September 8, 2026 Commissioners Court | Regular Meeting

The Hardin County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and set the property tax rate to fund it, including a property tax revenue increase largely attributed to new pipeline revenue. They authorized payment of county bills and payroll, approved salary and compensation orders for county officials, and ratified the county payroll schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. Procurement actions included approval of a bid for overlaying a section of Beasley Drive at a cost of approximately $7 per square foot, renewal agreements for health department nursing program partnerships, and insurance benefit renewals. Additionally, the court authorized applying for a $350,000 rural ambulance services grant to support the purchase of an ambulance for Emergency Services District 5. Discussions also covered disaster response efforts and clarified that debris removal would not be conducted by the county without federal assistance. The meeting concluded with announcements and scheduling of future actions on longevity pay for county employees.