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Commissioners delay decision on constable vehicles, ask staff for SUV vs. pickup pricing
Summary
The court discussed buying one vehicle budgeted for Precinct 3 constable and whether to return to pickups or keep SUVs; commissioners asked staff to obtain SUV pricing and return with a comparison before taking action.
The Commissioners Court discussed whether the county should buy a pickup or an SUV for constable departments but did not take action, asking staff to provide price comparisons before proceeding.
Commissioners said the budget includes one vehicle to replace a high-mileage vehicle assigned to Precinct 3. Commissioners recounted a prior shift, around 2018, from trucks to smaller SUVs because SUVs then cost less; several members said pickup pricing has changed and that a pickup might now be comparable or preferable for some constable duties. The court also discussed vehicle-rotation practices and past deviations that created non-uniform vehicle markings; one commissioner said uniform identification of county vehicles is important for consistency and limiting use outside intended purposes.
County staff told the court they do not yet have current SUV pricing from procurement (a staff member named Teddy was asked to provide prices). The court agreed to delay purchase and directed staff to return with SUV pricing and a comparison to pickups so the court could decide with full price information.
Outcome: No motion was passed; court directed staff to obtain cost information and bring it back at a future meeting.
