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Hood County commissioners approve DPS interlocal, appointments and routine measures; unanimous votes on multiple items
Summary
During the Dec. 9 Hood County Commissioner's Court meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a five‑year interlocal agreement with DPS, created a development commission, reappointed the fire marshal, authorized radio access discussions with the City of Granbury and approved several routine budget and planning items.
Granbury, Texas — Hood County commissioners on Dec. 9 approved a series of intergovernmental and administrative actions, including a five‑year amendment to the county's interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the appointment of a five‑member development commission, and several routine funding and planning actions.
The five‑year DPS amendment: County staff said the DPS contract extends the county's driver's license office arrangement and adds cybersecurity provisions. Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the amendment for the period Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2031. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Appointments and advisory bodies: The court appointed Tyler Scott (Precinct 1), Matt Long (Precinct 2), Todd Garner (Precinct 3) and Robert Carter (Precinct 4) to a five‑member development commission under Chapter 231, Subchapter K; the county clerk was appointed as the ex‑officio chair. The court also named Margaret Campbell, Sean Maguire, Travis Watkins and Steven Graef to an initial Hood County Radio System advisory board to work on access and operational recommendations from an Avista as‑is evaluation.
Other motions: The court approved a $5,000 annual draw for the Brazos Valley Soil and Water Conservation District to maintain two flood‑control dam locations (funds allocated from Road Ops), authorized issuance of 10 vouchers for citizens' collection stations to support community cleanups, authorized the county judge to execute a letter permitting a designated representative to perform OSSF activities outside the county, and reappointed Jeff Young as Hood County Fire Marshal with bond in accordance with state law.
Planning and conditional approvals: The court conditionally approved the Butterfly Grove RV Park infrastructure plan (47 RV spaces) contingent on TCEQ approval of public well certification and approved a replat for Dover Hills Phase 1 (Lots 27‑R1 and 27‑R2). The acceptance of Twin Sisters Court into the county maintenance system was approved contingent on 100% participation by adjacent property owners.
Votes at a glance (selected): • Approve DPS interlocal amendment (01/01/2026–12/31/2031): Mover Commissioner Wilson; seconded; outcome: approved unanimously. • Provide 10 vouchers for citizens' collection station: Mover Commissioner Samuelson; seconded by Commissioner Andrews; outcome: approved unanimously. • Authorize county judge to sign OSSF outside‑county letter (Nicholas Castaneda): Mover Commissioner Wilson; seconded; outcome: approved unanimously. • $5,000 annual draw to Brazos Valley SWCD (Acct: Road Ops 050‑651 / 6150‑41001): Mover Commissioner Wilson; outcome: approved unanimously. • Appoint development commission (Tyler Scott, Matt Long, Todd Garner, Robert Carter; county clerk as ex‑officio chair): motions made and approved unanimously. • Reappoint Fire Marshal Jeff Young (bond approved): outcome: approved unanimously. • Create County Radio System Advisory Board (Campbell, Maguire, Watkins, Graef): outcome: approved unanimously. • Conditional approval — Butterfly Grove RV Park (contingent on TCEQ public water approval): outcome: approved unanimously.
What happens next: Many measures were procedural or administrative; the court directed staff and legal counsel to continue work on Subchapter K implementation, to convene the development commission and to pursue access discussions with the City of Granbury over the regional radio network. Several agenda items were contingent on external approvals (TCEQ, property owner signatures), and the court scheduled further work and workshops to refine duties and technical requirements.
