WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO ACT ON DONATION FOR NEW K-9

  

Washington County Commissioners will potentially accept a donation on Tuesday for the purchase of a new K-9 unit.

GeoSouthern Energy Corporation is presenting a $15,000 donation to allow the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office the ability to bring in a new K-9 to assist with locating narcotics and contraband in and around the county.  The office’s previous K-9 officer, Aspen, passed away unexpectedly in December.

According to Precinct 4 Constable Greg Rolling, the K-9 program has had an annual budget of $500 and has also used donation funds for the purchase of training equipment.  The K-9 will not be a bite dog.

Also in session, the court will take up a change order to the contract with South Texas BuildCon, LLC for the jail roof project in the amount of $25,900, increasing the total contract amount to $383,900.

Later, commissioners will consider retaining Allison, Bass, and Magee, LLP as legal counsel for assistance with the county jail’s emergency power and generator upgrade project with W-Industries of Texas, LLC.  Another retainer agreement with the firm will be voted on for assistance with Ageint Security surveillance camera system installation.  

In other business, commissioners will consider:

• Authorizing the issuance of requests for proposals for administrative services for the 2024 Disasters Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Programs administered by the Texas General Land Office.
• Approval of UCMS (Uniform Case Management System) participation agreements between the county and district clerks’ offices and the State of Texas Office of Court Administration, including vendor selection.
• Appointing Renee Mueller and Gail Smith to the Washington County Historical Commission for the remainder of the 2026-27 term.
• The quarterly report from the IT Department and the monthly reports from the sheriff’s office, county and district clerks, justices of the peace, auditor, tax assessor-collector, treasurer, constables, elections and veterans service office.

Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse.

Click here to view the agenda packet for Tuesday's meeting.