August 24th 2026 Commissioner's Court

The Tyler County Commissioner's Court met on August 24, 2026, conducting routine business including approval of previous meeting minutes and monthly reports. Key procurement actions included the approval to purchase a K Cabota tractor MX 5400 DTC through the Buy Board for Precinct 4. The court also ratified an order prohibiting outdoor burning due to dry conditions. A new contract policy was approved for on-call body removal services, standardizing transport fees at $150 and requiring funeral homes to maintain $1 million in general liability insurance, aiming to reduce costs and ensure consistency. Additionally, the court approved the transfer of a 2020 Tahoe with 177,000 miles from the Sheriff's Department to the Woodville Fire Department to support local emergency services. The meeting included discussions on supporting volunteer fire departments and ensuring proper use of emergency service district funds. No budget amendments or fee changes were made at this session.