Votes at a glance: Newton County Commissioners Court, Feb. 10, 2026
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Summary
A summary of formal motions and court outcomes from the Feb. 10 meeting, including audits and budgets for ESDs, airport contracts and beacon, vehicle lease, purchasing policy, investment policy, HMGP amendment, fair housing proclamation, ARC Center report, early voting dates, budget amendment and payment of bills.
The following actions were taken by the Newton County Commissioners Court on Feb. 10, 2026. Motions carried by voice vote unless otherwise noted.
• Accept Newton County Emergency Services District No. 1 FY2025 audit and approve 2026 budget — Approved (Item 1).
• Accept Newton County Emergency Services District No. 2 FY2025 audit and approve 2026 budget — Approved (Item 2).
• Reappoint Kelly Marshall to the local workforce development board for a three-year private-sector term representing Newton County — Approved (Item 3).
• Approve contract for airport lighting project between Strickland Airfield Services Incorporated and Newton County — Approved (Item 4).
• Approve rotating beacon contract with Strickland Airfield Services Incorporated (LED beacon, quoted at $9,800 and included in project total) — Approved (Item 5).
• Approve lease-purchase agreement with Investor Bank N.A. for two sheriff patrol vehicles (payment schedule discussed) — Approved (Item 6).
• Increase fiscal year 2026 per diem and mileage rates to IRS and GSA federal amounts (mileage increase and per diem structure) — Approved (Item 7).
• Table consideration of hiring a third-party job analysis (Lamar University or similar) for further inquiry — Tabled (Item 8).
• Approve revised Newton County purchasing policy (discussion about blanket POs and vendor invoicing) — Approved (Item 9).
• Approve resolution appointing county treasurer as investment officer and adopt investment policy (compliance with Public Funds Investment Act referenced) — Approved (Items 10–12).
• Approve TAC 1095 confirmation program agreement at no cost (benefits administration support) — Approved (Item 13).
• Amend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project PR/DR 4332 to reflect increased construction/engineering costs (100% reimbursable, per staff) — Approved (Item 14).
• Approve proclamation designating February as Fair Housing Month — Approved (Item 15).
• Accept ARC Center FY2025 annual report and fiscal audit — Approved (Item 16).
• Approve presented early voting dates as submitted by the county clerk — Approved (Item 17).
• Approve budget amendment moving $100,000 from contingency to the airport fund to cover immediate lighting/beacon costs — Approved (Item 18).
• Approve payment of presented bills (itemized totals presented) — Approved (Item 19).
Each approved item was recorded in the meeting minutes by voice vote. For items involving contracts or grant reimbursement, the court directed staff to proceed with procurement, document submittals and billing procedures to the applicable state agencies.
