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Jack County approves funding for additional school resource officers and purchases three patrol units
Summary
The Jack County Commissioners Court on July 17 approved several public-safety measures paid from reserve funds: a $36,750 budget amendment for additional School Resource Officers, $259,140 to buy three patrol units, acceptance of $6,000 reimbursement to purchase the K‑9 unit, and a $5,376 workers’ compensation salary amendment. All motions passed 5-0.
On July 17, 2025, the Commissioners Court of Jack County voted unanimously to fund several sheriff’s office personnel and equipment items, drawing the money from reserve funds.
Judge Brian Keith Umphress moved to approve a $36,750 budget amendment to fund additional School Resource Officer (SRO) positions in the Jack County Sheriff’s Office; Commissioner Amy Salazar seconded and the motion passed 5-0. The court also approved payment of $259,140 from reserves to purchase three patrol units to serve as SRO vehicles; Judge Umphress moved, Commissioner Salazar seconded, and the motion passed 5-0. Separately, the court accepted reimbursement of $6,000 from the former K‑9 officer to purchase the county K‑9 unit; Judge Umphress moved that action, Commissioner Henry Birdwell seconded, and it passed 5-0. Finally, the court approved a $5,376 budget amendment to cover the county’s portion of workers’ compensation salary for the remainder of the fiscal year; Judge Umphress moved, Commissioner Gary Oliver seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.
The three patrol units total $259,140 and were explicitly described as School Resource Officer patrol units. The SRO funding and vehicle purchases were authorized from the county’s reserve funds; the minutes do not record alternative funding sources. All recorded votes were unanimous (5-0).
Votes at a glance • Approve all accounts and claims — Mover: Judge Brian Keith Umphress; Second: Commissioner Henry Birdwell; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 005). • Consent agenda (minutes; deputy bonds and oaths; June Extension report; reappointment to Nortex Housing Finance Corporation) — Mover: Commissioner Henry Birdwell; Second: Commissioner Amy Salazar; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 006–010). • Accept $6,000 reimbursement to purchase K‑9 unit — Mover: Judge Brian Keith Umphress; Second: Commissioner Henry Birdwell; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 016–018). • Budget amendment $36,750 for additional SRO positions — Mover: Judge Brian Keith Umphress; Second: Commissioner Amy Salazar; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 019–021). • Purchase of three patrol units, $259,140 — Mover: Judge Brian Keith Umphress; Second: Commissioner Amy Salazar; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 022–023). • Budget amendment $5,376 for county portion of workers’ compensation salary — Mover: Judge Brian Keith Umphress; Second: Commissioner Gary Oliver; Outcome: passed 5-0 (SEG 024–025).
The court’s actions increase law-enforcement resources directed to schools and allocate reserve funds for immediate purchases. The minutes do not record technical specifications for the patrol units, a timeline for delivery, or whether the SRO positions are permanently funded beyond the current fiscal year. The court adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
