Commissioners Court 9 8 2026

The Washington County Commissioners Court held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The court approved rental regulation contracts for the Washington County Expo, including a contract for the annual Lloyd Saunders scholarship cook-off. They also approved budget-related items, including the fiscal year 2027 budget for the County Auditor and ratified a property tax increase reflected in the 2027 budget, with a noted 11% increase in property tax revenue from the previous year. Additionally, the court discussed and approved formal notices related to utility service line installations and a temporary waterline by Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC. The court approved accounts payable totaling over $1 million, with some funding supported by a Texas Historical Commission grant. Other actions included appointing members to the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Board of Directors and approving tax levies for the Pecan Glen Road District for tax year 2026.