcan, CEMEX, and Dynasty Enterprises
• Update to the Karnes County Purchasing Policy due to laws effective 09-01-2025
• Resolution approving a building contractor for the HOME Program

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved FY 2025 budget amendments and a series of contract awards, policy updates, and a consent agenda. It denied the request to retain outside counsel Jeff Chapman for up to $5,000. All actions were taken with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved resolution for HOME Program building contractor (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved overtime payout limit of $10,000 for all employees (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved appointment of primary and alternate representatives to AACOG REPAC (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved disposal of listed surplus items (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement for courthouse restoration (Yes 5, No 0)
• Denied retention of attorney Jeff Chapman ($5,000 limit) (Yes 0, No 1 Judge Wade Hedtke)
• Approved contract award to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for bulk paving oil (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (Yes 5, No 0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the selection of DRG Architects LLC for a new Precinct 4 Service Center and a request for qualifications for a new Precinct 4 EMS station. The body will also consider contract extensions for roadway and drainage construction and the hiring of outside legal counsel.

• Selection of DRG Architects LLC for a new Precinct 4 Service Center Building in Runge, Texas
• Proposal to issue RFQ for design and construction of a new Precinct 4 EMS Station in Runge, Texas
• Retention of attorney Jeff Chapman and Chapman Law Firm for contract review not to exceed $15,000.00
• Extension of construction contracts with ABN Construction, CK Newberry, BRM Trucking & Construction, and S & D Reyes Brothers Trucking
• Proposal to combine polling locations for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendments Special Election

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the adoption of the 2025 tax rates and the setting of base salaries for elected officials.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget
• Setting base salaries for elected officials (Judge: $80,000; Sheriff: $90,000)
• Adoption of 2025 Overall Tax Rate
• Adoption of 2025 General Fund Maintenance & Operating Tax Rate
• Adoption of 2025 Road & Bridge Special Maintenance & Operating Tax Rate

The Commissioners Court approved base salaries for elected officials for FY2025‑2025, adopted the FY2026 budget with a $108,380 amendment for Alamo region transport, and adopted both the 2025 General Fund Maintenance & Operating tax rate of $0.205903 per $100 valuation and the 2025 Road & Bridge special tax rate. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The court also acknowledged the overall 2025 tax rate and confirmed zero debt obligations for 2025.

• Approved FY2025‑2025 elected officials' base salaries (5‑0)
• Adopted FY2026 budget with $108,380 amendment for Alamo region transport (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 General Fund M&O tax rate of $0.205903 per $100 valuation (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 Road & Bridge Special Maintenance & Operating tax rate (5‑0)
• Acknowledged adoption of 2025 overall tax rate (no vote)
• Acknowledged zero debt obligations for 2025 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Karnes County EMS Administration & Training Center. The body will also consider several law enforcement agreements, including a program with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and updated wrecker service regulations.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment for the Karnes County EMS Administration & Training Center
• Memorandum of Agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Warrant Service Officer Program 287g)
• Authorization for the Sheriff to regulate on-call wrecker services and allowable charges
• Retention of attorney Jeff Chapman and the Chapman Law Firm for construction contract review
• Interlocal agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Services (PSAP)

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for 9‑1‑1 public‑safety answering point services (5‑0‑0). It also approved multiple surplus declarations, including a fish aquarium, various cell phones, and a 1984 Bobcat (each 5‑0‑0). A Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the EMS Administration & Training Center passed with a 4‑1‑0 vote. The Sheriff was authorized to regulate on‑call wrecker services by a 3‑2‑0 vote.

• Approved interlocal 9-1-1 PSAP agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved fish aquarium surplus sale (5-0-0)
• Approved cell phones surplus and disposal (5-0-0)
• Approved GMP amendment for EMS Center (4-1-0)
• Approved transfer of 1984 Bobcat to surplus (5-0-0)
• Approved Sheriff regulation of on-call wrecker services (3-2-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss various administrative actions, including budget amendments and the sale of surplus equipment. The body is also deciding on road closures and the order of election for the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election.

