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At a glance: Hood County Commissioners approve equipment purchases, grants and routine business in unanimous votes
Summary
The court unanimously approved a package of routine and administrative items Nov. 12, including a $318,570.37 replacement of 73 Toughbooks for law enforcement, a grant application for 15 bulletproof vests (50% match), acceptance of several grants and approvals of pension and appraisal‑district items.
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Hood County Commissioners Court approved a series of routine purchases, grant applications and administrative measures; all votes recorded in open session were unanimous (5–0).
Key actions and outcomes:
- Toughbooks replacement: The court approved a $318,570.37 purchase and refresh of 73 Toughbook laptops, tablets and accessories to serve county law enforcement and emergency management (to be paid from Fund 55). Motion made and seconded; vote 5–0.
- Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant: Commissioners authorized the county judge to apply for the 50% match grant to purchase 15 vests at $1,500 apiece (total $22,500);…
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