Court approves FY25 amendment for constables training and forfeiture fund

The court considered a budget amendment for the Constables Training and Forfeiture Fund for FY25 under Local Government Code 111.0108. Auditor Miss Haynes explained the county receives two payments annually and that the allocation provides funds for the district attorney, constables training and some remaining amounts for the fire marshal's historical account; the sheriff's training account uses a separate ledger. "The reason the expense is higher than the revenue received is that is the fund balance that they have a chance to spend," Haynes said, explaining prior-year fund balance use.

Commissioners discussed reporting requirements to the state about how prior-year funds were spent and approved the amendment on a motion by Commissioner Timmons, seconded by Commissioner Ivar; the vote was unanimous. Staff said they will adjust line items as bills for specific officers come in to ensure funds are used rather than left idle.