• GMP proposal from Weaver & Jacobs Constructors for EMS Administration & Training Center project
• Closing and vacating portions of Adam Lorenz Bridge Road and County Road 381
• Bank Depository extension agreement with Falls City National Bank through July 31, 2027
• Budget amendment to move $15,000 from Chief Deputy to Deputy Clerks
• Reinstating a 'Burn Ban' for Karnes County

The Commissioners Court approved the guaranteed maximum price proposal for the EMS Administration & Training Center project, allowing the County Judge to negotiate the final contract. A $15,000 budget amendment moving funds between general ledger accounts was also approved. The Court adopted the 2025 Investment Policy and appointed the County Auditor as Investment Officer. Several items were approved as surplus for public auction, and a memorandum of understanding with Kenedy ISD for two school resource officers was adopted.

• Approved GMP proposal for EMS Administration & Training Center project, permitting Judge to negotiate (Yes 4, No 1)
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment moving funds between GL accounts (Yes 5, No 0)
• Adopted 2025 Investment Policy & appointed County Auditor as Investment Officer (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved Kenedy ISD MOU for two School Resource Officers (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved Bank Depository extension agreement with Falls City National Bank (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved declaration of unused electronic equipment as surplus for public auction (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved surplus designation for a 2013 Chevy Silverado maintenance truck (Yes 5, No 0)
• Tabled consignment agreement with Alamo Auctioneers to next meeting

General

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special budget workshop. The body will discuss and take action on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Budget workshop for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Action on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

General

The Commissioners Court will convene for a special meeting and budget workshop. The body will discuss and take action on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Budget workshop for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Action on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025

General

The Commissioners Court is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The body will consider the proposed tax rate for tax year 2025 and the publication of salaries and expenses for elected officials.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Proposed Tax Rate for Tax year 2025
• Proposed salaries, expenses, or allowances for elected county or precinct officials

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the agenda items, set the 2025 tax rate at 0.241058%, and adopted the FY 2024 budget with corrections. A motion to add six EMS training staff members failed. The court scheduled a special budget workshop for August 6 and set the next regular meeting for August 12.

• Approved agenda items as presented (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 tax rate of 0.241058% with no new revenue (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 budget with corrections (unanimous)
• Motion to add six EMS training staff members failed (unanimous)
• Scheduled special budget workshop for August 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
• Set next regular meeting for August 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the restoration of the Historical Courthouse and various county infrastructure projects. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and budget amendments for equipment repairs.

• Authorization of up to $480,000 for Historical Courthouse restoration construction drawings
• Contract for site clean-up at 106 E. Front St., Runge, Texas not to exceed $84,300
• Fiscal Year 2025 audit professional services for Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. not to exceed $38,000
• Budget amendment to transfer $65,000 for a motorgrader engine replacement
• Closing and vacating portions of Adam Lorenz Bridge Road and CR 381

The Commissioners Court approved several contracts and budget items, including authorizing $480,000 for construction drawings for the historic courthouse restoration. It also approved fees for civil services, an audit contract, a site‑clean‑up contract, a road abandonment, and a $65,000 budget transfer. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved resolution designating authorized signatories for GLO Community Development Block Grant‑Mitigation contract #22-130-085-F 183 (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved closing, abandoning and vacating portions of Adam Lorenz Bridge Road and CR 381 (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved setting civil service fees: $125 for civil process, $200 for writs (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved engagement of Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates for FY2025 audit, fee up to $38,000 (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved authorizing FPC to develop construction drawings for Historical Courthouse restoration, up to $480,000 (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved award to SD Reyes for site clean‑up at 106 E. Front St., Runge, TX, up to $84,300 (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $65,000 from fuel to heavy equipment repairs (Yes 4‑0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (Yes 4‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several budget transfers and the certification of $2,197,900.00 in new funds from the Texas General Land Office. The body will also consider a proposal for a new Precinct 4 Service Center Facility in Runge, Texas.

