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Bee County approves $350,000 rural ambulance grant for local EMS
Summary
Bee County Commissioners Court approved a $350,000 Rural Ambulance Service Grant from the Texas Comptroller to purchase ambulances and equipment, with a local provider named as a partner; the court authorized execution of the grant agreement and noted a calendar‑year spending timeline.
Bee County Commissioners Court on June 8 approved a $350,000 Rural Ambulance Service Grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to support emergency medical services in the county.
The court voted to execute the grant agreement during the meeting. A commissioner said the funding is intended for ambulances and related accessories and identified Angel Care as the local partner expected to benefit. “These ambulances are so incredibly expensive,” the commissioner said, urging staff to move quickly to meet program deadlines.
County staff and commissioners told the court the grant requires prompt action to obligate funds before the end of the calendar year, and the county will coordinate procurement and any required subrecipient agreements. The motion to authorize execution passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Next steps: county staff will complete the required paperwork and work with the named EMS partner to purchase vehicles and equipment under the grant timeline.
