April 14, 2026 Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Hardin County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, addressing various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of county bills totaling over $5.8 million, budget amendments and transfers to comply with reporting requirements and audit preparations, and authorization of contract extensions and change orders for construction projects such as hurricane safe rooms and jail renovations. The court also approved a lease renewal for office space with increased rent and authorized participation in the Southeast Texas Alerting Network with an estimated annual cost of $5,895. Additionally, the court approved purchases for the Healthy County Initiative to promote employee wellness and authorized the county judge to execute agreements related to flood management planning and law enforcement surplus property programs. Several budget adjustments were made to accommodate new line items for utilities, building maintenance, and forfeiture proceeds for law enforcement equipment. The meeting included discussions on subdivision manual amendments to regulate townhomes and condominiums and set a speed limit public hearing. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously passed or approved with minimal opposition.