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Court agrees to $19,800 APL allocation, will pay quarterly

Van Zandt County Commissioners Court (workshop) · August 27, 2026

Summary

The court agreed to budget $19,800 for the Animal Protection League for next fiscal year and clarified the county will pay quarterly (not advance quarters) to avoid APL spending beyond allocated amounts.

The court discussed the Animal Protection League (APL) contract after staff reported the nonprofit spent prior quarterly funds faster than anticipated. The Judge proposed increasing the county allocation from $14,040 to $19,800 annually (about $1,650/month) but emphasized payments must not be advanced such that APL runs out before the quarter ends. "We'll pay it quarterly," the judge said, and the court confirmed the increased appropriation with the condition that spending be limited to the allocated amount.

Commissioners described the program as a cost‑effective alternative to operating a county pound, noting it handled roughly 50 animals or more per month when funds were available. The court asked staff to document the payment schedule and to ensure the contract terms prevent out‑of‑cycle advances.

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