• Certification of $2,197,900.00 in new funds from Texas General Land Office (24-065-115-E928)
• Proposal to issue RFQ for design and construction of a new Precinct 4 Service Center Facility in Runge, Texas
• Budget amendment for Falls City Public Library to transfer $2,000.00 for books and program prizes
• Transfer of $10,000.00 for electrical and air conditioning repairs
• Transfer of $11,346.00 from Contract Elections Funds to Election Expenses

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved receipt of $2,197,900 from the Texas General Land Office and created a new bank account for those funds. It also approved a $2,000 budget amendment for the Falls City Public Library and several other transfers, policy updates, and a request for qualifications for a new precinct service center. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved $2,197,900 grant receipt and new bank account (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 library budget amendment (4-1)
• Approved $10,000 transfer for electrical/air‑cond repairs (5-0)
• Approved $11,346 transfer for election expenses (5-0)
• Approved update to employee Step Program for 3% cost‑of‑living increase (5-0)
• Approved application for 2025 HAVA Election Security Grant (5-0)
• Approved RFQ for design and construction of new Precinct 4 Service Center in Runge (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will decide on several EMS-related expenditures and infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss the establishment and membership of a Salary Grievance Committee.

• Payment of $153,467.00 to Frazer LTD for the remount of Medic 920
• Approval of construction documents and Weaver and Jacobs Constructors as CMAR for the Karnes County EMS Administration/Training Center
• Emergency replacement or repair of a county jail dishwasher costing between $6,204.21 and $11,911.92
• Establishment and selection of members for a Salary Grievance Committee
• TxDOT permit request for temporary traffic control devices on SH 72 for the CR 331 Capital Road Improvement Project

The court approved a county employee health‑benefits incentive program, a juvenile‑probation transport order, and established a Salary Grievance Committee. It also authorized a $153,467 payment to Frazer LTD for ambulance work, declared an old ambulance chassis surplus, and moved forward with the EMS Administration/Training Center construction documents. Additional approvals included an emergency dishwasher replacement for the jail and a TxDOT permit for temporary traffic control on SH 72.

• Approve county employee health‑benefits incentive program (Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approve order for transporting juveniles for Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Dept. (Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Establish Salary Grievance Committee pursuant to Local Government Code 152.014 (Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approve payment of $153,467 to Frazer LTD for ambulance remount (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Declare old ambulance chassis (VIN IFDUF4GTOKDA 11854) surplus and allow trade‑in (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approve 100% construction documents for Karnes County EMS Administration/Training Center and select CMAR (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 1)
• Approve emergency replacement of jail dishwasher, purchasing new unit for $11,911.92 (Yes 4, No 1, Abstained 0)
• Approve TxDOT permit for temporary traffic control devices on SH 72 for CR 331 closure (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss property acquisitions, jail facility repairs, and employee benefits. The body will also review several grant awards for constable offices and the sale of county-owned properties at public auction.

• Proposed $55,000 purchase of property in Gillett for EMS expansion project
• Proposed $29,767.00 emergency replacement of an 8.5 ton RTU in the county jail
• Proposed $15,263.08 payment to BEARCOM for past due FY24 invoices
• Three separate 2025 NRA Grants of $579.00 each for shotguns for Constable Precincts #1, #2, and #3
• Discussion on obtaining outside legal counsel for environmental concerns regarding the Conquista Project

The Commissioners Court voted to sell twelve county‑owned properties at public auction with a minimum price of 25% of the 2025 appraised value. Commissioners also appointed Commissioner David Wiatrek to oversee the auction process. Additional approvals included an emergency RTU replacement, a $55,000 EMS expansion purchase in Gillett, payment to BEARCOM, renewal of FY 2026 employee benefits, and the Treasurer’s Report.

• Approved sale of 12 county properties at auction (4‑1)
• Appointed Commissioner David Wiatrek to handle property auction (5‑0)
• Approved emergency RTU replacement costing $29,767.00 (5‑0)
• Approved payment to BEARCOM of $13,163.08 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Gillett EMS property for $55,000 (4‑0‑1)
• Approved FY 2026 employee benefits renewal (5‑0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report as presented (5‑0)
• Approved amended bill list excluding $183.40 bill (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss funding for regional transportation and the payment of past-due invoices. The body will also consider the disposition of surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles and a department update from Road & Bridge.

