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The court approved payment of claims totaling $2,216,894.03, including electronic funds transfers of $284,294.40 and regular claims of $1,932,599.63. The court also unanimously approved proclamations recognizing Sept. 17–20, 2025 as Constitution Week and proclaiming Sept. 18, 2025 as Texas Master Naturalist Lindheimer Chapter Day in Comal County.

In land-development business the court accepted construction and maintenance responsibility, or extensions of surety, for several subdivisions: Meyer Ranch Unit 14; Lark Canyon Unit 2 (one-year extension of the construction bond); Park Village Unit 7 (release of an irrevocable standby letter of credit and acceptance of a cashier's check as surety); The Landing Unit 1 (roads within Comal County limits only; adjacent areas fall in Guadalupe County); Mayfair Parcel E & Unit 2 (acceptance of a construction bond); and Canyon Ranch Unit 3 (one-year extension of the standby letter of credit). The court directed the county engineer to execute associated PIPRO permits where appropriate.

On grants and agreements the court accepted an $89,082 specialty-courts grant award from the Office of the Governor to support the county's accountability court and approved a corresponding letter agreement between Comal County and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department to cover CSCD expenses. The court also accepted a $30,000 truancy-prevention grant through the Office of the Governor to fund student and family counseling services, and approved an amendment (Amendment No. 3) to the Department of State Health Services contract (HHS) under the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response grant program to reflect expected budget changes.

Other action items approved included a $16,496.20 funding acceptance from Bear Metro 911 for eight high-intensity-use chairs for the Comal County Sheriff's Office communications center; a third amendment adding $105,862 for additional architectural construction-phase services on a county project; line-item transfers in the elections budget to move funds into software-subscription lines for STAR and enhanced ballot/ballot-scout renewals; and a line-item transfer to fund an engineering study for the Jacobs Creek low-water crossing on River Road.

The court approved a public-declaration letter to the Federal Aviation Administration, enabling the sheriff's office to pursue an FAA waiver to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations for public-safety missions. The court also announced it had approved, following an executive session, a release agreement between Ricky Sanchez and Comal County and authorized the county judge to sign the agreement.

All actions recorded at the meeting carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition; four court members participated (the court noted Commissioner Hogg was absent).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Comal County Texas - Commissioners Court","oneSentenceSummary","Comal County Commissioners Court on Sept. 18, 2025 approved a slate of routine and programmatic items, including payment of claims, two proclamations, multiple subdivision road acceptances and bond extensions, several grant awards and budget transfers, and a public-declaration letter to the FAA for the sheriff's drone program.","taxTitle","Comal County, Texas","taxId",2699,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470799,"Comal County funds engineering study for River Road Jacobs Creek low-water crossing",0,2832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b&start=2832&end=2832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b/thumbnail_2832000.jpg","/articles/6470799/Comal-County/Texas/Comal-County-funds-engineering-study-for-River-Road-Jacobs-Creek-low-water-crossing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470799-94188c4e449b18212c3dbf798ab98f1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486109&Signature=YpAjTc5NMqV9v7jGUDeUKZRJVyJidNcSqcAWkntIr~k3PAurloxNYgG72mSp~TcOebox6~sJkSLsQWvc1S6SuuWiyZO~2AHSlMEEjZvXvZa6sb6ECgCu8R7yFgWP7RjiDuV9K1mGdlnkDdyn612YHRsiViNrKhHdyDO-iCZ-kspzoLPu~6ywT6MGyfZJS8g6KvScopyeiv39qAWhcsdDQtSDNO5nAetk~iIwfOVqc50uWvvfG4xJTyDCzpGSmneaitwoKkmC6KgJSeNXGsSmy7X3ClYZM3r7NHuShgYzOxiPkpOpQMLwWltTBdyWKRTjymQ5ayWksaW-R5Xj3H0aOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Comal County Commissioners Court on Sept. 18, 2025 approved a line-item transfer to fund an engineering study for the River Road Jacobs Creek low-water crossing aimed at developing plans, specifications and cost estimates to support a bridge project budgeted for 2026.

County staff explained the crossing frequently goes underwater during large floods, historically trapping residents and county staff. Staff said the county previously sought grant funding through a Texas Water Development Board watershed study but did not qualify; the engineering study will produce a bid-ready package for the bridge project. Scheib Engineering was cited as the consultant that prepared prior project screening for the Guadalupe watershed.

