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Votes at a glance: Newton County Commissioners approve retirement rates, grants, insurance and other routine items
Summary
The Commissioners Court approved a package of routine actions including TCDRS rates for 2026, reinstatement of flood insurance to close a FEMA grant, multiple grant-intent filings, a $5,000 easement purchase for a bridge, and budget amendments including moving $84,057.37 in auction proceeds into county funds.
At its meeting the Newton County Commissioners Court approved a range of administrative and funding actions.
Key outcomes approved by motion and voice vote included: the consent agenda; maintaining Texas County and District Retirement System rates for plan year 2026 (employer rate 8.67%, employee deposit rate 7%); reinstating flood insurance on the Deauville sub-courthouse and Precinct 4 maintenance barn to meet FEMA closeout requirements…
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