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Commissioners discuss selling 17 out-of-service vehicles by sealed bid; impounded items require legal review

July 31, 2025 | Freestone County, Texas


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Commissioners discuss selling 17 out-of-service vehicles by sealed bid; impounded items require legal review
County staff reported a list of vehicles that are out of service and recommended disposing of them by sealed bid, a process the county used previously to sell nonworking units. Staff said the list includes 17 vehicles that are not operable and that trade-in options were not available for units that cannot be driven onto a trailer.

Jennifer and Hannah (staff members referenced in the discussion) confirmed the list flagged units as "running" or "not running." Staff suggested advertising the out-of-service vehicles using sealed bids, providing photos and PIN numbers for bidders, and placing the notice in the legal newspaper. One staff member said the county previously used sealed bids and sold scrap to a buyer identified in past sales (K and G Metals).

Commissioners also discussed items at the training center and property that may be impounded. Staff said some impounded vehicles may not be county-owned and would require the district attorney's office to confirm the county has title and authority to sell. For one boat, staff said the county needs a new title before it can be disposed of.

Staff planned to coordinate with the district attorney to determine which impounded items are saleable and to include all appropriate vehicles in the sealed-bid advertisement. No formal motion to dispose of the vehicles was recorded in the transcript before the meeting took a short recess.

Separately, earlier in the meeting the commission voted to accept several training certifications; the transcript records a motion, a second and unanimous "aye" on that item.

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