Maverick County Commissioners Court March 6, 2026

The Maverick County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on March 6, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of a $1.5 million transfer from the Maverick County Housing Finance Corporation for firefighting equipment, with public concerns raised about potential liabilities and transparency. The court reviewed and unanimously approved multiple consent agenda items and took action to assist a resident with fire damage. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a presentation by Triune, an engineering firm, outlining deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs across county facilities, including the courthouse, law enforcement center, water plants, and parks. The court approved moving forward with shovel-ready projects and financing considerations, emphasizing the identification of operational savings to fund these improvements over a 20-year period. Additionally, the court approved contracts for on-call engineering services and discussed procurement processes for inmate medical services and regional public defender services, including plans to advertise for proposals. Other procurement actions included lateral transfers of grant-funded positions, approval of vehicle transfers to the sheriff's office, and adoption of a drought contingency plan for the county airport waterworks. The meeting also covered grant-related resolutions for public safety funding and administrative updates related to COVID-19 public assistance program closeout.