Commissioners' Court April 7, 2026

The McLennan County Commissioners' Court meeting on April 7, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a professional services invoice for water consulting with Lockwood Andrews and Newham, ratification of a name change amendment for AJ Nonwoven Waco, and authorization of invoices related to the McLennan County Downtown jail remodel and transformer installation. The court approved a motion to use eminent domain to acquire property for road improvements along Bullhide Creek Road. Budget amendments were approved for various departments, including the sheriff's office and court reporter services. Grant-related items included approval of ARPA-funded projects and acceptance of the Edward Burn Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for fitness equipment upgrades with no local match required. The court also approved intergovernmental transfers related to healthcare funding and adopted new IT policies including an artificial intelligence policy. Economic development updates highlighted ongoing business attraction and retention efforts. Several proclamations recognizing community service and awareness months were also approved. No major contract awards or RFPs were initiated during this meeting, but multiple vendor payments and project authorizations were confirmed.