Denton County Commissioners Court on Nov. 10, 2026 approved purchase of 2809 South Mayhill Road to convert into a behavioral and mental health facility, passed routine consent items and interlocal agreements, recognized a longtime juvenile health administrator for retirement, and called an executive session on real-property negotiations.
Discussion Points
•Commissioners emphasized the jail currently serves many people with behavioral-health needs and the project is intended to reduce that burden.
•Court scheduled a public hearing to allow property-owner input before assessments are finalized.
•Court urged public attendance at Veterans Day observance.
•Dr. Buchanan and commissioners offered personal appreciation and recounted awards.
•Judge framed purchase as part of long-term mental-health strategy; multiple commissioners praised the plan and noted need for partnerships to operate services.
•Precinct commissioners listed upcoming events and school achievements.
•Speakers highlighted Sanders' handling of juvenile health during COVID-19 and contributions to intake standards.
•Staff presented cost determinations and mapped affected improvement areas.
Decisions
•Preliminary plan approved and public hearing set.
•Purchase approved; earnest money authorized; funding lines identified in record.
•Resolution adopted; retirement set for Nov. 30, 2026.
Directions
•County judge authorized to sign closing documents; county auditor/treasurer authorized to disburse earnest money; staff to return with renovation/partner proposals.
•Event notices; county offices closed on Veterans Day.
•Publish hearing notice; staff to return with final assessment orders following the hearing.
Denton County MHMR Board Special Meeting Agenda (PDF)
The Denton County Local MH/IDD Authority Board of Trustees is scheduled to consider creating a new full-time Handle with Care Liaison (1.0 FTE at $27/hour) at its Nov. 9, 2026 special meeting; the agenda lists no annual cost or funding source.
Discussion Points
•Public-comment procedure (three minutes per individual; 15 minutes total)
The Juvenile Board of Denton County is scheduled Nov. 6, 2026, to receive a report on probation department policy changes, consider two juvenile processing office certification requests from school police departments, and address election of a board chairman.
Discussion Points
•Agenda lists Prosper item as 'REQUESTED BY: The Aubrey PD' (document text).
•Board will review policies periodically per 2011 vote; board must act on revisions required by TAC, statute, or prior board action.
•HRC Sec. 152.0671 requires the juvenile board to elect a chairman at the beginning of each year.
•Item requested by Kimberly McCary so a chairman will be in place at the beginning of next year.
•Jared Winter shall report on changes to the Policies and Procedures.
•Krum ISD PD and Prosper ISD PD each submitted JPO applications with photographs.
•Statute constrains what may be designated as a JPO; spaces cannot be standard holding cells used for other detentions.
Denton County Commissioners Court met Nov. 3, 2026; the court opened with an invocation and pledges, honored the Purchasing Department for a national procurement award, adopted a proclamation for National Native American Heritage Month, approved a new rate and order for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) (6% inpatient and outpatient) after a public hearing, approved a $2.3 million social services agreement with Denton County MHMR, and handled routine consent-agenda business before adjourning.
Discussion Points
•Chair announced the motion to approve Vericode software renewal and purchasing staff recommended approval.
•Chair read the order line item and thanked staff for preparing the agreement.
•DAR representative described an upcoming exhibit focusing on Navajo code talkers at Emily Fowler Library.
•Michael Neal (AHCB) explained the 6% request and the state-driven requirement to use Medicare cost reports/UPL methodology.
•Multiple routine department reports and procurement actions presented and approved.
•Scott described the award criteria and recognized internal and partner staff contributions.
Decisions
•Agreement approved unanimously.
•Consent agenda and listed items approved unanimously.
The Denton County Child Protective Services Board is scheduled to meet Nov. 2, 2026, to consider its budget, designate representatives for State CPS meetings, create a legislative-liaison role, and review outreach plans for foster/adopt families and the December Christmas Store.
Discussion Points
•Liaison and subcommittee updates from Community Partners of Denton County and Commissioners Court
•Procedural approval of prior meeting minutes
•Treasurer's financial report and possible closed-session discussion related to CPS recipients
Directions
•Board to decide who may represent it at State CPS meetings
•Board to discuss and possibly vote on creating a Legislative Liaison role
Denton County Commissioners Court met Oct. 27, 2026; the court approved a $9.09 million WIC maternal-health grant pilot, multiple contracts and purchases, two replat approvals, several routine reports and entered executive session on real property.
