June 8, 2026 Commissioners Court

The Gonzales County Texas Commissioners Court met on June 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and infrastructure topics. Key discussions included updates on the courthouse annex building project, with progress on interior and exterior construction and plans for parking lot design improvements. The court approved subdivision exceptions and final plat approvals for local land parcels. They also discussed and approved a new fire inspection fee schedule and an interlocal fire prevention inspection services agreement with the city of Welder. Additionally, the court approved the purchase of fire office software from Image Trend to enhance fire inspection and reporting capabilities, with budgeted funds covering the cost. Lastly, they reviewed and approved a service order for upgraded internet service at the courthouse annex and sheriff's office, increasing bandwidth to 200 Mbps at a recurring cost of $675 per month with waived installation fees. Public comments raised concerns about the environmental and health impacts of proposed data centers in the region, though no direct procurement actions related to data centers were taken during the meeting.