Commissioner's Court Meeting 8 25 2026

The Gregg County Commissioners' Court held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved payroll, bills payable, budget amendments, and transfers, including a $20,000 budget transfer to complete delayed projects. They approved contracts and awards for various county services, including awarding mowing services to CNC Logging and Tree Services, timber sale to Satwite Log Homes, and generator maintenance to Maul Energy. The court also approved contracts for construction projects such as the Precinct 3 Service Center and the Agricultural Extension Facility, selecting top-scoring general contractors through competitive RFP processes. Additionally, the sheriff's office received approval to purchase 20 Motorola APX portable radios under a state contract for $176,000, funded partly by a state rural law enforcement grant. The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the FY27 budget, including a property tax rate increase of three cents to support county operations, which was ratified by the court. No public comments were made during the hearings.