Discussion Points
•Alex presented scope: 13,000 monthly WIC participants; 3,500–4,000 in perinatal period; estimated ~700 may screen positive and need referral.
•Budget office said ERP-driven policy changes reduced administrative work and improved efficiency.
•Chair recounted Durfer’s duties and career progression.
•Commissioners expressed appreciation for tax office service improvements.
•Court closed the hearings and approved replats by unanimous vote.
•Court opened public hearings and asked for speakers; none responded.
•Dawn described vendor benefits including cost savings and faster deposits.
•Durfer thanked colleagues and family in brief remarks.
•Presenters described closed-loop referrals and technology needs; Dr. Richardson and staff thanked the court for support.
•Transcript vendor strings should be verified against procurement documents due to possible transcription errors.
Decisions
•Both replats approved and will be recorded with county plat records.
•Court approved advertising for courthouse restoration and multiple IT purchases; all votes were unanimous.
•Grant acceptance approved unanimously; county will proceed with pilot implementation and reporting.
•Notice to terminate current ACH agreement approved; new contract with Government Window LLC approved.
•Resolution approved unanimously.
Directions
•County Health to return after pilot with screening and referral outcome numbers.
•Procurement staff to verify vendor names and execute contracts as approved.
•Staff directed to provide progress updates during grant term; judge requested an interim one-year update.
•Tax office and procurement to complete transition to Government Window LLC by termination date.
The Denton County Child Protective Services Board is scheduled to meet Oct. 26, 2026, in Lewisville to consider its budget, establish a legislative liaison role, review outreach ideas for foster/adoptive families and receive routine reports including a possibly closed Treasurer's session.
Discussion Points
•Consideration of special requests and program updates (Our Community Our Kids)
•Liaison and sub-committee reports from Community Partners of Denton County and Commissioners Court
•New Business items including budget vote, creation of Legislative Liaison role, holiday program responsibilities, and outreach to potential foster/adopt families
•Treasurer's financial report and potential closed-session discussion related to CPS recipients
The Finance Committee of the Local MH/IDD Authority for Denton County was scheduled to review the FY 2027 Period 1 (September) financial statements at a meeting on Oct. 22, 2026. The agenda lists the meeting time, place, committee membership and a single substantive agenda item: the Period 1 financial statements.
October 22, 2026, Bail Bond Board Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes
Denton County Bail Bond Board met Oct. 22, 2026, approved revisions to upcoming meeting dates and granted a two-year license renewal to Bankers Insurance Company, agent John C. Baumgartner d/b/a Not Guilty Bail Bonds.
Discussion Points
•Agenda lists membership and meeting date but does not include recorded discussion supporting date changes.
•Agenda records approval of a two-year license renewal for named agent/company; transcript excerpt does not include supporting discussion.
Decisions
•Approved renewal for Bankers Insurance Company agent John C. Baumgartner d/b/a Not Guilty Bail Bonds for two years.
•Approved revised future meeting dates for November and December 2026 as an order recorded on the agenda.
Denton County MHMR Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda (PDF)
The Local MH/IDD Authority for Denton County's board meeting on Oct. 22, 2026, was scheduled to review FY 2027 Period 1 financial statements, consider an executive director succession plan and several personnel and policy items, hear an abuse-and-neglect report, and hold a board officer election.
The Local MH/IDD Authority for Denton County’s Personnel Committee was scheduled to meet Oct. 22, 2026 to review an executive director succession plan, consider three policy updates and review a revised organizational chart.
Discussion Points
•Review and approval of Executive Director’s Succession Plan
•Review and approval of revised organizational chart
•Review and approval of three policies (2.102, 2.105, 7.704)
Denton County Commissioners Court met Oct. 20, 2026; the court issued proclamations (World Polio Day, 10-year Drug Treatment Court), approved several specialty-court grants and program expansions, authorized issuance of 2026 tax notes and related refunding/reimbursement items, and heard a presentation on a $40 million TDHCA volume-cap assignment to support first-time homebuyers in Denton County.
