Regular Meeting May 26, 2026

The Liberty County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, addressing various procurement and contract matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract with Patillo, Brown and Hill for the fiscal year 2025 financial and single audit, and authorization of a copier lease for Precinct One with Platinum for $192.57 per month. The court approved a $322,927 contract award recommendation for a Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant project. Several private resale property bids were approved to return properties to the tax roll. Progress payments were authorized for multiple construction projects, including $75,000 to White Construction for the Northwest Annex project and ARPA-funded sewer improvements for the cities of Ames and Hardin, with payments ranging from approximately $73,000 to $125,000. The court also approved a resolution committing $250,000 in matching funds for a CDBG-DR grant and authorized a $250,000 capture from an Enterprise road bond. Additionally, the court discussed enforcement of permit violations and tabled a fee schedule proposal pending further review. A motion to impose a no-through trucks restriction on a county road was tabled after executive session. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, grant-related projects, and budget allocations impacting county infrastructure and services.