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County hears consultant update on HR services, training and risk management supports

Howard County Commissioners Court · February 9, 2026
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Summary

A county consultant announced staff changes, upcoming HR policy updates, FMLA training options, risk‑management services including property surveys, and invited county staff to a March 31–April 2 risk management conference in Round Rock.

A consultant addressed the commissioners to outline services available to Howard County, including an upcoming HR policy update, possible rescheduling of FMLA training, and coordination with the county treasurer's office. The presenter announced that Sharron will move to the Southeast region but will continue assisting until a replacement is found, saying, "She's moving to the Southeast region of the state, and we will have a new HR consultant in the near future."

The consultant also described risk‑management work offered to county departments and law enforcement, including property and safety surveys to spot water intrusion, trip/fall hazards and to check AEDs and fire extinguishers. Rudy, introduced as a deputy reservist, summarized prior claims analysis work for Howard County and offered periodic property assessments intended to reduce future losses. The presenter invited county representatives to the statewide risk management conference March 31–April 2 in Round Rock and said the organization will reimburse travel and hotel for up to two attendees.