Grayson County Commissioners on Oct. 28 approved changes to county retirement plans, authorized several payments including a sheriff’s K‑9 vehicle purchase, and approved multiple interlocal agreements with nearby cities for road work and materials.

The court voted to implement the county’s 2026 plan agreement with the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS), increasing the employee contribution base from 4% to 5% and keeping the county match at 2.25% of the employee contribution on that higher percentage, effective Jan. 1. County staff also presented a related amendment to the Grayson County 401(a) plan with Lincoln Financial to reduce the county match limit for that plan (described in the meeting record as a reduction to a 2% match ceiling for certain employees), a change the court approved.

Why it matters: the TCDRS adjustment increases employee payroll deductions while keeping the county’s per-dollar match rate the same, and the 401(a) amendment alters employer matching limits for eligible employees. Together, the actions change how retirement contributions flow for county employees and were described by staff as part of the county’s adopted 2026 budget decisions.

Details and other actions
- Retirement plans: County staff explained the TCDRS agreement implements the court’s previously adopted 2026 budget decision to shift the employee contribution from 4% to 5% with the county matching 2.25% on that higher amount. The staff presentation to the court said the change is effective Jan. 1 and that employees enrolled in both plans can adjust contributions to reduce immediate paycheck impacts. The court approved the TCDRS agreement and the Lincoln Financial 401(a) amendment by voice votes.

- Payments and purchases: The court authorized payment of bills dated Oct. 28, 2025, including a $61,245 interlocal allocation to the regional public defender for capital cases and an $81,501.07 payment to Holiday Chevrolet for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe K‑9 unit, including upfit for the sheriff’s office. These authorizations were taken as part of the bills agenda item and approved by voice vote.

- Interlocal road agreements and resolution: The court approved a series of 2026 interlocal agreements that allow Grayson County to provide road materials or services to neighboring cities and to store road oil on the county site for city purchase. Approved agreements listed in the meeting record include contracts with the City of Van Alstyne and the City of Tioga to purchase CRS‑2 emulsion road oil; agreements with the City of Gunner for gravel repair and pothole patching; and agreements with the City of Dorchester and the City of Tom Bean for pothole patching, road blading, hauling materials, and brush cutting. The court also approved a resolution qualifying the interlocal contracts under Texas Local Government Code §791.014.

- Right‑of‑way easements: The court authorized the county judge to accept and sign three right‑of‑way easement agreements for Starfield Estates (Precinct 1). The easement approvals were taken after those plats/agreements had previously been reviewed and approved, according to the court record.

- Executive session: The court recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 for attorney consultation; on returning to open session the court announced there was no action to take on items discussed in executive session.

Votes and procedure
Most routine items were approved by voice vote after a motion and second. Where motions and seconds were recorded in the transcript, the court documented movers and seconders; the transcript records unanimous voice approval for the listed consent and business items (no recorded nay votes). The meeting record does not show a roll‑call tally for each vote.

What the court did not decide
An item listed for further consideration was set for a workshop so staff could provide additional information; the court discussed scheduling that workshop for Nov. 5. No final action on that specific item was taken at the Oct. 28 meeting.

The court adjourned after returning from executive session.