Van Zandt County Commissioners Regular Meeting 5/20/2026

The Van Zandt County Texas Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on May 20, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the authorization to terminate two outdated tower leases for VHF communications with Titan Tower LP and Crossroads Communications, resulting in a monthly savings of approximately $1,000. The court also approved a new lease agreement with Texas Celnet for use of a precinct one radio tower at $1,500 per month, which offsets county costs. Additionally, the court considered and approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Van for collaborative road maintenance during fiscal year 2027, allowing the county to maintain one city road per year using county resources. A budget amendment was approved to increase the auditor's department budget by $4,450 from contingency funds to cover additional work. The court also discussed the renewal of a pager service contract with Mobile Communication Services for 2026-2027. Other agenda items included subdivision plat approvals and addressing drainage issues at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial, with plans to coordinate with TxDOT and local stakeholders for remediation. The court debated publishing redacted commissioner court agenda binders online prior to meetings, emphasizing the need for a clear process and resources to manage redactions. Finally, the court reviewed procedures for county credit card use to prevent declined transactions and improve receipt tracking.