Victoria County public meetings in 2025
56 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Victoria County Elections Commission will review the applications it has received for the Elections Administrator role and outline next steps, including plans for applicant interviews. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling to order, approving prior minutes, and any new business that may arise. The commission may enter executive session on any agenda item if required by Texas law.
- Discuss applications received for the Elections Administrator position and plan next steps, including interviews
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider approving the award of the Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation project at Victoria Regional Airport, contingent on receiving an additional $1,840,915 FAA grant. The court will also review tax‑abatement applications for First Ammonia Phase I and II, and authorize a professional services agreement for economic development consulting. Additional items include payments for office furniture, a dietitian services contract renewal, and various policy and personnel approvals.
- Award contract to Lauger Companies, Inc. for the airport tower rehabilitation, contingent on $1,840,915 FAA grant
- Receive tax‑abatement applications for First Ammonia Phase I and Phase II at the Navigation District
- Authorize professional services agreement with Ray Perryman for economic development consultation
- Approve payment of $64,155.01 to Coastal Office Solutions Inc. for office furniture for the Animal Services building
- Renew annual dietitian services contract with Stephanie Whitley, RDN, LD for the Juvenile Justice Center
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider approving a $3,900 request to purchase a Conex unit for the Volunteer Fire Department and ratify the sale of a 3,325 square foot tract to TxDOT. The agenda also includes approving bond forfeiture releases, interim payments for Citizens Medical Center, and various personnel and contract changes.
- Approve $3,900 for Victoria County Volunteer Fire Department Conex unit
- Ratify sale of 3,325 sq ft tract to TxDOT for SH 185 expansion
- Approve Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments
- Approve CPS/PHEP Grant contract amendment increasing amount by 28%
- Approve plat exemption requests for Tom Marchbanks, Reyes, and Gisler
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the Dec 1, 2025 meeting and accepted the accounts payable. It ratified the sale of a 3,325‑square‑foot tract on the north‑west line of 5th Street to TxDOT for the State Highway 185 expansion. Additional actions included appointing an interim animal‑services director, approving a $3,900 fire‑department storage unit, and increasing a public‑health grant by 28%.
- Approved Dec 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $331,007.49 regular and $30,029.37 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Ratified sale of 3,325‑sq‑ft tract on 5th Street to TxDOT for Highway 185 expansion (motion adopted)
- Appointed Joe Hernandez as interim director of Victoria County Animal Services, effective Dec 13, 2025 (motion adopted)
- Approved $3,900 assistance to Volunteer Fire Department for a 40‑ft Conex storage unit (motion adopted)
- Approved plat exemption for Tom Marchbanks on J‑2 Ranch Rd. with stipulated conditions (motion adopted)
- Approved 28% increase to CPS/PHEP Grant contract for the Public Health Department (motion adopted)
- Approved Personal Services Agreement with Gulf Bend Center for mental‑health services to HARP clients (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several approvals, including a $13,250 payment to the Mission Valley Volunteer Fire Department for its share of a Texas Forest Service grant to purchase a new large brush truck. The court will also review a $21,612.50 ARPA reimbursement related to the Victoria County Navigation District rail expansion, and an order to create a promotional air‑travel reimbursement program for residents. Additional items include a partnership letter for a Giving Tree, a new paralegal position for the criminal DA’s office, and a vendor change for county purchasing cards.
- Approve $13,250 payment to Mission Valley Volunteer Fire Department for brush truck purchase
- Approve $21,612.50 ARPA reimbursement for Victoria County Navigation District rail expansion
- Create promotional reimbursement program for resident air travel from Victoria Regional Airport (Dec 1 2025–Jan 6 2026)
- Receive partnership letter from the Gabriel Project of the Crossroads for a Giving Tree and donation box in the courthouse
- Create a Paralegal/Intake Coordinator position for the Victoria County Criminal District Attorney's Office
The Commissioners Court adopted several actions, including creating a promotional air‑travel reimbursement program for residents and approving a range of budget amendments. It also approved personnel and vendor payments, an interlocal agreement, and the minutes from the previous meeting. No action was taken on the purchasing‑card vendor change.
- Approved minutes of the November 24, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $441,919.50 regular and $197,200.47 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments of $309,032.30 and ACH payment of $2,429,563.61 (motion adopted)
- Approved promotional reimbursement program for round‑trip air travel from Victoria Regional Airport to IAH (Dec 1 2025–Jan 6 2026) (motion adopted)
- Approved creation of a Paralegal/Intake Coordinator position for the Victoria County Criminal District Attorney’s Office (motion adopted)
- Approved $13,250 payment to Mission Valley Volunteer Fire Department for its share of a brush‑truck grant (motion adopted)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with TexBuy/Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative Purchase Program (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments involving multiple line‑item transfers across several funds and departments (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to approve various vendor payments, grant adjustments, and personnel changes. The body will also discuss the expiration of the county's purchasing card agreement with Citibank.
- Payment of $1,010,389.38 to Forney Construction, LLC for Citizens Medical Center ICU Additions and Renovations
- Liability coverage renewal with Texas Association of Counties not to exceed $452,240.00
- Payment of $19,500.00 to Lynn Engineering, LLC for TxCDBG Award Grant No. CDV23-0328
- Road donation of $587.20 from Michael Hartzfield at 1323 Old Goliad Rd. in Precinct 3
- Resignation of Mark Sloat, Victoria County Animal Services Director
The court approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting and authorized accounts payable totaling $1,149,844.89. It approved several grant‑related payments, including a $342,297.97 interim vendor payment for the Citizens Medical Center and a $1,010,389.38 payment to Forney Construction for ICU additions. Additional actions included ratifying a Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant, receiving a TxDOT airport development grant, and accepting the resignation of the Animal Services director.
- Approved minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $856,840.62 and Supplemental $293,004.27 (motion adopted)
- Approved Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments $342,297.97 and ACH report $2,922,281.28 (motion adopted)
- Ratified Texas Indigent Defense Commission Grant No. TR-26-007 budget adjustment (motion adopted)
- Approved FY2026 Other Victim Assistance Grant Contract No. C-02899 (motion adopted)
- Approved payment to Forney Construction, LLC $1,010,389.38 for ICU project (motion adopted)
- Received TxDOT State Assisted Airport Development Grant amendment for new terminal design (motion adopted)
- Accepted resignation of Animal Services Director Mark Sloat (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will meet to canvass the November 4, 2025 General Election, approve various contracts including a $2,559.49 reimbursement for a fire department and a lease purchase for computer hardware, and consider budget amendments.
- Canvass the November 4, 2025 General Election
- Approve $2,559.49 reimbursement to DaCosta Volunteer Fire Department
- Approve lease purchase agreement for Nutanix and Fortinet computer hardware
- Consider approval of 2025 budget amendments
- Consider approval of VC-RPSTC renovation project change order
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting and the current accounts payable totaling $1,279, - $1,205,418.91 regular and $73,580.35 supplemental. It also approved several contracts and appointments, including a General Land Office contract for Community Development Block Grant mitigation projects, a fire‑marshal fee schedule, and a platting variance for the Lucas Subdivision. Additional actions included reimbursements, vendor payments, and authorizations related to the Regional Public Safety Training Center renovation.
- Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $1,205,418.91, Supplemental $73,580.35 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $165,123.43 and ACH $1,819,702.86 (motion adopted)
- Appointed Sheriff (or designee) and Scott Nelson to the Emergency Services Planning Task Force (motion adopted)
- Approved General Land Office Contract No. 24-065-186-F328 for CDBG MITMOD projects (motion adopted)
- Adopted fee schedule for the Victoria County Fire Marshal’s Office (motion adopted)
- Approved $2,559.49 reimbursement to DaCosta Volunteer Fire Department for engine repairs (motion adopted)
- Received approved variance to plat a rural single‑family lot below minimum size for Lucas Subdivision at 2347 Oliver Road (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and departmental reports. It will hear a presentation from iWorQ Systems on pavement assessment and will authorize advertising an IFB for the airport air traffic control tower rehabilitation project. The court will also discuss a TxDOT grant amendment for a new terminal building and approve several contracts, resolutions, and budget amendments.
- Authorize advertisement of an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation Project at Victoria Regional Airport
- Discuss TxDOT State Assisted Airport Development Grant amendment for design of a new terminal building at Victoria Regional Airport
- Approve maintenance contract renewal with Lee Backhoe Services Inc. for aerobic treatment systems at 226 Beck Rd.
- Approve road donation resolutions: $470.24 from Daniel Jiminez (703 Duck Dr.) and $150.00 from Jonath Gonzalez (405 Viking St.)
- Approve emergency notification system service agreement with OnSolve, LLC for the Victoria Office of Emergency Management
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and the accounts payable totaling $511,651.07. It authorized several contracts, including interim vendor payments for the Citizens Medical Center, a library board appointment, and an emergency notification system. The Court also approved the TxDOT airport grant amendment for a new terminal and authorized advertising bids for the airport tower rehabilitation project.
- Approved minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $294,537.30, Supplemental $217,113.77 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $101,849.15 and ACH report $1,663,592.16 (motion adopted)
- Reappointed La Shaundrea Harris, Sheri Van Sickle, James Cammock and appointed Alicia Cuellar Garcia to the Victoria Public Library Board (motion adopted)
- Authorized advertisement of Invitation for Bids for Airport ATC Tower Rehabilitation Project (pending legal review) (motion adopted)
- Approved TxDOT State Assisted Airport Development Grant amendment for design of a new terminal building (motion adopted)
- Approved STARS Clinic subcontractor agreement for Nurse Family Partnership Program (motion adopted)
- Approved emergency notification system service agreement with OnSolve, LLC (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review and vote on a contract with Centurion Planning & Design for $699,940 to complete 60% and final design of Taxiway A4 and B3 at Victoria Regional Airport before an FAA grant is awarded. The court will also consider a $451,620.59 payment request to the Victoria County Navigation District for an ARPA project, and adopt 2026 road and bridge revenue rates. Additional items include approvals for bond forfeiture releases, emergency services task force appointments, and several road donation resolutions.
