Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court Special Meeting held July 27, 2026

The Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court held a special meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a plat for the Johnson Ranch and the adoption of a resolution allowing Titus County to participate in tax abatement agreements, specifically to support the Alumens Corporation project. The court approved increasing the minimum investment threshold for tax abatements from $5 million to $10 million. Additionally, the court authorized the disposal and auction of surplus county equipment, including obsolete electronic devices and furniture, with plans to recycle some items and protect sensitive information. Budget adjustments were also approved, including a $150,000 contingency fund movement primarily related to prisoner feeding costs and utility expenses at the jail. The meeting concluded with approval of pay orders and payments, and acknowledgments of ongoing infrastructure improvements and economic development efforts related to the Lummus project.