Judge Cindy Irwin's Personal Meeting Room

Hutchinson County Commissioners Court meeting, October 27, 2026. The court approved an Axon contract for replacement tasers and additional taser/body-camera equipment, with a stated total of approximately $8,010. The sheriff noted the tasers were out of warranty; commissioners also discussed seeking grants for future equipment needs. The court approved three XIT Communications permits to use county rights-of-way, while a broader umbrella-permit arrangement remains under review. A generator was slated for bid advertising, but no bid award was reported. The court also approved the county’s Texas Indigent Defense Commission resolution for the 2027 formula grant program and a budget amendment related to tower expenses; no amounts were stated for those items.

The court approved issuing a county credit card to the new IT director. Separately, commissioners discussed a proposed airport payment-processing contract intended to accept additional card types and support fuel sales; estimated startup cost was $300–$400 plus a monthly fee, with transaction rates still to be provided. The contract was not approved: commissioners requested the written terms and rates, review by county counsel, and a return to the court for consideration. The court also approved a library donation, and discussed potentially reallocating unused ARPA funds to eligible prior projects, with no decision reported.