- Contract with Centurion Planning & Design – $699,940 for Taxiway A4 and B3 design at Victoria Regional Airport
- Payment request to Victoria County Navigation District – $451,620.59 for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-13
- Resolution No. 2025-096 – $262.12 road donation from Robert Osborne (666 Cologne Rd.)
- Resolution No. 2025-097 – $1,536.00 road donation from Jeremy Jackson (980 Block Kemper City Rd. West)
- Adoption of 2026 rates and percentage breakdown for Road and Bridge revenues
The Commissioners Court approved several prior meeting minutes, adopted the accounts payable, and received routine reports. It created the Victoria County Emergency Services Planning Task Force and appointed members. The Court also approved a bullet‑resistant vehicle project, a $699,940 airport design contract, and plat exemption requests for three properties.
- Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 Commissioners Court meeting
- Approved minutes of the August 7, 8, 11 and 12, 2025 budget workshops
- Approved accounts payable (Regular $450,000.65; Supplemental $626,026.60)
- Received monthly reports from the County Clerk and Constable
- Created and appointed members to the Victoria County Emergency Services Planning Task Force
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-098 for bullet‑resistant law‑enforcement vehicles project
- Approved $699,940 contract with Centurion Planning & Design for airport taxiway A4 and B3 improvements
- Approved plat exemption requests for 103 Forest View Dr., 10691 San Antonio River Rd., and Benbow Rd.
General
The Victoria County Elections Commission will receive notice of retirement for Margetta Hill. The commission will discuss and plan next steps for recruiting and filling the Elections Administrator position. The meeting will also include routine items such as calling to order, approving prior minutes, and adjourning.
- Retirement notice received for Margetta Hill
- Discussion of recruitment and hiring process for the Elections Administrator role
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider budget amendments and retiree Medicare supplement options for 2026. The body will also review grant agreements for the regional airport and public defender's office.
- TxDOT State Assisted Airport Development Grant for Victoria Regional Airport in the amount of $2,777,778.00
- Resolution No. 2025-095 for a $21,283.30 donation of labor and materials for Bloomington Little League Fields fencing
- Retiree Medicare supplement coverage options from Hartford Insurance and United American
- Payment Application No. 17 to Forney Construction, LLC for Citizens Medical Center ICU project
- Discretionary bid exemption for Cellebrite software for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners Court approved several financial items, including the minutes from the October 20 meeting, accounts payable, and interim vendor payments. It received for the record a $2,777,778 Texas Department of Transportation grant for the Victoria Regional Airport and approved a donation for fence installation at the Bloomington Little League Fields. Additional approvals covered a bid exemption for Cellebrite software, two Texas Indigent Defense Commission grants for the Crossroads Defenders office, and line‑item budget amendments across multiple funds.
- Approved minutes of the Oct 20, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable $1,115,626.65 regular and $65,049.79 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $330,738.98 and ACH $4,284,731.99 (motion adopted)
- Received TxDOT State Assisted Airport Development Grant Agreement $2,777,778 for Victoria Regional Airport (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑095 donation $21,283.30 for Bloomington Little League fence (motion adopted)
- Granted discretionary bid exemption for Cellebrite software for the VCSO (motion adopted)
- Approved two TIDC FY2026 Continued Improvement Grants for Crossroads Defenders (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments – line‑item transfers for General Fund, Emergency Management, and Road & Bridge precincts (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider and vote on authorizing the County Judge to execute agreements with Victoria Electric Co-operative for electrical service related to the Mental & Behavioral Health Facility project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, and various service contracts and donations. Several items will be placed in executive (closed) session, including personnel matters and certain real‑property discussions.
- Authorize agreements with Victoria Electric Co-operative for the Mental & Behavioral Health Facility project
- Approve bond forfeiture releases
- Approve service contracts for fire alarm replacement at the 1892 Courthouse
- Approve a $300 donation for the Veteran Services Office and an $800 road donation for drainage improvements
- Consider 2025 budget amendments
The Victoria County Commissioners Court adopted the minutes from the October 14 meeting and approved several financial and contractual items. It authorized the County Judge to execute agreements with Victoria Electric Co-operative for the mental & behavioral health facility and approved a fire‑alarm system replacement for the 1892 Courthouse. The court also recorded the existing burn ban and adopted budget amendments and various service agreements.
- Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 Commissioners Court meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $537,190.18 and Supplemental $227,077.02 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $324,670.72 and ACH report $2,536,787.09 (motion adopted)
- Authorized County Judge to execute Victoria Electric Co-operative commercial application and service agreement for the mental & behavioral health facility (motion adopted)
- Approved Firetrol Protection Systems proposal for 1892 Courthouse fire alarm system replacement (motion adopted)
- Approved Annual Service Agreement with VALID8 Financial for the Sheriff's Office and Criminal District Attorney's Office (motion adopted)
- Approved Detention and Residential Contract with Webb County for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments for line‑item transfers in General Fund, Road and Bridge, Sheriff's Office, and Health Department (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several approvals, including a payment application to Forney Construction for the Citizens Medical Center ICU additions and renovations. The court will also review a road donation for drainage improvements at 434 Schaar Rd, residential and detention contracts for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center, and adopt new personnel, disaster pay, and drug‑free workplace policies. Additional items include bond forfeiture releases, vendor payments, and budget amendments.
- Approve payment application No. 16 to Forney Construction, LLC for Citizens Medical Center ICU Additions and Renovations project
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-091 for road donation by Robert Shaw for driveway and pipe culvert at 434 Schaar Rd
- Approve residential and detention contracts for the Victoria County Regional Juvenile Justice Center (Andrews, Reeves, and Calhoun Counties)
- Adopt Personnel Policy, Disaster Pay Policy, and Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Consider 2025 budget amendments and discretionary fund budget amendments
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and authorized accounts payable totaling $1,220,576.73. It approved several contracts and payments, including a $1,058,040.83 payment to Forney Construction for ICU renovations and a $216.10 road donation from Robert Shaw. The Court also adopted 2025 budget amendments that transfer line items across the General Fund, Road and Bridge, Airport, Capital Projects, Sheriff’s Office, and Health Department. All listed actions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.
- Approved minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $359,316.78, Supplemental $861,259.95 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $203,800.94 and ACH report $2,653,751.55 (motion adopted)
- Approved road donation $216.10 from Robert Shaw for drainage improvements at 434 Schaar Road (motion adopted)
- Approved Payment Application No. 16 of $1,058,040.83 to Forney Construction, LLC for ICU additions at Citizens Medical Center (motion adopted)
- Approved Juvenile Justice Center contracts with Andrews County, Reeves County, and Calhoun County (motion adopted)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Parents as Teachers National Center, Agreement No. 2625 (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments transferring line items across multiple funds (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider a series of approvals, including a $2,864,234.40 payment from Union Pacific Railroad related to road closures on Phillips and Levi Roads. The court will also review memorandums of understanding for school resource officers, grant awards for Operation Lone Star and Border Crisis Response, and several contracts and resolutions for public safety, health, and infrastructure projects. Additional items include proclamations, policy receipts, and routine budget and personnel matters.
- Approve $2,864,234.40 check from Union Pacific Railroad for Phillips Rd. and Levi Rd. closures (UPRR Project 796498)
- Approve FY26 Operation Lone Star Grant Program award (Application No. 4381004)
- Approve FY25 Border Crisis Response Resolution No. 2025-090 (Application No. 5619701)
- Approve MOU with Victoria ISD for 2025‑2026 School Resource Officer Program
- Approve resolutions for road donation projects: $2,000 from Mike Melton (Lot 9, Garcitas Creek Ranch Estates) and $2,450 from Wayne Leita (Ragsdale Rd.)
The Commissioners Court approved a $741,255.24 Operation Lone Star grant for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office and formally accepted the Halk Road improvements as public roadway infrastructure. It also approved the release of two bond forfeiture judgments, authorized CMC interim vendor payments of $281,338.14 and an ACH payment of $3,780,504.87, and adopted the FY25 Border Crisis Response grant resolution. Additional actions included approving the county’s accounts payable and receiving several reports and agreements.
- Approved FY26 Operation Lone Star Grant $741,255.24 for Sheriff's Office (motion adopted)
- Approved acceptance of Halk Road improvements as public roadway (motion adopted)
- Approved release of bond forfeiture judgments for Jacob Liquez and Sebastian Lee Vargas (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $281,338.14 and ACH report $3,780,504.87 (motion adopted)
- Approved FY25 Border Crisis Response Resolution No. 2025-090 (motion adopted)
- Approved county accounts payable: Regular $661,286.29, Supplemental $161,732.00 (motion adopted)
- Received for record Check No. 2485238 for $2,864,234.40 from Union Pacific Railroad (motion adopted)
- Approved MOU with Victoria Independent School District for 2025‑2026 School Resource Officer Program (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will adopt the 2026 budget, levy a property tax rate, consider two bond issuances totaling $35 M, and approve several contracts and grant payments. Additional items include vendor payments, a gasoline supply contract, and departmental reports.
