Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court Special Meeting held June 29, 2026

The Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court held a special workshop meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments regarding proposed salary increases for county elected officials and employees. Many citizens expressed opposition to raises for elected officials, citing concerns about the county's median income and fiscal responsibility, while some supported cost-of-living adjustments for county employees, especially first responders like the sheriff's department. The court reviewed budgetary challenges including decreased property values, impacts of recent legislation (House Bill 9), and the financial implications of an extra payroll cycle this year. Discussions also covered specific budget items such as capital expenditures, health insurance cost increases, software contract renewals, and technology upgrades. The judge proposed no salary increases for elected officials this year but recommended cost-of-living raises for employees. The meeting included considerations for maintaining fiscal stewardship and transparency, with suggestions for a forensic audit to ensure accountability. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but action items included further budget refinement and contract evaluations.