Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court Special Meeting held September 26, 2026

The Titus County Texas Commissioners' Court held a special meeting on September 26, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a procedural resolution to increase tax-exempt bond financing for Alumax Incorporated up to $225 million for construction equipment and an aluminum waste recycling project. The court also approved a software service agreement with Permit LLC and Oneland Land Record Services to facilitate online birth certificate requests, enhancing public service delivery. Additionally, the court authorized Terracon to conduct geotechnical services for $8,375 to assess potential jail expansion. An interlocal agreement with the city of Winfield was approved for resurfacing 0.7 miles of Miller Street, with the city reimbursing the county for materials. The court also approved an interlocal agreement with neighboring counties to share funding for a judicial court coordinator, resulting in approximately $40,000 in savings for Titus County. Furthermore, the court approved the use of remaining FY 2026 grant funds to cover SB 22 salaries pending FY 2027 funds and enacted a two-week burn ban due to extreme drought conditions. Public comments focused on concerns about potential data center developments, water supply issues, and transparency regarding non-disclosure agreements. Motions related to procurement and budget items were unanimously approved throughout the meeting.