- Adopt Order No. 2025‑081 adopting the 2026 Victoria County Budget
- Approve Order No. 2025‑080 levying a property tax rate (record vote)
- Authorize issuance of up to $15,000,000 in Series 2025A certificates of obligation
- Discuss and authorize issuance of up to $20,000,000 in Series 2025B certificates of obligation
- Approve payment of $92,583.65 to Coastal Office Solutions for office furniture for the renovated Animal Services building
The Commissioners Court adopted the 2026 Victoria County budget and the 2025 property tax rate of $0.3853 per $100 of valuation. It approved the issuance of up to $15,000,000 of Certificates of Obligation Series 2025A. The Court also approved multiple CMC interim vendor payments, awarded the county fuel supply contract to New Distributing, and approved solid‑waste grant resolutions for Precincts 3 and 4. A plat exemption for a development on FM 444 N was approved with detailed conditions.
- Adopted 2026 Victoria County budget (unanimous aye)
- Adopted property tax rate $0.3853 for 2025 (unanimous aye)
- Approved issuance of up to $15,000,000 Certificates of Obligation Series 2025A (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments: $1,123,698.64 (Aug 28) and $2,868,935.10 ACH (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments: $200,789.06 (Sep 18) and $3,639,803.25 ACH (motion adopted)
- Awarded annual fuel supply contract to New Distributing (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑085 for Precinct 3 solid‑waste grant (motion adopted)
- Approved plat exemption for Ryan Hessler at FM 444 N with conditions (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss budget amendments, personnel changes, and land plat approvals. The body is also considering a significant ARPA project payment and juvenile justice center contracts.
- Payment of $1,402,701.05 to Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Project No. VICT-13
- Final Plat approval for Chocolate Bayou Bloomington Subdivision in Precinct 1
- Plat exemption request for Southern Hope Mennonite Church, Inc and Friends of William Wood Community, INC. at 101 Wood Hi School Road
- Detention and Residential Contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center with Ellis, Colorado/Lavaca, and Fayette Counties
- Reappointment of Byron Burris to the Victoria County Navigation District Board of Directors
The Commissioners Court approved the 2025 budget amendments, including increases and line‑item transfers for several funds and departments. It also approved a $1,402,701.05 ARPA payment to the Victoria County Navigation District and new detention contracts for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center. Additional actions included reappointing a navigation‑district board member, adopting a final subdivision plat, and receiving an interlocal agreement for 9‑1‑1 services.
- Approved 2025 budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, Road and Bridge, Airport Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and Health Department – motion adopted
- Approved $1,402,701.05 ARPA payment No. 6 to Victoria County Navigation District – motion adopted
- Approved detention and residential contracts with Ellis, Colorado/Lavaca, and Fayette Counties for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center – motion adopted
- Approved reappointment of Byron Burris to the Victoria County Navigation District Board for a 2‑year term – motion adopted
- Approved final plat for Chocolate Bayou Bloomington Subdivision in Precinct 1 – motion adopted
- Approved plat exemption for Southern Hope Mennonite Church and Friends of William Wood Community at 101 Wood Hi School Road – motion adopted
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $181,125.51 and ACH report of $2,990,395.32 – motion adopted
- Received interlocal agreement with Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission for 9‑1‑1 public safety answering point services – motion adopted
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider a range of approvals, including minutes, accounts payable, and several grant awards. It will vote on a $789,900 payment to Citizens Medical Center for an ARPA subrecipient project and on contracts for engineering services, equipment purchase, and electronic recording. The court will also discuss a potential LiDAR‑DEM partnership with the City of Victoria and a road donation for a driveway and culvert installation.
- Approve payment request of $789,900 to Citizens Medical Center for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-11
- Approve sales agreement with Holt Texas LTD. for a Caterpillar RM400 Rotary Mixer for Road and Bridge, Precinct 1
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-076 for a road donation from Derek Jansky for a driveway and pipe culvert at 409 Quail Creek Dr., Precinct 3
- Approve Professional Services Contract with TLC Engineering, Inc. for engineering services on the Juvenile Justice Center Generator Installation Project
- Approve Electronic Recording Agreement with Hopdox, LLC for electronic filing in the County Clerk's Office
The Commissioners Court approved several routine items, including amended minutes, accounts payable, and multiple grant and contract approvals. It also authorized the County Judge to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Victoria for a county‑wide LiDAR‑DEM and 1‑foot contour project. Additionally, the Court approved a solicitation to relocate the historic Continental Hotel Building.
- Approved amended minutes of the September 2, 2025 special session (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $975,646.29 and Supplemental $243,738.10 (motion adopted)
- Approved Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments: $248,160.87 (Sept 4) and $181,125.51 (Sept 11) (motion adopted)
- Approved Hiring Resolution No. 2025-070 for Safe Room peer‑review services (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-079 and contract with TLC Engineering, Inc. for Juvenile Justice Center generator project (motion adopted)
- Approved FY2026 Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant award for Indigent Defense Coordinator position (motion adopted)
- Authorized the County Judge to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Victoria for LiDAR‑DEM and 1‑foot contour partnership (motion adopted)
- Authorized advertising a solicitation for relocation of the Continental Hotel Building (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider and likely approve a $2,759,990 contract with Centurion Planning & Design for design services on the Terminal Replacement Project at Victoria Regional Airport. Other items include approval of a $217,008.50 payment to Wolen, LLC for air traffic control tower equipment, a public hearing on the 2026 budget, and a donation of $150 to Animal Services. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and personnel changes.
- Approve $2,759,990 contract with Centurion Planning & Design for airport terminal design
- Approve $217,008.50 payment to Wolen, LLC for air traffic control tower equipment
- Public hearing on the 2026 proposed Victoria County budget
- Resolution for $150 donation to Animal Services for Dogs on DeLeon event
- Approval of detention and residential contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
The Commissioners Court approved a $2,759,990 design contract with Centurion Planning & Design for the airport terminal replacement and authorized the project to start before the TxDOT grant is approved. It also approved payment of $217,008.50 to Wolen, LLC for air traffic control tower equipment and adopted the date for the 2026 budget and 2025 tax‑rate hearing. Additional actions included traffic‑regulation changes in Precinct 3 and detention/residential contracts for the regional juvenile justice center.
- Approved minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $149,573.30 regular and $156,785.76 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved $2,759,990 design contract with Centurion Planning & Design for the airport terminal (motion adopted)
- Authorized immediate start of the airport terminal project ahead of the TxDOT grant (motion adopted)
- Approved payment of $217,008.50 to Wolen, LLC for ATC tower equipment (motion adopted)
- Approved Precinct 3 traffic‑regulation changes: new stop signs at four intersections, relocation of one stop sign, and a 40 mph limit on Diebel Road (motion adopted)
- Adopted September 29, 2025 date for the 2026 budget and 2025 tax‑rate hearing (motion adopted)
- Approved detention and residential contracts with Kendall, Comal, Zapata, Caldwell, and Crane counties for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider routine approvals such as minutes, accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, and vendor payments, and will review several financial items, including a $2,500,000 Texas Department of Transportation assistance for the Victoria Regional Airport terminal building design, change orders for the airport taxiway relocation, and various grant and contract approvals. The court will also receive agreements related to road reconstruction, health‑plan services, drainage improvements, and will discuss an upcoming CO bond issue.
- Approve $2,500,000 TxDOT financial assistance for engineering and design of the Victoria Regional Airport Terminal Building Project
- Approve Change Order No. 004 and Change Order No. 005 from Centurion Planning & Design for the Victoria Regional Airport Taxiway Charlie Relocation (Project VCT2301D)
- Approve FY2026 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant Contract No. C-02349 for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
- Approve payment of $5,625 to Lynn Engineering for Texas CDBG award (Grant No. CDV23-0328)
- Approve the proposed 2026 Victoria County Sheriff & Constable fee schedule
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting and the accounts payable totaling $1,090,248.90. It adopted a $2,500,000 TxDOT financial assistance for the Victoria Regional Airport terminal design and approved two change orders for the airport taxiway relocation. The Court also approved the Northside Road Reconstruction interlocal agreements, rejected all other bids for that project, and granted a plat exemption request for FM 447.
- Approved August 25 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $826,331.57, Supplemental $263,917.33 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $1,123,698.64 and ACH report of $2,868,935.10 (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑074 for $2,500,000 TxDOT assistance for airport terminal design (motion adopted)
- Approved Change Order 004 for airport taxiway relocation (motion adopted)
- Approved Change Order 005 for airport taxiway relocation (motion adopted)
- Approved interlocal agreements and rejected all other bids for Northside Road Reconstruction Project (motion adopted)
- Approved plat exemption request at FM 447 with conditions (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several large payments, including funds for a fire station roof and ARPA project. The body will also hold a public hearing on the 2026 Clerk Archival Plan and discuss changes to meeting posting deadlines under House Bill 1522.
- Payment of $597,215.01 to Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Project No. VICT-13
- Payment of $186,264.00 to Rain Seal Master Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. for Central Fire Station Roof Replacement
- Public hearing and approval of the 2026 Victoria County Clerk Archival Plan
- Approval of Proposed 2026 Victoria County Sheriff & Constable fees
- Road donation resolution for drainage improvements at 258 Serene Drive
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting and adopted the regular and supplemental accounts payable. It also approved several vendor payments, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Master Gardeners Association, a pay application for the Central Fire Station roof project, amendments to the county 457(b) plan, and changes to the 2026 dental and vision insurance plan. Additionally, the Court authorized a $597,215.01 payment to the Navigation District for an ARPA sub‑recipient project.
- Approved August 18 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
- Approved regular accounts payable $2,122,419.59 and supplemental $178,662.89 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $49,089.46 and ACH report $2,123,477.53 (motion adopted)
- Approved MOU with Victoria Master Gardeners Association (motion adopted)
- Approved Pay Application No. 1 for $186,264.00 to Rain Seal Master Roofing for fire station roof (motion adopted)
- Approved amendments to Governmental 457(b) Plan with Nationwide Financial (motion adopted)
- Approved 2026 dental and vision plan changes and authorized execution with MetLife (motion adopted)
- Approved $597,215.01 payment to Navigation District for ARPA Project VICT‑13 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several routine items, including approval of minutes, accounts payable, and vendor payments. Key actions include authorizing a special election on November 4, 2025 as ordered by the Texas Governor, and approving a lease with the Victoria County Master Gardener Association at 283 Bachelor Dr. Additional items cover contracts, grant agreements, and budget amendments.
