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Justice Center 80% complete; commissioners keep smaller secured‑parking plan and authorize gate option

San Patricio County Commissioner's Court · February 9, 2026
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County engineer and contractor reported the Justice Center is about 80% complete with a monthly payout of roughly $2.9 million; commissioners debated an expanded secured‑parking option estimated at about $300,000 but voted to keep the original plan (eight secured spaces) and directed staff to add a gate or card access if needed.

County Engineer John Hernandez and Tim McCandless of Fulton told the court the Justice Center construction is approximately 80 percent complete, with this month's payout around $2.9 million. Work on the 1st and 2nd floors is in finishing stages, the 3rd floor is framed and rough‑in is underway, and courtroom furniture is being fabricated with a planned delivery in May so the county can transition into the new building in early…

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