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Votes at a glance: key actions taken by Brown County Commissioners Court, April 20, 2026
Summary
The court approved routine financial reports, temporary DA contracting, a resolution on motor-fuel and EV-fee allocations, surplus and equipment actions, private-line permits, sidewalk repairs, a monument base, ambulance contract amendments and renewal authorization, and scheduled a special meeting on April 27; several items were approved by voice/hand vote with partner ratification required for some contracts.
What the court approved (motions, voice/hand votes unless otherwise noted):
• Auditor’s report: Approved after presentation of the treasurer’s report showing $25,360,720.38 in cash and CDs and $3,754,197.32 in debts. (SEG 068–095)
• Temporary DA appellate contract: Approved to contract Brett Lindsey at $3,000/month for an approximately three- to four-month term funded from SB 22 funds. (SEG 111–166)
• Resolution on motor-fuel and EV registration revenue: Approved and signed for delivery to state legislators and the Texas Association of Counties; the resolution text as read called for reallocating 1.5% of the state motor-fuel tax and dedicating 5% of EV registration fee revenue to county road funds. (SEG 170–293)
• Surplus vehicle (2017 TrailBlazer) and listing on GovDeals: Declared surplus and approved listing for sale. (SEG 375–411)
• Unclaimed capital credits form (electric cooperative funds): Authorized county judge pro tem to sign the submission form so the county may receive any allocated capital credits, subject to program restrictions. (SEG 412–466)
• Private-line installations by Zephyr Water Supply on County Roads 294 and 270: Approved retroactive applications for installations completed in March; applicants were instructed to coordinate permitting in advance in future. (SEG 467–517)
• Purchase/financing of Caterpillar 140 motor grader: Approved subject to financing; purchase price cited at $345,380.49. (SEG 519–549)
• Courthouse sidewalk repairs: Approved repairs to two 10-ft sections at an estimated total of $2,975. (SEG 550–621)
• Monument plaque base: Approved an $850 estimate to construct a concrete base/stand and move toward a dedication. (SEG 622–691)
• Ambulance contract amendments and renewal authorization: Approved two amendments (in-county minimums and backup-unit mileage/age adjustments) and authorized a one-year renewal extension (standard 3% increase) pending ratification by partner cost-sharing entities. (SEG 694–887)
• Payment of bills and scheduling a special meeting: Approved payment of routine bills and agreed to meet April 27 at 9:00 a.m. for additional business; court recessed for executive session afterward. (SEG 889–974)
Notes on voting and tallies: The meeting recorded approvals by voice/hand vote with no roll-call tallies provided in the transcript; where partner ratification was required (ambulance contract, some interlocal agreements), the court’s action is conditional on those external approvals.
