July 14, 2026 - Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Hardin County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, primarily focused on discussing the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included salary adjustments for various county officials and department heads, requests for new or expanded positions such as a part-time assistant for the Veteran Services Officer and a deputy emergency management coordinator, and budget allocations for operational expenses like vehicle allowances and software subscriptions. The court deliberated on salary increases for county court coordinators, justices of the peace, and department heads, as well as funding for emergency management and legal office needs. Discussions also covered employee benefits, including dependent insurance coverage and certificate pay for jailers. The court agreed to further refine the budget proposal and planned to reconvene with updated revenue information before finalizing the budget. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned during this session.