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Erath County Approves 2026 Investment Policy, Routine Invoices; Reviews Road Materials Bids
Summary
The court approved the county's 2026 investment policy and authorized payment of recurring invoices totaling $555,099.66; staff presented annual road‑material bids for later tabulation and commission review.
The Erath County Commissioners Court reviewed routine administrative business on Feb. 9: staff presented annual bids for road construction materials and the court approved the 2026 investment policy and recurring payment packets.
Staff said they would open and tabulate bids from vendors (including a submission from Vulcan Materials and other asphalt and sand/gravel suppliers) and share a spreadsheet with the commissioners for further consideration. The court approved the 2026 investment policy on a motion by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and approved several payment packets totaling $555,099.66 on a subsequent motion to issue orders to the county treasurer to disperse funds.
The meeting record includes line‑item totals in the packet but the audio transcript does not list vendor line items in full. Commissioners noted periodic changes in raw material prices and said staff will publish the bid details in the public record.
