Van Zandt County Commissioners Regular Meeting 9/23/2026

The Van Zandt County Texas Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and acted upon. Key procurement discussions included the creation of a general counsel position for the county, with the court agreeing to work on a job description to avoid conflicts with the criminal district attorney's duties and appointing Richard Garza to the role. The court also considered and approved a resolution to appoint Richard Garza as the county's representative to a joint committee for creating a regional groundwater conservation district, a significant water management initiative involving multiple counties. Additionally, the court renewed a contract with the Animal Protection League for pet spay/neuter services at $14,400 annually, maintaining the same terms as the previous year. Budgetary actions included adopting the county budget for fiscal year 2027, setting the 2026 tax rate at 0.44 cents per hundred dollars, and ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the budget. The court also approved reimbursement payments related to asphalt for county roads and set terms for future commissioner's court meetings. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed with recorded votes where applicable.