Votes at a glance: Uvalde County Commissioners Court, Jan. 7, 2026
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Summary
A quick roundup: the court approved minutes, accepted a TWDB sirens grant, approved HTS laptop purchases for constables, entered a TPWD interlocal for road work, approved applying for HB3000 funds for Concan EMS and accepted FEMA public-assistance review moving forward.
The Uvalde County Commissioners Court took a series of routine and programmatic votes during its Jan. 7 meeting. Key outcomes:
- Minutes approved (Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, 2025): voice vote in favor.
- HTS laptops for constables: The court approved a buy‑board contract totaling $21,144.40 for five laptops (approximately $4,228.88 per constable) to improve coordination with sheriff’s systems.
- TWDB sirens grant: Court accepted eligibility for a $1,000,000 TWDB program to expand outdoor warning sirens and directed staff to develop a project plan; possible additional $250,000 contingent on plan.
- HB 3000 ambulance grant: Court voted 3–1 to apply for HB 3000 funding in favor of Concan EMS (see separate article for details).
- FEMA public assistance: County staff reported FEMA review of claims for 14 roads damaged in the July 2025 flood, with an estimated damage total reported in the discussion of approximately $5,507,543.81; staff said the county is eligible for 75% reimbursement after final review and estimated reimbursement processing in roughly 90 days.
- Interlocal with TPWD: Court approved entering into a draft interlocal agreement to reconstruct 2.18 miles of County Road 349 to support a proposed Bear Creek State Park; TPWD will provide design and reimburse the county under the draft terms.
- Monthly reports and payment of bills: Approved by voice vote.
Votes and motions were largely passed by voice vote; the HB 3000 application was recorded as carrying 3–1. Some items (for example, FEMA reimbursement amounts and exact contractor costs) will require follow-up documentation in later meetings.