- Approve Order of Special Election for November 4, 2025 per Governor's directive
- Approve lease agreement for property at 283 Bachelor Dr. with the Victoria County Master Gardener Association
- Receive executed contract with Beck‑Reit & Sons, LTD for Old Highway Road Ditch Drainage project
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Urban Engineering for Project No. E27169.00 (replat of 2805 N. Navarro St.)
- Approve budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge Precincts, Airport Fund, and Capital Projects Fund
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting and authorized the accounts payable totaling $790,845.07. It approved CMC interim vendor payments of $129,842.59 and $1,346,681.40, and adopted an Order of Special Election for November 4, 2025. The Court also approved two MOUs with Gulf Bend Center, received the contract with Beck‑Reit & Sons for the Old Highway Road Ditch Drainage project while rejecting all other bids, and approved a professional services agreement with Urban Engineering for Project No. E27169.00.
- Approved minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $611,371.74, Supplemental $179,473.33 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $129,842.59 and $1,346,681.40 (motion adopted)
- Approved Order of Special Election for November 4, 2025 (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025‑2026 Jail “In Reach” MOU with Gulf Bend Center (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025‑2027 Psychiatric Emergency Services Center MOU with Gulf Bend Center (motion adopted)
- Received executed contract with Beck‑Reit & Sons, LTD for Old Highway Road Ditch Drainage and rejected all other bids (motion adopted)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Urban Engineering for Project No. E27169.00 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will hold a Projects and Planning Workshop covering capital project updates, the 2023 County Operations Bond status, and potential projects for a 2026 bond. A closed session will address personnel, real‑property, economic‑development, and legal matters. After the closed session, the court will reconvene in open meeting to take any actions based on those discussions.
- 2023 County Operations Bond status
- Potential 2026 County Operations Bond projects
- HHSC Mental Health Facility
- Victoria County Regional Emergency Operations Center (VCREOC) Safe Room
- Animal Services Relocation
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will review bids for the Northside Road Reconstruction Project and a funding request for the Victoria County Animal Services facility. The body will also consider several grant awards and interlocal agreements for public safety and health services.
- Consider award of Northside Road Reconstruction Project to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc.
- Funding request of $42,377.10 for Victoria County Animal Services facility renovation at 511 Profit Drive
- Agreement with Centurion Planning & Design for Victoria Regional Airport Parking Lot Rehabilitation
- Grant Award No. HID0925G0579-00 for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
- Plat exemption request for 2466 Old Port Lavaca Road
The Commissioners Court authorized the County Judge to execute an agreement with Centurion Planning & Design for the Victoria Regional Airport parking lot rehabilitation. It also approved the 2025 HIDTA grant award for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office and adopted several project awards, including additive alternates for the Regional Public Safety Center and the Northside Road Reconstruction. Additional approvals included vendor payments, accounts payable, and funding for the new animal services facility.
- Authorized County Judge to execute airport parking lot rehab agreement (motion adopted)
- Approved HIDTA Grant Award No. HID0925G0579-00 for Sheriff's Office (motion adopted)
- Approved Additive Alternate One for Regional Public Safety Center Project (motion adopted)
- Approved Additive Alternate Two for Regional Public Safety Center Project (motion adopted)
- Approved award of Base Bid for Northside Road Reconstruction Project (motion adopted)
- Approved award of Additive Alternate 1 for Northside Road Reconstruction Project (motion adopted)
- Approved $33,902.10 for cleaning system in new animal services facility (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments totaling $3,797,640.86 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The court will conduct budget workshop sessions and take any necessary action. It may enter closed executive sessions to discuss personnel, boards and commissions, real property, economic development, and attorney‑client matters. After the workshops, the court will return to an open meeting and adjourn.
- Budget workshop sessions with action as needed
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters
- Closed session to discuss boards and commissions
- Closed session to discuss real property issues
- Closed session to discuss economic development topics
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and reports, and will act on several specific contracts and payments. Key actions include awarding a $1,229,000 base bid for the Regional Public Safety Training Center and accepting a $2,282.87 donation for Victoria County Animal Services. The court will also approve a $12,375 payment to Lynn Engineering, a lease for the property at 283 Bachelor Dr., and a $9,799.48 reimbursement to Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Additional agenda items cover proclamations, bond fund releases, and budget amendments.
- Award Base Bid of $1,229,000 for the Regional Public Safety Training Center and authorize agreement with Lauger Companies, Inc.
- Accept donation of $2,282.87 for Victoria County Animal Services from Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply “Round Up” Promotion
- Approve payment of $12,375 to Lynn Engineering for TxCDBG Grant No. CDV23-0328
- Approve lease agreement for property at 283 Bachelor Dr. with the Victoria County Master Gardener Association
- Approve reimbursement of $9,799.48 to Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department for equipment repairs
The Commissioners Court approved the base bid award of $1,229,000 for the Victoria County Regional Public Safety Training Center project and authorized the County Judge to sign the agreement with Lauger Companies, Inc. The Court also approved minutes from July 28, 2025, accounts payable, CMC interim vendor payments, several proclamations, and other contracts. All motions were adopted without recorded vote counts.
- Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $622,459.77, Supplemental $108,793.77 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments totaling $1,476,524.99 (motion adopted)
- Approved proclamation designating week of Aug 3‑9, 2025 as Farmers' Market Week (motion adopted)
- Approved proclamation designating August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month (motion adopted)
- Approved Base Bid award of $1,229,000 for Regional Public Safety Training Center (motion adopted)
- Authorized County Judge to enter agreement with Lauger Companies, Inc. for the Base Bid (motion adopted)
- Approved reimbursement of $9,799.48 to Quail Creek Volunteer Fire Department (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider approval of a $1,427,043 airport infrastructure grant for runway and parking lot reconstruction, and will review bids and a $481,417.50 award for the Victoria Regional Airport parking lot rehabilitation. The court will also act on a $15,860 purchase of body‑camera equipment for the Garden Ridge Police Department, a $126,800 roof replacement contract for the Regional Public Safety Training Center, and discussions on issuing Certificates of Obligation for the Citizens Medical Center. Additional items include interlocal agreements for 9‑1‑1 services, various grant agreements, and budget amendments.
- Approve FY2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement (VCT‑SWG‑3‑48‑0219‑029‑2025) for $1,427,043.00 for runway and terminal parking lot reconstruction
- Consider bid tabulation and award a base bid of $481,417.50 to Centurion Planning and Design for airport parking lot rehabilitation
- Approve purchase of 14 V300 body cameras and accessories for $15,860.00 for Garden Ridge Police Department
- Approve $126,800.00 contract with Rain Seal Master Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. to replace the East Wing roof at the Regional Public Safety Training Center
- Discuss and approve resolutions authorizing issuance of Certificates of Obligation for Citizens Medical Center improvements
The Commissioners Court approved several financial items, including the base‑bid award of $481,417.50 for the airport parking lot rehabilitation. It also adopted a resolution opposing efforts to limit local communication with state legislators. The court received a $1,427,043.00 airport infrastructure grant and authorized the County Judge to execute a contract with JE Construction for the project.
- Approved minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $1,471,303.30 regular and $160,274.14 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $246,272.27 and ACH report of $1,964,240.46 (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-064 opposing efforts to prohibit local communications with legislators, including Senate Bill 12 (motion adopted)
- Received for record FY2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement $1,427,043.00 for runway and parking lot reconstruction (motion adopted)
- Approved base‑bid award of $481,417.50 for Victoria Regional Airport Parking Lot Rehabilitation (motion adopted)
- Authorized the County Judge to execute an agreement with JE Construction, LLC for the base‑bid project (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-059 for 14 body cameras and accessories valued at $15,860.00 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider approval of several budget amendments covering the General Fund, Health Department, Emergency Management, Road & Bridge Precincts, Capital Credits Fund, Care Court, and the National School Lunch Program. The court will also review and approve bond forfeiture releases, an appropriation for the Victoria County 4‑H Archery Club, and detention and residential contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center. Additional items include receiving grant agreements from Best Friends Animal Society and a health services grant, and discussing personnel matters in a closed session.
- Approve bond forfeiture releases
- Approve Order No. 2025-0002 appropriating funds to the Victoria County 4‑H Archery Club
- Receive fully executed Best Friends Animal Society grant agreements (Partner Up Challenge, Network Neighborhood Kits, Paws in the Field Challenge)
- Approve detention and residential contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center with Brooks, Kleberg‑Kenedy, and Erath Counties
- Approve 2025 budget amendments for General Fund, Health Department, Emergency Management, Road & Bridge Precincts, Capital Credits Fund, Care Court, and National School Lunch Program
The court adopted the 2025 budget amendments, approving several line‑item transfers and fund increases. It also approved CMC interim vendor payments of $116,435.81 and an ACH payment of $3,227,673.13. Additional actions included granting a $6,000 appropriation to the Victoria County 4‑H Archery Club and receiving multiple grant agreements for animal services and public health. Personnel actions included hiring an extra help employee at $23 per hour and appointing the Tax Assessor‑Collector to calculate revenue and voter‑approval rates.
