Eastland County Commissioners' Meeting 05-11-2026

The Eastland County Commissioners held a meeting on May 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval for the sheriff to enter into a contract with HQE Systems for emergency mass notification services, replacing the previous Code Red system. This contract is notable for being veteran-owned, Department of Defense affiliated, and approximately one-third less expensive than the prior service. Additionally, the commissioners approved going out for bids to purchase equipment for wildfire mitigation, including compact track loaders, mulching trailers, and fuel trailers, with funding partially supported by grants and lease purchases. Budget discussions included setting up new expenditure lines, approving travel funds for records management, and reviewing preliminary tax values for 2026. The commissioners also approved the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool's proposed health and dental coverage rate increase without seeking alternatives. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed unanimously during the meeting.