The Grayson County Commissioners Court convened on September 16, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items focused on juvenile services and public health initiatives. The meeting began with a proposal to authorize the Grayson County Judge to accept a discretionary aid grant from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This grant, fully funded by TJJD and without a match requirement, aims to support a partnership between Grayson County Juvenile Services and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. The initiative will focus on grief screening and teletherapy for youth, allowing for the screening of all youth entering detention and providing teletherapy for up to 20 individuals. The motion to accept the grant was unanimously approved.

Following this, the court discussed a series of proposed contracts for Grayson County Juvenile Services with multiple counties, including Caldwell, Colin, Crane, and others. These contracts, primarily renewals, will allow these counties to utilize Grayson County's residential services. The motion to approve these contracts was also passed without opposition.

The commissioners then addressed a proposed contract with Denton County Juvenile Services. This contract would enable Grayson County to access Denton County's residential services when necessary, particularly for youth whose needs may not be met by Grayson County's facilities. The motion to sign this contract was approved unanimously.

Next, the court reviewed a contract with Ticket Health for software technology related to administering the child and adult hope scale. This contract, valued at $2,500 for two years, will utilize federal funds set to expire on September 30. Despite a late realization regarding a technology request, the motion to approve the contract was carried.

Lastly, the commissioners discussed an amendment to the public health emergency preparedness contract with the Department of State Health Services. This amendment reflects a 28% decrease in funding, but an update indicated that a subsequent amendment would restore this funding. The court moved forward with the approval of the amendment to comply with procedural requirements, ensuring that the county can accept the restored funds in the future.

Overall, the meeting highlighted Grayson County's commitment to enhancing juvenile services and public health preparedness, with all discussed motions passing smoothly.