Commissioners reprimand and place Frio County road administrator on three-week paid suspension pending investigation

Frio County Commissioners Court voted on Feb. 14 to reprimand the county Road and Bridge administrator, state no confidence in the administrator's administrative performance, and suspend the administrator for three weeks with pay while further investigation is completed.

Commissioner Danny Cano moved that, "after hearing the statements presented today," the court reprimand the administrator, register no confidence in performance and impose a three-week paid suspension pending additional inquiry. Commissioner Vela seconded the motion.

The personnel action followed an executive-session review of complaints and internal handling previously conducted by relevant departments; during the open-session reconvening, commissioners said that internal steps had already been taken but they did not believe the situation had been sufficiently resolved. Commissioners and the judge emphasized the need to protect the integrity of county operations while completing the investigation.

The court did not provide disciplinary details in open session beyond the motion and vote. The transcript names Ansel Moreno as the county Road and Bridge administrator and records his position as the subject of the action; the transcript does not record testimony from the administrator in open session. County officials said documentation and relevant forms would be completed following the action.

Ending: The suspension is for three weeks with pay while the county completes its investigation; the court directed staff to complete any required documentation and report back when the inquiry concludes.