Commissioner's Court Meeting 3 31 2026

The Gregg County Commissioners' Court held a regular meeting on March 31, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved payroll, bills payable, budget amendments, and fund transfers. They authorized a $41,978.84 transfer from capital outlay and road construction funds for the purchase of a new sign truck. The court approved professional engineering services contracts with Hayes Engineering Inc. for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, following a mandated RFQ process. Additionally, they renewed a contract with Conterra Networks for internet service without a cost increase and approved a consultant contract with KSA Engineering for an FAA-funded vehicle acquisition project budgeted at approximately $1.4 million. The court also authorized the Sheriff to execute a revised memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Several interlocal agreements for septic inspection services with local municipalities were reviewed and approved, with some municipalities opting out due to fee increases. The meeting included recognition of the East Texas Regional Airport's FAA certification commendation and a proclamation supporting the Women's Center of East Texas.