Commissioner's Court July 24, 2026

The Hood County Commissioner's Court held a special meeting on July 24, 2026, primarily to discuss relocating the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) licensing office within county facilities. The court considered moving the county development department to a different annex to accommodate the DPS office in the vacated space. A draft interlocal cooperation agreement between Hood County and DPS was reviewed, with concerns raised about missing contract terms such as liability, cancellation clauses, and dispute resolution. The court agreed to proceed with allowing DPS to move into the designated annex contingent on finalizing a comprehensive contract by the following Friday. Additionally, the court authorized the county judge to sign an addendum to the engagement terms with the Borquez law firm for legal services related to road damage agreements and other matters. The meeting concluded with personnel matters discussed in executive session, including closing the job posting for the development coordinator position.