Discussion Points
•Commissioners commented on rising costs of fire apparatus and thanked staff for procurement work.
•Commissioners emphasized outreach and materials for realtors and lenders to help potential homebuyers.
•Commissioners voiced support for outreach to lenders/realtors and community groups on related housing items.
•County delegated authority to a county official to complete issuance steps.
•Detailed local events and early-voting schedule announced.
•Funding source for records system identified (County Clerk line item).
•Judges and commissioners praised the collaborative team (probation, DA, sheriff) behind drug court and stressed accountability and participant support.
•No substantive discussion; judge thanked elections administrator for work and noted purchases to follow.
•Promotion of polio fundraiser and walk.
•Rotary leaders described local fundraisers and walk events; the court noted Rotary contributions and public health benefits.
•TDHCA presented program details (volume cap, down-payment assistance, lender networks) and answered commissioner questions about eligibility and outreach.
Decisions
•Approved multiple procurement and contract items unanimously.
•Assign $40 million of volume cap to TDHCA; approval unanimous.
•Authorize Tax Notes Series 2026 issuance; adopt reimbursement resolution.
•Expand adult drug court (second docket); accept four FY2027 specialty-court grants; all votes unanimous.
•Proclamation approved unanimously.
•Public reminders provided; no formal action recorded.
Directions
•Finance to proceed with issuance and report back after sale.
•Staff to continue grant administration and reporting per grant rules.
•TDHCA to provide quarterly reporting; county staff to coordinate outreach materials.
Denton County Development District No. 4 was scheduled to meet Oct. 21, 2026 at noon in Flower Mound to consider routine financial business, an external audit engagement, annual review of its investment policy, and several director oath/bond items. The packet included a controller’s report recommending a transfer to the District’s Logic account and an auditor engagement letter estimating fees not to exceed $8,500.
Discussion Points
•Auditor identified management override of controls and improper revenue recognition as significant audit-risk areas.
•Audit scope includes governmental activities, major fund, RSI (MD&A) and supplementary schedules.
•Controller’s report lists beginning and ending balances, specific invoices, and recommends a transfer of $212,000 to the Logic account.
•Designates investment officer and controller responsibilities, mandatory training, and quarterly reporting.
•Packet contains oath and statement forms for Jean Hillyer, Julia Kerestine and Robert Phillips with certification blocks.
•Packet recommends adoption of the annual review and resolution with no changes to the existing policy.
•Several bookkeeping invoices and a small reimbursement are itemized in the packet.
•The materials do not include biographical backgrounds or the vote results that led to appointment or reappointment.
Denton County Commissioners reconvened from executive session, approved hiring outside counsel D. Randall Montgomery for potential litigation involving Jackson Miles with an exemption under Texas Local Government Code §262.023, and approved the $1,664,139.25 purchase of 1512 East McKinney Street, authorizing closing actions funded from permanent improvement funds.
Discussion Points
•Chair described the motion to retain outside counsel and to exempt the contract from Texas Local Government Code §262.023.
•Motion approving purchase and closing authorizations approved unanimously.
•Motion to retain outside counsel and authorize contract exemption approved unanimously.
Directions
•Authorize auditor and treasurer to pay $16,200 earnest money to Freedom Title within 10 days and to pay sums due at closing; funding from permanent improvement funds.
•Authorize Denton County judge to sign contract of employment with D. Randall Montgomery if applicable.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Oct. 13, 2026 issued a series of proclamations (retirement, National 4‑H Week, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cybersecurity Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness), accepted a Texas Association of Counties award for a countywide closest‑unit fire response system, approved multiple interlocal agreements and budget items, heard a contested HR pay correction, and moved to executive session at 10:55 a.m.
Discussion Points
•Ambassadors described outreach at a market (~75 families), park cleanups, adopt‑a‑highway and a canned‑food drive collecting over two dozen cans.
•An administrative clerical error resulted in an offer above salary guidelines; the candidate had given two weeks' notice to their prior employer.
•Campbell Rial thanked commissioners and emphasized 4‑H’s statewide reach.
•Commissioners and the judge commended the nonprofit’s work and noted collaboration on a justice center facility.
•Commissioners shared personal connections to breast cancer and emphasized the role of research and screening.
