April 13, 2026 Commissioners Court

The Gonzales County Texas Commissioners Court held a meeting on April 13, 2026, covering a range of topics including public safety, community programs, and significant capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Randall Rather annex building renovation with CPM Texas, highlighting ongoing construction progress and procurement of HVAC units. The court also discussed the Gonzales County Courthouse restoration project, with cost estimates ranging from $14.6 million to $21.8 million and potential state grant funding of $9 million. The commissioners debated funding strategies, including tax notes and bonds, and approved a resolution supporting the grant application for the courthouse restoration. Additional procurement actions included approval of a sole source purchase of a 2026 Ford Transit Cargo XL vehicle for jail transport, authorization to declare a 2002 CAT wheel loader surplus and trade it for a new 2024 Case 421G wheel loader, and approval of a premium service agreement for a security trailer with Caniton Technologies. The court also authorized procurement activities related to water infrastructure improvement projects funded by the Texas Water Development Board and approved issuance of a request for qualifications for acquisition services under a GLO contract. Motions were passed to proceed with these procurements and capital projects, reflecting active county investment in infrastructure and public safety assets.