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Treasurer reports $171,797.54 interest for Oct–Dec 2025; general fund showing surplus
Summary
Treasurer Julia Jewel reported combined interest earnings of $171,797.54 for Oct–Dec 2025 and said the general fund showed a $2,137,670 surplus at the end of January; the court accepted the investment and monthly reports.
Treasurer Julia Jewel presented the county's quarterly investment report for Oct.–Dec. 2025 and the condensed monthly budget report for January 2026 during the Feb. 24 commissioners court meeting.
Jewel (speaker 8) reported that combined interest earned across county accounts for the quarter was $171,797.54 and detailed average interest rates for several accounts, noting the county's pool accounts averaged about 4.12% and TexFit averaged roughly 4.29%. "For the period of October through December '25, the total interest earned...was $171,797.54," she said. On the monthly budget, Jewel reported general‑fund revenue of $4,967,314 and expenses of $2,829,643, leaving a surplus of $2,137,670 at the end of January.
Court members asked clarifying questions about JP (justice of the peace) accounts and certificate‑of‑deposit reinvestment strategies; Jewel explained JP accounts do not earn interest and said one matured CD was reinvested into higher‑yield pool accounts. After discussion, the court moved and approved the investment and monthly reports by voice vote.
