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Winkler County public meetings in 2025

27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County to approve 2025 tax roll and 2026 salary schedule

The Commissioners' Court will decide on the 2025 tax roll and the 2026 salary schedule for county employees and elected officials. The body will also consider several construction projects and various vendor contracts. Additional items include the appointment of subordinate officers and the approval of construction claims.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County considers burn ban extension and $73,145 Sheriff's Office computer purchase

The Commissioners' Court will decide on continuing a burn ban in unincorporated areas and awarding a gasoline bid for the 2026 fleet. The body will also review construction claims for the county airport, wellness center, and Kermit Park irrigation. Other items include budget amendments and the gift of an ambulance to Jeff Davis County.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Court considers Sheriff's office expansion and airport septic installation

The Commissioners' Court will discuss contracts for the Sheriff's office expansion and Records Retention Center. The body is also deciding on airport updates and various construction claims.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Court will decide on sale of Old Wink Community Center and related land

The Commissioners' Court will consider the trade or sale of the Old Wink Community Center and adjoining lots with Wink-Loving ISD. They will hear a presentation about a proposed behavioral health hospital from Medical Center Health System. The Court will also discuss tax‑abatement guidelines for the county and the Hospital District, and will vote on several procurement contracts and payments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

County transfers $175,000 from Meals Building funds to the budget

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will approve routine items such as payroll and bills over $500, and will consider several specific payments and a fund transfer. Key decisions include a $175,000 transfer from the Committed Meals Building funds into the current budget, payments for airport liability renewal, park irrigation equipment, and a road‑grade material contract. The Court will also set county holidays for 2026 and discuss budget line‑item adjustments and amendments.

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✓ Decided: Court adopted a property tax rate of $0.4581

The Commissioners’ Court approved a property tax rate of $0.4581 and adopted the proposed budget. It also approved several payments and contracts, including a $40,000 shelving unit for the sheriff’s office and various equipment repairs. Construction claims for the airport terminal, county library, and senior recreation center were authorized. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Oct 13, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Approve pipeline crossing contract with Salt Creek Midstream on County Road 101

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a series of consent agenda items, including payroll, routine bills, and several specific payments. It will also discuss and vote on a pipeline construction and indemnity contract with Salt Creek Midstream, LLC for a crossing on County Road 101, as well as other contracts and budget adjustments. Additional topics include airport hangar rental, health services fund transfer, and various infrastructure repair and construction payments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Approve $37,600.90 payment to Maverick Roofing for senior center roof

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals and payments. Specific items include a $27,983.47 payment to AVFUEL for the county airport and a $37,600.90 payment to Maverick Roofing for the roof at the Winkler County Senior Recreation Center. The court will also discuss and approve various construction and repair claims, line‑item adjustments, and budget amendments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County to adopt 2026 budget and approve 2025 tax rate

The Commissioners' Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026 county budget and employee salaries. The body intends to adopt the 2026 budget and approve a 2025 tax rate of $0.4851.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

✓ Decided: Court approved a $250,000 deposit into Prosperity Bank CDARS program

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a series of payments and contracts, including a $250,000 deposit into the CDARS Investment Program at Prosperity Bank. Other approvals covered a $85,000 paving contract for Wink Park, radio equipment for the sheriff’s office, and technology purchases for the Justice of the Peace offices. All motions passed with four votes in favor and none against.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Court to approve airport terminal contract and multiple county payments

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda that includes payroll, bills over $500, and several payment approvals. It will review and approve a contract with Tienert for airport terminal construction and approve payments for airport fuel, caliche, machinery repairs, and video systems. The court will also consider optional fees, the sheriffs' and constables' fee schedule for 2026, and discuss budget amendments and line‑item adjustments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners' Court to appoint official to calculate county tax rates

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider appointing the Tax Assessor Collector to calculate no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates. The body will also review various infrastructure payments, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved continuation of the county burn ban

At the June 23, 2025 meeting, the Court unanimously approved the continuation of the burn ban in unincorporated areas of Winkler County. The Court also approved a series of payments and contracts, including a $3,049.99 purchase of a 2000‑gallon Fimco sprayer for the county airport, a $12,590.05 camera system for the Wink Sports Complex, and a $47,000.00 electrical service installation for the county golf course. Additional approvals covered paving contracts, equipment repairs, and HVAC replacements totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County deposits $250,000 into CDARS investment program

The Commissioners' Court will consider a range of payments and contracts, including a $250,000 deposit into the CDARS Investment Program, purchases of radios and software for the Sheriff's Department, and an $85,000 paving contract for PCT 2 Wink Park. The meeting also includes routine approvals of payroll, bills over $500, and various county reports. Additional items cover budget adjustments, line‑item approvals, and a budget workshop.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jun 30, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners' Court to review wellness center cost increase

The Commissioners' Court will discuss a cost increase recommendation from BRW for the wellness center. The meeting also includes a budget workshop.

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100 E Winkler St., Kermit
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners' Court to approve $49,989.67 paving contract for barn area

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a series of payments, contracts, and equipment purchases, including payroll approvals and various facility repairs. Items include a $49,989.67 contract with Rudis Paving for PCT 2 barn area paving, a $35,000 contract for four AC units at the Kermit Library, and a $12,590.05 camera system for the Wink Sports Complex. The Court will also discuss budget amendments, line‑item adjustments, and hold a budget workshop. Public comments and monthly reports from county officials will be received.

