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Votes at a glance: Jim Wells County Commissioners Court actions on Feb. 13

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court · February 14, 2026
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Summary

The court approved routine minutes and consent items, accepted a racial profiling report, authorized grant and equipment purchases and set follow-up work on jail transport costs; several procurement and facility items were approved and one road-adoption item was tabled.

Key votes from the Feb. 13 Jim Wells County Commissioners Court meeting:

- Previous minutes: Approved (voice vote). - Consent agenda (Item 5.1): Approved (voice vote). - Racial profiling report (presentation by Sheriff Joseph Baker): Accepted and filed for the record (motion carried). - Resolution supporting proposed state legislation to exempt county officials and employees from hotel occupancy tax: Approved (motion carried). - Authorize application for 2027 Operation Lone Star grant (to fund two deputies, equipment and overtime): Approved (motion carried). Sheriff said…

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