Young County Commissioners Court Live

The Young County Commissioners Court held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several administrative items were addressed, including approval of previous meeting minutes with amendments and budget amendments related to veteran service officers. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a presentation by Dr. Kelly Double Day, co-owner of Wildcat Ranch, regarding tourism promotion and the use of hotel occupancy tax funds. Dr. Double Day proposed allocating 15% of the hotel occupancy tax revenue generated by Wildcat Ranch in 2025 to fund participation in Travel Texas missions and fan trips aimed at attracting international tourists. The court discussed and approved a motion to commit this percentage of funds to be distributed quarterly, contingent on Wildcat Ranch providing regular reports on tourism activities and expenditures. This initiative aims to boost local tourism and economic impact through strategic marketing and international outreach. Other topics included employee bond approvals and burn restrictions, with no further procurement actions noted.