Willacy County Commissioners Court 05/28/2026

The Willacy County Commissioners Court meeting held on May 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of claims, authorization of a resolution for the Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program for fiscal year 2027, and approval of a Workforce Solutions subsidized employment agreement. The court also approved change order number eight for NM Contracting LLC related to a CDBG project, increasing the project cost by $20,973 funded by grant money. Discussions were held regarding the replacement and upgrade of the phone system across county offices, including the Sheriff's Office, with a proposal to replace 22 phones at no cost under a new 12-month contract; however, the decision was tabled pending further review and involvement of all commissioners. Additionally, the court approved a family partition of land and travel requests, with emphasis on ensuring proper reconciliation of travel expenses to comply with audit requirements. The meeting also addressed grant resolution updates for the Operation Lone Star Grant program and deferred certain executive session items related to litigation and real estate acquisitions.