Below are the formal actions taken by the San Patricio County Commissioners Court during this session. Vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript beyond roll calls of "aye"; the court recorded motions and seconds and the presiding official announced motions carried.
- Minutes (Agenda item 2.1): Motion to approve minutes of the Oct. 20, 2025 meeting. Motion by Sikorsky; second by Yearly. Outcome: approved.
- Financial agenda (Agenda item 2.2): Motion to pay presented claims. Motion by Gillespie; second by Gonzales. Outcome: approved (motion carries).
- Budget line transfers (Agenda item 2.2b): Transfers for Road & Bridge and Constable precinct. Motion to approve transfers. Motion by Gillespie; second by Yearly. Outcome: approved.
- Bank reconciliation / Treasurer's report (Agenda item 2.2c): Treasurer reported totals; motion to accept the treasurer's report was made and carried (motion by Gonzalez; second noted). Outcome: accepted.
- Consent agenda (Agenda item 2.3): Accepted two items: an extended interlocal agreement for inmate housing with Burnet and Comanche counties, and a professional service contract for a forensic pathologist (per fee schedule approved earlier). Motion by Gillespie; second by Yardley. Outcome: approved.
- Rural Rail District board vacancy (Agenda item 2.4b): Court approved the San Patricio County Rural Rail District Board's recommendation to appoint Gabriel Grabb (general manager, Savage Gulf Rail) to fill a vacancy. Motion and second recorded; outcome: approved.
- Appraisal District nominations (Agenda item 2.4c): Court accepted nominations for the San Patricio County Appraisal District Board of Directors and formally nominated Marcy (last name as stated at the meeting) for the county's ballot; final voting will follow the appraisal district's ballot procedures. Outcome: nominations recorded.
- Interlocal agreement with Refugio County (Agenda item 2.4d): Motion to approve an inmate-housing interlocal. Court noted Refugio County amended its price from $75 to $60 per inmate in earlier negotiation. Motion carried.
- Fence and gate proposal (Agenda item 2.4e): Approved S and J Fence Company proposal for perimeter fencing and solar-powered sliding gates at 9715 Highway 181 in Taft. Motion carried.
- Personnel actions (Agenda item 3.1 a-f): The court approved several personnel items including resignations, terminations, hires and step placements as presented and with elected officials' requested salaries. Motion by Gillespie; second recorded. Outcome: approved.
- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Gillespie; second by Zabrowski. Outcome: approved; court adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
Notes: Recorded motions were announced and the presiding official called for "aye" votes; the transcript records unanimous vocal approval in each instance but does not provide a roll-call tally or recorded individual votes. Items related to the industrial growth plan were discussed but not voted on; the court asked AECOM to present at a later date and requested additional legal review.