- Approved 2025 budget amendments with multiple line‑item transfers and fund increases
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $116,435.81 and ACH payment of $3,227,673.13
- Approved $6,000 appropriation to Victoria County 4‑H Archery Club (Order No. 2025‑0002)
- Received fully executed Best Friends Animal Society grant agreements (Partner Up Challenge, Network Neighborhood Kits, Paws in the Field Challenge)
- Received Department of State Health Services grant agreement for Zoonosis Control Animal Facility Spay and Neuter program
- Approved detention and residential contracts with Brooks County, Kleberg‑Kenedy Counties, and Erath County for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
- Approved hiring of William Charvat as extra help at $23.00 per hour
- Approved appointment of Tax Assessor‑Collector to calculate no new revenue and voter‑approval rates
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss various infrastructure projects, budget amendments, and law enforcement equipment purchases. The body is also tasked with appointing a Fire Marshal and reviewing several grant agreements.
- Design Contract with Centurion Planning & Design for Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation Project for $396,000
- Purchase of Hydraulic Ram, Gas Injector Unit and Ram Cam for $58,741.18 from Lenco Armored Vehicles
- Plat exemption request from Cheyenne Reynolds at 17967 US HWY 87N
- Authorization to advertise bids for the Northside Road Reconstruction Project
- Appointment of the Victoria County Fire Marshal
The Commissioners Court approved numerous items, including the appointment of Daniel Porter as Fire Marshal, several grant agreements, and multiple procurement contracts. It also adopted a letter of support for the FM 616 overpass project and authorized advertising for the Northside Road Reconstruction bid. Additional actions included approving bond forfeiture releases, vendor payments, and a plat exemption for a property on US Hwy 87N.
- Appointed Daniel Porter as Victoria County Fire Marshal (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $230,773.80 and ACH report of $3,016,233.82 (motion adopted)
- Approved $396,000 design contract with Centurion Planning & Design for Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation (motion adopted)
- Approved discretionary bid exemption for GrayShift software license renewal for the Sheriff's Office (motion adopted)
- Approved purchase of Hydraulic Ram, Gas Injector Unit and Ram Cam for Law Enforcement ($58,741.18) (motion adopted)
- Approved Letter of Support designating FM 616 as a Major Collector for TxDOT overpass project (motion adopted)
- Approved and authorized invitation for bids for the Northside Road Reconstruction Project (motion adopted)
- Approved plat exemption for Cheyenne Reynolds at 17967 US Hwy 87N, Precinct 2 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss various county expenditures, including insurance renewals and equipment purchases. The body is considering several budget amendments and a property plat exemption. Other items include a road donation and a juvenile justice center contract.
- Payment of $671,676.00 to TAC Risk Management Pool for FY2025-2026 property insurance
- Purchase of a John Deere Skid Steer Loader for $113,800.00 for Victoria Regional Airport
- Plat exemption request for 1774 Reinecke Road
- Road donation valued at $814.96 from Tino Flores at 15 Lee Marshall Drive
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, Road & Bridge Precinct #3, National School Lunch Program, Sheriff's Office, Airport Fund, and Capital Projects Fund
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the June 30 meeting and the accounts payable totaling $838,905.86 in regular accounts and $124,485.10 in supplemental accounts. It authorized several payments, including CMC vendor payments of $132,657.67 and $2,388,157.49, a Best Friends Animal Society grant, and a $113,800 purchase of a John Deere loader. The court also renewed the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool insurance for FY2025‑2026 and authorized the $671,676 invoice payment, and adopted 2025 budget amendments.
- Approved June 30 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $838,905.86 regular, $124,485.10 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $132,657.67 and $2,388,157.49 (motion adopted)
- Approved Best Friends Animal Society Paws in the Field Challenge grant (motion adopted)
- Approved renewal of TAC Risk Management Pool insurance for FY2025‑2026 (motion adopted)
- Authorized payment of $671,676.00 to TAC Risk Management Pool (motion adopted)
- Approved purchase of John Deere Skid Steer Loader for $113,800.00 from Airport Fund (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments with multiple line‑item transfers and fund increases (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will meet on June 30, 2025 to consider a range of items. Key decisions include approving 2025 budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. The court will also review contracts for the health department spray‑truck project, the regional juvenile‑justice center, and road‑donation resolutions valued at $592.94 and $1,200.00. Additional discussion items cover hurricane preparedness, fire‑marshal reorganization, and leasing the former Bloomington Little League field.
- Approve 2025 budget amendments for General Fund and Capital Projects Fund expenditures
- Approve contract with Lauger Companies, Inc. for the Health Department spray‑truck building project
- Approve residential and detention contracts with Hidalgo, Montgomery, Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center
- Approve road donation resolutions: $592.94 corrugated pipe from John Kopecky (150 Stehle Road, Precinct 3) and $1,200.00 from Reid Schiffbauer (Edna Lane, Precinct 1)
- Discuss advertising a lease for the old Bloomington Little League field to a chartered Little League organization
The Commissioners Court approved several contracts, including residential agreements for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center and a part‑time Assistant Fire Marshal position. It also adopted budget amendments, vendor payments, and a solicitation to lease the old Bloomington Little League field. Additional approvals covered the bi‑annual food vendor bids for the Sheriff’s Office and routine financial items.
- Approved minutes of the June 23, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $907,481.76 regular and $256,604.90 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $335,112.04 and ACH report of $3,710,408.67 (motion adopted)
- Approved establishing the Assistant Fire Marshal as a part‑time role (motion adopted)
- Approved advertising a solicitation to lease the old Bloomington Little League field (motion adopted)
- Approved bi‑annual food vendor bids for the Sheriff’s Office (Ben E. Keith Co., Hill Country Dairies, Performance Food Service) (motion adopted)
- Approved residential contracts with Hidalgo, Montgomery, Fisher, Mitchell and Nolan Counties for the Juvenile Justice Center (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments: General Fund line‑item transfer and Capital Projects fund increase (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will review and vote on several budget amendments covering general, emergency management, airport, road and bridge, capital projects, sheriff's office, and health department funds. The Court will also approve an initial payment to Sydaptic, Inc. to begin a jail control retro‑fit. Additional items include approvals of donations for surveillance cameras at Patriot Park and discussion of bids for the Old Highway Road ditch drainage project.
- Approve initial payment to Sydaptic, Inc. for jail control retro‑fit
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-053 for a $3,500 surveillance camera donation to Patriot Park
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-054 for $1,020 in donated time and labor for a Patriot Park camera installation
- Receive bids, tabulations, and award recommendation for IFB 2025-08 Old Highway Road Ditch Drainage project
- Approve 2025 budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, Airport Fund, Road and Bridge Precinct 1, Capital Projects Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and Health Department
The court approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and authorized $2,707,144.74 in regular accounts payable plus $69,855.93 in supplemental accounts. It also approved interim vendor payments totaling $3,371,706.55, along with several contracts, resolutions, and a plat exemption. No action was taken on reports, bond forfeiture releases, or the hurricane‑preparedness update.
- Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (motion adopted)
- Approved regular accounts payable $2,707,144.74 and supplemental $69,855.93 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $304,876.08 and $3,066,830.47 (motion adopted)
- Approved initial payment to Sydaptic, Inc. for jail control retrofit (motion adopted)
- Approved Annual Texas LESO Surplus Property Program Application (motion adopted)
- Approved MOU with Victoria Parks Coalition for Patriot Park beautification (motion adopted)
- Approved rejection of all non‑awarded bids for annual road materials supply (motion adopted)
- Approved plat exemption request for 1450 Warburton Road with conditions (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will meet to approve accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, and various contracts including road use agreements and juvenile justice center services. The agenda includes budget amendments, grant agreements, and a donation from the American Legion.
- Approval of $2,500.00 donation from American Legion Post 166 to Veteran Services Office
- Consideration of $16,999.00 playground equipment purchase via ProPlaygrounds
- Approval of $371.60 road donation from Mark Stafford
- Consideration of $175,461.83 payment to Citizens Medical Center for ARPA project
- Approval of 2025 budget amendments for General Fund and Health Insurance Fund
The Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a 20‑acre tract on Aviation Drive in Victoria. It also approved several financial items, appointed a navigation‑district board member, ratified a regional‑planning commission nomination, and accepted a $2,500 donation for veterans services. Additional actions included a road use agreement with Tennessee Gas Pipeline and other routine approvals.
- Approved minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $1,078,123.81 and Supplemental $215,640.21 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $164,712.15 and ACH report of $2,226,244.57 (motion adopted)
- Received and approved purchase of the 20‑acre Buhler Telferner Family Partnership tract on Aviation Drive (motion adopted)
- Appointed Sherry Calhoun McShaffry to the Victoria County Navigation District Board (motion adopted)
- Ratified Commissioner Shannon Martin’s nomination to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Board (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑051 for a $2,500 donation from American Legion Post 166 to the Veterans Services Office (motion adopted)
- Approved road use agreement with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC for a Precinct 3 pipeline maintenance project (motion adopted)
General
The Commissioners Court announced that the workshop to review a potential organizational restructuring or reclassification of positions within the Road and Bridge Department, scheduled for June 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm, is canceled. No other agenda items are listed. The Court may convene into executive session for matters permitted under Texas law.
- Cancellation of workshop on Road and Bridge Department restructuring (June 16, 2025, 1:00 pm)
- Potential executive‑session discussion of legal counsel, real property, gifts, personnel, security, and economic‑development matters
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss real estate listings, budget amendments, and various service contracts. The body is considering the sale of county property and the approval of several detention contracts for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center.
- Real Estate Listing Agreement to sell property at 8410 FM 236
- Invitation for Bids (IFB 2025-10) for Quicklime materials for all county precincts
- Detention and Residential contracts with Orange, Grimes, McLennan, Ector, Fall, Milam, and Robertson counties
- Road donation valued at $968.20 from Tanya Resendiz at 751 San Antonio River Rd
- Budget amendments for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 expenditures
The Commissioners Court approved the June 9 meeting minutes, accounts payable totaling $285,066.37 (regular) and $62,245.33 (supplemental), and authorized interim vendor payments of $1,767,835.51 and $164,132.09. It also approved a discretionary bid exemption for Motorola Solutions dispatch services, a commercial real‑estate listing agreement for 8410 FM 236, and several detention contracts for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center.
