# Comm. Court Video 10-21-026

Freestone County Commissioners Court met on October 21, 2026. The court approved a Code 4 investigative software system to replace LeadsOnline for the sheriff’s investigators; officials said the change would save about $5,000, and that the system uses information entered by county investigators rather than gathering or sharing data. Members raised questions about privacy, CJIS compliance, and integration with other systems. A public comment from Dustin Copeland had asked the court to delay a software-related agenda item until requested records were public; the court discussed the concerns, but the transcript does not clearly record a separate action on that request.

The court also approved purchasing approximately 25 Sonim Mega Connect Wi-Fi hotspots at about $99 each (roughly $2,500), with a $30 monthly charge per unit replacing existing SIM-card service; a two-year commitment was discussed. A separate quote of $12,844 to mount 26 units in vehicles was considered unnecessary. The county reported, but did not yet seek approval for, an EFORCE license for volunteer fire departments and EMS first responders, estimated at $20,000 plus $3,000 annually for licensing and support, with 3% annual increases in years three and four; it is expected on a future agenda. The court also discussed a two-year Limestone County inmate-housing agreement at $75 per inmate per day, though the transcript does not clearly capture a vote on it. Proposed subdivision-rule changes requiring TxDOT review and designation of a newspaper of record were tabled pending further information.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Public Safety
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Comm. Court Video 10-21-026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrHyPyWtx0) - Freestone County