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Liberty County court authorizes notice to seek certificates of obligation for new jail; approves related reimbursements and studies

Liberty County Commissioners Court · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The commissioners court voted to publish notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation to fund a proposed new Liberty County jail, approved reimbursement of current architectural costs from future CO proceeds, and authorized a $5,800 archaeological study and $185,209.49 HVAC work for the existing jail.

The Liberty County Commissioners Court on Jan. 27 approved publication of a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation as the initial step toward financing a proposed new county jail. Judge presided as bond counsel and staff explained the $110 million authorization figure is a maximum authorization recommended by the countys bond advisors and does not mean the county will immediately issue that full amount.

"Not that anybody's anticipating that, but if you come back and…

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