Special Called Meeting July 23, 2026

The Liberty County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement decisions related to legal research services and construction management for a new county jail. The court approved the renewal of an agreement with Thompson Reuters for Westlaw and Key Counsel research products for the District Attorney's and County Attorney's offices, noting an increase in cost from about $1,500 to $2,500 due to the addition of AI-enhanced features. Additionally, the court considered and approved a resolution to execute an agreement with White Construction for construction manager at risk services for the new Liberty County Jail, with a noted initial fee of $60,000 to initiate work. The approval included a discussion about involving the county auditor to review contract details. Both motions passed with majority votes, reflecting the court's commitment to advancing these procurement activities.