Lamar County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed burn ban for unincorporated areas due to hot, dry weather. They will receive updates on courthouse repairs, consider a revised service agreement with Optimum Enterprise for internet service, review line‑item budget transfers, and approve payment of claims, payroll and other bills.

• Consider issuing a burn ban for outdoor burning in unincorporated county areas (Section 352.081, Texas Local Government Code)
• Update and status on repairs to the courthouse and other county property
• Approve revised service agreement with Optimum Enterprise, the county’s Internet Service Provider
• Review line‑item transfers for various county offices
• Approve payment of claims, payroll and other bills

The court unanimously approved the Smallwood Construction estimate to repair the District Clerk’s office. It also approved payment of all claims, payroll and other bills presented by the auditor. The court authorized purchase of $20 Walmart gift cards for employees in lieu of a Christmas party. Finally, it approved a revised service agreement with Optimum Enterprise, changing the governing law to Texas.

• Approved Smallwood Construction quote for District Clerk’s office repairs (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll and other bills from Auditor’s office (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of $20 Walmart gift cards for employees as alternative to Christmas party (unanimous)
• Approved revised service agreement with Optimum Enterprise, changing governing law to Texas (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Election Commission will hold a meeting on December 11, 2025, to discuss personnel matters and potentially take action during an executive session.

• Executive session for personnel discussion and potential action
• Discussion regarding executive session procedures
• Meeting location: Jury Room, Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main Street

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider the reappointment of Steve Earley to the Lakes Regional Community Center Board of Trustees. The body will also review bids for diesel and unleaded gasoline, as well as road materials. Additionally, the court will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and courthouse repairs.

• Reappointment of Steve Earley to the Board of Trustees of Lakes Regional Community Center (Resolution No. R2025-018)
• Bids for the purchase of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel
• Bids for the purchase of road materials
• Review of County Auditor’s monthly financial report for the period ending October 2025
• Determination of the 2026 regular term meeting day and holiday schedule

The Commissioners Court unanimously reappointed Steve Earley to the Lakes Regional Community Center Board for a two‑year term. It adopted an order setting regular meetings for the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and approved a modified meeting calendar for 2026. The Court also approved numerous procurement bids, line‑item transfers, and payment of claims.

• Reappointed Steve Earley to Lakes Regional Community Center Board (2‑year term) – approved (unanimous)
• Adopted order to meet on the second and fourth Monday each month at 9:00 a.m. – approved (unanimous)
• Approved modified meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026 – approved (unanimous)
• Accepted Bobby Smallwood Construction bid to repair courthouse entrance doors for $15,990.00 – approved (unanimous)
• Accepted multiple road‑material bids (culverts, rock, asphalt, rock hauling, emulsion, dirt, road stabilizer) – approved (unanimous)
• Accepted bids from Petroleum Traders, Offen Petroleum and Global Montello Group for unleaded gasoline and diesel – approved (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various county offices – approved (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll and other bills as submitted by the Auditor’s office – approved (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider a series of lease renewals for office space in the county building at 2673 North Main, including the SAFE‑T Crisis Center and Texas Crime Stoppers. Commissioners will also discuss a road‑use agreement for Precinct 1 and approve final plats for the Pattonville 37 Addition and Meadow Lake Estates subdivisions. A key item is Resolution R2025‑016, which would commit county funds to a TxDOT project to replace the bridge on County Road 15500 at Big Sandy Creek and to perform five equivalent‑match projects. Additional actions include selling surplus equipment to Fannin County for $12,500, approving a Lexis Nexis contract for the county attorney’s office, and authorizing various financial and administrative items.

• Approve one‑year lease for SAFE‑T Crisis Center offices (including office behind front glass window and office #206) at 2673 North Main, Jan 1–Dec 31 2026
• Approve one‑year lease for Texas Crime Stoppers office #205 at 2673 North Main, Jan 1–Dec 31 2026
• Approve Resolution R2025‑016 to fund TxDOT bridge replacement on County Road 15500 at Big Sandy Creek and to perform five Equivalent Match Projects
• Sell surplus equipment to Fannin County Precinct 3 for $12,500
• Approve contract with Lexis Nexis for the county attorney’s office

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved several lease agreements, an inter‑local emergency agreement with Fannin County, and a resolution to fund the TxDOT bridge replacement at Big Sandy Creek. It also rescinded the outdoor burning restriction, authorized the sale of surplus equipment to Fannin County for $12,500, and approved a contract with Lexis Nexis for the county attorney’s office.