• Funding for FY 25 transportation services via Alamo Regional Transit/Alamo Area Council of Governments for $56,317.00
• Payment to Motorola Solutions for FY 23 past due invoices in the amount of $6,017.33
• Declaration of Karnes County Sheriffs Office vehicles as surplus for sale or disposition
• Transfer of a 2014 Chevy Pick-up from the Sheriff's office to County Maintenance Department
• Budget Amendment BA 2025-08

The court approved $56,317 to fund FY 2025 transportation services offered by Alamo Regional Transit and the Alamo Area Council of Governments. It also approved a $6,017.33 payment to Motorola Solutions for past‑due invoices, declared sheriff’s office vehicles surplus, and transferred a 2014 Chevrolet pick‑up to the County Maintenance Department. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $56,317 transportation funding (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved $6,017.33 payment to Motorola Solutions (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Declared sheriff’s office vehicles surplus for sale (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Transferred 2014 Chevy Pick‑up VIN# 1GCRCPECIFZ167529 to County Maintenance (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved consent agenda (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Approved payment of bills (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss lifting the current burn ban, negotiate a bank depository extension, and approve a tax collection software contract. The court will also acknowledge donations and proclamations.

• Lifting/Removing current 'Burn Ban' in effect for Karnes County
• Negotiating a 2-year extension with Falls City National Bank for bank depository bid
• Approving Annual fee for Tax Collection Software Contract with Pritchard & Abbott, Inc
• Receipt of donation made to Karnes County EMS in the amount of $500
• Line item transfer in the amount of $20,000 from Vehicles to Vehicle Equipment

The Commissioners Court voted 5-0 to lift the county burn ban. It also approved a two‑year extension with Falls City National Bank, auctioned KCSO vehicles beyond repair, and transferred $20,000 for vehicle equipment. Additional approvals included appointing Tammy Braudaway for tax‑rate calculations, a tax‑collection software contract fee of $55,935 (2025‑26) and $58,935 (2026‑27), and a permit for a culvert at CR 175 and FM 626.

• Lifted Karnes County burn ban (5-0)
• Approved 2‑year extension with Falls City National Bank (5-0)
• Approved auction of KCSO vehicles beyond repair (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 line‑item transfer for vehicle equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Tammy Braudaway to calculate tax rates (5-0)
• Approved tax‑collection software fee $55,935 (2025‑26) and $58,935 (2026‑27) (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Wiatrek to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board (5-0)
• Approved permit for culvert at CR 175 and FM 626 (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss the appointment of Jamie Leal as County Clerk following the retirement of Carol Swize. The body will also consider contracts for Sheriff's Office investigative tools and a security upgrade for the 200 E. Calvert Annex.

• Appointment of Jamie Leal as County Clerk for the term ending December 31, 2026
• Contract for Thomas Reuters (CLEAR) and ERAD investigative tools for the Sheriff's Office
• $18,097.17 estimate for storefront frame and glass installation at 200 E. Calvert Annex
• Pipeline abandonment request from Repsol Services Company for a 3" fiberspar line under CR 125
• Review of county election precincts for compliance with Sec. 42.031 TEC

The Commissioners Court appointed Jamie Leal to fill the County Clerk vacancy and approved several contracts and projects, including a $18,097.17 storefront frame award. They also designated office furniture for donation to Thriving Hearts Crisis Center. All motions were adopted by vote, with most unanimous.

• Approved Thomas Reuters CLEAR contract for Sheriff's Office (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved ERAD data‑collection tool contract for Sheriff's Office (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved Repsol Services pipeline abandonment request (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved donation of 8 office chairs and 1 desk to Thriving Hearts Crisis Center (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved $18,097.17 storefront frame award at 200 E. Calvert Annex (Yes 3, No 2, Abstain 0)
• Appointed Jamie Leal as County Clerk to serve remainder of term (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved consent agenda items (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Adjourned the meeting (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss construction estimates for a new EMS Administration & Training Center and a proposed JP4 Service Center site. The body will also consider permits for drainage and paving projects and the 2026 Body Worn Camera Program.

• Initial CMAR cost estimate and 100% design drawings for EMS Administration & Training Center
• Environmental Study for proposed JP4 Service Center at 106 Front E Street, Runge, Texas
• TxDOT permits for drainage and paving improvements at CR 254, FM 2724, CR 264, and FM 887
• PY 2026 Body Worn Camera Program #5415301
• Resolution adopting U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for building construction

The Commissioners Court approved the initial construction‑manager‑at‑risk estimate and 100% design drawings for the EMS Administration & Training Center project. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Additional items approved included surplus electronics recycling, a prevailing‑wage resolution, and a body‑worn camera program.

