El Paso County · week of October 4, 2026
Commissioners Court approves Consent Agenda, 3–0
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What changed in El Paso County
Approval of Consent Agenda
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Adoption of the FY 2027-2031 Strategic Plan
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Budget Amendment No. 45(a)
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of FY 2026 JAG Local Solicitation Grant Application
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of FY 2026 JAG Interlocal Agreement
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Acceptance of TxDOT FY2027 STEP Grant for Constable Pct. 4
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Tobacco Enforcement Contract for Constable Pct. 4
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Minutes
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Audit and Settle Accounts
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Tabular Report of Receipts and Disbursements
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Budget Amendment No. 01 (FY27)
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Budget Amendment No. 45 (FY26)
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Euna Solutions Agreement
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Pct. 1 Donation Acceptance
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Community Services Donations
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →LexisNexis Subscription Amendment
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →SkillPath Training Renewal
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →CRRMA Darrington Roadway Amendment
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Abandoned Lots Policy
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Plat Compliance Certification
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →UT System Coyote Park Lease
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Sportspark Change Order #1
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Elections iPad Single Source Purchase
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Legal Research Cooperative Purchase
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →San Felipe OHV Park CSP Delivery Method
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Surplus Asset Removal
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Executive Summary Services Agreement
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - District Attorney Crime Victims Walk
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Donna Juarez Peak Award
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - The Roulettes 10th Anniversary
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Combined Charities Campaign Month
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - NAMI El Paso 40th Anniversary
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Digital Inclusion Week
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Prime Time Technical Institute
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution - Archeology Month
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →FY26 JAG Interlocal Agreement
4 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Executive Session - Nashville et al. v. DHS
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Executive Session - Christopher Brackeen v. El Paso County
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Litigation Action - Nashville et al. v. DHS
3 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Litigation Action - Christopher Brackeen v. El Paso County
3 yes, 0 no
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Also discussed
Darrington Roadway Improvement Project Amendment
Commissioners will consider an amendment to increase the Darrington Roadway Improvement Project budget to over $7.5 million for engineering design and survey work.
What it means: Increases project budget by over $524,000, funded through Vehicle Registration Funds.
Follow this issue →Strategic Leadership and Governance Planning
The county adopted a new 5-year strategic plan that sets goals for justice reform, economic growth, infrastructure, and employee support, accompanied by a public tracking dashboard.
What it means: All county residents and employees benefit from improved governmental transparency, efficiency, and structured community investments.
Follow this issue →Sheriff's Office Budget and Staffing
The county evaluated Sheriff's Office jail operations and overtime expenditures, noting significant overtime reductions following recent staffing reallocations. Officials also discussed budget requests to restore overtime funding for patrol, warrants, and special operations like DWI task forces.
What it means: County residents and motorists benefit from enhanced jail security, proactive patrol presence, and targeted DWI enforcement.
Follow this issue →Chapter 381 Economic Development Negotiations (Project Potomac)
The court will hold a closed session discussion regarding economic development negotiations for a potential Chapter 381 Agreement with a private business prospect.
What it means: Local economy and potential job seekers if agreement is finalized.
Follow this issue →Sheriff's Office Personnel Policy Updates
Proposed changes to Section 11.3.08 will reshape how deputy sheriff promotions and selections are handled.
What it means: Deputies seeking advancement within the Sheriff's Office.
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What's coming, and the deadline
City Council · Thursday, October 15
- Capital Improvement Plan Bond Update
- 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Update
- Ascarate Park Bond Improvements
- County Parks Wi-Fi Rollout
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