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✓ Decided: Court approved $150,740 backhoe purchase and multiple contract payments

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court approved a series of contracts and payments, including awarding paving and irrigation bids, a prison audit, and several equipment purchases. The most significant approval was a $150,740 backhoe loader from Warren Cat. All motions passed unanimously among the commissioners present.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

County approves $64,790 paving contract for PCT 3 barn area and Kermit Park

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as payroll, bills over $500, and a $100 surety bond for Elvia Hernandez. The Court will also discuss and approve multiple contracts and purchases, including a $64,790 paving contract, a $47,000 golf‑course electrical upgrade, and a $3,049.99 airport sprayer. Additional items include a fireworks prohibition order, CodeRED extension payments, and approvals of various construction claims, line‑item adjustments, and budget amendments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Tue May 27, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County considers $150,740 backhoe loader purchase

The Commissioners' Court will discuss several equipment and infrastructure payments, including a road safety presentation by Kimley-Horn. The body is deciding on various construction claims and budget amendments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon May 12, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County approves contracts and construction claims

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider approving contracts for a prison audit, records imaging, and radio equipment, along with payments for machinery repairs and construction claims for various county projects.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Thu May 1, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County to award bids for paving and golf course irrigation

The Commissioners' Court will meet to close bidding and award contracts for two projects. These include 2025 paving materials and irrigation for the Winkler County Golf Course.

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100 E. Winkler, Kermit
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners to consider airport terminal project and various equipment purchases

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss the airport terminal project and a depository contract extension. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and construction claims. Other items include summer staffing and budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved budget items, contracts and pool schedule

The court approved the consent agenda, which included March minutes, the treasurer’s report, payroll, bills over $500, claims, a signature card change, attorney fees of $1,950, a $9,870 caliche purchase, a surety bond and a pipeline construction contract. It also approved several specific expenditures and actions, such as a $24,312.17 walk‑in cooler for Meals Kitchen, a camera system for Wink Sports Complex costing $12,509.05, a two‑year extension of the Depository contract with West Texas National Bank, and a $2,925.02 payment for sheriff’s generator maintenance. The court set summer pool dates (May 28 2025 to Aug 3 2025) and adopted budget amendments and line‑item adjustments. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners' Court to consider burn ban extension and various infrastructure projects

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will discuss continuing a burn ban in unincorporated areas. The body is also deciding on several facility improvements, vehicle purchases, and construction claims for the airport, library, and Meals on Wheels.

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✓ Decided: Court approved $137,808.75 airport terminal construction claim

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including payroll, a burn‑ban continuation, and several payments for county projects. Major expenditures authorized were a $44,454.50 pickup truck for Precinct 3, $45,800 for courthouse parking lot seal‑coating, $16,000 for park‑sidewalks, $15,000 for EMS medical direction, and a $137,808.75 airport terminal construction claim. The court also adopted budget amendments and approved the opioid‑funds disbursement.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 11:00

General

Winkler County Commissioners’ Court to review CR313

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court is meeting to conduct a review of CR313. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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100 E. Winkler St , Kermit
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Approve $73,145 purchase of laptops for sheriff's units

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court will consider and approve several expenditures, including a $73,145 purchase of laptop units and peripherals for nine sheriff units, a $16,517.65 payment to AVFUEL for the county airport, and a $3,144.87 payment to BWI Companies for herbicide and fertilizer for the county golf course. The court will also close bidding and award contracts for projects such as golf‑cart sheds, a barn expansion, a pickup truck, and park irrigation. Additional items include approval of construction claims for Meals on Wheels, the county library, and the airport terminal, as well as discussion of line‑item adjustments and budget amendments. Routine consent agenda items such as payroll approval and monthly reports will also be addressed.

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✓ Decided: County approved $888,500 landscaping contract for county facilities

The Commissioners’ Court approved several contracts and payments, including a $888,500 landscaping agreement, a $187,900 cart shed contract, and a $44,454.50 purchase of a county truck. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. Additional items approved were payroll, routine bills over $500, and various small payments. No other substantive actions were taken.

100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County Court to consider park equipment and county facility payments

The Commissioners' Court will review several payments for county parks, including fitness equipment and a water well controller. The body will also discuss changes to the employee handbook regarding day meals and part-time holiday pay.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners' Court to discuss airport terminal and wellness center projects

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider construction methods for a new airport terminal and a professional services proposal for the Winkler County Wellness Center. The body will also review an agreement to house Ward County inmates and various infrastructure payments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Winkler County Court to consider budget amendments and equipment purchases

The Commissioners' Court will discuss budget amendments and line item adjustments. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and construction claims for county facilities.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

Commissioners approve up to $71,000 purchase of a Chevy pickup for the Sheriff's Office.

The Commissioners' Court will consider and approve a range of contracts, payments, and policy items. Items include a purchase of a Chevy pickup for the Sheriff's Office up to $71,000, two zero‑turn mowers for Wink Parks up to $39,000, and a $23,372 payment to BigTex for a dump trailer. The Court will also adopt an order banning certain fireworks in unincorporated areas from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, 2025, and discuss a continuing burn‑ban recommendation from local fire departments. Additional agenda items cover the airport terminal contract, website services with Civic Plus, and various construction and budget adjustments.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 09:00

Commissioners' Court

County to approve $41,270 payment for sheriff and EMS radio repeaters

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider routine consent agenda items, approve the 2024 tax roll, and discuss several contract payments and purchases. Key items include a $41,270 payment to Petro Communications, Inc. for repeaters for the Sheriff’s Office and EMS, a $22,350.80 purchase of a 2025 Polaris aircraft for the county airport, and contracts for tax billing services. The Court will also set terms for county courts and appoint a County Judge Pro-Tem.

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100 E. WInkler , Kermit