• Approved one‑year lease renewal for SAFE‑T Crisis Center offices 1 & 206 (2026) – unanimous
• Approved Inter‑Local Agreement with Fannin County Precinct 3 for emergency equipment and manpower – unanimous
• Approved Resolution R2025‑016 to fund TxDOT bridge replacement at Big Sandy Creek – unanimous
• Approved rescinding of the outdoor burning restriction (Burn Ban) – unanimous
• Approved sale of surplus items to Fannin County for $12,500 – unanimous
• Approved lease/MOU for Texas Crime Stoppers office #205 (2026) – unanimous
• Approved final plat for Pattonville 37 Addition – unanimous
• Approved contract with Lexis Nexis for the county attorney’s office – unanimous

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially take action on burn ban restrictions. The body will also consider a lease agreement for a copier for the Veterans Service Office.

• Burn ban restrictions
• Copier lease agreement with Function 4 for the Veterans Service Office

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss issuing a burn ban for unincorporated areas due to dry conditions. The body is also considering final plats for Cedar Meadow Estates and Meadow Lake Estates, as well as canvassing votes for the November 4 special election.

• Proposed burn ban for unincorporated portions of the county
• Final plat approval for Cedar Meadow Estates (Precinct 2) and Meadow Lake Estates (Precinct 3)
• One-year renewal of Space License Agreement for American National Red Cross at 2673 North Main
• Subscription agreement with The Fire Home, Inc. for volunteer fire department dispatch
• Special budget adoption for $20,855 in road damage funds from Oncor Electric Delivery Company

The court unanimously adopted a 30‑day outdoor burn ban due to dry conditions. It also approved a series of community actions, including a Tree of Angels week proclamation, a lease renewal for the American Red Cross, a new fire‑dispatch contract with The Fire Horn, and the final plat for Cedar Meadow Estates. Additional approvals covered appointing Don Biard to the Appraisal District board, allowing Turning Point USA to use the courtroom, and confirming the bond for Constable Tyler Anderson.

• Adopted Tree of Angels week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease renewal for American Red Cross office space (unanimous)
• Approved subscription agreement with The Fire Horn, Inc. for fire dispatch (unanimous)
• Approved 30‑day outdoor burn ban effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Cedar Meadow Estates (unanimous)
• Allocated 972 votes to appoint Don Biard to Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved use of courthouse courtroom by Turning Point USA on Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Official Bond and Oath for Constable Precinct 4, Tyler Anderson (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting on Oct. 29, 2025. The court will receive a letter from Stephanie Lee, Chief Appraiser of the Lamar County Appraisal District, and consider a written resolution to nominate board member(s) for the district, which has an open board election this year. The meeting also includes the customary pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

• Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag
• Receive letter from Stephanie Lee, Chief Appraiser, about open board election for the Lamar County Appraisal District
• Consider written resolution to nominate board member(s) for the Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Adjourn

The Commissioners' Court adopted a resolution nominating Don Biard to the Lamar County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The motion was moved by Commissioner Lonnie Layton, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Anderson, and approved unanimously (3-0). The Court also voted to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Nominate Don Biard to Appraisal District Board – Approved (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting – Approved (3-0)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider several actions, including appointing Amanda Jackson to the County Child Welfare Board and approving inter‑local agreements for an auto‑theft task force and a motor‑grader loan to Red River County. An executive session will be held to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Star Anchor. Additional items include updates to the AirMedCare contract, a burn‑ban proposal, and routine property and payroll matters.

• Appointment of Amanda Jackson to the Lamar County Child Welfare Board
• Executive session discussion of Project Star Anchor economic development negotiations
• Inter‑local agreement with the City of Paris for the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (Resolution No. R2025-014)
• Inter‑local agreement providing a motor grader and operator to Red River County Precinct 1 for County Road 1220
• Proposal to issue a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Lamar County

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved several actions, including appointing Amanda Jackson to the Child Welfare Board and entering an inter‑local agreement with the City of Paris for a joint auto‑theft task force. It also approved a road‑maintenance agreement with Red River County, updated the Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation program, and adopted the AirMedCare contract for 2025‑2026. Additional routine items such as payment of claims, payroll, and approval of prior meeting minutes were also approved.