- Approved minutes of the June 2, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $285,066.37 regular and $62,245.33 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments: $1,767,835.51 ACH report and $164,132.09 vendor payment (motion adopted)
- Approved discretionary bid exemption for Motorola Solutions dispatch services (motion adopted)
- Approved and authorized County Judge to sign commercial real‑estate listing agreement for 8410 FM 236 (motion adopted)
- Approved advertising Invitation for Bids (IFB 2025-10) to supply Quicklime materials for all precincts (motion adopted)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Brazos Valley Council of Governments for Cooperative Purchasing Program (motion adopted)
- Approved detention and residential contracts with Orange, Grimes, McLennan, Ector, Fall, Milam, and Robertson counties for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider a series of approvals, including a contract with Centurion Planning and Design for runway and taxiway design work. The court will also act on proclamations, the incorporation of Bloomington, Texas, multiple health‑related grants and contracts, and several 2025 budget amendments. A closed‑session portion will address personnel and legal matters before the meeting adjourns.
- Approve contract with Centurion Planning and Design for $835,143.50 to design Runway 13‑31 rehabilitation and associated taxiway improvements
- Approve Order No. 2025-049 for incorporation of the municipality of Bloomington, Texas
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-048 for a road donation valued at $573.84 from Albert Beamon, 206 Al Beamon Dr.
- Approve budget amendments for General Fund, Road and Bridge Precincts #2 and #4, Airport Fund, Airport Capital Projects Fund, Elections Administrators Special, and Capital Projects Fund
- Receive and approve health department contracts and grants: Regional Local Health Services Contract No. HHS001588400052, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Grant Project No. WRC-045i, HOPWA Contract No. 5613/2-565-03, Texas Healthy Communities Grant Contract No. HHS001456400001 Amendment No. 1
The Victoria County Commissioners Court approved the incorporation of the Municipality of Bloomington and adopted a series of contracts, grants, and proclamations. It also delayed the Portside Tax Abatement timeline by two years and ratified the airport executive’s employment agreement. All actions were adopted by motion.
- Approved Order No. 2025-049 incorporating the Municipality of Bloomington (unanimous aye, 0 nays)
- Approved a $835,143.50 contract with Centurion Planning and Design for runway 13‑31 design work
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $163,917.49 and ACH payment of $2,301,835.99
- Approved a grant from Best Friends Animal Society to cover spay/neuter costs for VCAS
- Approved delay of the Portside Tax Abatement agreement timelines by two years, starting in 2029
- Approved the road donation resolution for $573.84 from Albert Beamon, 206 Al Beamon Dr.
- Ratified the updated employment agreement for Airport Executive Director Vinicio L. Llerena
- Approved multiple detention and residential contracts with Cameron, Anderson, Refugio, Madison, Cen‑Tex counties and a counseling contract with Brittney Morris
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider awarding annual contracts for various road materials across all precincts. The body will also review several 2025 budget amendments and personnel changes. Other items include detention center contracts and a soil report for the Sheriff's Office gun range.
- Annual contracts for road materials: Asphaltic Materials, Cold Mix, and Crushed Limestone Base
- Reimbursement of $2,500 to Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department for brush unit repairs
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Health Department, and Road and Bridge Precincts 1 and 4
- Detention and Residential contracts with Cherokee, Potter, Cass, Gaines, Hays, Moore, and Lampasas counties
- Road donations for pipe and limestone at 2562 San Antonio River Road and 6368 Coletoville Road
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting and authorized accounts payable of $509,955.68 plus a supplemental $23,961.38. It approved CMC interim vendor payments totaling $4.6 million and reimbursed the Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department $2,500 for brush‑unit repairs. The Court awarded the lowest‑bid annual contracts for several road‑material categories (asphalt, cold mix, base aggregate) effective June 1 2025 through May 31 2026. Additional approvals included a pre‑employment screening agreement with Driving Safety Services, a memorandum with Gulf Bend Center, donation resolutions for animal services, and juvenile detention contracts with four counties.
- Approved minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable $509,955.68 regular and $23,961.38 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $939,558.95 and $3,669,163.44 (motion adopted)
- Approved $2,500 reimbursement to Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department (motion adopted)
- Awarded lowest‑bid annual road‑material contracts (IFB 2025‑03 to 2025‑07) effective 6/1/25‑5/31/26 (motion adopted)
- Approved agreement with Driving Safety Services for pre‑employment and drug screening (motion adopted)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Victoria County Sheriff’s Office and Gulf Bend Center (motion adopted)
- Approved donation resolutions $500 and $70 to Victoria County Animal Services (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider approval of several items, including a $1,165,000 dedication for design and engineering services for the Victoria Regional Airport terminal parking lot, a Disaster Recovery Services Agreement amendment with AshBritt Inc., and road donation resolutions. The court will also hear an introduction to the VC360 citizen education program, approve vendor payments, budget amendments, and personnel changes.
- Authorize $1,165,000 for pre‑application schematic design and engineering of the VRA Terminal Parking Lot Improvements
- Approve Disaster Recovery Services Agreement amendment No. 4 with AshBritt Inc.
- Approve road donation resolutions: $1,250 for pipe installation at 258 Savannah Ranch Road and $700 for pipe installation at 886 Wischkaemper Road
- Approve payment to Staff Concrete Construction for retainage on the Victoria County Downtown Parking Lot Improvements project
- Approve $14,000 funding offer from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health for the 2025 Well‑Being in Rural Communities Conference
The Commissioners Court adopted several financial and operational actions. It approved the May 12 meeting minutes, accounts payable, and CMC interim vendor payments. The Court also approved a disaster‑recovery agreement with AshBritt, dedicated $1.165 M for airport parking‑lot design, and authorized advertising an IFB for the airport parking‑lot rehabilitation. Additional actions included creating a VC360 program line item with a $5,000 budget amendment and establishing a part‑time custodian at the Juvenile Justice Center.
- Approved minutes of the May 12, 2025 Commissioners Court meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $1,144,399.43 and Supplemental $118,513.22 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments totaling $2,836,195.04 (motion adopted)
- Approved Disaster Recovery Services Agreement with AshBritt Inc., Amendment No. 4 (motion adopted)
- Authorized dedication of $1,165,000 for pre‑application design services for the VRA Terminal Parking Lot (motion adopted)
- Approved and authorized advertisement of the IFB for Victoria Regional Airport parking‑lot rehabilitation (motion adopted)
- Authorized creation of the VC360 program line item and a $5,000 budget amendment to the VC360 fund (motion adopted)
- Approved creation of a regular part‑time custodian position at the Victoria County Regional Juvenile Justice Center (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will approve routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, vendor payments, and the canvass of the May 3, 2025, election. It will discuss and consider transferring the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting division to the Victoria Regional Airport, restructuring the County Fire Marshal’s Office, and appointing a (interim) County Fire Marshal with an associated bond and oath of office. The Court will also review several specific approvals, including a grant to Best Friends Animal Society, a contract amendment for eCivis services, an RFP for the Old Highway Road Drainage Improvement Project, a task order with CivilCorp for the Northside Road Rehabilitation Project, and various real‑estate, road‑donation, budget amendment, and personnel items.
- Transfer of ARFF division to Victoria Regional Airport and reclassification of Director of Operations and Maintenance
- Restructuring of County Fire Marshal’s Office, including reclassification of County Fire Marshal position
- Appointment of (interim) County Fire Marshal and approval of bond and oath of office
- First Amendment to eCivis Master Subscription and Service Agreement (Contract No. Quote 40163295) pending legal review
- Authorization to advertise RFP for construction services for Old Highway Road Drainage Improvement Project in Precinct 4
The Commissioners Court approved the transfer of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) division and its personnel to the Victoria Regional Airport and restructured the County Fire Marshal’s Office, including reclassifying the Fire Marshal position. Marshall Frazier was sworn in as the Interim County Fire Marshal. Additional actions included approving the meeting minutes, accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, a Best Friends Animal Society grant, and authorizing an RFP for an Old Highway drainage project.
- Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 Commissioners Court meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $1,370,398.95 (regular $615,102.35 + supplemental $755,296.60) (motion adopted)
- Approved release of four bond forfeiture judgments (motion adopted)
- Approved transfer of the ARFF division and personnel to Victoria Regional Airport (motion adopted)
- Approved restructuring and reclassification of the County Fire Marshal’s Office (motion adopted)
- Appointed Marshall Frazier as Interim County Fire Marshal and approved bond and oath (motion adopted)
- Approved Best Friends Animal Society Network Neighbors Kit Grant for Animal Services (motion adopted)
- Authorized advertising an RFP for construction services for the Old Highway Road Drainage Improvement Project in Precinct 4 (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider appointing Drew Pilkington as the county Fire Marshal and approve the associated bond and oath of office. The court will also review several contracts and agreements, including a $10,440 payment to GrantWorks for a community development grant and a professional services agreement for the Emergency Operations Center Safe Room Project. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding for leasing the McFaddin Building and discussions of proposals for the Health Department spray‑truck project.
- Appoint Drew Pilkington as Victoria County Fire Marshal and approve bond and oath of office
- Approve payment of $10,440 to GrantWorks for Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) award
- Approve agreement with Rawley McCoy and Associates for architectural services for the VCREOC Safe Room Project
- Approve MOU with Crossroads Regional Public Defender's Office to lease the McFaddin Building at 203 N. Liberty St.
