# September 28, 2026 El Paso County Commissioners Court Meeting


**Body:** El Paso County, Texas Commissioners Court Meetings
**Date:** September 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Transportation, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting held on September 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions involved approving multiple interlocal agreements and amendments related to the transfer of public transportation services and assets from El Paso County to the El Paso Area Transportation Services Local Government Corporation (EPATS), including contracts for transit operations, bus shelters, and transit fare provisions. The court authorized the county judge to sign these agreements pending final legal review. Budget discussions highlighted the fiscal year 2026 budget update, with revenues nearly meeting projections and expenditures tracking within expected ranges, though concerns about sheriff's office overtime costs and jail operations were raised. The court approved a budget amendment transferring funds within the sheriff's office for emergency repairs. Additionally, the court approved amendments to service agreements with Destination El Paso and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, reducing their budgets and reallocating unused American Rescue Plan Act funds to public safety salaries. Capital improvement projects were discussed, including the allocation of approximately $1.7 million in debt proceeds toward county park restrooms and other facility needs, with plans to return with detailed proposals. The meeting also included recognition of community organizations and updates on grant funding, with over $15.6 million awarded from 21 grants out of 50 applications. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the transition of transit services to EPATS represents a significant procurement and operational shift for the county.

**Source:** El Paso County, Texas Commissioners Court Meetings