Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Countywide Internet and Fiber Cabling RFP
Consent item noting CTTC bored and buried fiber along Fort McKavett Road in Precinct 2.
Indigent Health Care Agreements and Policies
The county will keep receiving its annual state indigent defense grant and tightened its health care drug policy to require cheaper generic medications first.
County Software Maintenance and Cybersecurity Testing Fees
The court met behind closed doors on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protections, then voted to join the UT RSOC for Select services — likely a security or resilience service agreement.
Courthouse sanitary sewer line replacement
The pipes under the courthouse need replacing, and the county hired an architect to design the fix for $21,000. Construction costs will follow.
County Facilities Maintenance and Capital Improvement Budgets
The county approved design work to improve security glass and walls at the JP 4 basement office and to replace the grease vent hood at the Stephens Central Library cafe.