Commissioners Court approves Tetra Tech Inc. as Qualified Engineering Provider

Approve Tetra Tech Inc. as Qualified Engineering Provider

0 yes, 0 no

Transfer $100,000 for Bayer Road Project

0 yes, 0 no

Transfer Bond Funds for Kilgore Parkway and EW4 Engineering

0 yes, 0 no

Reallocate Kilgore Parkway Funds to EW4 Engineering

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Change Order No. 6 for Carter Construction

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Approve Variance Request for Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District

0 yes, 0 no

Adopt 2027 County Budget

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Set 2026 Property Tax Rate

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Authorize Grant Administration Procurement for GLO CDBG-MIT MRP

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Anahuac Electric Electrical Panel for Beach City Park

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Purchase and Lease of Ambulance for Winnie Stowell EMS

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Revisions to Emergency Services Guidelines

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Accept Chambers County LEPC Audit

0 yes, 0 no

Approve Consent Agenda

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2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget

The county adopted its 2027 budget and kept the tax rate flat at $0.439746 per $100. Commissioners emphasized the heavy financial strain of state unfunded mandates ($16.5 million) and local road spending on behalf of TxDOT ($25 million).

What it means: Keeps the tax rate flat at $0.439746 while managing a county budget impacted by growth and unfunded mandates.

Emergency Medical Services Funding

The county purchased a new $345,500 ambulance for Winnie Stowell EMS using state grant funds to boost emergency medical response capabilities.

What it means: Cost of $345,500 covered by HB3000 state grant funds.

Road Infrastructure Quality

New all-way stop signs were approved for the Legends Bay subdivisions to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

What it means: Subdivision residents and motorists navigating Legends Bay.

Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance

The Sheriff warned that delayed felony court trials are causing inmate populations to surge, forcing out-of-county housing expenses of $90,000 a month and threatening to force the opening of a new 72-bed jail dormitory costing $1 million annually.

What it means: Could require an additional $1 million annually in staffing and overtime if the jail dormitory must be opened.