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Matagorda County hires Dan Shook as fire marshal at $75,000 annually
Summary
Following executive session, Matagorda County Commissioners voted 4–1 to hire Dan Shook as the county fire marshal at an annual salary of $75,000, with a start date of April 13, 2026; Commissioner Estlinbaum voted no.
Matagorda County Commissioners voted on March 16 to hire Dan Shook as Matagorda County Fire Marshal at an annual salary of $75,000, with a start date of April 13, 2026. The hire followed an executive session in which personnel matters were deliberated.
The motion to hire Shook passed 4–1. The minutes record Commissioner Shimek moving the appointment and Commissioner Cook seconding it; Commissioner Estlinbaum recorded the lone dissent. The minutes state the appointment is "subject to the terms of employment of Matagorda County." The minutes do not include details on the hiring process, candidates considered, or personnel file specifics.
Because this personnel matter was first handled in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074, the public minutes record only the outcome and the salary and start date. The court’s action establishes Shook’s hire and provides a firm start date; additional employment details, if any, would appear in personnel records or future agenda items if the court or staff choose to report them publicly.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 a.m.