- Review Health Department Spray Truck Building Project proposals, including Golden Crescent Construction withdrawal and recommendation to award contract to Elite Engineering
The Commissioners Court approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting and authorized $864,883.13 in accounts payable. It approved several contracts, including CMC interim vendor payments, an extension of airport flight promotions, and a new Assistant County Engineer position with an adopted pay grade. The Court also authorized agreements for the health‑department spray‑truck project, a safe‑room architectural contract, and a lease of the McFaddin Building to the Crossroads Public Defender’s Office.
- Approved minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $547,408.61, Supplemental $316,474.52 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $180,309.61 and ACH payment $3,493,942.00 (motion adopted)
- Extended Victoria Regional Airport commercial flight promotions through August 2025 (motion adopted)
- Created Assistant County Engineer position and adopted its pay grade (motion adopted)
- Authorized County Judge to enter agreement with Lauger Companies for health‑department spray‑truck project (motion adopted)
- Approved agreement with Rawley McCoy & Associates for VCREOC Safe Room project (motion adopted)
- Approved MOU to lease the McFaddin Building to Crossroads Regional Public Defender’s Office (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider a series of approvals, including a $418,884.58 payment request to Citizens Medical Center for an American Rescue Plan Act project. Other items include a lease for 283 Bachelor Dr., a service agreement for the Victim Notification System, a task order for HVAC improvements at the Bridge Street Annex, and resolutions for the 2026 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program. The meeting also covers routine reports, budget planning, and personnel matters.
- Approve payment request No. 12 to Citizens Medical Center – $418,884.58 for ARPA Subrecipient Project VICT-11
- Approve lease agreement with Victoria County Master Gardener Association for 283 Bachelor Dr., Victoria, TX
- Approve Task Order No. 20 from Stridde, Callins & Associates for Bridge Street Annex HVAC Improvements Phase II 2025
- Approve OAG Victim Notification System (SAVNS) service agreement, Contract No. 52025-SYZ-Victoria_County
- Approve 2026 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program resolutions for Crossroads Defenders Regional Public Defenders Office and Indigent Defense Coordinator
The Commissioners Court approved the meeting minutes, accounts payable, several contracts and grants, the FY2026 budget planning calendar, and a $418,884.58 ARPA payment to Citizens Medical Center. It also adopted resolutions for indigent defense, a victim‑notification system, an animal‑services spay/neuter grant, data‑use agreements for the WIC program, and budget amendments and personnel changes. The lease agreement with the Master Gardener Association was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $443,466.67 and Supplemental $1,058,983.77 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $190,315.51 and ACH report of $4,619,857.22 (motion adopted)
- Approved proclamation designating May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer (motion adopted)
- Approved $418,884.58 ARPA payment to Citizens Medical Center for Project VICT‑11 (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments for Health Department, General Fund, and Capital Projects Fund (motion adopted)
- Approved 2026 indigent defense improvement grant resolutions for Crossroads Defenders and the Indigent Defense Coordinator (motion adopted)
- Lease agreement with Victoria County Master Gardener Association discussed; no action taken
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider and approve several contracts and agreements, including owners‑representative and design‑build services for the Victoria County Inpatient Mental Health Facility construction project. The court will also approve a lease with the Victoria County Master Gardener Association, road donation resolutions for Precinct 3 and Precinct 4, and budget amendments for various funds. Additional items include payments for Citizens Medical Center ICU renovations, personnel changes, and routine reports.
- Approve executed agreements with Square One Consultants (owners‑representative) and SpawGlass Construction (design‑build) for the Inpatient Mental Health Facility project
- Approve lease agreement for 283 Bachelor Dr. with the Victoria County Master Gardener Association
- Approve Resolution 2025‑039: road donation of $1,258.40 for culvert and limestone on the 1500 block of Coletoville Rd.
- Approve Resolution 2025‑038: road donation of $1,500.00 for two 15x24 arched pipes on 1231 Bischoff Rd.
- Approve 2025 budget amendments for General Fund, Justice Court Building Security, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, and Airport Fund
The Commissioners Court approved the prior meeting minutes, accounts payable of $1,569,782.07 plus $91,980.24 supplemental, and CMC interim vendor payments of $256,296.05 and $2,594,760.82. It received and approved contracts for the County Inpatient Mental Health Facility with Square One Consultants and SpawGlass Construction, and formally rejected all other bids for owners‑representative and design‑build services. Additional actions included receiving the Halliburton Economic Development Agreement, the inmate‑messaging contract with Correct Solutions, a change order for the Downtown Parking Lot project, ICU payment approvals for Citizens Medical Center, and two road‑donation resolutions in Precincts 3 and 4.
- Approved minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $1,569,782.07, Supplemental $91,980.24
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $256,296.05 and ACH $2,594,760.82
- Received executed agreement with Square One Consultants for owners‑representative services (mental health facility)
- Rejected all other bids for RFQ 2024‑01 owners‑representative services (mental health facility)
- Received executed agreement with SpawGlass Construction for design‑build services (mental health facility)
- Rejected all other bids for RFP 2024‑14 design‑build services (mental health facility)
- Received fully executed Economic Development Agreement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several approvals, including the release of $87,765.28 in cash bond funds related to the BANGL, LLC natural gas pipeline road use agreement. The court will also review grant agreements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Award, a bid invitation for road materials, and memoranda of understanding with local utility and law‑enforcement partners. Additional items include health department service contracts, budget amendments, and personnel changes.
- Release of cash bond funds $87,765.28 for BANGL, LLC natural gas pipeline road use agreement
- Approval of Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Award Grant No. CDV23-0328, including Grant Award Agreement and engineering services agreement with Lynn Engineering
- Authorization to advertise an Invitation for Bids for annual road material supply for all Victoria County precincts
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Victoria County Road and Bridge Precinct 3 and Quail Creek Municipal Utility District
- Approval of an amended Memorandum of Understanding between Victoria County Sheriff's Office and Gulf Bend Center for mental health peace officers under PESC Funding
The Commissioners Court approved the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) award agreement (Grant No. CDV23-0328) and a contract with Lynn Engineering for professional engineering services. It also authorized advertising an invitation for bids for the county’s annual road‑material supply, pending legal review. Additional actions included releasing $87,765.28 bond funds for the BANGL, LLC natural gas pipeline road‑use agreement and adopting 2025 budget amendments and several personnel changes. No action was taken after the closed‑session discussion.
- Approved minutes of the April 7, 2025 meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: $978,800.19 regular and $175,173.08 supplemental (motion adopted)
- Approved release of five bond forfeiture judgments (motion adopted)
- Approved TxCDBG Grant Award Agreement and Lynn Engineering services contract (motion adopted)
- Authorized advertisement of IFB for annual road‑material supply (pending legal review, motion adopted)
- Approved MOU with Quail Creek Municipal Utility District for service exchange (motion adopted)
- Approved release of $87,765.28 bond funds for BANGL, LLC pipeline road‑use agreement (motion adopted)
- Approved 2025 budget amendments and multiple personnel hires, resignations, and rate changes (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will review and approve budget amendments for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Lease Fund. The court will also discuss several contracts and payments, including animal kennels, a live oak tree removal, and a road donation. Additional items include a utility easement for the regional airport and a Homeland Security grant award. The meeting will conclude with personnel changes and closed‑session discussions as required by state law.
- Authorize purchase of animal kennels for the Victoria County Animal Services Facility at 511 Profit Dr. from South Texas School Furniture (TIPS Contract #230301) and approve the payment plan
- Approve $1,000 payment for removal of a live oak tree on Old Highway Road, Inez, TX, linked to the TxDOT Off‑System Bridge Replacement Program
- Approve Resolution No. 2025-037 for a road donation from Richard Pardo at 1500 Block Kemper City Rd E, $558.06 for pipe and limestone
- Discuss establishment of an electrical utility easement to service the airfield vault at Victoria Regional Airport
- Approve the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (Operation Stonegarden) award, State of Texas eGrants Grant No. 3186210
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will approve minutes, accounts payable, and bond forfeiture releases. It will hear proclamations designating April 2025 as County Government Month and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and receive updates from the Public Health Department. The court will consider several grant and service agreements, a road donation resolution, status of capital improvement projects, budget amendments, and personnel changes.
- Resolution No. 2025-036: road donation in Pct. 3 from Michael Kresta at 5994 Coletoville Rd, $753.96 for pipe and limestone
- Ryan White Service Delivery grant, Contract #5614-565-01 for service period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
- Services Agreement with Dottie Bitterly for sound bath instructor services under the 2021/2026 Hogg Foundation Mental Health Grant (WRC-045i)
- Cooperative Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- 2025 budget amendments: General Fund/Various Departments revenues and Emergency Management expenditures
The Commissioners Court adopted the 2025 budget amendments, increasing general fund revenues and transferring an emergency‑management line‑item. It also approved several contracts and grants, including the Ryan White Service Delivery grant, a sound‑bath services agreement, and a road donation of $753.96. Additional actions included receiving the sheriff’s forfeiture budget amendment and approving personnel changes.
- Approved 2025 budget amendments (general fund increase and emergency‑management line‑item transfer) – Motion adopted
- Approved Ryan White Service Delivery grant Contract No. 5614‑565‑01 for service period April 1 2025–March 31 2026 – Motion adopted
- Approved Services Agreement with Dottie Bitterly for sound‑bath instructor services under Hogg Foundation Mental Health Grant – Motion adopted
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments: $57,903.47 and $1,171,451.68 – Motion adopted
- Approved bond forfeiture release for Cause No. CIV1‑21035 – Motion adopted
- Approved Proclamation designating April 2025 as County Government Month – Motion adopted
- Approved Proclamation designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month – Motion adopted
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑036 for a $753.96 road donation from Michael Kresta at 5994 Coletoville Rd – Motion adopted
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss the Community Center Expansion Master Plan and a resolution of support for the project. The body will also address several grant agreements, budget amendments, and the appointment of a new County Auditor.
