Comal County authorizes submissions for public health and law enforcement grants and approves USACE Canyon Lake contract
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Summary
The court authorized the public health director to submit an interlocal application for immunization funds, approved submitting a Senate Bill 22 rural law enforcement grant application (up to $500,000 eligibility cited), and approved entering a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for increased patrols at Canyon Lake.
Comal County Commissioners Court on Jan. 9 approved several grant and contract authorizations affecting public health and law enforcement.
Public health: The court approved an interlocal application for fiscal year 2026 immunization program funds through the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Comal County Public Health Department. Miss Frazier, the public health director, said the budget primarily supports personnel and fringe and described the grant year as beginning in the late summer and running approximately one year. She asked the court to authorize submission and it was approved (motion by Commissioner Webb; second by Commissioner Hogg).
Senate Bill 22 rural law enforcement grant: Sheriff Reynolds said Comal County performed well under last year—s program and that the county could be eligible for up to $500,000 under Senate Bill 22 to support salary costs. The court authorized submission of the grant application through the Office of the Comptroller and authorized the County Judge to submit electronically (motion by Commissioner Hogg; second by Commissioner Leacock).
U.S. Army Corps contract for Canyon Lake: Captain Smith described the cost proposal for increased law enforcement services under USACE solicitation W9126G25Q0008; the proposal incorporated deputy overtime (time-and-a-half), fuel and vehicle operational costs. The court authorized the judge to sign the USACE contract.
Why it matters: The immunization grant funds county public health staffing; SB22 funds would support sheriff—s salaries if awarded; the USACE contract funds law enforcement presence at Canyon Lake and reflects a partnership that reimburses the county for operational costs.
What—s next: Public health will submit the interlocal application and implement grant-funded staffing if awarded. The sheriff—s office will submit the SB22 application and, if awarded, use funds as described. The sheriff's office and purchasing will finalize the USACE contract execution and associated operational arrangements.
