Willacy County Commissioners Court 07/23/2026

The Willacy County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on July 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval to purchase a 2027 Ford F250 STX crew cab 4x4 truck with trade-in for $32,317 from the road and bridge budget. The court also approved acceptance of a $350,000 Rural Ambulance Service Grant (HB 3000) for fiscal year 2027, authorized negotiations for a written agreement with Willacy County EMS as the rural ambulance service provider, and accepted the grant award. Additionally, the court approved funding of $500 for the annual National Night Out school supply giveaway event and authorized upgrades to communication equipment for the Willacy County Justice of the Peace precincts and juvenile probation offices. The court authorized issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for administrative and engineering services related to the Texas Community Development Grant Program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, focusing on water, wastewater, drainage, and road improvements. Other procurement actions included approval of a lease agreement for two tractors for precinct use and approval to install a security system for the County Wellness and Heritage Center, with funding from the general fund. The meeting also included discussions on jail capacity agreements and various community and university proclamations, but the primary procurement focus was on vehicle purchases, grant acceptance, RFP issuance, and infrastructure-related equipment upgrades.