The Bexar County Commissioners Court held a work session on September 8, 2025, focusing on budget adjustments and funding allocations across various departments. The meeting addressed several key financial proposals aimed at enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.

The session began with a recommendation to increase funding for a marketing campaign agreement with KGB Texas Marketing, allocating $200,000 to support BiblioTech initiatives. Following this, the court approved an increase in elected officials' salaries by $135,810, as previously endorsed by the committee.

Significant discussions included an additional $500,000 for interfund transfers related to the school safety infrastructure project, which will be directed to capital improvements. The court also approved a personnel appropriation increase of $173,054 for probate courts, aligning judicial salaries with other courts.

In a move to bolster the sheriff's office, the court authorized funding for ten deputy sergeant positions, previously held in contingencies, for the South Tower. The sheriff's office was tasked with developing a plan to reduce overtime and FLSA payments, estimated at $1.5 million, while the total cost for the new positions is projected at $1 million.

Further funding was allocated for law enforcement operations, including an increase of $500,000 for helicopter operational costs and $460,049 for four new law enforcement investigators in the criminal investigations division. Additionally, two investigators for the public integrity unit were funded at a cost of $230,025.

The capital improvement fund saw recommendations for four new sedan vehicles for investigators, with a transfer of $256,992 to the fleet acquisition fund. The court also proposed funding for 16 new Tahoe vehicles, contingent upon the approval of deputy constable positions, totaling $918,672.

Other notable allocations included $847,700 for the East Seegis sustainability project, $3 million for pavement maintenance in the county road and bridge fund, and $600,000 for an AI microfilm project in the district clerk records management fund. The fire code fund received $13,395 for open government permit processing and $75,000 for a utility task vehicle as part of a wildfire initiative.

The meeting concluded with a brief discussion on the law library fund, which saw minor adjustments, and a final allocation of $3,580 from the technology improvement fund for a laptop for the constable's office.

Overall, the work session highlighted the court's commitment to enhancing public safety and infrastructure through strategic funding decisions, with several proposals set to improve operational capabilities across various departments. The court remains open to further discussions and questions regarding these budgetary changes.