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Jack County declares Smith Road bridge replacement an emergency; miscellaneous routine approvals recorded
Summary
The court unanimously declared the replacement of a Precinct 3 bridge on Smith Road an emergency to protect public health and safety; the court also approved payment of accounts and claims (with one abstention), approved the consent agenda (with one item struck), and adjourned.
The Jack County Commissioners Court unanimously deemed the replacement of the county bridge located on Smith Road in Precinct 3 an emergency on Aug. 4, 2025, citing protection of public health and safety.
Commissioner Henry Birdwell provided information on the status of the bridge. Judge Brian Keith Umphress moved to deem the replacement an emergency; after amending language to emphasize protecting public health and safety, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Gary Oliver and passed 4-0.
Other routine actions recorded in the minutes: Judge Umphress moved to approve all accounts and claims submitted (the motion passed with Commissioner Gary Oliver recorded as abstaining); the court approved consent agenda items and struck the Abel’s Place Subdivision application as an error; and the court adjourned at 1:51 p.m. by a unanimous vote. The minutes do not include contract details, bridge engineering estimates, or a timeline for construction.
