Zapata County to Seek Bids After 9.9% Health‑Insurance Hike

Jul 7, 2026

After staff reported a 9.9% increase in premiums (about a $200,000 impact), the Zapata County Commissioners Court voted to solicit requests for proposals for health and life insurance for fiscal year 2026–2027 and set a timetable to review bids in August.

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The Zapata County Commissioners Court voted July 7 to solicit requests for proposals for health and life insurance for fiscal year 2026–2027 after staff said premiums rose this year by roughly 9.9%, a change staff estimated would cost the county about $200,000.

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