Commissioners approved the transfer to consulting and professional services so the county can complete design work before construction. County staff said the project remains subject to future construction budgeting and grant opportunities.","The commissioners approved a line-item transfer to fund an engineering plans/specs/estimate package to prepare a 2026 bridge project at the Jacobs Creek low-water crossing on River Road after flood events have trapped residents in the area.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470806,"Comal County commissioners hear presentation on 2025 Fair & Rodeo; county staff promote employee wellness expo",259,753000,1012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b&start=753&end=1012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6470806/Comal-County/Texas/Comal-County-commissioners-hear-presentation-on-2025-Fair-Rodeo-county-staff-promote-employee-wellness-expo","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470806-c24d0e9aaf69cb650905fa149da1ec28/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486109&Signature=aPIan-MdB8RQWXIlaaHTs3wh4coF0pUP6hw3iN6UYmK~~mttMqLUBDykSpb0atu3uODiBk0St7F9hJ3xCoNuuF7XyZFDRP1Oi~Rp5q-gCw1xon-JGeBO7IU~RsY3~Mj-nXgewkwHFBlYV0Zi4KbljEJhqxSUeD5wvHdGUXD3LYUACLrfrCaMmKCxPx9ZDzvEs-lusNhWDzQAqbIeIw0k-tLXVsTwNbGxAHsJbwQT~DiCDrXL2BkvQ0AYNVqsWpLB7zkiJc5kEIQJBryHPqc222DXvbH8Q1do8OGjWqxvyHhE4bEqerTGO1RPEt0uZYASkx75zkxu7CwEAg9lTbDqYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Comal County Commissioners Court on Sept. 18, 2025 heard a presentation from the Comal County Fair Association outlining activities for the 2025 fair and asked county staff to partner on youth-education elements.

Fair Association representatives reviewed the fair's history, noting the association was founded in 1893 and highlighting traditional agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, rodeo events and youth education. Extension staff described youth-focused programming: Jason Mangold of the Comal County Extension Office said last year approximately 15,000 people visited the youth barn; the office is updating a chicken brooder and planting roughly 3,000 plants for children's activities. Lauren Strom, a 4-H agent, described the Special Heart Show, a livestock event for children with special needs that was moved into the fair schedule to reach more students; she said New Braunfels ISD expected to bus about 60 students for the program and that the show would take place 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Thursday of the fair.

The court also heard from Kyla Chapinski, the 2025 Miss Rodeo Texas princess and Comal County 4-H member, who described her participation in youth activities and community outreach during the fair. Fair leaders introduced local volunteers and organizers attending the meeting, and the court congratulated the association on its 25th-anniversary proclamation.

Separately, Anna Molino, family and community health agent for Comal County and a member of the Wellness Works Committee, asked county elected officials, department heads and managers to support the second annual Comal County Employee Health and Wellness Expo set for Wednesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the New Braunfels Civic Center. Molino said more than 45 vendors will attend and flu shots will be available; the event is aimed at county employees' physical and mental well-being.

The presentations were informational; no county action was required beyond recognition and outreach support.","Fair Association and county staff presented plans for the Comal County Fair & Rodeo and youth programming; county Wellness Works committee invited officials to an employee health and wellness expo on Sept. 24.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470809,"Comal County delays action on proposed countywide towing rotation after stakeholder concerns",496,1999000,2495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b&start=1999&end=2495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778668-a74079dbf4cfbb1d7c1dcbd4156e885b/thumbnail_1999000.jpg","/articles/6470809/Comal-County/Texas/Comal-County-delays-action-on-proposed-countywide-towing-rotation-after-stakeholder-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470809-fb6bb85710ffeca5fdccad500940a38d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486109&Signature=CZeEvFOOydSdYtoJGM7k3GPEKfqw5ikq-j-FagvmA0RwXf2pZBsj6NaJoIwEDwlJR~rhQ0oSjuIJF8wzejQAVJzq~9xdKT~-yKbpIbW-tNMLLM9WVLKtqEDOocpDdjOyuhcdZ0aZkN6SCPYdGJlTVdE4ksmfsnLsfVxvdULIVPoLBT~-e68y2u42D3rl2kGZo~zB9u6FRbsWE4yhHsRikyvcopA~I7M~woxGtj5H-7-gR6JJjL6wX-NvUbspDF2sG5WwBkxfyupAA-2i-IyvEhAIX-P33lIyoJaurhwqqjMMcg-93Q9qLUUgJA8f01u~Gn0uRzwjB2LbdNbmuH3jXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Comal County Commissioners Court on Sept. 18, 2025 discussed a draft order to revise local regulations of wrecker and towing services but did not vote, instead directing staff to continue stakeholder engagement and return the item at a later date.

County staff described proposed changes that would replace current regional on-call systems with a single countywide rotation list, using two primary wreckers alternating per week, and requiring applicants to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and own a vehicle-storage facility within Comal County. Staff said the rotation would attempt to assign a single tow company to handle an entire incident, but that companies lacking capacity for a heavy tow would be excused and the rotation would move to the next eligible provider.

Commissioners and staff emphasized they were not ready to adopt the draft. Commissioner Leacock asked clarifying questions about blending the current on-call model with a rotation system; county counsel and staff said the draft intends to maintain on-call advantages while adding a broader rotation. Commissioner Crownover asked that no action be taken pending further stakeholder review; the court agreed.

During the public-comment portion, towing business owner Rodrigo Amaya, who said he has worked in towing since 2012, urged the court to complete additional due diligence before adopting the draft. Amaya said stakeholders had not been given adequate study of certain legal and operational effects and noted the district attorney's office had been given documents raising concerns about safety and county risk. He also argued that the current six-region structure exists to address region-specific needs and said consolidating zones \"is very dangerous\" because each area has different operational requirements.

County staff said they will continue meetings with stakeholders, tentatively plan an application period in November and expect a possible effective date near the start of the new year once the court addresses stakeholder feedback.","The commissioners discussed a draft countywide wrecker/towing services order but took no action, citing continued stakeholder input and legal questions; a towing operator urged further due diligence and warned of safety and regionalization concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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