- Resolution No. 2025-033 supporting the Victoria Community Center Expansion
- Resolution No. 2025-035 regarding the transfer of University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System
- Donation of four Mental Health Peace Officer vehicles from Gulf Bend Center to the Sheriff's Office
- RFP 2025-01 for the Health Department Spray Truck Building Project
- Change Order No. 003 with Centurion Planning & Design, LLC for Victoria Regional Airport Taxiway Charlie Relocation
The Commissioners Court approved meeting minutes, accounts payable and CMC interim vendor payments. It adopted a proclamation designating March 2025 as Senior Nutrition Programs Celebration month. The court approved resolutions supporting the Victoria Community Center Expansion and the transfer of the University of Houston‑Victoria to the Texas A&M University System. It also approved the donation of four mental‑health peace officer vehicles with related bid exemption and budget amendment, and authorized an RFP for a health department spray‑truck building project.
- Approved minutes of the March 17, 2025 Commissioners Court meeting (motion adopted)
- Approved minutes of the March 12, 2025 Capital Improvement Workshop (motion adopted)
- Approved accounts payable: Regular $355,024.24 and Supplemental $94,037.78 (motion adopted)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments $329,290.36 and ACH payment $3,025,795.14 (motion adopted)
- Approved proclamation designating March 2025 as Senior Nutrition Programs Celebration month (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-033 supporting the Victoria Community Center Expansion (motion adopted)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-035 supporting transfer of University of Houston‑Victoria to Texas A&M University System (motion adopted)
- Approved donation of four Mental Health Peace Officer vehicles valued at $138,097.00, a discretionary bid exemption, and a budget amendment for the vehicles (motion adopted)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss a grant for a mental health facility and an economic development agreement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. The body will also review plat exemptions and various budget amendments.
- HHSC Grant Agreement for a $40,000,000.00 Mental Health Facility with up-to 60 inpatient beds
- Economic Development Agreement with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
- Payment of $121,506.53 to Citizens Medical Center for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-11
- Road donation of $639.84 for pipe and limestone at 567 Fleming Prairie Rd
- Plat exemptions for 98 Franz Road and 000 FM 444
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will hold a Project and Planning Workshop covering capital project updates, bond status, a mental health facility, an emergency operations center safe room, a public safety training center at Guadalupe School, and animal services relocation. After the workshop, the court will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, economic development, attorney‑client matters, and boards and commissions. The court will then return to an open meeting to take any actions arising from the closed session.
- Capital Project Status Updates (workshop)
- HHSC Mental Health Facility (workshop)
- Victoria County Regional Emergency Operations Center (Safe Room) (workshop)
- Animal Services Relocation (workshop)
- Closed session to discuss personnel, real property, economic development, attorney‑client matters, and boards/commissions
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will discuss a range of items, including public hearings on permanent railroad crossing closures at Phillips Road and Levi Road, and several land‑use actions for The Oaks subdivision. They will also consider the purchase of three fully outfitted Tahoes for the Sheriff's Office, several donation resolutions, and a $158,246 draw request from the Navigation District for material costs. Budget amendments for multiple funds and personnel matters are also on the agenda.
- Hold public hearing on permanent railroad crossing closures of Phillips Road and Levi Road
- Authorize purchase of three fully outfitted Tahoes for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
- Approve Resolution 2025-029 for a $2,500 donation from Victoria Legion Post 166 for Veteran Services
- Approve Resolution 2025-028 for a $498.06 road donation from Jay Thigpen (corrugated pipe and limestone)
- Discuss and consider Draw Request 4 for $158,246 payment to Industrial Fabrics, Inc. from the Navigation District
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider several contract approvals, including an amendment to Immunization/Local Grant Contract No. HHS001331300049 and a legal services agreement with KW Immigration Law. The court will also discuss creation of a Supervising Physician Assistant position for the Sheriff's Office and approve change orders for the airport taxiway relocation and animal services relocation projects. Additional items include budget amendments and personnel changes.
- Approve amendment No. 2 to Immunization/Local Grant Contract No. HHS001331300049
- Approve legal services agreement with KW Immigration Law for H1‑B visa extension for the Epidemiologist
- Create Supervising Physician Assistant position for the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office
- Approve Change Order No. 002 with Centurion Planning & Design, LLC for Victoria Regional Airport Taxiway Charlie Relocation (Project VCT2301D)
- Approve Change Order No. 001 for the Victoria County Animal Services Relocation project
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will meet on February 24, 2025, to approve minutes, accounts payable, and various reports. Commissioners will consider bond forfeiture releases, interim vendor payments, an appropriation for fire, rescue, and emergency services, and a $200 donation to the sheriff’s office. They will also vote on 2025 budget amendments affecting the General Fund, Airport Operating Fund, Patriot Park Donations Fund, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3, Child Welfare Board, Capital Projects Fund, and Emergency Management. A closed session will address personnel, real‑property, and other matters before returning to an open meeting.
- Approval of Order 2025-027 for the 2025 appropriation for fire, rescue, and emergency services
- Approval of bond forfeiture releases
- Approval of CMC Interim vendor payments
- Approval of Resolution No. 2025-026 for a $200 donation from Tim Rampey to the sheriff’s office
- Approval of 2025 budget amendments for multiple county funds
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss several infrastructure agreements and law enforcement funding. The body is considering a road relocation agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and multiple grant programs for the Sheriff's Office.
- Road Relocation Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Halk Road in Precinct 1
- Lease agreement with Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department for Sheriff's Office space at 51 West Second Street
- Senate Bill 22 Rural Sheriff's Office Salary Assistance FY25 Grant Program Agreement
- Resolution 2025-025 accepting an $800.00 donation for the Placedo Clean-up Dumpster
- Budget amendments for Health Department revenues and General Fund/Sheriff's Office expenditures
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing the Victoria County PACE Program. It will also approve a $20,000 assistance payment to the Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department, a professional services agreement with CivilCorp, LLC, and several road donation resolutions. Additional items include budget amendment approvals and various departmental reports.
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 2025-022 to adopt the Victoria County PACE Program
- Payment of $20,000 to Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department for a Hummer Skid Unit Pump
- Approval of the 2025 Professional Services Agreement with CivilCorp, LLC
- Road donation resolutions for Trey Sklar (Garcitas Creek Ranch Estates), Miguel Diaz (290 Main Street, Placedo), and Roberto Pane (207 Newcastle and 502 Trent Rd.)
- Approval of 2025 budget amendments for Emergency Management Fund, General Fund, and Road & Bridge Precincts
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss regional transportation planning, personnel policies, and several grant-funded infrastructure projects. The body is also considering resolutions regarding polling places and fair housing.
- Presentation on the draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
- Resolution No 2025-016 opposing the elimination of the Countywide Polling Place Program
- Authorization of RFQ for architectural/engineering services for the Regional Juvenile Justice Center Generator
- Contract with Rawley McCoy & Associates, PLLC for the Victoria County Regional Emergency Operations Community Safe Room project
- Approval of Citizens Medical Center ICU Expansion & Renovation payment application No. 8
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will vote to move the payroll function from the County Treasurer's office to the County Auditor's office, with a corresponding budget amendment, both effective March 1, 2025. The court will also approve several contracts and grant awards, including airport engineering and construction projects, a FEMA grant for Hurricane Beryl recovery, and road donation resolutions for private property improvements. Additional items include approvals of accounts payable, health department contracts, and the 2024 racial profiling reports for the sheriff and constable.
- Approve Change Order No. 001 with Centurion Planning & Design, LLC for Victoria Regional Airport Taxiway Charlie relocation (Project VCT2301D)
- Approve agreement with Centurion Planning & Design, LLC for professional engineering services for the terminal building parking lot design
- Receive fully executed contract with Wolen, LLC for professional construction services for the Radio Tower Upgrade Project at Victoria Regional Airport
- Receive FEMA Public Assistance Grant Award 4798 for Hurricane Beryl (Project #757919)
- Approve road donation resolutions for driveway and pipe culvert installations at private properties (e.g., Marvin Wagener at 13523 J-2 Ranch Rd., John C. Kopecky at 150 Stehle, etc.)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will vote on several budget amendments for fiscal year 2025, including General Fund, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, Airport Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Leose Fund allocations. The court will also consider a Resolution of Intent to establish the Victoria County PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program. Additional items include contract approvals, donation acceptances, and public‑health agreements.
- Approval of Resolution of Intent to establish the Victoria County PACE Program
- Approval of 2025 budget amendments for General Fund, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, Airport Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Leose Fund
- Approval of the 2025 Master Contract for professional services with Rawley McCoy & Associates, PLLC
- Acceptance of a $2,500 donation from American Legion Post 166 for the Veterans Center
- Acceptance of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe donation from Jackson County for the Sheriff's Office
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to approve 2025 appropriations, budget amendments, and personnel salaries. The body is also reviewing grant agreements and several bid exemptions for county services.
- Proposed $364,690.80 discretionary exemption to upgrade the Victoria County Jail control system
- Ratification of Order 2024-0096-A regarding 2025 Victoria County officials and employee salaries
- Plat exemption requests for 801 Treasure Oaks Road, 504 Weber Road, and 2776 Dentler Road
- Approval of 2025 appropriations for Gulf Bend Center, Mid-Coast Family Services, and other entities
- Review of Environmental Phase I Site Assessment for the Mental Health Inpatient Facility project
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet on January 1, 2025. The court will discuss and potentially approve bonds for elected officials. The meeting may enter executive session for certain agenda items as allowed by Texas law.
- Consider approval of bonds of elected officials and take appropriate action