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Ward County approves emergency 2025 budget amendments across multiple funds
Summary
The Commissioners' Court found a public necessity and unanimously approved emergency amendments to the 2025 budget covering the General Fund, Road & Bridge, forfeiture funds and others, including line-item changes to sheriff and jail accounts.
The Ward County Commissioners' Court unanimously adopted emergency amendments to the county's 2025 budget at its Nov. 10 meeting. Commissioner Larry Hanna introduced the amendment language and Commissioner Guy Thames seconded; the Court found a "grave public necessity" requiring changes across multiple funds and adopted the measures.
The approved amendments affect the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, Farm to Market Road Fund, several forfeiture and restitution funds, county clerk and employee medical benefits funds, and the Hospital Operating Fund. Notable reallocations include SB22-related adjustments in the District Attorney's budget, salary and equipment line changes in several Sheriff accounts, and jail expense changes that add $35,000 for overtime wages and $40,000 for groceries while decreasing State Prisoner Expense by $75,000. The Court's motion to approve was recorded as unanimous.
