Webb County ends contract with courthouse architect after submission deemed deficient

Jun 8, 2026

The court voted to terminate the architectural services contract for the courthouse preservation project after the consultant acknowledged deficiencies and asked for a 60‑day extension; the county will advertise a new RFQ for courthouse architectural services under the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.

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Webb County Commissioners Court voted to terminate the existing architectural services contract for the courthouse historic preservation project after a technical review by the historic commission identified deficiencies in the firm's submission. The consultant, addressed by the court as Mr. Chiles, said he had completed a 650‑page report but had medical issues that delayed final revisions and requested 60 more days to finish the work.

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