Willacy County Commissioners Court 08/13/2026

The Willacy County Commissioners Court held a meeting on August 13, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of bids for properties struck off in a tax resale, authorization to apply for a Department of Justice grant to improve security fencing at the sheriff's office, and approval of a $4,500 quote for air conditioning repairs at the sheriff's department to be funded from the capital fund. The court also approved renewal of an agreement with Frontier Direct Care LLC for clinic services and discussed formal governance guidelines for the county health insurance cooperative purchasing program. Additionally, the court approved contracts for social media management and photography services to enhance county communications. Budget-related actions included setting the date for the 2026 county budget vote and public hearings, approval of sheriff's office fees for 2027, and authorization to apply for rural prosecutor and sheriff salary assistance grants. Several motions related to appointments, compliance reporting, and insurance bonds were also passed. The meeting included discussions on advertising funding through non-taxpayer sources and ongoing infrastructure projects, with no significant opposition to procurement decisions.