# Granbury City Council, Sept 15, 2026: City and Hood County Police Dispatch Services

The Granbury City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, to discuss the city's emergency dispatch services contract with Hood County. The existing 10-year contract, costing the city approximately $146,723 annually, is set to expire on September 30, 2026, following the county's one-year termination notice issued in September 2025. The county has proposed a new agreement that would increase the annual cost to $697,575, a 376% increase, which the city council found unexpected and financially burdensome given the city's significant tax contributions to the county. The council expressed concerns about potential double taxation and the lack of communication and collaboration from the county regarding the new terms. They noted that the Hood County Dispatch Advisory Board, which was supposed to oversee dispatch services, has not been active as intended. The council unanimously passed a motion directing city staff to engage with the county to request a formal presentation and justification of the proposed fee increase and to work toward a mutually acceptable agreement. The discussion also touched on the legal responsibilities of the county to provide emergency dispatch services and the possibility of the city eventually establishing its own dispatch center as it grows.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Granbury City Council, Sept 15, 2026: City and Hood County Police Dispatch Services](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ9Mw_4NHZg) - City of Granbury