Marion County accepts JP resignation, tables hunting-related bill and hears health coalition plan for local services and transportation
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Summary
The Commissioners Court accepted a resignation from the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 effective Jan. 31, 2026, tabled discussion of a hunting-related provision linked to 'Bill 500', and received a detailed presentation from a health coalition on partnerships, grants and a transportation program (Go Bus) that offers free rides to veterans.
Speaker 1 presented a letter of resignation dated Jan. 5, 2026 from the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 (identified in the letter as Allen), effective Jan. 31, 2026. Speaker 2 moved to accept the resignation; the court agreed and Speaker 1 said the next court meeting will include an action item to name or confirm a successor for the position.
On a separate agenda item (item 8), Speaker 1 introduced discussion of local action related to hunting activities within a subdivision and referenced 'Bill 500' as an appropriation that affects Marion County. Speaker 1 said the court lacked substantive details about the provision and moved to table the item for further information.
Speaker 5, representing a county health coalition, provided a presentation on coordinated health, mental-health and social services for Marion County. The coalition said it is strengthening partnerships with local school districts and UT Tyler, identifying grants to sustain services locally, and planning a phase 1 program to share clinical space and referral pathways at a local primary school site. The coalition highlighted efforts to reduce travel barriers, especially for seniors, veterans and people with limited transportation.
During the coalition presentation, county officials and Speaker 5 described 'Go Bus' service logistics: veterans ride free with 24-hour advance scheduling, buses are wheelchair accessible, and the service covers a 14-county region with fares reported at $2.50 for non-veterans. Speaker 1 asked Shannon to post scheduling contact information and resources on the county website.
On the agenda item about hospital billing, Speaker 1 said the county was waiting on a letter and that there was nothing to report; no action was taken. The court adjourned after moving and seconding an adjournment motion.