Willacy County Commissioners Court 09/10/2026

The Willacy County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved the 2026-2027 proposed compensation changes for elected officials and the salary schedule for county employees, excluding grant-funded positions. They unanimously adopted the total tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 and approved various special claims including postage, utilities, and contracts. A notable procurement action included the approval to purchase technology and equipment for the Sheriff's Office and County Treasurer's Office for up to $8,500 from ARPA funds. Additionally, the court approved a contract with PC Tech 4 for IT server services for fiscal year 2026-2027, with an increase in service hours and cost, and discussed compliance and procedural improvements related to contract management. The court also accepted the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant award and approved the transfer of decommissioned law enforcement equipment to the City of Lyford. Other agenda items included approval of the county clerk's records archive plan, recognition of voter registration efforts, and acceptance of the independent audit for fiscal year 2025, which reported good financial health despite some audit timing challenges.