• Appointed Amanda Jackson to the Lamar County Child Welfare Board (unanimous)
• Approved inter‑local agreement with Red River County to provide a motor grader for CR 1220 (unanimous)
• Entered and exited an executive session for Project Star Anchor (unanimous)
• Approved AirMedCare agreement for fiscal year 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved update to the Nationwide 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025‑014 inter‑local agreement with City of Paris for Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2024 and October 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider retaining attorney Will Biard for an agreement between the City of Paris and Lamar County. The body will also review courthouse repairs and approve several grant certifications and resolutions.

• Retention of attorney Will Biard for a potential Interlocal Agreement with the City of Paris
• Request for The Paris Downtown Association to use courthouse parking lots for the 16th Annual Evening Christmas Parade on December 6, 2025
• Resolution No. R2025-012 to certify a grant to Lamar County Human Resources Council, Inc. (LCHRC)
• Resolution No. R2025-013 regarding the Indigent Defense Formula Grant Program
• Bids for the purchase of unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, and road materials

The Commissioners’ Court approved a $14,000 grant to the Lamar County Human Resources Council for home‑delivered meals. It also retained attorney Will Biard with a $5,000 cap for an interlocal agreement, hired a full‑time veteran services officer, and authorized several community and procurement actions. Additional approvals included use of courthouse parking for the Christmas parade, courtroom use by Turning Point USA, and bids for fuel and road materials.

• Approved $14,000 grant to Lamar County Human Resources Council (unanimous)
• Retained attorney Will Biard with $5,000 cap for interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized full‑time position for Veterans Service Officer Amber Cutshall (unanimous)
• Allowed Paris Downtown Association to use courthouse parking for Christmas parade (unanimous)
• Permitted Turning Point USA to use county courtroom on Oct 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for purchase of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for purchase of road materials (unanimous)
• Designated County Judge as official for Indigent Defense Grant Program (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will review proposals for a roof replacement project at the County Clerk annex. The body will also consider an agreement with LeadsOnline and the renewal of AirMedCare memberships for employees and officials.

• Roof replacement proposals from Western Specialty Contractor, S&S Roofing, and North Texas Fab
• Agreement between LeadsOnline and Lamar County
• Certification and special budget for $151,715.00 in HOME Grant funds
• Certification and special budget for $6,316.79 in interest income for the Attorneys Office
• Certification and special budget for $12,868.56 in interest income for the Sheriff's Office

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a $499,996 roof replacement for the County Clerk annex. It also approved an agreement with LeadsOnline authorizing the Sheriff to sign related documents. The consent agenda items, including special budgets for a HOME grant and interest income allocations, were adopted. Additional actions included receiving the August 2025 financial report, approving line‑item transfers, paying claims and payroll, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved $499,996 roof replacement project for County Clerk annex (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with LeadsOnline and authorized Sheriff to sign (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5‑10, adopting special budgets for HOME grant $151,715 and interest income $6,316.79 and $12,868.56 (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of County Auditor’s August 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various offices (first motion, unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)
• Approved second line‑item transfers for various offices (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a settlement offer from Sandoz regarding Texas opioid litigation. The body is also considering contracts for courthouse annex roofing and waterproofing, as well as a final plat for the Hidden Meadows Addition.

• Settlement offers from Sandoz concerning Texas opioid multi-district litigation
• Roof replacement and waterproofing proposals for the County Clerk annex from S&S Roofing and Western Specialty Contractor
• Final plat approval for Hidden Meadows Addition in Precinct 1
• Donation from Waste Management for materials to maintain CR 33900
• Contract proposal with Capex Resources Group for On-Call Services

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved authorizing requests for proposals and qualifications for administrative and engineering services under the 2024 Disasters Community Development Block Grant. It also approved the Farmers Bank employee appreciation cookout, a contract with Capex Resources for on‑call services, the final plat for Hidden Meadows Addition, a Waste Management donation for County Road 33900, a drone surplus trade‑in, and settlement forms for the opioid litigation. Finally, the Court adopted the consent‑agenda items covering several small‑amount grant certifications and special budgets.

• Approved issuance of RFP and RFQ for 2024 Disasters CDBG‑DR services (unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Bank and Trust employee appreciation cookout on Oct 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Capex Resources Group for on‑call services (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Hidden Meadows Addition, Precinct 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management donation for materials to maintain County Road 33900 (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of existing drone as surplus and trade‑in for new drone (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement participation and release forms; Judge authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 11‑22 covering various grant certifications and special budgets (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss executing a contract with Flock Group, Inc. for an enhanced LPR package. The body will also consider setting the 2026 fees for the Sheriff and Constables. Additionally, the court will review the disposal of obsolete patrol equipment and seized or county-owned vehicles.

• Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for enhanced LPR package under Task Force grant
• Setting of 2026 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees
• Disposal of obsolete patrol car equipment as surplus or salvage
• Sale of seized 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer via AuctioneerExpress.com
• Sale of county-owned 2015 Dodge Journey, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, and two 2021 Ford Explorers

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a contract with Flock Group, Inc. to receive the enhanced LPR package under the current Task Force grant and authorized the sheriff to execute related documents. The Court also set the 2026 sheriffs’ and constables’ fees, designated obsolete patrol car equipment as surplus for disposal, and declared several seized and county‑owned vehicles surplus, authorizing their sale through AuctioneerExpress.com.

• Approved contract with Flock Group, Inc.; sheriff authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 sheriffs’ and constables’ fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved designation of excess obsolete patrol car equipment as surplus for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of listed seized and county‑owned vehicles as surplus and sale via AuctioneerExpress.com (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court was notified that members of Universal Fabricating will host a tour of their facility on September 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The tour will be at 4131 CR 35500 in Sumner, Texas. No action or vote is scheduled for this agenda item. The notice was posted on the county website and courthouse bulletin board on September 4, 2025.

• Tour of Universal Fabricating facility – 4131 CR 35500, Sumner, TX, Sep 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.; no action to be taken

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court approved the execution of a $241,659.34 contract with Kofile Technologies for archival imaging and indexing of official records. It also adopted a proclamation for National 4‑H Week, approved the County Clerk’s records‑management plan, and authorized a County Employee Health Fair. Additional actions included adopting the 2025‑2026 pay schedule, appointing a commissioner to the Juvenile Probation Board, and adopting the 2026 holiday schedule.

• Approved Kofile Technologies archival contract ($241,659.34) (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. P2025-006 recognizing National 4‑H Week (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Annual County Clerk Records Management and Archive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved County Employee Health Fair Event for Oct 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Lamar County Pay Schedule order (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Precinct 1 Commissioner to Juvenile Probation Board (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various offices (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will review healthcare services reports from Paris Regional Health and discuss funding for the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program. The body will also consider contracts for website migration and vehicle leases for the Sheriff's Department.

• Proposed $495,902.51 contribution to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program
• Contract with CivicPlus for website migration, hosting, and ADA compliance
• Authorization of lease vehicles for the Sheriff's Department using SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant funds
• Special budget of $30,000 for road material expenses from CVI Renewables
• Request for Lamar County 4-H to install a hoop house and storage containers at no cost to the county

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved receiving the Paris Regional Health community benefit report, a $785,538 contribution to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program, and a series of contracts and authorizations including parking use for the Festival of Pumpkins, parking signage, a sheriff vehicle lease, a website migration contract with CivicPlus, an electricity supply contract with TXU, and certification of $30,000 new revenue.

• Approved receipt of Paris Regional Health “Community Benefit Report” (unanimous)
• Approved $785,538 contribution to 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program (unanimous)
• Approved use of county parking lot for Festival of Pumpkins vendor staging (unanimous)
• Approved City of Paris to place public parking signs in courthouse lot (unanimous)
• Approved County Judge to sign lease documents for sheriff’s department vehicles (SB 22 grant) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CivicPlus for website migration up to $21,782.01 (unanimous)
• Approved execution of electricity supply contract with TXU effective March 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved certification of $30,000 new revenue from CVI Renewables (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to discuss the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget and a proposed tax increase. The body will consider adopting the budget and setting a tax rate of 0.3063.

• Public hearing on 2025/2026 proposed budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax increase
• Proposed tax rate of 0.3063
• Proposed property tax increase of $1,558,649 (9.2%) over last year
• Identification of $322,888 in tax revenue from new property

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget, then unanimously approved a salary increase for the Chief Deputy Constable Precinct 5 to $66,000. It also adopted the corrected budget, set the property tax rate at 0.3063 (an 8.7% increase), and ratified the resulting $1,558,649 (9.2%) property‑tax increase.

