Van Zandt County Commissioners Regular Meeting 4/7/2026a

The Van Zandt County Texas Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on April 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of grant documents for two law enforcement grants: the Operation Slowdown grant and the Click It or Ticket grant, both involving the Sheriff's Office and funded by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The court authorized the county judge to sign these grant documents, with total grant amounts noted around $59,865. Additionally, the court approved a transfer of $1,500 from the District Attorney's office training budget to the Veterans Department for training purposes. The court also authorized going out for bids on certain construction materials such as Portland cement and cold mix. Further, the court discussed subdivision regulations, including the approval of the Ranches at Selen Creek subdivision plat with conditions related to deed restrictions and covenants, and considered adopting fire suppression system requirements for subdivisions not served by fire hydrants. Lastly, the court approved an amendment to a contract with Rico USA to add a fax port to the county library copier and upgrade the jail booking copier to a color machine, noting potential increased costs for color copying.