•County staff described a recent Breast Cancer Awareness Summit on the courthouse lawn and distributed awareness materials.
•Friends of the Family reported that 134 women were killed statewide in the referenced report and that five such deaths were in Denton County during the period noted.
•IT staff described the cybersecurity champion program and urged employees to complete additional training.
•Judge summarized Deputy Hunter's career milestones and contributions to training and bailiff duties.
•Multiple commissioners and the sheriff praised Hunter’s service and mentoring.
•Some commissioners prioritized following county policy; others preferred a compromise to avoid losing the hire and recommended HR procedural changes.
•The judge emphasized cyber threats and the need for employee partnership for continuity of government.
Denton County commissioners reconvened from executive session, took no action on agenda items 15a and 15b, and unanimously approved the reappointment of Cesar Molina to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) board before adjourning.
Discussion Points
•Chair introduced agenda item 13b for approval of a DCTA board reappointment and noted no action on items 15a and 15b.
Decisions
•Reappointment of Cesar Molina to the Denton County Transportation Authority board approved by unanimous voice vote.
The Denton County Commissioners Court held a short special meeting to approve the award for RFP 26-2921 (Employees' Wellness Clinic) to Marathon Health and to adjourn; the award motion passed and the court announced there will be no meeting on October 6.
Discussion Points
•A committee member praised the procurement committee and county purchasing staff (naming 'Scott') and characterized the vendor selection as a 'good process'.
Decisions
•Approve award of RFP 26-2921 to Marathon Health (motion by Commissioner Williams; second by Commissioner Falconer).
Denton County Commissioners Court met Sept. 29, 2026, and approved several proclamations and routine contract and land-use actions, adopted a resolution continuing the county's provider participation program at a 6% assessment rate, and scheduled/held public hearings on multiple plats and an intermodal replat.
Discussion Points
•Hospitals urged 6% assessment to unlock federal match; county clarified no county funds used
•Kramer spoke about mentorship
•Procurement items support county operations and court technology
•Public hearing opened and no speakers appeared
•Remarks of thanks and community outreach impact
•Staff recommended disapproval due to nonconformance with subdivision rules
•Terry Seni said vote centers increase risk and reduce transparency
•Transfer needed to cover insurance deductibles for basement floods
•Whitfield reflected on 20 years of service
Decisions
•Adopted resolution to continue program and set rate at 6% for FY2027
•All proclamations and recognitions approved unanimously
•Approved renewals and awards
•Approved transfer
•Plat disapproved; applicant may revise and return
•Replat approved
Directions
•Proceed with resolution to set 6% rate and continue program
The court reconvened from executive session at 11:13. The chair announced there would be no action on agenda item 15a and that the commissioners' court will not meet next Tuesday; the body will reconvene the following week.
Discussion Points
•Chair announced no action would be taken on agenda item 15a.
•Chair announced there will be no commissioners' court next Tuesday and the body will reconvene the following week.
•Court reconvened from executive session.
Decisions
•No action on agenda item 15a
Directions
•Public informed that next week's regular session is canceled; reconvene the following week.
Community Partners of Denton County board met Sept. 28, 2026; members approved the Aug. 22 minutes, reviewed finances and agency reports (CPS and Our Community Our Kids), handled special requests, set a Dec. 6 Christmas Store for foster families, and voted to create a Legislative Liaison role.
Discussion Points
•14 children removed in August
•379 new intakes reported
•Approximately 74% (250+) of kids are within 50 miles
•Balance and itemized disbursements presented
•Board discussed, defined and voted to create a Legislative Liaison role (procedural details not recorded)
•Christmas Store scheduled for Dec. 6; setup the night before; event details noted
•Morale reported as good
•Motion to accept Aug. 22 minutes
•OCOK reported 338 in subcare and 216 homes open
•Outreach ideas listed: county fair booth, agency visits, church posters/newsletters
•Plan to add contingency fund language to next agenda
•Roll call and attendance recorded
•Two to three worker positions and supervisor vacancies noted
Decisions
•Create Legislative Liaison role (vote recorded as complete in minutes)
•Minutes for Aug. 22, 2026 approved as written
•Schedule Christmas Store for Dec. 6
Directions
•Prepare draft language for Legislative Liaison role and contingency fund language for next meeting
