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Lavaca County commissioners approve donations, large courthouse budget increases and multiple administrative measures
Summary
At its Jan. 26 meeting the Lavaca County Commissioners' Court accepted two $1,500 donations to public safety, approved budget increases totaling $473,106 for courthouse projects and security, authorized multiple personnel bonds and interlocal agreements, and created an exploratory committee to study hiring a county-funded grant writer.
Lavaca County Commissioners' Court on Jan. 26, 2026, approved a package of donations, budget amendments and administrative actions including two $1,500 donations from Capital Star Oil & Gas, a $345,000 increase to the courthouse exterior door restoration budget and a $128,106 increase to courthouse security.
County Judge Keith Mudd called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum and led the invocation and pledges. Announcements included a cancelled Great State Republicans forum and public thanks to dispatchers and first responders after recent freeze-related tree damage.
The court unanimously accepted a $1,500 donation to the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office and a separate $1,500 donation to Lavaca County EMS, motions moved by Commissioner Edward Pustka and Commissioner Dennis W. Kocian, respectively (Court Orders: 19877, 19878). "Your Honor, I move that we…
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