• Approved salary increase for Chief Deputy Constable Precinct 5 to $66,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted the Lamar County FY 2025/26 proposed budget with corrections (unanimous)
• Set property tax rate at 0.3063, an 8.7% increase (unanimous)
• Ratified property‑tax increase of $1,558,649 (9.2% rise) reflected in the budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court approved the building plans for the Emergency Services building at 2805 North Main with a 3‑1 vote. The court also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Approved building plans for 2805 N Main Emergency Services building (3-1)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the settlement participation and release forms for the Sandoz offer in the Texas opioid multi‑district litigation and authorized Judge Brandon Bell to sign the documents. The Court also unanimously approved updates to the TAC Unemployment member designation form, the continuation of the Northeast Health Care Provider Participation District, and a 60‑month electricity contract with TXU at $0.06881 per kWh. Through a consent agenda, the Court adopted special budgets and certifications for new revenue sources and approved payment of claims, payroll and other bills. The meeting minutes were approved and the Court adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Sandoz settlement participation and release forms (unanimous)
• Approved update to TAC Unemployment member designation form (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Northeast Health Care Provider Participation District (unanimous)
• Approved 60‑month TXU electricity contract at $0.06881/kWh (unanimous)
• Adopted special budgets for new revenue sources (juror donations $80, vehicle damage reimbursement $48,716.77, private donation $30,000, tire cleanup $3,600) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll and other bills (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of County Treasurer reports for April‑June 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Court unanimously approved the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and set a public hearing for August 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. It also approved the HOME Investment Partnerships Program application, line‑item budget transfers, and a lease contract for four sheriff’s department vehicles. Additional approvals included the Distinguished Service Award for the Historical Commission, use of a parking lot for the Paris Rodeo parade, and the Veteran Services position for Amber Cutshall.

• Approved proposed 2025‑2026 tax rate and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved HOME Investment Partnerships Program application (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various offices (unanimous)
• Approved lease contract for four Lamar County Sheriff’s Department vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of Distinguished Service Award certificate to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Approved use of county parking lot for Paris Rodeo parade on Aug 9 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Amber Cutshall to Veteran Services position (unanimous)
• Approved IT Department expansion estimate and Antiquities Permit submission (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court voted to approve the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool renewal, which includes a 6.2% increase in medical and prescription coverage for the 2026 plan year. The motion was moved by Commissioner Kevin Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Lonnie Layton, and passed with all three voting commissioners in favor. No other actions were taken; budget workshop discussions and payment approvals were deferred.

• Approved 6.2% increase in TAC insurance rates for 2026 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the Texas County & District Retirement System participation plan for 2025, the salary and allowances order for elected officials for FY 2025‑2026, and the acceptance of fuel supply bids. It also adopted the consent‑agenda items covering new revenue certifications and special budgets, and received the May 2025 financial report.

• Approved certification of 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Training (unanimous)
• Approved Texas County & District Retirement System plan agreement for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Order for Salary and Allowances of Elected Officials FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of all gasoline and diesel fuel bids (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Consent Agenda items 12‑25 (new revenue and special budgets) (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of County Auditor’s May 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll and other bills (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Jackson Oil gasoline and diesel bids (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners’ Court entered an executive session at 9:18 a.m. and left it at 11:15 a.m., both unanimously approved. The Court unanimously approved offering the Lamar County Attorney position to Nick Stallings, effective upon the swearing‑in of Judge Gary Young on July 1 2025. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn. No actions were taken on the budget workshop discussions.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Offered Lamar County Attorney appointment to Nick Stallings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously adopted a resolution designating Grant Works as the disaster recovery management service provider for FEMA, PA, and HMA funding. It also approved Grant Works to manage the HOME program, a culvert installation at Rockford Cemetery, and the use of county parking lots for the July 4 parade staging area. Additional approvals included payment of claims, line‑item budget transfers, and the minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved use of county parking lots as staging area for July 4 parade (unanimous)
• Approved installation of culvert at Rockford Cemetery, materials supplied by cemetery board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-009 designating Grant Works for FEMA disaster recovery services (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Works as administration/project delivery provider for HOME program (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills as submitted by Auditor’s office (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various offices (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, April 28, May 12, and May 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Court held a public hearing on the Star Dairy Solar, LLC project but took no action on the project. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Skidmore, and approved unanimously.

