Maverick County commissioners unanimously approve multiple contracts, budget amendments and procedural items

Maverick County Commissioners Court on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, voted unanimously on a series of procedural and substantive actions, including authorization to pursue a federal contract for Customs and Border Protection at the airport, acceptance of parkland dedication funds from the City of Eagle Pass and approval of budget amendments and accounts-payable additions.

The votes followed an executive session the court said had covered several of the items. Commissioners made motions to table some agenda items, direct staff to carry out specified follow-up steps and approve payments and contract renewals. Most votes were procedural and passed without discussion.

Why this matters: The court’s actions move forward funding and contracting decisions that affect county infrastructure, vendor payments and airport operations. Several items require further coordination with outside agencies — including the U.S. General Services Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality — before final implementation.

Key actions taken included authorization to negotiate contract terms with the General Services Administration and Customs and Border Protection for use of the county airport terminal building; acceptance of $208,150 in parkland dedication fees from the City of Eagle Pass; and a recommendation that the county auditor review payment-processing procedures to ensure timely vendor payments. The court also approved budget amendments for fiscal year 2025 as submitted on April 1, 2025, and added three invoices to the accounts-payable list.

Commissioners directed staff to consult with the office of the…