Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with medium priority
Countywide Internet and Fiber Cabling RFP
Consent item noting CTTC bored and buried fiber along Fort McKavett Road in Precinct 2.
VOCA grant for victim witness services
The DA's victim witness assistance program stays funded through a $32,616 federal grant, with the county match dropping thanks to an extra $10,000 from the state.
Rabies surveillance in regional fox populations
Wildlife officials warned that a rabies outbreak is booming in Hayes and Comal counties, and the county is doing enhanced surveillance — testing gray fox brain stems — to keep it from returning to this area, which was the epicenter in the 1990s.
Juvenile detention contracts with other counties
New interlocal and service contracts with Ellis, Ward, Young, and Stephens Counties continue the county's juvenile detention expansion program.
Texas Wildlife Services Annual Program Report
The state's new reporting system has been unusable since March, so the county hasn't received monthly trapper reports. The trapper provided interim numbers — 18 goats and 34 feral hogs taken — and described extensive screwworm surveillance work.
Glasscock County inmate housing
Tom Green County will house Glasscock County inmates at its detention center under a new interlocal agreement, bringing revenue to the jail operation.
Keyes Building Elevator Upgrade
The county is moving forward with passenger elevator upgrades at the Keyes Building, opening bids in December.
County Copier Lease Upgrades
The county is replacing 15 copy machines across various departments through a cooperative purchasing contract. This upgrade ensures reliable office equipment for daily county operations.