Commissioner's Court Meeting 8 18 2026

The Gregg County Commissioners' Court held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of economic rebate payments under a Chapter 381 agreement, ratification of collateral pledges, and multiple intergovernmental assistance projects involving equipment, labor, and materials for local road and bridge improvements. The County Clerk presented and the court approved a contract with Vital Director by Peridium to implement an online vital records system, which will modernize document requests at no cost to the county, with convenience fees paid by customers. The East Texas Regional Airport received approval for a budget transfer of $41,000 for runway and taxiway rehabilitation design, along with authorization of a task order for design services under RFQ 2023-16, with anticipated grant funding covering 90% of costs. The court also approved submission of a grant application to the FAA for the rehabilitation project. Election-related procurement included approval of an addendum to the Intech Motus contract for software and hardware support for the Elections Office. Additionally, the court enacted a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas due to drought conditions. Multiple motions related to budget transfers, contract approvals, and grant applications passed unanimously, reflecting active management of county infrastructure, technology modernization, and election operations.