Commissioners Court Regular Session 08/11/2026

The Hunt County Commissioners Court held a regular session on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key actions included approval of accounts payable, line item transfers, budget amendments, and payroll. The court approved a contract change to switch the county tax office's payment processing vendor from Certified Payments to Government Windows, citing lower fees and no cost to the county for equipment. Additionally, the court approved interlocal agreements related to election services and school resource officer contracts with local school districts. The court also adopted resolutions supporting proposed state legislation to improve county notification and participation rights concerning data centers and high-impact developments. Several requests for permission to install electrical poles, overhead distribution lines, and water lines in county right-of-ways were approved under normal stipulations. Finally, an interlocal agreement with the town of Poetry for road repair within city limits was discussed and approved.