Commissioners adopt 2026–27 operating budget with sheriff changes

Aug 31, 2026

After a public hearing with no public comments, Hemphill County Commissioners adopted the 2026–27 fiscal year operating budget, incorporating approved changes to the Sheriff's Office budget.

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Judge Lisa Johnson opened and closed the public hearing on the proposed 2026–2027 operating budget; no members of the public spoke. Following the hearing, Commissioner Tim Alexander moved to adopt the proposed budget, including the previously approved Sheriff's Office adjustments, and Commissioner Nicholas Thomas seconded the motion. The motion "carried with all members of the court voting in favor."

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