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Court authorizes replacement radios and emergency-management vehicle using contingency funds

5418758 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved an urgent replacement of an in-car radio for the Precinct 2 constable and authorized purchase of a replacement vehicle for the county emergency management services coordinator (EMSC) from contingency funds after budget discussion about remaining reserves.

The Commissioners Court on July 16 authorized two equipment purchases tied to operational needs and county contingency funds.

Constable Blake Jarvis (Precinct 2) told the court an in-car radio in one of his units stopped working and the repair shop could not restore the 2004 model. He requested immediate replacement because deputies were operating on handheld radios that have limited range in some parts of the county. Jarvis said a new radio and required software/license would cost $6,144; the court approved his request,…

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