Commissioner's Court Meeting 05 05 2026

The Gregg County Commissioners' Court held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, where several procurement-related matters were addressed. The court approved payroll and fund transfers, and authorized payment of a local match grant award totaling $24,286 for the East Texas Council of Governments. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the procurement of stop-loss specific and aggregate reinsurance and third-party administration services for the county's self-funded employee health plan. After reviewing six proposals, the court awarded the stop-loss insurance contract to PACE Underwriters, replacing the expired contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additionally, the court approved plan changes and a $12,681 increase in basic life insurance coverage renewal costs. Discussions highlighted concerns about age-related insurance premium increases, though the court ultimately approved the renewal contract with the financial provider.