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Dimmit County approves SB22-funded investigator and victim coordinator through Sept. 30
Summary
The commissioners court approved using remaining SB22 funds to pay a temporary investigator and a victim coordinator through Sept. 30 to clear backlogged warrants and judgments; commissioners stressed the positions are contingent on grant timing and future budget approval.
Daniel Gonzales asked the commissioners court to approve use of remaining Senate Bill 22 (SB22) funds to pay a temporary investigator and a victim coordinator through the grant period. Gonzales said the temporary hires are intended to clear a backlog of cases, reconcile warrants not in the system and recover outstanding judgments.
Commissioners questioned hourly rates and whether positions would continue after the grant expires. Gonzales said the payroll notices will cover payment through Sept. 30 and that he has informed staff the positions are not guaranteed beyond the grant period; if additional funding is available in the next budget, the court may consider continuation.
The court approved the payroll notices and the use of SB22 funds for the positions. The transcript shows the judge explained that the payments must be made before the grant deadline or funds would need to be returned, which could affect future grant awards. Commissioners emphasized that any permanent hiring or salary changes would require a separate budget request and court approval.
