Van Zandt County Regular Meeting 8/12/2026 a

The Van Zandt County Texas Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of appointments to the Van Zandt County Library Advisory Board and acceptance of forfeiture proceeds totaling $19,626.88, which were allocated to the Sheriff's Office and Wills Point Police Department. The court also authorized the use of the new courthouse annex as the main early voting location for the November 3, 2026 election and approved election judges and alternate judges nominated by political parties. Additionally, the court authorized a joint election agreement with Brownsboro ISD and discussed a significant sales tax increase proposal to generate supplemental revenue for the county and Emergency Services Districts (ESDs), with motions passed to place the tax increase on the ballot despite some ESDs opting to be carved out. Other procurement-related approvals included grant funding of $8,000 to Meals on Wheels East Texas and acceptance of payments totaling approximately $9,611 for cold mix under interlocal agreements with Calendar Lake PIA, along with the renewal of the interlocal agreement. The meeting reflected a focus on funding strategies, interlocal cooperation, and election preparations.