• Public hearing on Star Dairy Solar project – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn meeting – approved (unanimous vote: Skidmore, Layton, Bass, Anderson)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court approved the Participating Agency Agreement for the Texas SAVNS Enhancement Project. It also approved a new service agreement with the Lamar County Water Supply District for the Maintenance Barn, accepted the April 2025 financial report, authorized line‑item transfers, and approved payment of claims and payroll. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Participating Agency Agreement for Texas SAVNS Enhancement Project (4‑0)
• Approved new service agreement with Lamar County Water Supply District for Maintenance Barn (4‑0)
• Approved receipt of County Auditor’s monthly financial report for April 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved line‑item transfers for various offices (4‑0)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the final plat for The Ranches at Harvest Hill, a 322.51‑acre private subdivision in Precinct 1. The Court also approved several other items, including the fire marshal bond, new IT policies, a uniform contract renewal, a quitclaim deed, fuel procurement bids, and payment of claims and payroll. All actions were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat for The Ranches at Harvest Hill (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Official Bond and Oath for Quincy Blount as Fire Marshal (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Computer Use, Email Use, Password Standards, and AI Use policies (4‑0 unanimous)
• Renewed uniform contract with Unifirst Corporation for all precincts (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Quitclaim Deed for property off Cherry Street (4‑0 unanimous)
• Authorized bids for unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (4‑0 unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0 unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a series of items, including the final plat for Summer Cabins Subdivision, a replat for Little Pine Creek Estates, and authorization to issue FEMA‑related RFPs and RFQs. It also adopted the 2025 Budget Calendar, approved an $8,200 air‑conditioning upgrade at the AgriLife building, and approved a facilities extension agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery. Additionally, the court accepted a $1,000 donation, approved a proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day, and rescheduled the July 14 meeting to July 7. The most significant financial action was the approval of a $330,000 Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG grant for road material reimbursements.

• Approved Proclamation No. P2025-004 for Peace Officers Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Summer Cabins Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Little Pine Creek Estates lots 55 & 58 (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of FEMA/PA RFPs and RFQs (unanimous)
• Approved $8,200 air‑conditioning upgrade at AgriLife building (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Extension Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Imperial Woodpecker LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $330,000 Texas Ag CDBG grant for road material reimbursements (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week, the Texas SAVNS Enhancement Project agreement, and a resolution to create the Lamar County Fire Marshall office. The court also appointed Quincy Blount as Fire Marshall, approved a SWAT Night Vision grant application, and adopted an inter‑local agreement with the City of Deport. Additional unanimous approvals included the March 2025 financial report, line‑item transfers, and payment of claims.

• Approved Proclamation No. P2025-005 for National Correctional Officers Week (unanimous)
• Approved Participating Agency Agreement for Texas SAVNS Enhancement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-007 to create the Lamar County Fire Marshall office (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Quincy Blount as Fire Marshall (unanimous)
• Approved grant application 5415201 for Multi‑Jurisdictional SWAT Night Vision Project (unanimous)
• Approved Inter‑local Agreement with City of Deport for construction equipment (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of March 2025 County Auditor’s financial report (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item transfers and payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved several items, including the re‑appointment of Dr. Amanda Green as the local health authority and a resolution honoring Nita Hollje’s retirement. The Court also approved public‑art sketches for the pocket park, two proclamations, the jail’s Certificate of Compliance, a copier lease, and the renewal of the county’s depository contract with Farmers Bank and Trust.

• Approved re‑appointment of Dr. Amanda Green as Local Health Authority (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Nita Hollje’s retirement (unanimous)
• Approved public‑art sketches for pocket park (unanimous)
• Executed Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Executed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Received Texas Commission on Jail Standards Certificate of Compliance (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year renewal of Farmers Bank and Trust depository contract (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for copier with Function 4 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the production company Imperial Woodpecker to use the north end parking lot of the Lamar County Courthouse on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as a basecamp for crew and equipment. The court also unanimously approved adjournment of the special meeting.

• Approved Imperial Woodpecker parking lot use (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the special meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved an order that backs the Northeast Health Care Provider Participation (HCPP) District in joining a state health‑care provider participation program and operating a local provider participation fund. The Court also approved a Certificate of Participation for Commissioners Lonnie Layton and Kevin Anderson, the Treasurer’s official bond and oath, payment of claims and payroll, the minutes from the March 10 meeting, and adjourned the session.

• Approved Order supporting Northeast HCPP district participation (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Participation for Commissioners Lonnie Layton and Kevin Anderson (unanimous)
• Approved Official Bond and Oath for Treasurer Camey Boyer (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the March 10, 2025 Commissioners’ Court meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the March 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)