The Grimes County Commissioners Court meeting on September 24, 2025, focused on the ownership and management of vehicles purchased with Title IV-E funds for the juvenile board. The discussion began with a query from a commissioner regarding the ownership status of these vehicles, including who purchased them and how proceeds from any potential sales would be handled.

County Auditor Jesse provided clarity on the matter, confirming that the 2015 vehicle in question was indeed bought with Title IV-E funds. He noted that the juvenile board, which consists of two district judges, is responsible for approving the budget related to these vehicles. The judges expressed a preference to wait for the new chief to assess the department's needs before making any decisions regarding the vehicles.

The conversation also touched on the county's policies for disposing of assets. Jesse explained that current procedures dictate that the county would take possession of the vehicles, and any funds generated from their sale would typically revert to the department that originally purchased them. In this case, if the vehicles were auctioned, the proceeds would likely return to the juvenile fund, consistent with the county's standard practices for other departments.

This discussion highlights ongoing efforts within Grimes County to ensure proper management of resources allocated for juvenile services, as well as the importance of aligning decisions with the needs of the department. The court's next steps will likely involve further assessments once the new chief is in place.