# Commissioners Court 10 6 2026


**Body:** Washington County Texas
**Date:** October 06, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure


At its October 6, 2026 meeting, the Washington County Commissioners Court approved the Washington County Expo rental agreements for the organization’s 2027 monthly meetings and authorized the county judge to sign them. The court also heard a Plan North presentation on possible uses and layouts for a proposed multipurpose facility at the Expo grounds, including community events, livestock shows, graduations, and trade shows. The project was presented as a potential ballot measure; no construction contract or project spending was approved. The court approved budget amendments transferring reserves to cover courthouse renovations pending state reimbursement and accounting for insurance-claim repair reimbursements. It also approved accounts payable; discussion included a county contribution to volunteer firefighters’ pension fund, with the amount unclear in the transcript.

The court approved an EMS memorandum of understanding with the Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council for Washington County EMS’s participation in the prehospital whole-blood program. It also approved filling a vacant EMS division chief compliance position at a stated amount of $96,124, with pay exceeding the county policy’s 6% limit. Other actions included approving a proclamation for Texas Extension Education Association Week and correcting the Elections Office address. No vendor selection or competitive procurement award was identified.

**Source:** Washington County Texas