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Votes at a glance: Denton County Commissioners Court actions April 7, 2026
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Summary
The court approved ceremonial proclamations, multiple facility change orders, budget transfers, contract and grant amendments, and set a public hearing on right-of-way signs. Most motions passed unanimously.
At its April 7 meeting the Denton County Commissioners Court approved the following actions (motions and outcomes listed as recorded in open court):
- Proclamation recognizing cadet captain Samuel Strabala (motion by Commissioner Mitchell; second by Commissioner Evans). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Proclamation honoring cadet captain Sean Crabtree (motion by chair; second by Commissioner Falconer). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Proclamation declaring Public Health Week in Denton County (motion by chair; second by Commissioner Mitchell). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Consent agenda (appointments, payroll, and administrative reports) approved (motion by Commissioner Falconer; second by Commissioner Mitchell). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Surplus declaration and authorization of online auction for former Sally Beauty office furniture at 520 Blake Street. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Change order No. 2 for Veil kitchen laundry stucco replacement for $15,587.43 (increase to Dallas Harmony Construction purchase order). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Change order No. 1 for elevator upgrades to the Denton County Courts building for $289,420 (increase to Cone purchase order under Omnia Partners). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Exemption from inscription requirements for county vehicles operated by the public health medical examiner’s office under Texas Transportation Code §§721.004 and 721.005. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Budget transfer of $15,588 for Veil kitchen laundry remodel (Facilities Management). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Renewal/amendment No. 5 to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant (HHS001439500007) for $481,489 (Texas DSHS). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Renewal/amendment No. 5 to the Cities Readiness Initiative grant (HHS001439300004) for $114,716 (Texas DSHS). Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Approval to apply for AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Unit grant. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Approval to apply for the FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Resolution authorizing use of unclaimed capital credit funds to support Denton County economic development projects under Texas Local Government Code §381.004. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Letter agreement and exemption for a personal services contract with Willdan Financial Services for administration of the Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District; authorized the county judge to sign. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Public hearing set for April 28, 2026, at 9 a.m. to consider placement of right-of-way signs in the Vacation Villages subdivision (Commissioner Precinct 2). Outcome: hearing scheduled.
Most motions were presented and carried without recorded opposition; where a motion or second was specified in the transcript, it is noted above.
The court recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with counsel on pending litigation (League of United Latin American Citizens et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.).
