Commissioners Court Regular Session 04/28/2026

The Hunt County Commissioners Court held a regular session on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract award for the Fiscal Year 26 real coat program to Texan Land and Asphalt Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder, and the rejection of all submissions for construction project management services for the I30 administration facility, opting to perform the work in-house. The court also approved the purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles funded by Senate Bill 22, which provides state funds to rural counties for law enforcement equipment. Additionally, multiple road construction and utility crossing requests were approved, including upgrades funded by homeowners. Budgetary approvals included accounts payable, line item transfers, budget amendments, and payroll. The court discussed policy considerations regarding tax abatements for data centers, solar farms, battery storage, and Bitcoin mining, deciding not to offer abatements for these industries to discourage their development in the county. Public testimony focused heavily on concerns about data centers and their environmental impact, with calls for greater county authority and community involvement. Volunteer appreciation proclamations and safety awareness initiatives were also recognized during the meeting.