Jim Wells County, TX · week of October 3, 2026
Council approves Minutes
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What changed in Jim Wells County, TX
Approve Minutes
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Watch this moment →Consent Agenda
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Watch this moment →2027 Group Health Plan Renewal
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Watch this moment →Drought Disaster Declaration Extension
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Watch this moment →Screwworm Disaster Declaration Extension
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Watch this moment →Tax Sale Property Purchase Offer
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Watch this moment →Grant Administrator Selection for HRA Program
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Watch this moment →Resolution Authorizing Grant Administrator Award
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Watch this moment →Nueces County Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
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Watch this moment →Bee County Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
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Watch this moment →Terminate J&H Global Telephone Maintenance Agreement
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Watch this moment →Upgrade AT&T Dedicated Internet Fiber Service
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Watch this moment →Indigent Defense Formula Grant Designation
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Watch this moment →Down Syndrome Awareness Month Resolution
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Watch this moment →Law Enforcement Appreciation Month Proclamation
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Watch this moment →Premont Volunteer Fire Department Gear Purchase
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Watch this moment →Coastal Bend Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement
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Watch this moment →Payroll and Bills Approval
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Watch this moment →Previous Minutes
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Watch this moment →Adjourn
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Also discussed
Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms
The court extended local disaster declarations by 30 days to address ongoing severe drought conditions and the threat of the New World screwworm to local livestock.
What it means: Local agricultural producers, livestock owners, and residents affected by drought and pest threats.
Follow this issue →Jail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costs
To handle unexpected inmate transfers and avoid jail standard violations, the county established backup housing agreements with Nueces and Bee counties.
What it means: Incurs daily housing fees of $75 per inmate in Nueces County and $76.45 per inmate in Bee County when contingency beds are utilized.
Follow this issue →2027 Group Health Plan Renewal Rates
The county approved its 2027 health plan renewal with a 9.9% rate increase, opting for a $2,000 deductible option to keep costs manageable for employees and the county budget.
What it means: Increases county health plan expenditures by over $117,000 while avoiding the highest tier of rate increases.
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