Young County Commissioners Court Live

The Young County Commissioners Court meeting on July 14, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The court approved a motion to begin the process of building a new emergency radio tower in Precinct 2 to replace one destroyed by a storm, with an estimated cost of approximately $50,000, to be funded from contingency or next year's budget. Additionally, the court authorized the release of $6,198.92 from the Young County hotel occupancy tax fund to the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort for tourism promotion activities conducted in the first two quarters of 2026. The court also ratified an interlocal cooperative agreement related to housing services for the sheriff and ratified a rural ambulance service grant agreement awarding $350,000 to support ambulance purchases, with discussions ongoing on how to allocate funds between two hospital districts. Further, the court approved permits for pipeline or utility construction across county roads and approved a tax deed sale for unpaid taxes. The meeting concluded with plans to continue a budget workshop after lunch.