• Approve surplus electronics declared as surplus and recycled by VH Techworks (5-0)
• Approve initial CMAR estimate and 100% design for EMS Administration & Training Center (5-0)
• Approve prevailing‑wage resolution for building construction per Davis‑Bacon Act (5-0)
• Approve PY 2026 Body Worn Camera Program #5415301 (5-0)
• Approve TxDOT permit request for County Drainage and Paving Project improvements (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda (5-0)
• Approve Treasurer’s report (5-0)
• Approve payment of bills (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss proposed transportation services, reinstate a 'Burn Ban', approve a sales tax refund, and address road and drainage projects. The meeting also includes proclamations and consent agenda items.

• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Reinstating 'Burn Ban' for Karnes County
• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Payment of sales tax overpayment ($215,246.56)
• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Proposed Karnes County transportation route services
• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: County Drainage and Paving Project at CR 254, FM 2724, CR 264 and FM 887
• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Plat for subdivision of property on CR 128

The court unanimously approved reinstating the county burn ban and authorized payment of a $215,246.56 sales‑tax overpayment, reducing the amount to $210,941.63. It also approved the Operation Lonestar FY‑2026 resolution, a subdivision plat for Atlas Oil Company on CR 128, the consent agenda, and payment of bills, then adjourned.

• Reinstated county burn ban (5-0)
• Approved payment of sales‑tax overpayment, reduced to $210,941.63 (5-0)
• Approved Operation Lonestar FY‑2026 Resolution #5371101 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for Atlas Oil Company on CR 128 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a roof overlay bid for 210 W. Calvert and the creation of a $36,000 Sheriff Medical provider position. The body will also consider a HOME Grant contractor award and updates to county employment background check procedures.

• Bid for roof overlay at 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City
• Creation of Sheriff Medical provider position funded at $36,000.00
• Award of contractor bid for TDHCA Contract #1003578 (HOME Grant)
• Line-item transfer of $5,681.79 for an EMS department ambulance generator
• Extension of completion date to March 28, 2025, for CR 182 Drainage and Paving Project

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a contract with VTX Communications for a BOOT II Grant to enhance broadband connectivity. The body will also review the FY24 annual audit and procurement policies for a GLO Community Development Block Grant.

• Contract signing with VTX Communications for a $51,073,236.00 BOOT II Grant for broadband
• Approval of FY24 Annual Independent Audit by Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P. C.
• Receipt of $1,500.00 donation from Karnes Electric Cooperative to Karnes County EMS
• Adoption of procurement and financial policies for GLO CDBG-MIT Infrastructure Contract 24-065-115-E928
• Bid review from A-lert Roofing for roof overlay at 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss appointing a board member for Emergency Services District #1, approving body camera contracts, and amending grants for the Community Development Block Grant program. The court will also consider a construction agreement for the EMS Administration & Training Center and an environmental assessment for a property in Runge.

• Appoint Danny Denson to Emergency Services District #1 Board
• Approve Motorola contract for 39 body cameras and 29 in-car camera systems
• Amend Engineering Services contract for CDBG-MIT program
• Approve Standard Form of Agreement for EMS Administration & Training Center project
• Environmental assessment for 106 East Front Street, Runge

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a resolution opposing the elimination of countywide polling places, electronic pollbooks, and electronic ballot marking devices. The body will also consider the appointment of a County Extension Agent and review personnel policy compliance.

• Resolution opposing elimination of Countywide polling place program, Electronic Pollbooks, and Electronic Ballot Marking Devices
• Candidate finalist (Alyssa Lyssy) for County Extension Agent for Ag/Natural Resources
• 2025 Karnes County Resolution for payment of "Non commissioners Court" claims
• Budget Amendments BA 2025-03 and BA 2025-04
• Executive sessions regarding personnel policy compliance and the County Road & Bridge Engineer

Commissioners Court

The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss staffing increases for the Sheriff's Office and a corresponding budget adjustment. The body will also consider whether to lift the current county burn ban.

• Proposed addition of two School Resource Officers, four jailers, and one Dispatcher
• Discussion of Karnes County Sheriff's office budget adjustment
• Decision on lifting or removing the current burn ban
• Acknowledgement of a $10,000 donation to Runge Public Library from L.B. Hailey Family Limited Partnership
• Acknowledgement of official bonds and oaths for several county officials